Kayaking simulation device for creating a recirculating hydraulic hole effect within a receiving pool
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Abstract
A kayaking simulation device for use with a water body. The water body has a water surface. The kayaking simulation device comprises a hydraulic hole mechanism for introducing a predetermined amount of water into the water body and creating a hydraulic hole in the water surface of the water body.
Claims24
A kayaking simulation device for use with a water body, the water body having a water surface, the kayaking simulation device comprising:
- hydraulic hole means for introducing a predetermined amount of water into the water body and directing at least a portion of the introduced water within the water body in a general direction back toward the point of water introduction, the directed water being maintained within the water body thereby creating a hydraulic hole in the water surface of the water body.
An assembly for providing a kayaking ride in a water-filled receiving pool, the receiving pool having a water surface, the assembly comprising:
- direction means for directing water from a first level to a second level creating a hydraulic hole in the water surface of the receiving pool, the first level being elevated relative to the second level;
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- recirculating means positioned beneath the water surface for directing at least a portion of the introduced water in a general direction back toward the point of water introduction directly into the hydraulic hole, the directed water being maintained within the water body.
A method for creating a hydraulic hole effect in a water surface of a water body, the method comprising:
- directing water into the water surface of the water body sufficient to create a hydraulic hole in the water surface;
- recirculating the water within the hydraulic hole
- providing an elevated platform;
- elevating the platform a predetermined distance above the body of water;
- providing an inclined slide;
- connecting the inclined slide to the platform;
- extending the inclined slide toward and into the surface of the body of water;
- directing a predetermined amount of water down the inclined slide;
- and
- creating a hydraulic hole effect in the surface of the body of water.
A kayaking simulation device for use with a water body, the water body having a water surface, the kayaking simulation device comprising:
- hydraulic hole means for introducing a predetermined amount of water into the water body and creating a hydraulic hole in the water surface of the water body;
- a platform positioned a predetermined distance above the water body;
- an inclined slide connected to the platform and extending toward the water surface of the water body;
- a portable frame for supporting the platform a predetermined distance above the surface of the water body;
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- at least one wheel mounted to the portable frame for promoting movement of the platform and the inclined slide.
A kayaking simulation device for use with a water body, the water body having a water surface, the kayaking simulation device comprising:
- hydraulic hole means for introducing a predetermined amount of water into the water body and creating a hydraulic hole in the water surface of the water body;
- a platform positioned a predetermined distance above the water body;
- and
- inclined slide connected to the platform and extending toward the water surface of the water body;
- wherein the inclined slide is pivotally and adjustably connected to the platform.
A kayaking simulation device for use with a water body, the water body having a water surface, the kayaking simulation device comprising:
- hydraulic hole means for introducing a predetermined amount of water into the water body and creating a hydraulic hole in the water surface of the water body;
- an insert positioned within the water body for directing the water in a direction generally toward the surface of the water body thereby recirculating at least a portion of the water back into the hydraulic hole and promoting creation of the hydraulic hole therein, the insert having a rounded portion curving toward the surface of the water body.
An assembly for providing a kayaking ride in a water-filled receiving pool, the receiving pool having a water surface, the assembly comprising:
- direction means for directing water from a first level to a second level creating a hydraulic hole in the water surface of the receiving pool, the first level being elevated relative to the second level;
- recirculating means positioned beneath the water surface for guiding at least a portion of the directed water back into the hydraulic hole;
- a platform positioned a predetermined distance above the receiving pool;
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- an inclined slide connected to the platform and extending into the water surface of the receiving pool;
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- adjusting means for adjusting the angle of the inclined slide relative to the platform.
An assembly for providing a kayaking ride in a water-filled receiving pool, the receiving pool having a water surface, the assembly comprising:
- direction means for directing water from a first level to a second level creating a hydraulic hole in the water surface of the receiving pool, the first level being elevated relative to the second level;
- and
- recirculating means positioned beneath the water surface for guiding at least a portion of the directed water back into the hydraulic hole;
- wherein the recirculating means includes a curved lip portion beneath the water surface of the receiving pool, the curved lip portion curving in a direction generally toward the water surface of the receiving pool thereby recirculating at least a portion of the water back into the hydraulic hole.
A method for creating a hydraulic hole effect in a water surface of a water body, the method comprising:
- providing an elevated platform;
- elevating the platform a predetermined distance above the body of water;
- providing an inclined slide;
- pivotally connecting the inclined slide to the platform;
- adjusting the angle of the inclined slide relative to the platform;
- extending the inclined slide toward the surface of the body of water;
- directing a predetermined amount of water down the inclined slide;
- and
- creating a hydraulic hole effect in the surface of the body of water.
A method for creating a hydraulic hole effect in a water surface of a water body, the method comprising:
- directing water into the water surface of the water body sufficient to create a hydraulic hole in the water surface;
- recirculating the water within the hydraulic hole;
- and
- providing an insert for recirculating the water within the hydraulic hole in a direction generally back toward the hydraulic hole.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.