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Document | Title | Date |
20080287017 | Surfboard and Method of Construction - Disclosed is a surfboard ( | 11-20-2008 |
20080287018 | Stealth tail quad surfboard - A tail section for a surfboard includes a substantially v-shaped notch or cutout intersecting substantially trailing edges formed between two points. Each of the substantially straight trailing edges extend to the arcuate side of the body of the surfboard. | 11-20-2008 |
20080311806 | LOW-DRAG FIN AND FOIL SYSTEM FOR SURFBOARDS - The present invention is a Low-Drag Fin and Foil System for Surfboards ( | 12-18-2008 |
20090004937 | Automatic Disconnect for Riverboard Propulsion System - This apparatus provides an automatic release of a resilient buoyant tether from a water-skimming board device. In use, a tether ( | 01-01-2009 |
20090011667 | SPORTSBOARD STRUCTURES - A sports board that includes an elongate, water impervious, thermoplastic foam core having an upper surface and an under surface; an upper layer covering at least a portion of the upper surface; and an under layer covering at least a portion of the under surface. The foam core is made of a foamed material having a water absorption (measured according to ASTM C-272) of less than 2 volume percent. | 01-08-2009 |
20090042467 | Surfboard with the Function of Speed Measurement - The present invention is about a surfboard, especially the one that can measure the surfing speed by itself. This “surfboard with the function of speed measurement” comprises a surfboard body and a speed meter fitted to the surfboard body that can measure the surfing speed by itself and record the surfing speed and relevant data. Advantages of this invention would be no need for additional speed measuring devices and assistance from other people. The surfer can obtain the surfing speed and relevant data while surfing, which will be shown on the LCD display screen on the surfboard. | 02-12-2009 |
20090104828 | Human powered watercraft - Human powered watercrafts, propulsion devices, and methods of propulsion are provided. A watercraft having an upper deck is configured with a cam plate having a pedal above the deck and a plate and cam below the deck, the cam engaging a cam follower of a fin bar, the fin bar having a substantially vertical propelling fin at an aft end and a pivot to the craft at a forward end. In another embodiment the craft receives two cam plates with pedals, a plurality of fin bars and two propelling fins, all operatively interconnected by a pulley and belt such that a leg thrust upon a pedal opens the fins and an opposite leg thrust upon the opposing pedal closes the fms. Another embodiment, an open, hollow surfboard receives the propulsion device and a buoyancy compensator making a submersible human powered watercraft which may be propelled upon and beneath the sea. | 04-23-2009 |
20090111340 | Ergonomic hand grips for watercraft - The invention comprises a non-slip foam pad that provides an ergonomically shaped grip for the hands for use on a personal water craft surface, such as a surfboard or body board, to provide for maximum grip during maneuvers which involve moving through oncoming water while maintaining a grip on said watercraft. | 04-30-2009 |
20090142975 | Environmentally Friendly Hollow Wooden Surfboard - A surfboard, the construction of which makes a minimal impact on the environment, the components are readily available, and which, if disposed of, biodegrades. The surfboard delivers performance characteristics comparable to any currently commercially produced wave-propelled craft, with no significant increase in materials costs. The surfboard is composed of a pattern of wood veneers over a wooden framework, creating a hollow wooden body. All pieces used in construction are connected using food grade gelatin glue. Casein from skim milk added to the glue provides a general water-resistance to the structure. Fins attached to the bottom of the surfboard give stability to the craft in the water. Routed fin boxes incorporated into the body of the surfboard, supplied with a wooden locking mechanism, allow the fins to be quickly changed for various wave conditions. A wooden leash plug as part of the construction permits a leash to be connected to the surfboard. The whole is varnished with a waterproof combination of rosin and tung oil. | 06-04-2009 |
20090142976 | Transparent wave riding vehicle with locator and alarm for large aquatic animals and shark-resisitant signal generator thereof - A wave-riding and shark-repelling vehicle with an embedded locater for large aquatic animals and an alarm for the wave rider, specifically prepared to identify animals such as sharks with a shark-resistant signal generator that transmits an interference signal within approximately a one-hundred foot radius of the wave-riding and shark-repelling vehicle | 06-04-2009 |
20090181586 | SURFBOARD AND METHOD AND APPARATUS OF MANUFACTURE - A method of forming a surfboard includes using a press to bend a flexible mold that contains a surfboard core, layed up with resin and reinforcing material. The layed up surfboard core is allowed to cure in the mold/press, at least partially, to set a desired degree of rocker to the surfboard. Common surfboard core blanks may be used to form surfboards with different degrees of rocker, and in this sense, may allow surfboard manufacturers to provide a greater variety of surfboard choices and/or to manufacture surfboards more efficiently. | 07-16-2009 |
20090215342 | Surfing Trainer Apparatus - A surfing trainer apparatus comprises a board and a generally hemispherical fulcrum with the fulcrum attached to the lower surface of the board at the fulcrum's diametrical plane. The fulcrum is made of non-resilient material and has second planar surface distal to its diametrical plane and parallel to the lower surface of the board providing both a simulated point of limited stability as well as simulated instability in both pitch and roll. | 08-27-2009 |
20090221199 | JetRay Watercraft - The present invention provides an improved board for transporting a human over water or snow with shock absorption means for reducing impact to body parts. Impact reduction leads to tolerance of faster speeds, better control of the watercraft, improved vision for guidance, and less harmful impact on the human body; in particular the knee joints and lower back. | 09-03-2009 |
20090264034 | SPORT BOARDS WITH TUBULAR CARBON FIBER STRINGERS - One or more tubular carbon fiber stringers are axially aligned with the lengthwise dimension of a water sport board, such as a surfboard. A tubular carbon fiber stringer may have vertical shaping tabs reaching opposed major surfaces of the board and laterally extending tabs that register the stringer position inside of a board by fitting in Channels that tightly nest the stringer in the board. Tublar carbon fiber stringers, designed to extend more than half the length of a board, may be made by molding symmetric halves, then joining the halves together, or by winding carbon fiber around a mandrel, epoxying the fiber in place and removing the mandrel. Board blanks have openings to seat the tubular stringers, such as by seating in board halves, or a tubular stringer may be seated in an empty board blank mold with foam blown around the stringer. | 10-22-2009 |
