Method and apparatus for controlling break points and reducing rip currents in wave pools

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6460201
APP PUB NO 20020056157A1
SERIAL NO

09987821

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The invention relates to a wave pool wherein a portion of the floor and/or beach is provided with a grated section. With the grated section extending along the beach, the grates will allow water to pass into a cavity, wherein backflows are eliminated and rip currents are avoided. With the grated section extending along the floor, the grated section is able to change the effective depth of the pool floor at that location, thereby altering the wave formation characteristics. One or more channels can be provided to circulate water away from the cavity toward the other end of the pool, which helps keep the pool in substantial equilibrium.

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LOCHTEFELD THOMAS JNot Provided

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Lochtefeld, Thomas J 210 Westbourne, La Jolla, CA 92037 62 3381

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