{
  "patent_number": "US 2982547",
  "country": "US",
  "title": "How the First Modern Water Slide Was Designed",
  "original_title": "Aquatic play equipment",
  "summary": "A 1960 patent for a water-based amusement structure featuring a sloped surface and a water supply system to create a sliding experience.",
  "what_it_does": "This patent describes a structure designed for aquatic recreation, specifically a slide that uses a continuous flow of water to reduce friction for a person sliding down. The design includes a ramp or chute surface with a water distribution system at the top that ensures the entire sliding path remains lubricated. By maintaining a thin film of water, the device allows a user to glide from an elevated position into a pool or landing area at the bottom.",
  "what_it_does_not_cover": [
    "Does not cover dry slides that rely on rollers or friction-reducing materials instead of water.",
    "Does not cover closed-tube or enclosed tunnel slide designs.",
    "Does not cover complex multi-loop or high-speed thrill ride engineering."
  ],
  "filed": "1960-09-02",
  "granted": "1961-05-02",
  "expires": "1980-09-02",
  "status": "expired",
  "holder": "Individual",
  "holder_url": "https://patentbrief.org/company/individual",
  "inventors": [
    {
      "name": "Robert D Carrier",
      "url": "https://patentbrief.org/inventor/robert-d-carrier"
    }
  ],
  "times_cited": 41,
  "tags": [
    "mechanical",
    "consumer_electronics"
  ],
  "abstract": null,
  "url": "https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2982547/slip-n-slide-carrier",
  "markdown_url": "https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2982547/slip-n-slide-carrier/md",
  "google_patents_url": "https://patents.google.com/patent/US2982547",
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