Wheelchair accessible carousel vehicle
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United States of America Patent
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Aug 10, 1999
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Apr 30, 1998
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Apr 30, 1998
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Abstract
A carousel has a ramp for providing wheelchair access. The ramp is slidably stored on the underside of the carousel platform. In use, the ramp is pulled out from the carousel and is then unfolded, using a lever handle. The outer or bottom end of the lower ramp section rests on the ground. The inner or upper end of the second ramp section is positioned on the top surface of the carousel platform, or on a raised vehicle platform above the carousel platform. A wheelchair can then roll up the ramp and onto the carousel. The wheelchair is secured into a vehicle, such as a chariot, on the carousel. The vehicle oscillates vertically, to provide the wheelchair passenger with a more traditional and enjoyable carousel ride experience.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC | 100 UNIVERSAL CITY PLAZA UNIVERSAL CITY CA 91608 |
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- 1998 Application Filing Year
- A63G Class
- 82 Applications Filed
- 28 Patents Issued To-Date
- 34.15 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Lauren, Christian | Thousand Oaks, CA | 2 | 19 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 19 | |||
Morgan, Dana H | La Selva Beach, CA | 1 | 18 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 18 | |||
Olson, George | La Selva Beach, CA | 3 | 36 |
# of filed Patents : 3 Total Citations : 36 |
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- 18 Citation Count
- A63G Class
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Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee |
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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