Patents by Inventor Jennifer K. Sauer

Jennifer K. Sauer 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).

  • Amusement system
    Patent number: 6220965
    Abstract: An amusement system has first and second paths extending through an amusement attraction. Vehicles moving along the paths have simulated weapons. Riders in the vehicles shoot at targets along the paths or on the vehicles. If sufficient points are accumulated, by hitting targets, or other events occur, the riders in the first vehicle can cause the movement of the second vehicle to change, for example, causing the second vehicle to spin, or to slow down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Universal City Studios Inc.
    Inventors: Craig R. Hanna, Jennifer K. Sauer, Philip D. Hettema