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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 11, 2002
Filed:
Nov. 15, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Walter F. Larson, Plainview, TX (US);
Jeffrey P. Novotny, Plainview, TX (US);
Assignee:
Versa Corporation, Plainview, TX (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A63G 1/10 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A63G 1/10 ;
Abstract
An amusement ride ( ) is disclosed which includes first and second vehicles ( ) which are supported in a cantilevered manner off cantilever beams ( ) from the stationary supporting track ( ) to provide the occupants with the impression of being unsupported. The vehicles ( ) are floorless to enhance the effect for the passengers. A coaster style floorless amusement ride ( ) is provided. A second embodiment of the amusement ride ( ) has a floor style vehicle ( ). It can also be a coaster style amusement ride ( ). A hubless and spokeless Ferris wheel ( ) is also provided.