20090270001 | Paddle to Pop-up Device - A device for attachment to the deck of a surfboard or paddleboard for making paddling a surfboard or paddleboard more comfortable and easier to paddle. On a surfboard the device can also assist in attaining proper speed and so that a surfer can more easily “pop-up.” The pop-up assist generally comprises a main body having a generally wedge shape attached to the deck of the surfboard generally where the lower chest or abdomen of the surfer, makes contact with the board. The pop-up assist generally creates a wedge between the body of the surfer or paddler and the deck of the surfboard, lifting the user's upper chest, neck and, head up from the deck of the board. | 10-29-2009 |
20090270002 | Paddle Assist to Pop-up Device - A device for attachment to the deck of a surfboard or paddleboard for making paddling a surfboard or paddleboard more comfortable and easier to paddle. On a surfboard the device can also assist in attaining proper speed and so that a surfer can more easily “pop-up.” The pop-up assist generally comprises a main body having a generally wedge shape attached to the deck of the surfboard generally where the lower chest or abdomen of the surfer, makes contact with the board. The pop-up assist generally creates a wedge between the body of the surfer or paddler and the deck of the surfboard, lifting the user's upper chest, neck and, head up from the deck of the board. The pop-up assist can also be collapsible, so that the obstruction of the wedge on the board is removed once the user “pops-up.” | 10-29-2009 |
20090280704 | Stringer of water sports board with enhanced flexibility and water sports board containing thereof - A water sports board having enhanced flexibility includes an elongated core body having a nose end and a tail end, and top and bottom surfaces defining a curved shape of the water sports board; and an elongated planar stringer disposed on a longitudinal centerline of the core body. The elongated planar stringer has a front end and a rear end, two side surfaces, and top and bottom edges curved to a longitudinal profile of the water sports board, and includes multiple slots on the side surfaces disposed between the front and rear ends of the stringer. The flex pattern of the water sports board can be controlled by selecting desired number, size, shape, and location of the slots of the stringer. The water sports board has an increased rocker and enhanced shock dampening property when exposed to the force of water waves. | 11-12-2009 |
20090286433 | Article Such as Surfboard and Production Method Thereof - An article such as a surfboard with a hollow structure and a production method thereof achieve a wide range of selections for users. The article is established with sufficient strength and durability, and is capable of achieving low cost and short delivery time. The article is configured by an outer shell having a hollow structure for forming an outer shape of a main body of the surfboard, a partition wall arranged within an internal space of the outer shell for connecting inner surfaces facing one another in said internal space, sectioned spaces separated and sealed by said partition wall and the inner surfaces of the outer shell, and a vent hole formed on said partition wall so that the sectioned spaces adjacent to one another can properly communicate with one another. | 11-19-2009 |
20100048071 | WAVE RIDING BOARDS - A wave riding board comprises at least one portion made of a plastics material that can switch between a condition in which it is transparent or translucent and a condition in which it is substantially opaque and switching for switching the plastics material between those conditions. | 02-25-2010 |
20100056003 | Surfboard antislip pad structure - A surfboard antislip pad structure including a main body composed of an upper pad and a lower pad. The upper and lower pads together define an air chamber in the main body. The upper pad has a top face and a bottom face. At least multiple bosses are formed on the top face of the upper pad. Each boss has a surface with roughened face or wrinkled texture for increasing friction. Multiple ribs are arranged on an inner face of the upper pad to enhance supporting force thereof. The lower pad is configured as a flat material and sealedly disposed under the bottom face of the upper pad for holding air in the air chamber so as to achieve a soft, comfortable and resilient antislip pad. | 03-04-2010 |
20100075555 | Surfboard having maneuvering structure and pressure dispersion plate - A surfboard includes a board member for supporting a user and having two depressions formed in the rear portion and the upper portion of the board member and inclined rearwardly from a front end toward a rear end, and having a swelling formed between the depressions of the board member, and a performance enhancing device is formed in an outer side portion of each of the depressions of the board member for enhancing performance and higher directional control, increasing power when exiting a turn and the ability to hold its place higher upon the wave face, reducing sideslip, thereby allowing the board member to be effectively maneuvered or controlled by the user. | 03-25-2010 |
20100173545 | ELEMENT OF CHANGING A SURFBOARD TAIL AND METHOD TO SET IT UP - Through which it will be possible the change of different parts that will provide, on just one surfboard, vary the tail format in a way that it could incorporate tails with pin, round, swallow, and other formats, giving a major diversification to the use of the sport equipment, according to the conditions of the sea and/or the operations that the athlete would like to execute in the projection of the wave line, so this element will be installed in the back part of the block of the board shaped and adjusted in relation to the lines of shape, so that, after the lamination, the so called change could turn an integrated part, the setting up of this element will provide a faster, simpler and quicker way the replacement of format of the tail with the objective to change the line of the format of the rear part of the surfboard, transforming it according to the needs of the athlete and done by himself before starting the practice and also according to the sea conditions, so that he could do with a simple tool the necessary changes due to the alterations of the sea and wouldn't need to go out of the water to change the tail more adequate to the new conditions or according to hi set of movements to do. | 07-08-2010 |
20100173546 | RETAINING STRUCTURE FOR REMOVABLY MOUNTING A SURFBOARD FIN - A retaining structure for a surfboard fin includes a mounting base secured in the undersurface of a surfboard, a fin member and two blocks. The mounting base has a receptacle and two holding portions. The fin member has a connecting section to be embedded in the receptacle of the mounting base and a body section extending from the connecting section. The body section of the fin member protrudes outside the undersurface of the surfboard and has front and rear ends inclined outwardly. Each block is detachably mounted on the respective holding portion of the mounting base and defines a recess in a side according to the slope of the respective inclined end of the body section so that the inclined ends of the body section can be fitted in the recesses of the blocks and suppressed by the blocks and thereby be secured onto the mounting base. | 07-08-2010 |
