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Water amusement method

  • US 7,740,542 B2
  • Filed: 11/12/2004
  • Issued: 06/22/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/11/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for conveying a participant within a water amusement park by water flowing through a channel, wherein the water amusement park comprises at least one water amusement ride, wherein a first portion of the channel is coupled to an entry part of the water amusement ride and a second portion of the channel is coupled to an exit point of the same water amusement ride, and wherein a water input source and a water flow sensor are coupled to the channel, and wherein a controller is coupled to the water input source and the water flow sensor, the method comprising:

  • determining the flow rate of water detected by the water flow sensor with the controller;

    sending a control signal from the controller to the water input source in response to the detected water flow rate;

    varying the flow of water to the channel with the water input source in response to the control signal;

    transferring the participant from the first portion of the channel to the entry part of the water amusement ride;

    conveying the participant through the water amusement ride; and

    transferring the participant from the exit point of the water amusement ride to the second portion of the channel.

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