Patents by Inventor Barry Upson

Barry Upson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Waterfall ride attraction
    Patent number: 5704294
    Abstract: A theme park ride attraction includes a flume path having rafts floating on flowing water. The rafts are elevated and enter into a pipe. First and second pivoting ramps are attached to the pipe and supported by an actuator. As the rafts enter onto the first pivoting ramp, the actuator quickly drops the first ramp down, simulating a waterfall event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Universal Studios, Inc.
    Inventors: Ted W. Van Winkle, Benjamin Sheldon, Nicholas H. Drobnis, Barry Upson