20100233920 | POWERED SURFBOARD FOR PRESERVING ENERGY OF A SURFER DURING PADDLING - An improvement to a conventional surfboard includes an impeller and an electric motor contained primarily within the body of the surfboard, whereby performance of the surfboard is substantially unaffected by the presence of the impeller and the electric motor. The electric motor is operatively connected to the impeller for providing a forward thrust of the surfboard. The improvement to the conventional surfboard also includes a throttle for selective control of the electric motor for operating the impeller to provide a forward thrust of the surfboard, the throttle being configured for use by a surfer lying in a prone position on the smooth top surface of the body of the surfboard. An extent of the surfer's energy that otherwise would be expended during paddling can be preserved for riding waves by using the impeller to provide the forward thrust during paddling. | 09-16-2010 |
20100240271 | FLOTATION DEVICES - Provided are methods and compositions for providing strength and/or rigidity to lightweight materials. In certain embodiments, provided are compositions and methods for providing strength, rigidity and/or improving performance of flotation devices such as surfboards. | 09-23-2010 |
20100248566 | AQUATIC CARRIER AND RUDDER THEREOF - A rudder of aquatic carrier is described, which includes a fixing component, a retractable component, and a first elastic component. The retractable component is pivoted to the fixing component; the first elastic component connects the fixing component and the retractable component and supports the retractable component. When the retractable component experiences an external force, the first elastic component is compressed and causes the retractable component to rotate with respect to the fixing component. When surfers or swimmers are hit by the rudder of aquatic carrier described in this invention, the rotation of the retractable component with respect to the fixing component reduces the force exerted on them, thus preventing them from being hurt. In addition, an aquatic carrier with a rudder is also described. | 09-30-2010 |
20100273372 | Aquatic Body Board - The present invention provides an improved aquatic body surfing board for use by a rider in prone position. The nose of the board has a substantially semi-circular or semi-elliptical outline that defines the maximum width of the board. The under surface of the board is provided with one or more longitudinal channels extending from the forward midsection of the board to the trailing end, wherein such channels provide stability and maneuverability to the board in the waves. The upper surface of the board optionally comprises a shallow concave depression sized to accommodate the width of the body of a user. | 10-28-2010 |
20100297898 | HARDWARE-LESS WAKEBOARD BINDING COMPONENT AND ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MAKING ASSEMBLY - A wakeboard binding assembly includes a binding base and an outersole. The binding base is adapted to attach both to the wakeboard, and an upper of the binding. The outersole is designed to surround the periphery of the binding base and cover the area of attachment between the binding base and the binding upper. The attachment of the upper to the binding base eliminates the need to use hardware and fasteners for attachment of the upper to the wakeboard. | 11-25-2010 |
20110045720 | SURFBOARD HAVING A HONEYCOMB CORE - An aquatic gliding board such as a surfboard is constructed using a honeycomb material for the core. The composite outer skin of the surfboard is constructed of materials having similar flexibility properties as found in a traditional foam/fiberglass surfboard. In a particularly preferred embodiment an aluminum honeycomb core is employed along with a fiberglass skin in order to achieve a surfboard with decreased weight and increased strength to resist failure in bending relative to a traditional foam/fiberglass surfboard, but having similar flexibility characteristics to such a traditional surfboard, or having increased flexibility relative to such a traditional surfboard. | 02-24-2011 |
20110045721 | Body board and reinforcing element - A body board ( | 02-24-2011 |
20110059664 | ROLLING MEMBER - Rolling member comprising a track ( | 03-10-2011 |
20110086562 | SPORTS BOARD - A sports board comprises a top surface for supporting a rider, a bottom surface, a leading edge portion and a following edge portion with a central axis extending between the leading edge portion and the following edge portion, a first side edge portion and a second side edge portion located on respective first and second lateral sides of the central axis of the sports board. The lateral width of the sports board between the first side edge portion and the second side edge portion may be equal to, or greater than, the distance between the leading edge portion and the following edge portion. A first-side part of the bottom surface may be inclined upwardly towards the first edge portion, and a second-side part of the bottom surface may be inclined upwardly, in a lateral direction, towards the second edge portion. | 04-14-2011 |
20110104969 | Body board - The present invention describes a versatile body board having a fore section and an aft section suitable for wave boarding. The multi-purpose board of the present invention is provided with an aft section having crotch-sized width in order to allow a user's legs to kick within a general lateral outline of a wider fore section. The combination board can be utilized for wave boarding and body boarding. | 05-05-2011 |
20110143613 | SHARK REPELLING ARRANGEMENT - A watercraft in the form of a body board comprising a planar body and a display unit adapted to display at least one animated image. The image is disposed at a bottom side of a lenticular lens. Each of the frames comprise an image of a head of a shark having a mouth opened at a predetermined width, thereby forming an animated image of the shark moving mouth so as to repel sharks. The display unit comprises a digital display, a controller and a power supply unit wherein the controller comprises memory for storing images and controls the images for displaying on the digital screen. The digital display comprises LCD. The supply unit comprises a solar power panel disposed on the top surface of the watercraft. | 06-16-2011 |
20110207376 | SECTIONALIZED SPORTS BOARD - A sectionalized sports board including a plurality of board sections and a post-tensioning apparatus incorporated into a board stringer and operatively disposed between the sections along the longitudinal axis of each section. The post-tensioning apparatus includes a post-tensioning cable slidably inserted into a cable chase disposed in each of the board sections, and a cable tension adjustment for selectively coupling the sections into a configuration for use of the board or for separating the board sections so that they can be folded into a compact collapsed configuration. The post-tensioning cable is permanently anchored at its ends, and when the post-tensioning cable is in a stressed condition, the board sections are abutted to provide a useable and rigid board configuration, and when the post-tensioning cable is unstressed, the board sections may be folded into a compact collapsed configuration. | 08-25-2011 |
20110223821 | WAKEBOARD STRUCTURE - Provided is a wakeboard structure including two opposing, spaced-apart outer plates pressed together and sealed at two opposing ends thereof to thereby form a hollow casing filled with a foaming material. To enhance the internal structural strength of the wakeboard structure and prevent the outer plates from severing, inner sides of the two outer plates are coated with a glue layer before being adhered with a reinforcing panel, respectively. The reinforcing panel is made of plastic or a plastic composite material. The outer plates, the glue layers, and the reinforcing panels are coupled together, such that the wakeboard structure thus fabricated is unlikely to crack or sever when subjected to pressure or repeated impact, lightweight, highly buoyant, and effective in ensuring personal safety. | 09-15-2011 |
