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Systems and methods for martial arts combat

Patent Number: 8109835
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventor: Norris, Carlos Ray

Systems and methods are provided relating to martial arts competitions including martial arts games, team competitions, and a martial arts combat league. A martial arts combat league may combine traditional aspects of martial arts competitions with the appeal of rooting for a favorite team or individual competitor. Martial arts competition rules and scoring systems may be provided for the martial arts combat league. A martial arts competition area may be provided for presentation of martial ...

Adjustable height slide base

Patent Number: 8105173
Publication Date: 2012-01-31
Inventors: Connors, Christopher W.; Sheets, Ernie D.

A playset is operable to be erected on a site and includes a slide and an adjustable-height slide base. The slide base includes an adapter that attaches below the slide and at least one standoff that attaches below the ...

Single rider teeter-totter

Patent Number: 8100776
Publication Date: 2012-01-24
Inventor: Habing, Theodore G.

A safer, more user-friendly spring-balance single-rider teeter-totter includes manual adjustments for both the vertical position of the spring, which adjusts the rest height of the seat, and the horizontal position of the spring from the pivot, which adjusts the counterbalance resistance. A safety cover may be provided for the spring or other counterbalance ...

Control system for water amusement devices

Patent Number: 8096892
Publication Date: 2012-01-17
Inventors: Mosley, David; Henry, Jeffery W.

A control system for a water amusement system is described. The control system is configured to operate the water amusement system to produce water effects, sound effects, and/or light effects when the control system receives an activation signal. The activation signal may be sent to the control system by an activation point, such as an optical touch button, or a water target. The control system is further configured to produce water effects, sound effects, and/or light effects in the ...

Redundant array water delivery system for water rides

Patent Number: 8096891
Publication Date: 2012-01-17
Inventors: Henry, Jeffery W.; Lochtefeld, Thomas J.

A redundant array pumping system and control system is provided for water rides for ensuring continuous and non-disruptive supply of water. The pumping system incorporates a redundant pump and filter array in conjunction with a nozzle system for injecting water onto a ride surface. The nozzle system may incorporate a plurality of redundant or quasi-redundant nozzles. The hydraulic system can include many levels of redundancy as applied to its various components, such as pumps, filters and ...

Amusement ride assembly and method

Patent Number: 8096890
Publication Date: 2012-01-17
Inventors: Anderson, Keith Randal; Tyndall, Arthur

An amusement ride assembly includes a rotatable endless loop cable spanning between end stations and a drive system operable to rotate the loop cable. A passenger carrier is suspended from the cable and includes a roller mechanism to enable the passenger carrier to free-roll along the cable and an associated clamping mechanism to alternatively fix the passenger carrier to the cable. A control system may control the drive system and to enable actuation of the clamping mechanism to fix the ...