Waterslide with uphill run and flotation device therefor
First Claim
1. A waterslide, comprising:
- an elongated trough defining a rider path proceeding generally from a higher elevation to a lower elevation, the trough having an uphill section followed by a downhill section at a crest, the uphill section following the downhill section along the rider path from the higher elevation to the lower elevation, such that the rider must traverse the crest in order to continue along the rider path;
means for injecting water into the trough along the uphill section approaching the crest, including means for directing a flow of water toward the crest, said flow of water intersecting the rider path and being arranged such that riders approaching the crest are assisted over the crest by said flow of water tending to push the riders over the crest from behind.
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Abstract
A waterslide defined by a trough proceeding generally downhill and carrying water to be skimmed over by a rider, is arranged with successive uphill and downhill sections at a crest. Water injection ports along the uphill section approaching the crest are inclined in the direction of motion and assist slower riders over the crest. The same ports can direct sufficient water over the crest for braking faster riders along the downhill section. A portion of the water injected along the uphill section flows backwards to a low point. An elongated drain at the low point prevents pooling of water tending to slow down the riders. A pad for supporting the rider while traversing the waterslide has a U-shaped bow support web disposed at a front of the apparatus, with spaced legs extending rearwardly and an integral handle graspable by the rider. Two integral web and handle members are wrapped part way around by the leading edge of the pad and attached thereto by push pin fasteners.
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1. A waterslide, comprising:
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an elongated trough defining a rider path proceeding generally from a higher elevation to a lower elevation, the trough having an uphill section followed by a downhill section at a crest, the uphill section following the downhill section along the rider path from the higher elevation to the lower elevation, such that the rider must traverse the crest in order to continue along the rider path; means for injecting water into the trough along the uphill section approaching the crest, including means for directing a flow of water toward the crest, said flow of water intersecting the rider path and being arranged such that riders approaching the crest are assisted over the crest by said flow of water tending to push the riders over the crest from behind. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A waterslide, comprising:
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an elongated trough defining a rider path proceeding generally from a higher elevation to a lower elevation, the trough having an uphill section followed by a downhill section at a crest and being arranged such that faster riders can become airborne over the crest; means for injecting water into the trough along the downhill section following the crest, the water flowing in the downhill section at a slower velocity than the faster riders, and tending to brake said faster riders.
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- 10. The waterslide according to claim g, wherein the means for injecting water includes a plurality of outlet ports disposed along the uphill section approaching the crest, the outlet ports being arranged to direct at least a portion of water emitted by the outlet ports over the crest, whereby slower riders are assisted over the crest and the faster riders are braked by the water along the downhill section.
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13. A rider supporting apparatus for a waterslide, comprising:
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at least one substantially U-shaped bow support web disposed at a front of the apparatus, the bow support web having spaced legs oriented to extend rearwardly of the apparatus and a U-bow directed forwardly; a handle graspable by the rider and having ends fixed to the spaced legs of the bow support web, the handle bridging across an opening defined by the legs of the bow support web; a flexible pad dimensioned to at least partly underlie the rider, the pad having a leading edge wrapped over the bow support web such that the bow support is disposed behind the pad; and
,means attaching the pad to at least one of the bow support web and the handle. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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