20110294381 | SURF WAX COMB AND HOLDER ACCESSORY - A surf wax comb and holder usable as a surfboard accessory, wherein the comb is secured in a stowed position on the holder by a releasable connection and the holder with the comb stowed thereon is mountable to the top of a surfboard without penetration of the top layer of the board. The comb and holder present a thin, smooth surface that minimizes risk of injury to a surfer while proving the convenience of a readily available surf wax comb on the surfboard. | 12-01-2011 |
20110318979 | WATER-SPORT BOARDING APPARATUS - According to one embodiment of the invention, a water-sport boarding apparatus is provided, comprising an elongated hoard including: a top surface, a bottom surface, and an outer edge, wherein a first end segment of the elongated board comprises a first half-circle portion of the outer edge, a second end segment of the elongated board comprises a second half-circle portion of the outer edge, a middle segment of the elongated board unifies the first end segment with the second end segment, the middle segment comprises two substantially linear portions of the outer edge, the top surface is substantially flat, the bottom surface under the middle segment is convex along the width of the elongated board, and the bottom surface comprises a plurality of elongated ridges disposed parallel to a length of the elongated board, the elongated ridges forming a water channel on the bottom surface along the length of the elongated hoard. | 12-29-2011 |
20110318980 | DROP-KNEE BOARD - The present invention describes a versatile drop-knee board having a fore section and an aft section suitable for wave boarding. The multi-purpose board of the present invention is provided with an aft section having crotch-sized width in order to allow a user's legs to kick within a general lateral outline of a wider fore section. The combination board can be utilized for surfboarding (both legs standing), drop-knee boarding (one leg standing and one knee down) or body boarding (body prone), preferably while wearing swim fins on the feet. | 12-29-2011 |
20120040574 | AQUATIC SPORT BOARD - An aquatic sport board includes a top portion and a bottom portion. The bottom portion is coupled to the top portion by a first side portion and a second side potion. The first portion and the second portion taper inward towards a front portion and a rear portion of the top and bottom portions. Recessed areas are situated on the top portion and extend inward towards the bottom portion. A plurality of sections is situated between the top portion and the bottom portion. Each section in the plurality of sections is sealed off from one another. | 02-16-2012 |
20120040575 | SLIDABLE SURFBOARD FIN - A sliding fin for a surfboard includes a base having a planar tab with an upper flange, a large fin piece having a first indentation, and a small fin piece for mating face-to-face with the large fin piece. The second fin piece has a second indentation that forms a channel that has a cross-sectional shape corresponding to a cross-sectional shape of the planar tab and upper flange, the channel being longer than the width of the planar tab, the small fin piece being translucent to enable the planar tab in the channel to be seen, the large and small fin pieces being slidable relative to the base on the planar tab. | 02-16-2012 |
20120077396 | CONVERTIBLE PADDLED WATERCRAFT - A paddled watercraft is disclosed that is readily convertible between a stand-up paddleboard configuration and a seated paddling configuration. The watercraft includes a board with an operator body support assembly attached onto the top deck of the board, the body support assembly being capable of being reconfigured to support a person in a standing position for padding from a standing position, or to support a person in a seated position for paddling from a seated position. The watercraft can be converted from stand-up paddling configuration to a seated paddling configuration while underway on open waters. | 03-29-2012 |
20120088417 | VENTING APPARATUS FOR A FLOATING BOARD - An air vent for a floating board such as a paddleboard, which includes a tubular vent member that has an upper end and a lower end. A mounting supports the tubular vent member in a vertical orientation with the upper end of the tubular vent member protruding above an upper surface of the floating board. The tubular vent is mounted in a central zone comprising a central one third of the floating board, and along a crown positioned between a first side and a second side of the floating board. | 04-12-2012 |
20120108119 | SURFBOARD STRAP SYSTEM - A surfboard foot strap system and methods of use and manufacture are disclosed by which a surfer's foot can be maintained adjacent to a top surface of the surfboard during a surfing maneuver. The strap system can include one or more straps that can be attached to a top surface of the surfboard. Further, in some embodiments, the strap system can comprise an array of mounting components disposed within the surfboard to which the straps can be removably attached. The strap system can enable a surfer to confidently place their foot into the strap without adjusting the strap or searching for a specific foot position. Further, the strap system allows the surfer to move their feet during a surfing activity while maintaining their feet in proximity and/or contact with the surfboard. | 05-03-2012 |
20120115378 | SURFBOARD - The present invention relates to a surfboard formed according to a longitudinal configuration of varying widths, comprising an area ( | 05-10-2012 |
20120156950 | PRONE POSITION WATERCRAFT - A personal watercraft is designed to be ridden in a prone position. The craft is generally shaped like a kayak, including a bow and a stern, and includes a shaped, recessed cavity within the boat to accommodate and conform to the riders body disposed in a prone position, so that the rider can propel and navigate the craft using his arms and hands. The recessed cavity is an ergonomically designed space for the rider's body to be cradled within the craft in a prone position, creating a stable and dynamic platform for water exploits, lowering the center of gravity, and allowing the rider to guide the craft through fast running water by leaning in a desired direction. | 06-21-2012 |
20120225598 | MOTORIZED WATERCRAFT SYSTEM WITH INTERCHANGEABLE MOTOR MODULE - A personal watercraft body comprises a recess configured to receive similarly shaped cassettes. A first cassette may be motorized to propel the body relative to a body of water. A second cassette may be non-motorized and may include a storage space therein for storing personal items. An insert may be disposed between the cassettes and the recess to orient and fit the cassettes within the body. | 09-06-2012 |
