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Patent US8096892 - Control system for water amusement devices - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inAdvanced Patent SearchPatentsA 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...http://www.google.com/patents/US8096892?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8096892 - Control system for water amusement devicesAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS8096892 B2Publication typeGrantApplication numberUS 11/708,644Publication dateJan 17, 2012Filing dateFeb 20, 2007Priority dateMar 25, 2002Also published asUS7179173, US20030203760, US20080032806Publication number11708644, 708644, US 8096892 B2, US 8096892B2, US-B2-8096892, US8096892 B2, US8096892B2InventorsJeffery W. Henry, David MosleyOriginal AssigneeWater Ride Concepts, Inc.Export CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (103), Non-Patent Citations (231), Classifications (8), Legal Events (1) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetControl system for water amusement devicesUS 8096892 B2Abstract 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 absence of an activation signal to attract participants to the water amusement system.
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