WILLIAM JOEL KITCHEN
Pilots at Lk Butler Blvd, Windermere, FL
License number
Florida A1027537
Issued Date
Jul 2016
Expiration Date
Jul 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
11536 Lake Butler Blvd, Windermere, FL 34786
Professional information
Stationary Track With Gimbaled Rider Carriages Amusement Ride
US Patent:
8641542, Feb 4, 2014
Filed:
Sep 7, 2010
Appl. No.:
13/394108
Inventors:
William J. Kitchen - Windermere FL, US
Cyril Jay Silberman - Miami Beach FL, US
Barton L. Riberich - Minneapolis MN, US
Cyril Jay Silberman - Miami Beach FL, US
Barton L. Riberich - Minneapolis MN, US
International Classification:
A63G 27/00, A63G 27/02
US Classification:
472 45
Abstract:
A stationary track wheel ride is disclosed where a chain of rider carriages (gondolas) are driven around the stationary track. The rider carriages are rotationally mounted on axles on a support frame that allow the rider carriages to rotate around the axles so that the floor of the rider carriage remains approximately level with the ground while the rider carriage travels around the stationary track. A drive mechanism for the ride that simultaneously mounts the rider carriages to the track and provides the drive force is also include: a drive cable mechanism, motors attached to the track to drive the rider carriage train using drive wheels contacting some portion of the rider carriage. Motors attached to the rider carriage with drive wheels contacting the track. An emergency access assembly for fixed track rides and for Ferris wheel type rides is also disclosed.
Big Wheel Roundabout Amusement Ride
US Patent:
7918740, Apr 5, 2011
Filed:
Nov 14, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/559663
Inventors:
William J. Kitchen - Windermere FL, US
John H Chance - La Selva Beach CA, US
John H Chance - La Selva Beach CA, US
International Classification:
A63G 1/34, A63G 1/00
US Classification:
472 36, 472 39, 472 43, 472 47
Abstract:
A circular track may be flat or hilly. Riding on the track is a big wheel sized larger than a rider compartment. The rider compartment is supported out bound from the big wheel's axle. The big wheel's inbound axle is attached to a radius arm which is powered by a conventional rotating hub. The radius arms are pivotally connected to the hub to allow an up and down movement on a hilly track. The rider compartment has a magnetic coupler assembly to the axle to enable an automatic and/or a rider controlled head over heels spinning of the rider compartment while the big wheel is traveling in its circular path around the hub.
Narrow Base Viewing Wheel
US Patent:
8641541, Feb 4, 2014
Filed:
Sep 23, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/640302
Inventors:
William J. Kitchen - Windermere FL, US
International Classification:
A63G 27/06, A63G 27/02
US Classification:
472 44
Abstract:
A wheel amusement ride is depicted, which moves carriages containing riders around the wheel on a track. In other words, the carriages move, not the wheel. This design allows a moment frame to be used to support the wheel. Because a moment frame can be constructed to be much narrower than the supports for a traditional Ferris wheel, the wheel of the present invention can be installed in a much narrower land area, while still achieving great height.
Track For An Amusement Ride
US Patent:
D656213, Mar 20, 2012
Filed:
Nov 1, 2010
Appl. No.:
29/378231
Inventors:
William J. Kitchen - Windermere FL, US
International Classification:
2103
US Classification:
D21814
Track For An Amusement Ride
US Patent:
D670781, Nov 13, 2012
Filed:
Feb 22, 2012
Appl. No.:
29/413944
Inventors:
William J. Kitchen - Windermere FL, US
International Classification:
2103
US Classification:
D21830
Track For An Amusement Ride
US Patent:
D671609, Nov 27, 2012
Filed:
Aug 30, 2011
Appl. No.:
29/400586
Inventors:
William J. Kitchen - Windermere FL, US
International Classification:
2103
US Classification:
D21830
Track For An Amusement Ride
US Patent:
D678450, Mar 19, 2013
Filed:
Jun 27, 2012
Appl. No.:
29/425853
Inventors:
William J. Kitchen - Windermere FL, US
International Classification:
2103
US Classification:
D21830
Track For An Amusement Ride
US Patent:
D678975, Mar 26, 2013
Filed:
Jun 27, 2012
Appl. No.:
29/425854
Inventors:
William J. Kitchen - Windermere FL, US
International Classification:
2103
US Classification:
D21830
Tower Ride
US Patent:
2013030, Nov 21, 2013
Filed:
Jul 22, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/947236
Inventors:
William J Kitchen - Windermere FL, US
International Classification:
A63G 7/00
US Classification:
104 63
Abstract:
A tower ride is disclosed with suspended cars mounted on rails that that forms track that is a complete double helix path for the car without having to turn the car or switch tracks. The car is suspended from a four truss track, riding on the two bottom rails for stability. Another embodiment is a roller coaster track mounted on a tower.
Tower Ride
US Patent:
8490549, Jul 23, 2013
Filed:
May 25, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/640009
Inventors:
William J. Kitchen - Windermere FL, US
International Classification:
A63G 1/00
US Classification:
104 53
Abstract:
A tower ride is disclosed with suspended cars mounted on rails that forms track that is a complete double helix path for the car without having to turn the car or switch tracks. The car is suspended from a four truss track, riding on the two bottom rails for stability. Another embodiment is a roller coaster track mounted on a tower.