20120322325 | MULTI-PART STRINGER FOR A SPORTS BOARD - A stringer for use in a board comprising an internal core and an outer skin, the stringer comprising a first compressible side member adjacent the outer skin on a first side of the board and a second compressible side member adjacent the outer skin on a second opposite side of the board. A central member is provided extending from a location adjacent the first member to a location adjacent the second side member, the first and second side members being relatively flexible in relation to the central member. Longitudinal flexing of the board results in compression of the first and second side members by the central member such that as the amount of flexing increases, the force transferred through the first and second side members from the outer skin to the central member increases, thereby increasing the stiffness of the board. | 12-20-2012 |
20130012083 | LOW-DRAG FIN AND FOIL SYSTEM FOR SURFBOARDS - The present invention is a Low-Drag Fin and Foil System for Surfboards ( | 01-10-2013 |
20130023169 | Tri-Hulled Stand-Up Paddle Board - A trimaran standup paddleboard includes a main hull having a bow, a mid-beam and a stern. The main hull has a length and shape that extends from a point at the bow, broadens out to the mid-beam, and narrows to a point at the stern. The trimaran standup paddleboard further includes a platform on top and aft the main hull, the platform being planar and extending out sideways beyond the mid-beam of the main hull, and a pair of lateral struts extending laterally out from opposing sides of the main hull behind the platform from a proximal end of each lateral strut. The trimaran standup paddleboard further includes a pair of outrigger hulls, each outrigger hull being connected to a distal end of one of the pair of lateral struts, and positioned parallel with and spaced apart from the main hull aft the platform. | 01-24-2013 |
20130029547 | SURFBOARD OR PADDLEBOARD SPLITTABLE INTO TWO PARTS - A large surfboard or paddleboard cannot be carried in an automobile or a train, but it is extremely convenient if it can. | 01-31-2013 |
20130065463 | PADDLEBOARD - A paddleboard includes a hollow paddleboard body made of plastics by rotational forming and having an enclosed chamber defined in between opposing top wall and said bottom wall thereof and inflated with air, and a plurality of hollow posts connected between the opposing top wall and bottom wall of the hollow paddleboard body. Each hollow post has a bottom close end connected to the bottom wall of the hollow paddleboard body, and a top open end connected to the top wall of the hollow paddleboard body and exposed to the atmosphere. | 03-14-2013 |
20130084763 | Surfboard - A surfboard suitable for wave riding. The surfboard includes a buoyant blank chaving opposed top and bottom blank faces, a pair of rails extending between the opposed top and bottom blank faces at blank face edges. A midline axis extends between a nose region and a tail region and divides the buoyant blank into port and starboard regions, each of which extend between the midline axis and the rail on port and starboard sides. A first reinforcing element associates with at least one of the faces of the buoyant blank wherein the first reinforcing element is disposed substantially within an intermediate part of the port region and extends generally along that region between the nose region and the tail region. A second reinforcing element can also be used. | 04-04-2013 |
20130102210 | DUAL DIRECTIONAL SURFBOARD - A dual-directional surfboard comprising a first end, and a second end such that either of said first end or said second end acts as a tail. | 04-25-2013 |
20130102211 | Infant Water Ski Apparatus and Method - A platform board is shown which allows a small child or infant to learn the art of water skiing. The platform is wide enough to accommodate at least the width of two foot grips located on an upper surface of the platform. A handle bar extending upwardly from the upper surface of the platform from a location in front of the foot grips. The handle bar includes a grip portion which can be adjusted to lie in a horizontal plane at a height which allows the grip portion to be conveniently gripped by a small child or infant. The platform board is manufactured similarly to a surfboard that will support the weight of a child prior to acceleration of an associated towing craft. | 04-25-2013 |
20130122761 | Stand Up Paddleboard Sweeper - A stand up paddle surfboard (SUPS) and associated paddle is provided. The SUPS may have up to two containers affixed generally towards the bow. A first container is designed to retain refuse and a second container is designed to retain game ball(s). The paddle includes a removable handle on a first side of a shaft and a paddle with a securable net and hook on the second side of the shaft. The securable net and hook may be employed to remove refuse found in the water and place such in the first container. The removable handle may be replaced with a game net permitting a host of ball toss games and the like to be played, using the second container to retain such balls. The SUPS and associated paddle may be modified for watersports as well as environmental cleanup activities. | 05-16-2013 |
20130130578 | Self-cleansing retractable handle assembly for water craft - A concealably retractable handle is ensconced into the core or hull of a recreational or utilitarian floatation structure such as a canoe, kayak, surfboard, sailboard, paddle board or the like, where it lies below the outer surface without interfering with normal use of the structure. The handle can be conveniently extracted and secured in an operational position to facilitate handling and carrying the structure or securing it the a vehicle. The housing of the handle is bonded into the body of the floatation device through a padding sleeve which absorbs stress forces that could damage the solidity of the bond and the integrity of the whole structure. During handle retraction structures encourage agitation of water located inside the housing to facilitate water and debris evacuation. | 05-23-2013 |
20130149922 | SPORTSBOARD STRUCTURES - A sports board that includes an elongate, water impervious, thermoplastic foam core having an upper surface and an under surface; an upper layer covering at least a portion of the upper surface; and an under layer covering at least a portion of the under surface. The foam core is made of a foamed material having a water absorption (measured according to ASTM C-272) of less than 2 volume percent. | 06-13-2013 |
20130165003 | Glow-in-the-Dark Stand Up Paddleboard and/or Wakeboard - A glow in the dark paddleboard and/or wakeboard is disclosed that is visible in low-light conditions. The paddleboard and/or wakeboard comprises a top surface visible in low-light conditions. Preferably, the paddleboard and/or wakeboard comprises at least one glow in the dark element that is photoluminescent following sufficient exposure to a recharging source. The paddleboard and/or wakeboard are used in surface water sports and allow a user to traverse the surface of a body of water. However, when the user is in or near the water at night, or in other low-light scenarios, the glow in the dark element radiates visible light enabling a companion, or a rescuer to better visualize the user, thereby increasing the likelihood of a successful retrieval or rescue if required, and also prevents accidents as passing boats and other watercraft are more likely to see the individual and not run them over. | 06-27-2013 |
20130178122 | DROP-KNEE BOARD - The present invention describes a versatile multi-purpose board having a fore section and an aft section suitable for wave boarding. The multi-purpose board of the present invention is provided with an aft section having crotch-sized width in order to allow a user's legs to kick within a general lateral outline of a wider fore section. The combination board can be utilized for surfboarding (both legs standing), drop-knee boarding (one leg standing and one knee down) or body boarding (body prone), in any sequence without the rider having to alter the board. | 07-11-2013 |
