Patent ID: 8070615
Filing Date: 2011-12-06
Classification: A63G

Abstract:
1. A water transportation system, comprising: at least two channels, wherein the channels are configured to convey a participant by water flowing through the channels; at least two water amusement stations, wherein the water amusement stations are coupled to the channels, and wherein a first water amusement station and a second water amusement station are coupled to each other by a first channel and a second channel, wherein the first channel is configured to transfer a participant from the first water amusement station to the second water amusement station in a first direction, and wherein the second channel is configured to transfer a participant from the second water amusement station to the first water amusement station in a second direction, wherein the first direction is different from the second direction; at least one conduit coupled to at least one of the channels, wherein the conduit is configured to convey a participant by water flowing through the conduit; and at least one movable member positioned at the intersection of the channel and the conduit, wherein the movable member is movable into a first position and a second position, wherein the movable member, when positioned in the first position, directs participants along the channel in a direction of the water flowing through the channel while inhibiting participants from passing into the conduit, and wherein the movable member, when positioned in the second position, directs participants along the conduit in a direction of the water flowing through the conduit while inhibiting participants from passing along the channel.