Schlitterbahn Co-Owner Jeff Henry Named Inventor of the Year

Austin Intellectual Property Law Association presents award during the annual Judges’ Dinner at 7 p.m. on November 12, 2012 at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Schlitterbahn’s Jeff Henry will be named Inventor of the Year at the annual Austin Intellectual Property Law Association’s Judges’ Dinner hosted at 7 p.m. Monday, November 12, 2012 at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel.

Known worldwide for his ingenious waterpark designs and attractions, Jeff Henry currently holds more than 60 patents and trademarks representing award-winning innovations such as interconnected Transportainment® attractions, Master Blaster™ uphill water coasters, tidal-wave rivers, convertible waterparks and the Aqua Veyer™ uphill rider-friendly conveyer belt systems.

“As the chairman for the Selection Committee, I was pleased to inform Jeff that he had been selected as our winner for 2012, stated Dominic Lindauer, Managing Patent Attorney with Lindauer Law, PLLC. “The members of the committee were all impressed by the innovation and creativity expressed in Jeff’s patent portfolio, and in the overall positive effect he has had on Texas and beyond.”

The official announcement of the award will be presented during the annual Judges’ Dinner on November 12, 2012 at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel. This prestigious event is attended by several judges (both State and Federal) and by many in the local intellectual property community. Dinner begins at 7 p.m., followed by a guest speaker presentation and a brief awards ceremony where Jeff will be presented with the award and invited to speak.

Family-owned and operated, Schlitterbahn Waterparks and Resorts has been a leader in family-friendly water-based entertainment since 1979. The company operates Schlitterbahn Beach Resort, South Padre Island, TX, Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark, Galveston Island, TX, Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark, Kansas City, KS and Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and Resort, New Braunfels, TX, all of which offer family amenities that include free parking and free inner tubes. Guests are also welcome to bring a family picnic basket, excluding alcohol and glass containers, into the parks.

For more information, contact Schlitterbahn Waterparks’ corporate office in New Braunfels, Texas at 830.625.2351 or visit the parks’ website at schlitterbahn.com.
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