| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 441075000 | With lashing | 25 |
| 20080207069 | Connector for a leg rope - A connector arranged to provide an interconnection between a cord ( | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090117792 | Apparatus for Avoiding Tangling of a Surf Leash - An improved surf leash with a tangle resistant cord, fabrication methods thereof, and an apparatus operationally configured to resist tangling of existing surf leashes. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090258552 | LEASH AND INFORMATION SYSTEM ASSEMBLY FOR A WATER SPORT VEHICLE - A leash and information system assembly includes a flexible strap, a flexible tether cord, a data processing module, and a display module. The flexible strap and the flexible tether cord connect a water sports vehicle to a user of the water sports vehicle. The flexible tether cord is connected to the flexible strap and the second end is configured and dimensioned to connect to the water sports vehicle. The tether cord width is substantially less than the strap width and the tether cord length is substantially greater than the strap length. The data processing module is mounted within a water-proof enclosure and positioned along one of the flexible strap, the flexible tether cord, and the water sports vehicle. The data processing module is configured with logic to receive, parse, process, and output data generated by a source external to the data processor. The display module is mounted within a water-proof enclosure and positioned along the flexible strap and in electrical communication with the data processing module. The display module includes a plurality of display symbols representing at least one of time, atmospheric weather conditions, water conditions, and global positioning. The display module is configured with logic to receive, process data communicated from the data processing module to convey the data to the user by activating at least one of the display symbols. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090286434 | Method of Uprighting and Locating a Water Sports Board in the Water and a Directional Float Therefor - This invention relates to a novel method and a novel inflatable flotation device for the method which are used in association with water sports boards such as kite boards, surfboards and the like, for the purpose of uprighting the water sports boards when inverted and encouraging the water sports boards to be moved by the wind in the direction of a water sports board rider when the rider becomes separated from the water sports board. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20110171861 | SURFBOARD TETHER ANKLE RETAINER - A retainer strap of flexible material, preferably cloth of elastic or non-elastic material, has a pair of loops at least one of which acts as a stirrup-like structure around the foot of the user, the retainer strap fitting around a surfboard tether ankle strap in order to fix the surfboard ankle strap in a direction extending from the foot of the user which direction is preferred by the user. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110312232 | SURFBOARD LEASH SYSTEM AND METHOD - A surfboard leash system for a surfboard and a method of making it are disclosed. The system may include an insert or receptacle adapted to be disposed within a portion of the surfboard, a reel assembly releasably connected to the insert and having an arm portion terminating in an annular flange, a first elongated line having a first end attached to the reel assembly and a second end capable of being extended from and retracted to the annular flange of the reel assembly, and a second elongated line releasably connectable at a first end to the second end of the first elongated line and adapted to be releasably attached at a second end to a user of the surfboard. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110312233 | SURFBOARD LEASH SYSTEM AND METHOD - A surfboard leash system for a surfboard and a method of making it are disclosed. The system may include an insert or receptacle adapted to be disposed within a portion of the surfboard, a reel assembly releasably connected to the insert and having an arm portion terminating in an annular flange, a first elongated line having a first end attached to the reel assembly and a second end capable of being extended from and retracted to the annular flange of the reel assembly, and a second elongated line releasably connectable at a first end to the second end of the first elongated line and adapted to be releasably attached at a second end to a user of the surfboard. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120149259 | Carrying strap for bodyboard - A carrying strap is provided for use with a bodyboard. The strap has a first loop section and a second loop section, each loop section defining an opening, and the loop sections connected by a handle section. A portion of the bodyboard is received in the opening of the first loop section and another portion of the bodyboard is received in the opening of the second loop section. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120184162 | Human/Water Propelled Buoyant Skis - Equipment for a human subject's use in an upright position for transportation on the water's surface. The equipment includes: two buoyant skis ( | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120244763 | FLEXIBLE RESTRAINT - A flexible restraint ( | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120282830 | Surf Board Leash - A board leash system for attachment to a recreational water board includes an ankle strap for securing the leash system to an ankle of a board user and a connection member for attaching the leash system to the recreational water board. The system also includes a cable interposed between the ankle strap and the connection member. A shock absorber is coupled to the cable. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120329348 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL ENGAGEMENT APPARATUS FOR A WATER RECREATION DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A multifunction engagement apparatus for use with a water recreation device may include a foot pad and a multifunction strap. The multifunction strap may be positioned to overlie the substantially flat foot pad, and may be moveable between an uncollapsed position and a collapsed position. In the uncollapsed position, the multifunction strap may present a generally arcuate foot opening between the strap and the top surface of the foot pad. In the collapsed position, the multifunction strap may present a substantially flat contact cushion atop the foot pad. The multifunction strap may have elastic properties that allow for selective positioning of the multifunction engagement member for use by a towed rider as the rider transitions between prone, kneeling, and/or standing positions atop a water recreation device. