US3114332A
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Bobsled amusement ride
Assignee: Walt Disney Co
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Filing: 1960-05-16
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Granted: 1963-12-17
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Expires: 1980-05-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl W Bacon
- 👤 Edgar O Morgan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:31
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63G; A63G21/00; A63G21/18; A63G21/06; A63G21/08; A63G21/10; B; B61; B61F; B61F9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
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IN AN AMUSEMENT RIDE THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A TRACK INCLUDING A DESCENDING PORTION DOWN WHICH A PASSENGER VEHICLE CAN COAST; A PASSENGER VEHICLE ADAPTED FOR COASTING ON SAID TRACK; AND MEANS MOUNTED ADJACENT A DESCENDING PORTION OF SAID TRACK FOR RUNNING CONTACT WITH A VEHICLE COASTING DOWN SAID TRACK TO GOVERN THE SPEED OF SAID VEHICLE BY ALTERING THE SPEED OF SAID VEHICLE TO A PREDETERMINED RATE IN THE INTERVAL DURING WHICH SAID MEANS HAS RUNNING CONTACT WITH SAID VEHICLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
IN AN AMUSEMENT RIDE THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A TRACK INCLUDING A DESCENDING PORTION DOWN WHICH A PASSENGER VEHICLE CAN COAST; A PASSENGER VEHICLE ADAPTED FOR COASTING ON SAID TRACK; AND MEANS MOUNTED ADJACENT A DESCENDING PORTION OF SAID TRACK FOR RUNNING CONTACT WITH A VEHICLE COASTING DOWN SAID TRACK TO GOVERN THE SPEED OF SAID VEHICLE BY ALTERING THE SPEED OF SAID VEHICLE TO A PREDETERMINED RATE IN THE INTERVAL DURING WHICH SAID MEANS HAS RUNNING CONTACT WITH SAID VEHICLE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-12-16 | 1967-06-17 | 1967-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-16 | 1971-06-17 | 1971-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-16 | 1975-06-17 | 1975-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |