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Water amusement system and method

  • US 6,561,914 B2
  • Filed: 12/15/2000
  • Issued: 05/13/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/24/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A water carousel system, comprising:

  • a support member anchored to ground;

    a support platform for holding a participant, the support platform being configured to float on water during use, wherein a rotatable portion of the support platform is configured to rotate about the support member during use;

    a bushing coupled to the rotatable portion for allowing the rotatable portion to rotate about the support member;

    a propulsion device coupled to the rotatable portion of the support platform, wherein the propulsion device is configured to impart a propulsive force to the rotatable portion of the support platform, such that the platform rotates about the support member along the surface of the water during use;

    wherein powering of the propulsion device applies a propulsive force to the rotatable portion of the support platform during use, and wherein the rotatable portion of the support platform is configured to rotate in response to the propulsive force.

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