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130023170 | Apparatus for Avoiding Tangling of a Surf Leash - An improved surf leash with a tangle resistant cord, fabrication methods thereof, and an apparatus operationally configured to resist tangling of existing surf leashes. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130130579 | SURFBOARD LEASH - A surfboard leash is provided including a first end configured to be mounted to a surfboard and a second end including a cuff to releasably couple the leash to a user (e.g., a surfer) of the surfboard. The cuff may include a board attachment structure for releasably coupling the cuff directly to the surfboard, for example for storage and/or transport of the surfboard. For example, the board attachment structure may include one or more suction cups disposed on an outer surface of the cuff. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130252494 | KITEBOARD HANDLE - A kiteboard handle that may be used on kiteboards, surfboards as well as other recreational water boards or similar equipment. In some embodiments, the kiteboard handle may include a line segment where a kiter may grasp the kiteboard handle and an attachment segment whereby the kiteboard handle attaches to a recreational water board. In other embodiments, the kiteboard handle may include a handle bar, a neck segment and a base. If a kiter becomes separated from his or her board, he or she may grasp the kiteboard handle so that the board does not get away from the kiter. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130295803 | LEASH ANCHOR FOR SURFBOARD - An anchor for mounting on a surfboard adjacent its trailing end for connection to a leash includes a plug element defined by opposed front and back ends and elongate, spaced-apart non-parallel sides extending from the front and back ends. The elongate sides may taper inwardly, and the plug element is sized to be inserted and seat within a complementary cavity formed in the deck of the surfboard, adjacent its trailing edge. The cavity is dimensioned with tapering sides as well, thereby to inhibit rearward movement of the plug element relative to the surfboard. The plug element, in a preferred embodiment, has elongate sides which give the plug element the overall appearance of a triangle, or truncated pyramid shape. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20140127957 | Apparatus for avoiding tangling of a surf Leash - An improved surf leash with a tangle resistant cord, fabrication methods thereof, and an apparatus and methods operationally configured to resist tangling of existing surf leashes. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140141668 | Water craft leash - A leash for a recreational water craft has a body attachment section and a rope. The rope has a more elastic rope section and a less elastic rope section connected end to end. The more elastic and less elastic rope sections are tethered through outer ends to the body attachment section. The less elastic rope section is longer than the more elastic rope section in a non-stretched state and is tethered to the craft in use through a craft rope sliding element. The less elastic rope section has a blocking element preventing passage through the craft rope sliding element. When the body attachment section is pulled away from the craft, the more elastic rope section expands, allowing the less elastic rope section to slip through the craft rope sliding element. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140141669 | LEASH ANCHOR FOR SURFBOARD - An anchor for mounting on a surfboard adjacent its trailing end for connection to a leash includes a plug element defined by opposed front and back ends and elongate, spaced-apart non-parallel sides extending from the front and back ends. The elongate sides may taper inwardly, and the plug element is sized to be inserted and seat within a complementary cavity formed in the deck of the surfboard, adjacent its trailing edge. The cavity is dimensioned with tapering sides as well, thereby to inhibit rearward movement of the plug element relative to the surfboard. The plug element, in a preferred embodiment, has elongate sides which give the plug element the overall appearance of a triangle, or truncated pyramid shape. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140162512 | FOREARM BOAT - A forearm boat has a boat hull having a forearm channel that is recessed into the boat hull by a channel depth of at least 0.5 inches. The forearm channel is disposed along the boat hull's longitudinal axis, between the port side and the starboard side. The forearm channel has a channel length in the range 10 inches to 25 inches, and a channel width in the range 3 inches to 7 inches. A handle is attached to the boat hull and has a handle length in the range 3 inches to 7 inches, and is disposed closer to the bow than to the stern. The boat hull defines an overall hull length between the bow and the stern that is no greater than 2.2 times the channel length, and a beam that is no more than 2.2 times the channel width. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140287637 | UNITARY SECURITY ACCESSORY FOR A SURFBOARD - Provided herein are improvements in surfboard security. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140315455 | LEASH MOUNT AND RELEASABLE LEASH SYSTEM - A leash mount comprises a bottom wall, a side wall having an inner side wall section and an outer side wall section, and an upper wall. A leash cavity is formed between the bottom wall, the side wall, and the top wall. The leash cavity is accessible through a leash opening arranged in the outer side wall section and through a deck opening arranged in the upper wall. A retainer member extends upwardly from the bottom wall to the deck opening. The retainer member has an upper surface sloped outwardly towards the leash opening and a substantially vertical inner surface opposite the leash opening. The leash mount is used with correspondingly shaped looped end of a leash to form a releasable leash system. When engaged, the looped end of the leash wraps around the retainer member of the leash mount, securing the leash to the leash mount. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140357140 | REINFORCED SURF LEASH - A surfboard leash apparatus is disclosed. The surf leash apparatus includes a cuff for attaching to a limb of a surfer, an attachment mechanism for attaching to a surfboard, and a leash cord connected between the cuff and the attachment mechanism. The leash cord includes an elastic fiber rope core having a predetermined amount of stretch, and an extruded thermoplastic urethane cord surrounding the elastic fiber rope core. The extruded thermoplastic urethane cord has an elasticity corresponding to the predetermined amount of stretch of the elastic fiber rope. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20160152308 | Reinforced Surf Leash | 06-02-2016 |
| 20190144085 | LEASH OR CORD LIFT SYSTEM | 05-16-2019 |
