Patents Examined by Kien Nguyen
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Patent number: 9709282Abstract: The device for simulating a flame effect includes a mist generator having a housing with an outlet aperture for mist; at least one ultrasonic sprayer of a liquid for generating mist, which is arranged in the housing; a mechanism for pulse supply of a liquid onto the ultrasonic sprayer of the mist generator; a mechanism for outputting of mist via the outlet aperture of the mist generator; at least one light source arranged so as to be able to illuminate a mist current escaping from the outlet aperture of the mist generator for simulation of the flame effect. The technical effect is improved uniformity of a formed mist current, reduced dimensions of the device, simplified construction, improved operational stability, and less contamination of the generator.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: AFC (ALEX FIREPLACE COMPANY) LIMITEDInventors: Aleksey Yurievich Fomenko, Semen Vladimirovich Karpov, Nikita Eduardovich Norkin, Yuri Nikolaevich Litvak
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Patent number: 9700807Abstract: A vertically rotating chair assembly for rotating a child includes a plate. A pair of supports is coupled singly to opposing edges of the plate. The supports extend substantially vertically from the plate. An axle is rotatably coupled to and extends between the supports distal from the plate. A pair of flanges is coupled singly proximate to opposing ends of the axle. A plurality of crossbars is coupled to and extends between the flanges proximate to circumferences of the flanges. A seat, which is configured to position a child, is rotatably coupled to a respective crossbar. An actuator is coupled to an outside face of a respective support. The actuator is operationally coupled to the axle. The actuator is positioned to motivate rotation of the axle such that the flanges, the crossbars, the seat and a child positioned in the seat rotate vertically around the axle.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2016Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Inventor: James Jones
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Patent number: 9694293Abstract: A multipurpose game apparatus disclosed by the present invention includes at least a foundation, at least a combining slab and at least a shackle. The combining slab is provided with a wavy edge to facilitate installing the combining slab on a wavy slot of the foundation. When two foundations are connected together, two inverted hooks at an end of the shackle are hooked respectively in a snap hole on a left side or a right side of the foundation for positioning. Therefore, by combining the abovementioned elements, a game apparatus in all kinds of combinatorial change in routes can be formed.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2016Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Inventor: Yen-Po Chiu
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Patent number: 9697742Abstract: A maze construction system for fire and rescue training exercises includes a plurality of panels that are tensionably supported between a ceiling and floor. Each panel includes at least one extendable column that terminates with a pad for contact with a ceiling surface. A flange along at least one vertical edge of the panels permits the panels to align at their edges. The panels are quickly assembled and disassembled, and are easily reconfigured to form new maze paths without requiring additional additional tools.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2016Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Inventors: William Lloyd Faver, Glenn D. Larson
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Patent number: 9694294Abstract: A virtual-reality navigation controller includes a base and a seating portion. The seating portion includes a seat for supporting a weight of a user seated thereon and a back-rest coupled to the seat to move integrally with the seat and to support the user's back. The virtual-reality navigation controller further includes a vertical support to support the seating portion on the base, and a rotatable connector between the seating portion and the vertical support to tilt the seating portion about a rotational center of the rotatable connector when the user is seated on the seat. A radius of an arc formed by the tilting about the rotational center ranges from 300 mm to 800 mm. The virtual-reality navigation controller further includes a motion-detection controller to measure pitch corresponding to the tilt of the seating portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2015Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: OCULUS VR, LLCInventor: Yury Anatolievich Petrov
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Patent number: 9687749Abstract: A device for one or more toy blocks includes a plurality of main unit bodies. The plurality of main unit bodies may have a same structure, shape and volume. Each of the main unit bodies is a tetradecahedron having six square surfaces and eight regular hexagon surfaces. The six square surfaces may be averagely divided into three groups and eight regular hexagon surfaces may be averagely divided into four groups. Two regular hexagon surfaces in a same group are parallel, and more than two main unit bodies are mutually spliced and/or fixedly connected to constitute a group.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2014Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Inventor: Heng Zhang