20130189885 | STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD STOOL - A seat assembly for use on a stand-up paddleboard includes a base member which defines a base axis. A support shaft, with an affixed seat member, is engaged with the base member. In detail, the support shaft defines a shaft axis and is formed with diametrically opposed slots along the length of the support shaft. Protrusions, formed on the base member, are engaged with respective slots on the support shaft to selectively move the support shaft on the base member between a stowed configuration wherein the shaft axis is substantially perpendicular to the base axis, and a sitting configuration wherein the shaft axis is coaxially aligned with the base axis. In operation, a reconfiguration of the seat assembly is accomplished to provide the stand-up paddleboard user with a place to sit during an on-the-water operation of the stand-up paddleboard. | 07-25-2013 |
20130280971 | Configurations of boards and paddles for water sports - New configurations of boards and paddles are disclosed that reduce drag and thereby increase the overall speed with which the boards and paddles can navigate through water. Such configurations advantageously reduce the amount of work required to propel the boards and paddles through the water. | 10-24-2013 |
20130303039 | Top sheet with integrated graphics - The disclosure is directed to laminated structures and methods of producing such structures having a top sheet with integrated graphics. The top sheet is formed by applying an uncured polymeric resin to a substrate and placing a film having a transferable image on the top sheet. The image sublimates into the top sheet and the film may be removed after the resin is cured. Optionally, a colorant may be added to the uncured polymeric resin to provide a uniform tint or a colorant may be selectively added to the uncured polymeric resin to provide a design in the uncured resin applied to the substrate. In one aspect, the laminated structure is a kite board or a wake board. | 11-14-2013 |
20130344757 | Nu-Surf TM surfboard - A Nu-surf Surfboard introduces the surfing world to the “maxed out low deck” for lowest possible center of gravity surfing. It teaches “winged rails” for structure and other improved maneuvers and capabilities in combination with the maxed out low deck. | 12-26-2013 |
20130344758 | STANDUP PADDLE BOARD SYSTEM WITH STEERING MECHANISM - The systems and methods described herein are directed to a standup paddle board system including a multi-hull board and a steering mechanism which can be activated by a user and assist in maneuvering the standup paddle board system. In addition, one or more moveable rudders can extend from a bottom surface of the multi-hull board and can change position in response to activation of the steering mechanism. In at least some variations, activation of the steering mechanism, such as a steering arm or tiller, can effectuate simultaneous movement of two or more moveable rudders. | 12-26-2013 |
20140004762 | BUOYANCY ENHANCING DRINK HOLDER FOR USE WITH A FLOATING RECREATIONAL BOARD | 01-02-2014 |
20140017963 | PADDLEBOARD AND PADDLE DEVICES AND SYSTEMS - The paddleboard equipment preferably includes a paddle and paddleboard. The paddle may comprise: two shafts; two paddle blades; one or more secondary handles; and a connector. Each of the two shafts may include one paddle blade and the secondary handle. The two shafts may be interconnected via the connector to become a double-bladed paddle. The secondary handles may be removable. The paddleboard may include: a board and a keel. The keel is preferably located at the underside of the board and preferably extends substantially along the entire length of the board. The board may be comprised of a core and an exterior shell. The exterior shell may be constructed of a polyurea. The core may be constructed an expanded polystyrene foam material or extruded polystyrene foam material. Together the paddle and paddleboard preferably provide the user with enhanced movement and control for the water sport of paddleboarding. | 01-16-2014 |
20140024272 | Floatation Device - Described herein are floatation devices, surfboards, surfboard blanks and methods of manufacture. The board or device design is altered by removal of a traditional stringer or stringers and instead form a composite of different foams to produce a board or device with improved strength and durability along with similar or even better board dynamics. | 01-23-2014 |
20140030942 | SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR A PADDLE BOARD - A support system is configured to increase buoyancy and stability of a paddle board having a central axis running from bow to stern. The support system includes a port side float connected to the paddle board such that the port side float is parallel to the central axis. A starboard side float is connected to the paddle board such that the starboard side float is parallel to the central axis. The port side float and the starboard side float increase lateral stability on the paddle while reducing draft on the paddle board making it safer to float in shallow water. | 01-30-2014 |
20140038480 | SPORTS BOARD HAVING DEFORMABLE BASE FEATURE - Described herein is a sports board for gliding over a surface. The board includes an upper structural layer having an outer surface, a lower structural layer, a core having an upper surface substantially covered by the upper structural layer and a lower surface substantially covered by the lower structural layer. The board also includes a deformable element covered by the core on an upper surface. A first portion of the deformable element protrudes a distance beneath the lower structural layer towards a horizontal plane of the surface underlying the sports board. The board also includes a base element substantially covering the lower structural layer and the deformable element and an edge component positioned at least in part around a perimeter of the base element. At least a portion of the deformable element can deform upon application of an amount of pressure against the base element. | 02-06-2014 |
20140080370 | BOARD BOOSTER SYSTEM - The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a system for a water-going board that boosts the forward momentum of the board. This system may include a board having a bottom surface. The system may also include one or more cavities formed in the bottom surface of the board. These cavities may be configured to catch forward-moving energy of water moving forward relative to the board, while allowing passage of rearward-moving energy of water moving rearward relative to the board. | 03-20-2014 |
20140106634 | SLIDABLE SURFBOARD FIN - A sliding fin for a surfboard includes a base having a planar tab with an upper flange, a large fin piece having a first indentation, and a small fin piece for mating face-to-face with the large fin piece. The second fin piece has a second indentation that forms a channel that has a cross-sectional shape corresponding to a cross-sectional shape of the planar tab and upper flange, the channel being longer than the width of the planar tab, the small fin piece being translucent to enable the planar tab in the channel to be seen, the large and small fin pieces being slidable relative to the base on the planar tab. | 04-17-2014 |
