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Conveyor control system and method for water amusement parks

  • US 7,371,182 B2
  • Filed: 11/12/2004
  • Issued: 05/13/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/11/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for conveying a participant from a first source of water to a second source of water comprising:

  • a belt;

    wherein the belt is coupled to a first source of water and to a second source of water, wherein a discharge end of the belt extends below a surface of the second source of water; and

    a belt movement system, configured to move the belt in a loop during use;

    a first water inlet at a first portion of the first source of water configured to supply water to the first source of water and a first water outlet at a second portion of the first source of water;

    a second water inlet at a first portion of the second source of water and a second water outlet at a second portion of the second source of water configured to remove water from the second source of water, wherein each source of water is configured to contain a sufficient amount of water to allow the participant to float within the sources of water;

    a first conduit configured to transfer water from the first water outlet to the second water inlet.

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