Water feature for wave pools

a wave pool and water feature technology, applied in baths, building types, constructions, etc., can solve the problems of breaking waves, affecting the water flow of the pool, and the energy that can be imparted to the pool by conventional wave generating technologies, so as to reduce the backflow and increase the energy circulation

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-11-16
JOHNSON GARRETT
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[0011] The present invention is directed to providing a means of reducing backflow caused by the breaking of high volume, generated ...

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Because of the nature of compressed gas, wave cannons may transfer large amounts of energy while providing unobtrusive infrastructure.
In contrast, conventional wave generating technologies have been somewhat limited in the energy that can be imparted to the pool, based on the practical limits of size, mechanics, infrastructure, and cost.
Thus, most wave pools are limited in size, with the larger wave pools being in the form of oversized swimming pools.
A problem present in all conventional wave pools is the backwash caused by breaking waves.
However, the b...

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[0019] As introduced above, the present invention provides a means of reducing backflow caused by the breaking of high volume, generated waves within a wave pool, while also providing strong circulating currents and waves supporting action river activities for swimmers and surfers. With reference to the drawings, a top view of an embodiment of the present invention may be seen in FIG. 1. Wave generator 1 is connected to or installed in a proximal portion of a body of water in wave pool reservoir 2. Wave pool reservoir 2 preferably has a desired depth and a defined reef contour 3 (shown by isobaths) for supporting high volume, high energy waves, such as generated wave 19 (not shown) to break in a preferred and controlled manner as it reaches reef contour 3 and beach 13 disposed in a distal portion. Preferably, but not necessarily, wave pool generator 1 is one or more wave cannons, which are capable of generating high volume waves. Reef contour 3 is interposed between wave generator 1...

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The present invention relates to wave pools and diversion channels that capture high kinetic energy portions of a wave generated within the wave pool, and redirects the captured wave portions to the vicinity of wave formation, preferably timed so as reinforce a subsequently generated wave. The high kinetic energy within the diversion channel creates an additional feature in the form of an action river for riders of a wave pool to enjoy. At the same time, capturing of portions of the wave reduces the backwash of the wave and stabilizes the level of water within the wave pool, especially for embodiments with wave generators and pools capable of high volume waves. Riders may enter the diversion channel and ride from the distal, beach end of the wave pool to the proximatal, wave generating end.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 680,365, filed May 12, 2005.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to water rides or activities. More particularly, the present invention is a recreational water feature integrated into a pool having artificially generated waves and / or swells. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Millions of individuals visit water parks every year to enjoy, among other attractions, various types of swimming pools. In particular, wave pools are generally known in the field as providing recreation involving artificially generated waves. The waves are traditionally formed by devices such as oscillating pressure caissons, periodic displacement devices, or devices for release of large volumes of water into the pool. [0004] A new form of wave generation technology was disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,833,393 to Carnahan et al., which is hereby incorporated by...

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IPC IPC(8): A47K3/10
CPCE04H4/0006
Inventor JOHNSON, GARRETT
Owner JOHNSON GARRETT
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