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Method and apparatus for fastening of inflatable ride surfaces

  • US 10,335,694 B2
  • Filed: 11/14/2016
  • Issued: 07/02/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/12/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for connecting surfaces, comprising:

  • a first surface portion having an extrusion with a first mating surface disposed beneath a plane extending along a top surface of the first surface portion;

    a second surface portion having a receptacle with a second mating surface disposed beneath the plane extending along the top surface of the first surface portion, the receptacle configured to receive at least a portion of the extrusion, the first mating surface and the second mating surface configured to mate together, defining a gap therebetween, when the extrusion is at least partially received by the receptacle for connecting the first surface portion with the second surface portion; and

    a flap configured to extend over the gap above the plane, and over at least a part of the first surface portion or the second surface portion, when the first mating surface is mated with the second mating surface, such that the flap is urged to lay against the first and second portions during operation when presented with a flow of water.

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