Patents by Inventor Tim Sepielli

Tim Sepielli 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).

  • Ride attraction system for the physically disabled
    Patent number: 5884563
    Abstract: A ride attraction includes a vehicle having a seat mover for use by physically disabled passengers. A swing arm is pivotally attached to a jack post in the boat, with an extension arm attached to the swing arm. The physically disabled passenger is moved to a loading position on a seat supported by a dolly. The extension arm of the seat mover engages the seat. The seat is locked onto the extension arm and unlocked from the dolly. The jack post lifts the seat high enough to clear the side of the vehicle. The seat is swung into position in the vehicle and lowered on the jack post, and then locked into position in the vehicle. Accordingly, the physically disabled are provided access to theme park ride attractions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: Universal City Studios, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Sheldon, Leo Kohler, Rene Ploum, David Danon, Neil Engel, Gene Leasure, Tim Sepielli, Michael Taylor, William Whitcomb, Chris Peters, Ben Van Elk, John Leisner