Patents Assigned to Intamin Corp. Inc. Est
  • Amusement ride apparatus with a plurality of individually tiltable frames
    Patent number: 4798376
    Abstract: An amusement ride is provided, of the type that moves and tilts passengers viewing a motion picture, which is more versatile than prior rides. A plurality of passenger-holding frames is provided, that are all moved in synchronism, each by a separate set of actuators, while the passengers view a stationary screen. The passenger-holding frame is pivoted up and down on a beam which is supported by only two largely vertical actuators, while two pairs of links or arms limit movement of the beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1989
    Assignees: Showscan Film Corporation, Intamin Corp. Inc. Est.
    Inventors: Douglas Trumbull, David Collins, Wayne Smith, Robert Spieldiener
  • Motion picture amusement ride
    Patent number: 4752065
    Abstract: An amusement ride is provided, of the type that moves and tilts passengers viewing a motion picture, which is more versatile than prior rides. A plurality of passenger-holding frames is provided, that are all moved in sychronism, each by a separate set of actuators, while the passengers view a stationary screen. The passenger-holding frame is pivoted up and down on a beam which is supported by only two largely vertical actuators, while two pairs of links or arms limit movement of the beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1988
    Assignees: Showscan Film Corporation, Intamin Corp. Inc. Est
    Inventors: Douglas Trumbull, David Collins, Wayne Smith, Robert Spieldiener