Global Patent Index - EP 1604712 A1

EP 1604712 A1 20051214 - Water amusement system and method

Title (en)

Water amusement system and method

Title (de)

Wasservergnügungsystem und -Verfahren

Title (fr)

Système et methode d'amusement aquatique

Publication

EP 1604712 A1 20051214 (EN)

Application

EP 05019093 A 20010911

Priority

  • EP 01970881 A 20010911
  • US 23180100 P 20000911

Abstract (en)

A water transportation system and method are described, generally related to water amusement attractions and rides. 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. This transportation system comprises at least two water stations and at least one water channel connecting the at least two water stations for the purpose of conveying participants between the at least two water stations. In addition, the water transportation system may include conveyor belt systems and water locks configured to convey participants from a first source of water to a second source of water which may or may not be at a different elevation.

IPC 1-7

A63G 3/02; A63G 21/18

IPC 8 full level

A63G 3/02 (2006.01); A63G 21/18 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A63G 3/02 (2013.01); A63G 21/18 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

Citation (examination)

DE 4239303 A1 19940526 - INNOVATEX MATERIALS HANDLING G [DE]

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1604712 A1 20051214

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 05019093 A 20010911