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Patent number: 9675894Abstract: A cable driven elevator system having an elevator platform with an integral motion system is provided using one or multiple actuators. Each actuator includes a support plate attached to the elevator platform, a planetary gearbox engaged with and driven by an electric servo motor, and a drive shaft driven by the servo motor and engaged with a one crank. Connecting rods are connected between the crank and a frame. The frame supports a passenger platform. A control system is operable with each electric servo motor of each actuator for providing a simulated motion to the passenger platform including a heaving (vertical) motion such that the vertical downward acceleration experienced by persons riding the elevator exceeds 1 g, by way of example. The motion system is also capable of directly imparting vibrations to the elevator platform of up to at least 100 Hz without additional vibration generating equipment.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2015Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Dynamic Motion Group GMBHInventors: David J. Vatcher, Simon A. James, Andrew J. Cox
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Patent number: 9675869Abstract: The jumping platform has a lateral mounting portion and a lateral lapping portion respectively formed on two lateral surfaces of the jumping platform. The extendable jumping platform assembly has multiple jumping platforms, multiple extending boards, and a jumping board. The jumping platform assembly has a lateral mounting portion and a lateral lapping portion so that the jumping platforms and the extending boards can be juxtaposed for extending lateral leaping range safely and extending sliding length according to the usage. One end of the extending board is mounted on the jumping platform, the other end of the extending board is mounted on the jumping board, and each one of the extending board and the jumping board has a leg assembly for supporting.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2016Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: T. K. CHIN COMPANY LTD.Inventor: Howard Chin
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Patent number: 9669321Abstract: Provided is a system for providing a virtual reality experience, the system including a vehicle controlled to follow a pre-determined path; a virtual reality controller; one or more headsets each including a virtual reality generator and at least one screen, wherein the virtual reality generator is controlled by the virtual reality controller; and a synchronization sensor, wherein the controller includes a memory adapted to store data relating to the path, the synchronization sensor is connected to the controller and includes at least one accelerometer adapted to sense movement of the vehicle, the controller includes a processor adapted to compare data from the synchronization sensor to the data stored in the memory of the controller to calculate the location of the vehicle on the path, and the controller is adapted to synchronize the virtual reality generator with the location of the vehicle on the path.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2015Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Figment Productions LimitedInventor: Simon Paul Reveley
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Patent number: 9669325Abstract: The present invention discloses an omni-directional dynamic tracking viewing system, wherein, it comprises a spherical silver screen (600), a bracket (300) arranged in the spherical silver screen (600), a viewing platform (100) connected movably to the upper end of the bracket (300), and a projection device (400) arranged fixably onto the viewing platform (100); disposed on the viewing platform (100) are a plurality of rows of viewing seats (200); disposed on the viewing seats (200) are seat drive apparatuses used for driving the forward tilt or backward recline thereof; and disposed on the viewing platform (100) is a platform drive apparatus used for driving the rotation of same on the X axis, Y axis, and Z axis. The present system allows dynamic movement of the film and television image, viewing angle, and viewing range.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2014Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: SHENZHEN OCT VISION INC.Inventors: Jian Li, Hongguang Wen, Baoluo Jia
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Patent number: 9669320Abstract: An observation wheel type ride includes a wheel, multiple passenger cabins supported by the wheel, a drive mechanism for rotating the wheel about its rotational axis, and a support structure that supports the wheel. The wheel furthermore includes two first bearings, provided with a first bearing locking mechanism, and two second bearings, provided with a second bearing locking mechanism. Each bearing locking mechanism can selectively be converted between a locking condition, in which it prevents rotational movement of a bearing inner ring relative to a bearing outer ring, and an unlocking condition, in which it allows for rotational movement of the first bearing inner ring relative to the first bearing outer ring. Providing the second bearings allows for rotational movement of the wheel about the rotational axis of its support axle when the first bearing locking mechanisms are in their locking condition.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2014Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: VEKOMA RIDES ENGINEERING B.V.Inventors: Hendrik Ficus Roodenburg, Johan Willem Philippen
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Patent number: 9662590Abstract: A playground apparatus, extended landing platform attachment, and method of retrofitting a playground structure comprises a slide having at least one inclined surface and a landing platform configured to be coupled to a base of the inclined surface of the slide. The landing platform may be positioned at the base of the slide to enable a user to slide onto the platform from the slide and to move across the platform away from the path of a subsequent user sliding down the inclined surface of the slide. The landing platform may also be configured to provide additional seating area and more points of accessibility to provide easier access to a disabled user using the playground apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Magical Bridge FoundationInventors: Olenka Steciw Villarreal, Peter Cassidy Jensen
