Abstract: A zip track system that is integrally connected to a challenge course so that a user can traverse one portion of the challenge course, and then can slide down the zip track system via a zip track to any other desired location.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 22, 2019
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2019
Assignee:
ROPES COURSES, INC.
Inventors:
James Allen Liggett, Troy Lee Garland, Timothy John Powers
Abstract: A zip track system that is integrally connected to a challenge course so that a user can traverse one portion of the challenge course, and then can slide down the zip track system via a zip track to any other desired location.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 11, 2012
Date of Patent:
February 26, 2019
Assignee:
Ropes Courses, Inc.
Inventors:
James Allen Liggett, Troy Lee Garland, Timothy John Powers
Abstract: A carabiner gate for a carabiner having an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder, that can only be opened with the use of a properly located magnet to move a sliding pin and allow rotation of the outer cylinder to open the carabiner.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 10, 2017
Date of Patent:
November 27, 2018
Assignee:
Ropes Courses, Inc.
Inventors:
James Allen Liggett, Sean Raymond Horihan
Abstract: An apparatus and system whereby a user can move by guidance of a return track on a challenger course. The return track may extend away from the challenge course and overhang its main frame so the user can experience an element outside of the main frame.
Abstract: An in-line brake having a displaceable carriage for slowing and stopping a zip track trolley, that allows the trolley to continue in its direction of travel after it stops. The carriage is then repositioned automatically to stop the next trolley.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 11, 2016
Date of Patent:
October 9, 2018
Assignee:
ROPES COURSES, INC.
Inventors:
James Allen Liggett, Sean Raymond Horihan
Abstract: The zip line rail system can be connected to a challenge course, a zip line, a zip track system, or any combination thereof. The zip line rail system of the present invention can have two rails that a member slide's two wheels rollably engage with, and the zip line rail system can be configured in any of a variety of directions.