20140141667 | HYDROFOIL KICKBOARD - There is provided a kickboard for use in water, the kickboard comprising a central hull having a first surface and a generally opposing second surface. The hull is disposable in the water such that the first surface faces away from the water and the second surface is in the water. The second surface defines a convex configuration. The kickboard further includes an arm rest extending on opposed sides of the central hull and being grippable by a user | 05-22-2014 |
20140199903 | AQUATIC SPORT BOARD - An aquatic sport board includes a top portion and a bottom portion. The bottom portion is coupled to the top portion by a first side portion and a second side potion. The first portion and the second portion taper inward towards a front portion and a rear portion of the top and bottom portions. Recessed areas are situated on the top portion and extend inward towards the bottom portion. A plurality of sections is situated between the top portion and the bottom portion. Each section in the plurality of sections is sealed off from one another. | 07-17-2014 |
20140213127 | Stand Up Paddleboard - Provided are stand up paddleboards (SUPs) and methods for exercising using a stand up paddleboard (SUP). The described SUPs optionally expand the fitness experience of a paddleboard to other fitness activities, including Yoga, Pilates, strength training, Boot Camp, and personal training tailored to the unique needs of the participant. | 07-31-2014 |
20140315453 | Stand-Up Paddle Board and Method of Manufacture - A stand-up paddle board is formed by a core surrounded by a skin. The core is manufactured by creating an upper core member mold and a lower core member mold, corresponding to the top and bottom of the core. The upper core member and lower core member includes a concave surface filled by a lattice-shaped matrix. The core members and the matrices are molded to be complimentary in shape, such that the surface of each matrix and the surrounding upper and lower core members adjoin each other and are connected by an adhesive to create an air-tight core having air-tight matrix chambers. The completed core is then surrounded by a conventional paddle board skin. | 10-23-2014 |
20140315454 | SURFBOARD HAVING INTERCHANGEABLE TAIL EXTENSIONS - A riding board such as a surfboard extending from a tip or front end longitudinally to a tail or rear end. The rear end terminates at a board interface plate that is incorporated into and as part of the riding board. The board interface plate is adapted to be either the tail section of the riding board or alternatively, a coupling means for connecting a tail block to the rear end of the board. The board interface plate includes a plurality of spaced apart coupling cavities that extend inwardly into the riding board body from the rear end. The surfboard may also be used with an interchangeable tail block having a tail faceplate that interfaces and couples with the interface plate on the surfboard. The tail block may be configured to most any desired tail configuration, size and shape. | 10-23-2014 |
20140329424 | WATER SLED APPARATUS - A towed water sled apparatus is disclosed. The towed water sled apparatus is designed to provide lift to an overturned water sled apparatus thereby preventing the overturned water sled apparatus from diving below the water surface. The towing line may be above the water surface while pulling the overturned water sled apparatus along the water surface. The nose radius may transition to the lift section to provide lift to the overturned water sled apparatus and prevent the overturned water sled apparatus from sinking into the water surface. | 11-06-2014 |
20140349531 | HANDLE DEVICE FOR A WATERSPORTS BOARD - A handle device for a watersports board. The handle device includes a base portion configured to protrude from a top surface of the watersports board, and a handle portion attached to the base portion, wherein the handle portion is configured to be positioned offset from a longitudinal axis of said watersports board. | 11-27-2014 |
20140364023 | BOARD - A surfboard core and a stringer array embedded in the core to modify handling characteristics of the board. | 12-11-2014 |
20150024644 | STRINGERLESS SURFBOARD WITH CHANNELS - A lightweight surfboard that is rigid yet provides uniform flex characteristic without the use of a traditional wooden stringer includes a stringerless blank foam and a set of channels shaped into a top portion of the body of the surfboard. The set of channels comprises a pair of adjacent, axially extending elongated concave grooves that run along the length of the set of channels, meet at their end points and form a convex center section. The convex center section of the set of channels provides the support to prevent the board from breaking due to the bending of the surfboard while being ridden on the wave. A laminating layer may be glassed on the set of channels for additional strength. The laminating layer may include fiberglass cloth, Kevlar, carbon fiber or any suitable material. | 01-22-2015 |
20150031253 | Adjustable Fastening System for Sliding Boards and Board Equipped with Such a System - The present invention relates to a fastening system for a sliding board comprising, respectively, a base delimiting a housing in which a shoe is designed to be immobilized, means for adjusting the position of said base on the board, and a vertical locking pivot cooperating on the one hand with an anchoring element secured to the board, and on the other hand bearing rotational blocking elements supported by a calibrating disc, characterized in that said pivot is made up of an assembly secured to the base comprising a central slug whereof the lower end is designed to be retractably housed in said anchor element and the upper end is connected to at least one rotating maneuvering member ensuring the rotation of said lower end in the anchor element. | 01-29-2015 |
20150050851 | MULTI-DIRECTIONAL SURFBOARD AND METHOD - A board including a contact section, and a first step section which is at a different height from the contact section so that it does not make contact with a substantially level water surface when the board is at rest on the top of the substantially level water surface. The board further including a first hydrofoil fixed to the first step section. The first hydrofoil includes a keel and the first hydrofoil is fixed the first step section so that the keel is substantially perpendicular to the board. The first hydrofoil includes a wing which is fixed to and substantially perpendicular to the keel of the first hydrofoil. The wing is angled relative to the first step section from zero degrees to ninety degrees. The board may include a second step section and a second hydrofoil, which may be fixed to the second step section. | 02-19-2015 |
20150111448 | WATERSPORTS BOARD - A watersports board includes a first rail handle retaining feature disposed along a first rail of the watersports board and configured to releasably attach a first rail handle at various positions along the first rail. A second rail handle retaining feature disposed along a second rail of said watersports and configured to releasably attach a second rail handle at various positions along the second rail. | 04-23-2015 |
20150133011 | ARRANGEMENT INTRODUCED IN STAND UP BOARD - The present invention refers to a stand-up board ( | 05-14-2015 |