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Patent number: 9656180Abstract: The invention is a water amusement ride, comprising at least one water vehicle, which can be moved in a body of water and which comprises seats for accommodating passengers. A platform is provided, which extends out of the water surface in an idle state of the water amusement ride and is beneath the water surface in an operating state, and a platform carrier is provided, which lifts the platform out of the water surface in the idle state. According to the invention, the platform carrier and/or the platform comprises at least one floating body. The switch to the idle state (and possibly also back to the operating state) can be completed more quickly and with lower force and energy consumption in comparison with a traditional water amusement ride.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: MACK RIDES GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Guenter Burger
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Patent number: 9630116Abstract: A slide has a slide body and a fixing assembly. The fixing assembly has a connecting rod mounted on the slide body, a flexible unit, and a fixing unit. An end of the flexible unit is connected to the connecting rod. The fixing unit is mounted on the flexible unit. The fixing unit and the flexible unit jointly fix a tread of an open riser stairway. As the flexible unit is bendable, the flexible unit and the fixing unit can be easily moved to clamp the tread, thereby facilitating easy assembly and disassembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: T. K. Chin Company, Ltd.Inventor: Howard Chin
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Patent number: 9630119Abstract: A suspended play structure includes a floor, a sidewall, and a roof that defines an inner space. The structure includes top and bottom ring structures that provide additional support to the play structure. The play structure can be suspended from a tree, a stand, a ceiling, or similar structure. The structure is collapsible for easy storage and can also include a removable cushion that can fit within an internal pocket. The structure can also include a removable string of LED lights within the inner space.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: PLOW & HEARTH, LLCInventors: Beverly Fries, Ting Xu, Jose R. Rodriguez Bosch
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Patent number: 9623340Abstract: Systems and related methods related to structures with large-scale rotatable elements. Some of the present systems comprise: a tower; a tower hub coupled to the tower and having a transverse dimension of at least 50 feet; an observation wheel rotatably coupled to the tower and having a central wheel hub; a plurality of roller bearings disposed between the tower hub and the wheel hub to rotatably support the observation wheel relative to the structure, the roller bearings each having a diameter that is less than one quarter of the transverse dimension of the wheel hub.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Inventors: Cyril Silberman, Haskel Mayer
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Patent number: 9623339Abstract: An apparatus for transporting a rider comprising a vehicle adapted to support the rider wherein vehicle has a driven portion disposed along a bottom surface thereof and a track having a path sized to slidably receive the vehicle therein and a plurality of water jets disposed along the track along a path of travel of the driven portion. Each of the plurality of water jets is adapted to sequentially discharge a portion of water in a desired direction of travel of the vehicle there through when aligned with the driven portion such that the portion of water engages the driven portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Skyturtle Technologies Ltd.Inventor: Lance Craig Fisher
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Patent number: 9616350Abstract: A dynamic signal to noise ratio tracking system enables detection and tracking of machines and people within the field of view of the tracking system. The tracking system may include an emitter configured to emit electromagnetic radiation within an area, a detector configured to detect electromagnetic radiation reflected back from within the area, and a control unit configured to evaluate signals from the detector and control the machines or other equipment as a result of this evaluation.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2015Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Universal City Studios LLCInventors: Paula Stenzler, Robert J. Cortelyou, Brian B. McQuillian, Christopher Oliver, Steven C. Blum, Amanda K. Zielkowski
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Patent number: 9610511Abstract: A free-ranging ride vehicle for an amusement park ride. The vehicle includes a vehicle base supporting a passenger compartment. The vehicle includes a drive system with a support platform supporting the vehicle base. The drive system imparts a set of motions including translation, cornering, sway, and heave to the support platform and, in turn, to the vehicle base and passenger compartment. The drive system includes first, second, and third leg assemblies each with a rigid leg pivotally coupled at an inner end to the support platform and supporting a wheel at an outer end. Drive motors are mounted on the legs above the wheels to, independently and concurrently, rotate the wheels and change the directional offset angle of each wheel.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2015Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Dexter William Francis, Larry S. McAfee
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Patent number: 9604151Abstract: A water amusement device includes a base pad that extends in a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction. A plurality of longitudinally-extending troughs is located on the base pad. Each longitudinally-extending trough has a respective channel opening that is connected to a laterally extending drain channel. A pad surface is located on the longitudinally-extending troughs and a water-distribution feature located on the pad surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Inventors: Charles E. DeCaro, Richard D. Hughes
