Ross A Osterman

US Patent:

8523692, Sep 3, 2013

Filed:

Nov 2, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/938042

Inventors:

Ross Osterman - Winter Park FL, US
Steven C. Blum - Orlando FL, US
Justin Michael Schwartz - Orlando FL, US

Assignee:

Universal City Studios LLC - Universal City CA

International Classification:

A63J 5/02
A63J 5/00

US Classification:

472 65, 472 66, 472 75

Abstract:

An apparatus for entertaining multiple guests includes a device that selectively generates a flame and a barrier interposed between each guest and the flame. The barrier is configured to remain transparent throughout multiple repetitions of use of the device for generating a flame. A method of entertaining guests is also presented.

US Patent:

20080146358, Jun 19, 2008

Filed:

Dec 19, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/612789

Inventors:

Ross Osterman - Winter Park FL, US
Steven C. Blum - Orlando FL, US
Justin Michael Schwartz - Orlando FL, US

International Classification:

A63G 31/00

US Classification:

472 66

Abstract:

An apparatus for entertaining multiple guests includes a device that selectively generates a flame and a barrier interposed between each guest and the flame. The barrier is configured to remain transparent throughout multiple repetitions of use of the device for generating a flame. A method of entertaining guests is also presented.

US Patent:

20120255112, Oct 11, 2012

Filed:

Apr 8, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/083259

Inventors:

Ross Alan Osterman - Winter Park FL, US
Justin Michael Schwartz - Orlando FL, US

Assignee:

Universal City Studios LLC - Universal City CA

International Classification:

A47K 3/10

US Classification:

4491

Abstract:

Present embodiments are directed to a system and method for generating waves in multiple directions. Present embodiments may include a wave generation mechanism configured to be positioned centrally within a container filled with water that is sufficiently sized to facilitate recreational activities for patrons within the container. The wave generation mechanism may include at least one actuator configured to activate at least one water-displacement medium to displace the water such that waves are propagated through the water, and a directional feature configured to direct the waves away from the wave generation mechanism after activation of the actuator such that the waves are propagated outward from the wave generation mechanism in multiple directions.

US Patent:

20120255113, Oct 11, 2012

Filed:

Apr 8, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/083280

Inventors:

Ross Alan Osterman - Winter Park FL, US
Justin Michael Schwartz - Orlando FL, US

Assignee:

Universal City Studio LLC - Universal City CA

International Classification:

E04H 4/00
B23P 17/04

US Classification:

4506, 29458

Abstract:

Present embodiments are directed to features for maintaining or providing a beach area that is adjacent a water feature and that includes beach surface material disposed in one or more containment structures such that a multi-colored or illuminated beach surface is provided. Present embodiments may include multiple containment structures arrayed in an area adjacent a water feature, wherein each containment structure holds beach surface material of a different color. Further, present embodiments may include creating and/or distributing iridescent and/or phosphorescent beach surface material in one or more containment structures that define the beach area. Additionally, present embodiments may include adjustable or attachable barrier extensions to facilitate maintenance. Further, present embodiments may include transparent or translucent beach surface material disposed in one or more containment structures and a lighting system under the beach surface materials.

US Patent:

20120258812, Oct 11, 2012

Filed:

Apr 8, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/083297

Inventors:

Ross Alan Osterman - Winter Park FL, US
Justin Michael Schwartz - Orlando FL, US

Assignee:

Universal City Studios LLC - Universal City CA

International Classification:

A63G 21/18

US Classification:

472117

Abstract:

Present embodiments are directed to systems and methods for providing an articulated waterslide. An articulate waterslide is capable of being maneuvered during operation to change flow paths of the waterslide. Specifically, an embodiment includes a waterslide with a chute configured to facilitate water flow along the chute and configured to transport a patron, an adjustable joint positioned along the chute, and an actuator configured to manipulate the adjustable joint such that a flow path of the chute is changeable.

US Patent:

20130332509, Dec 12, 2013

Filed:

Jun 7, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/491289

Inventors:

Justin Michael Schwartz - Orlando FL, US
Ross Alan Osterman - Winter Park FL, US
Jeffrey Lamar Polk - Winter Garden FL, US

Assignee:

UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC - Universal City CA

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709203

Abstract:

A queue management system in accordance with present embodiments may include a data server system including a processor and memory. The queue management system may include an interface system of the data server system configured to receive a reservation request including an indication of a general time period of arrival of a guest to an area. Additionally, the queue management system may include a reservation right allotment system of the data server system configured to correlate a reservation slot for accessing an attraction to identification information for the guest. Further, the queue management system may include a detection system of the data server system configured to determine when a portable identification feature associated with the identification information has arrived to the area, and a reservation assignment system of the data server system configured to establish a reservation to access the attraction at a specific time window.