Patents by Inventor Thorsten Õrtel

Thorsten Õrtel 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).

  • Track section for a ride, method for traveling over a track section, and ride
    Patent number: 9919228
    Abstract: A track section for a ride having a vehicle, divided into a first block segment and a second block segment. The first block segment has a first high point and ends at a second high point. The second block segment begins at the second high point. A first linear drive is situated before the first high point, and a second linear drive is situated between the first high point and the second high point. The positions of the high points relative to one another and the design of the linear drives are coordinated so the vehicle can be brought to a standstill in the first block segment if entry into the second block segment is not enabled. A method for traveling over the track section is provided, wherein a change in direction of travel of the vehicle is produced if the second block segment is not enabled for entry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: MACK RIDES GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Thorsten Ortel
  • Track section for a ride, method for traveling over a track section, and ride
    Publication number: 20150202536
    Abstract: A track section for a ride having a vehicle, divided into a first block segment and a second block segment. The first block segment has a first high point and ends at a second high point. The second block segment begins at the second high point. A first linear drive is situated before the first high point, and a second linear drive is situated between the first high point and the second high point. The positions of the high points relative to one another and the design of the linear drives are coordinated so the vehicle can be brought to a standstill in the first block segment if entry into the second block segment is not enabled. A method for traveling over the track section is provided, wherein a change in direction of travel of the vehicle is produced if the second block segment is not enabled for entry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2014
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventor: Thorsten Õrtel