Thematic tree system

a technology of thematic trees and water transportation systems, applied in amusements, applications, manufacturing tools, etc., can solve the problems of limited throughput capacity, long queue line waits, and short duration of traditional downhill water rides

a technology of thematic trees and water transportation systems, applied in amusements, applications, manufacturing tools, etc., can solve the problems of limited throughput capacity, long queue line waits, and short duration of traditional downhill water rides

US20070051037A1Inactive Publication Date: 2007-03-08WATER RIDE CONCEPTS
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[0084] It is to be understood the present invention is not limited to particular devices or systems, which may, of course, vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to be limiting. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include singular and plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to “a linker” includes one or more linkers.

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[0085] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art.

[0086] The terms “base” or “base element” as used herein generally refers to any element that provides a base for one or more other elements.

[0087] The term “branch” or “branch portion” as used herein generally refers to any extensions from a base, a main stem of a tree, or a lim...

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Abstract

A composite tree may include a base having an artificial trunk portion. Living plants may be coupled to the base. Portions of the living plants may form branches of the composite tree. In some embodiments, the living plants are living trees. The base may include one or more openings. A first portion of at least one of the living plants may be coupled in one of the openings such that a second portion of the living plant extends from the opening to form a branch of the composite tree. A first portion of the living plant may include at least a portion of the root system of the living plant. In some embodiments, at least two sets of branch portions may be configured to removably couple to the base. At least one set of branch portions may have a different theme.

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PRIORITY CLAIM [0001] This patent application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 673,326 entitled “WATER RIDE WITH SYNTHETIC TREE LODGING” filed on Apr. 20, 2005 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 713,849 entitled “WATER RIDE WITH COMPOSITE TREE FOR ELEVATED STRUCTURE” filed Sep. 2, 2005, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present disclosure generally relates to water amusement attractions and rides. More particularly, the disclosure generally relates to a system and method for a water transportation system. Further, the disclosure generally relates to water-powered rides and to a system and method in which participants may be actively involved in a water attraction. Certain embodiments include one or more composite trees that may support one or more elevated structures. [0004] 2. Description of Related Art [0005] The 1980's witnessed a phenomenal growth...

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Application Information

Patent Timeline
08 Mar 2007
Publication
US20070051037A1
IPC
A01G9/02
CPC
A01G9/022; A01G23/043; A63G21/18; A41G1/007; A63G3/00; A01G27/005; B25J5/00
Inventors
HENRY, JEFFERY WAYNE; SCHOOLEY, JOHN TIMOTHY