Patents by Inventor Kenneth L. Groves, Jr.

Kenneth L. Groves, Jr. 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).

  • Looped slide
    Patent number: 4192499
    Abstract: An amusement device having a curved-loop, slide element causing the rider thereof to undergo a portion of his travel in the inverted position. The slide is tubular with a generally circular cross sectional wall, and at least the upper portion of the cross sectional wall may be transparent. The upper inlet end of the slide may have an air blower to assist in maintaining the speed of the user. Downstream of the loop is a decelleration section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1980
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Groves, Jr.