John B Leisner

US Patent:

58845631, Mar 23, 1999

Filed:

Jun 7, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/663027

Inventors:

Benjamin Sheldon - Universal City CA
Leo Kohler - Heerlen, NL
Rene Ploum - Heerlen, NL
David Danon - Universal City CA
Neil Engel - Universal City CA
Gene Leasure - Universal City CA
Tim Sepielli - Universal City CA
Michael Taylor - Universal City CA
William Whitcomb - Universal City CA
Chris Peters - Viodrop, NL
Ben Van Elk - Viodrop, NL
John Leisner - Universal City CA

Assignee:

Universal City Studios, Inc. - Universal City CA

International Classification:

B60P 100

US Classification:

104 53

Abstract:

A ride attraction includes a vehicle having a seat mover for use by physically disabled passengers. A swing arm is pivotally attached to a jack post in the boat, with an extension arm attached to the swing arm. The physically disabled passenger is moved to a loading position on a seat supported by a dolly. The extension arm of the seat mover engages the seat. The seat is locked onto the extension arm and unlocked from the dolly. The jack post lifts the seat high enough to clear the side of the vehicle. The seat is swung into position in the vehicle and lowered on the jack post, and then locked into position in the vehicle. Accordingly, the physically disabled are provided access to theme park ride attractions.