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News: Theme park operators face patent lawsuit

By Chris L

Mar. 7th, 2007 -- Safety Braking Corporation (based in Newport Beach, CA) accused multiple theme park operators of infringing patents on magnetic brakes won in 1994 and 2003. Safety Braking Corporation alleges that Disney, Cedar Fair, Anheuser Busch, Six Flags, and NBC Universal have "stolen" the patented technology for use on several of their roller coaster attractions.

Safety Braking Corporation holds exclusive licenses to the patents, one from Magnetar Technologies Corp., based in Seal Beach, California, and the other from G&T Conveyor Co., based in Tavares.

Specific parks mentioned in the suit include Universal Studios in Hollywood, CA; Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL; Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA; Sesame Place in Langhorne, PA; Paramount Kings Island in Mason, OH; and Six Flags Darien Lake, NY.

Visit the Orlando Sentinel for the complete and original article.