20150147927 | RIDER CONTROLLABLE SKIMBOARD - A rider-controllable skimboard includes a planar board having a top surface and a connection mechanism mounted to the top surface and proximate a nose of the planar board. The connection mechanism has a vertical pivoting mechanism and a lateral pivoting mechanism. The skimboard further includes a handle mechanism connected with the vertical pivoting mechanism and the lateral pivoting mechanism of the connection mechanism for respective limited vertical pivoting and lateral pivoting of the handle relative to the planar board. The handle mechanism has a length of 80 to 120 percent of a length of the board, such that in a non-pivoted position a handgrip connected with the handle mechanism is positioned within 20 percent of the length of the board from the tail, and such that the limited vertical pivoting of the handle by the rider positions the upper stem portion substantially horizontal and proximate the rider's waist. | 05-28-2015 |
20150291265 | INJECTION MOLDED SURFBOARD INSERT HAVING PRE-IMPREGNATED COMPOSITE FIBER MATRIX STRUCTURE - An insert for a water sports board, wherein the insert includes a pre-preg flange extending outwardly from an injection molded central housing to provide enhance structural properties of the insert, as well as enhanced intermediate bonding between the injection molded central housing and a surface polymer. The pre-preg flange further improves the strength to weight ratio when compared to conventional inserts. | 10-15-2015 |
20150307165 | Folding Board System and Method - A folding board system comprising a plurality of board sections rotatably coupled via one or more hinge assemblies between respective board sections. In various embodiments, the folding board system is configured to assume a plurality of configurations including: a folded configuration wherein the plurality of board sections assume a stacked configuration and an assembled configuration wherein the plurality of board sections extend along a common axis. | 10-29-2015 |
20150336641 | THERMOPLASTIC FIBER COMPOSITE WATER SPORTS BOARD AND FIN AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A structure, such as a fin or water sports board, including a core having opposed first and second core outer surfaces. The structure further includes first and second fiber sheets, wherein the first fiber sheet extends along the first core outer surface and the second fiber sheet extends along the second core outer surface. A thermoplastic material impregnates the first fiber sheet and the second fiber sheet and bonds the first fiber sheet and the second fiber sheet to the core. The thermoplastic material defines an outer surface of the structure. | 11-26-2015 |
20150360756 | FOLDING RECREATIONAL BOARDS - Recreational boards are disclosed that include a first segment having a first top surface, a first bottom surface, and a first side surface that is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the board when the board is in a folded-out configuration, as well as a second segment having a second top surface, a second bottom surface, and a second side surface that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the board when the board is in the folded-out configuration. The recreational boards can further include a first connector associated with the first side surface of the first segment and a second connector associated with the second side surface of the second segment. The first connector is configured to be engaged with the second connector when the first side surface of the first segment is brought adjacent to the second side surface of the second segment. | 12-17-2015 |
20160009345 | SYSTEMS, METHOD, OR APPARATUS RELATING TO STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDS | 01-14-2016 |
20160052608 | Fin system for watercraft - An improved fin system for surfboards and other watercraft that utilizes a series of wide, flanged, fin boxes as a means of securing the fins into the base of the surfboard body. The fin boxes create a cantilever effect that provides additional strength and rigidity to the fins when compared to other available systems. Additionally, each fin tab of a fin can be installed into a self-contained fin box, thereby allowing for separation of the fin boxes once installed. The separation between the fin boxes permits increased longitudinal and torsional flex of the watercraft body when compared to a unitary fin box design. | 02-25-2016 |
20160059940 | Regripper traction pad kit for surfboards - The REGRIPPER traction pad kit is to make traction pads reusable by adding a hook and loop style bonding like Velcro (registered trade mark) for instance, to the bottom of any traction pad and the top of any surfboard. Traction pads that are available on the market are fixed permanently by adhesive to a surfboard and are good for only one surfboard. The REGRIPPER traction pad kit can be used on many surfboards. The hook side is added to a traction pad by adhesive and the loop side is added to a surfboard by adhesive. By adding the loop side to additional surfboards the REGRIPPER traction pad can be peeled off one surfboard and placed on another surfboard. The REGRIPPER traction pad kit will have four, fourteen inch by four inch strips each of hook side and loop side for a larger traction pad and three fourteen by four inch strips each of hook side and loop side for smaller traction pads. A loop side will be also available by itself for additional surfboards in a separate kit. | 03-03-2016 |
20160101835 | FLOATATION DEVICE - Described herein are floatation devices, surfboards, surfboard blanks, and methods of manufacture. The board or device design is altered by removal of a traditional stringer or stringers and instead form a composite of different foams to produce a board or device with improved strength and durability along with similar or even better board dynamics. | 04-14-2016 |
20160106089 | SHARK REPELLENT SYSTEM - A light sequence generation system is provided on human associated aquatic objects such as surfboards, boogie boards, and kayaks to deter shark attacks. Light sources such as light emitting diodes (LEDs) are configured to emit sequences of pulses in arrangements and/or patterns that are unnatural to sharks. Batteries and/or capacitors may be used along with solar panels to power the light sources. The batteries and/or capacitors can also power electromagnetic repellents or may be completely shield to prevent attractant effects. The unnatural light sequence generation system can be used in conjunction with other chemical and electromagnetic repellents. | 04-21-2016 |
20160144934 | BOARD FOR TRAVELING IN OCEAN SURF AND METHOD OF FABRICATING SAME - Board for traveling in ocean surf and method of fabricating same. The board includes a platform having a generally planer configuration. The platform includes a pair of relatively deep anti-slip knee wells of sufficient depth in the top surface thereof for allowing a surfer to make radical changes in board motion using his knees. According to an embodiment of the board, a channel extends along a portion of a bottom surface of the platform or optionally along the entire bottom surface of the platform for stabilizing the platform's trajectory, increasing the speed of the platform, and adding drive and direction to the platform while maneuvering in the ocean surf. | 05-26-2016 |
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20160251063 | LATERAL OR TRANSVERSE FLEX SPORTS BOARD | 09-01-2016 |
20180022429 | Non slip padding for surfing that is reusable and interchangeable. | 01-25-2018 |
20190144084 | Personal Riding Board for Aquatic Sporting Activities | 05-16-2019 |
20190144086 | BOARD-TYPE WATERCRAFT | 05-16-2019 |