Patents by Inventor John R. Murdy

John R. Murdy 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).

  • Interactive amusement ride
    Patent number: 6060847
    Abstract: An amusement ride provides an interactive experience to its passengers. The amusement ride includes at least one ride vehicle movable along a track. The amusement ride senses inputs from at least one passenger that affects various elements of the ride. The elements can be the speed of the vehicle, acceleration of the vehicle, direction of travel, orientation of the ride vehicle or the like. The inputs can be audible inputs or optical inputs, water spray, or can be activated manually by the passengers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Universal Studios, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip D. Hettema, Craig Hanna, John R. Murdy, Nicholas H. Drobnis