Gap blocking systems and methods for amusement park attractions

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11787447
APP PUB NO 20200307650A1
SERIAL NO

16692920

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A gap blocking system includes a loading platform having a gap separating a first portion of the loading platform from a second portion of the loading platform. A ride vehicle is coupled to a transport extending through the gap. A guardrail assembly having a plurality of guardrail units is coupled to the first portion, where the guardrail units are configured to transition between a first position and a second position. The guardrail units are configured to block access to the gap when in the first position. The ride vehicle includes an engagement feature configured to interface with an individual guardrail unit of the guardrail units to selectively transition the individual guardrail unit from the first position to the second position. The individual guardrail unit is configured to permit the ride vehicle to occupy a guest-accessible position adjacent to or on the loading platform in the second position.

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UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC100 UNIVERSAL CITY PLAZA UNIVERSAL CITY CA 91608

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bertoncello, James Anthony Orlando, US 7 3
Dannenfelser,, Jr Robert William Oviedo, US 3 1
Fontiveros, Penso Maria Carlota Miami Springs, US 4 2
Russell,, Jr Michael David Orlando, US 15 13
Wilcox, Rachel Sarah Orlando, US 8 8

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