Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
August 2010
Patent Number
7770523
Abstract
An apparatus capable of transporting a rider, specifically for an amusement ride. The apparatus is constructed in the form of a substantially hollow sphere which rides along the ground, which is preferably inclined, a track, or a predetermined path (being substantially flat but with guide rails or walls along its sides). An inner carriage, to which the rider's seat is attached, moves independently of the sphere and maintains a substantially constant attitude while the sphere rolls. The inner carriage can be formed in varying shapes such as a sphere, hemisphere, semicircle, tube or a circle.
Application Number
11/539,680
Recommended Citation
Kovac, Michael G., "Interactive amusement park attraction vehicle" (2010). USF Patents. 510.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/510
Assignees
University of South Florida
Filing Date
10/09/2006
Primary/U.S. Class
104/86
