B63B32/40

Standup paddleboard seat assembly
11511830 · 2022-11-29 ·

A standup paddleboard (SUP) seat assembly for securing to an SUP includes a seat, an upper post having the seat mounted on an upper end of the upper post, and a lower post. The upper post is configured to extend from the lower post in order to adjust a height of the seat. The seat assembly also includes a bracket secured to a lower end of the lower post, and a base plate having a lower surface and an upper surface. The base plate is secured to the lower post via the bracket. In addition, the seat assembly includes a plurality of suction cups secured to the lower surface of the base plate, where the plurality of suction cups is configured to be secured to a top surface of an SUP, and a strap and configured to be wrapped around the SUP and tightened.

Standup paddleboard seat assembly
11511830 · 2022-11-29 ·

A standup paddleboard (SUP) seat assembly for securing to an SUP includes a seat, an upper post having the seat mounted on an upper end of the upper post, and a lower post. The upper post is configured to extend from the lower post in order to adjust a height of the seat. The seat assembly also includes a bracket secured to a lower end of the lower post, and a base plate having a lower surface and an upper surface. The base plate is secured to the lower post via the bracket. In addition, the seat assembly includes a plurality of suction cups secured to the lower surface of the base plate, where the plurality of suction cups is configured to be secured to a top surface of an SUP, and a strap and configured to be wrapped around the SUP and tightened.

Wakeboat bilge measurement assemblies and methods
11505289 · 2022-11-22 ·

Wakeboat fluid housing compartment fluid level sensing assemblies are provided. The assemblies can include: a wakeboat having a hull; a fluid housing compartment associated with the hull; a nonconductive sensor chamber positioned within the fluid housing compartment of the hull; and at least a pair of conductive electrodes associated with the sensor chamber, at least one of the pair of conductive electrodes being positioned within the nonconductive sensor chamber and electrically isolated from fluid within the fluid housing compartment. Methods for sensing a fluid level within a fluid housing compartment aboard a wakeboat are also provided. The methods can include: maintaining fluid communication between the fluid level within the fluid housing compartment and a sensor chamber; and determining the electrical communication between at least a pair of electrodes operatively associated with the sensor chamber.

BOARDS FOR WATER SPORTS, AND RELATED SETS
20220363350 · 2022-11-17 ·

A board for a water sport comprises a front surface, a back surface, an upper surface between the front surface and the back surface, a first recess proximate the front surface and within the upper surface, the first recess comprising one or more attachment means for removably attaching a training device to the upper surface, and a second recess proximate the back surface and within the upper surface, the second recess comprising one or more additional attachment means for removably attaching a guidance device configured to facilitate at least partial control of the board. Related sets and boards for water sports are also disclosed.

BOARDS FOR WATER SPORTS, AND RELATED SETS
20220363350 · 2022-11-17 ·

A board for a water sport comprises a front surface, a back surface, an upper surface between the front surface and the back surface, a first recess proximate the front surface and within the upper surface, the first recess comprising one or more attachment means for removably attaching a training device to the upper surface, and a second recess proximate the back surface and within the upper surface, the second recess comprising one or more additional attachment means for removably attaching a guidance device configured to facilitate at least partial control of the board. Related sets and boards for water sports are also disclosed.

Biomechanically adapted sportsboard
11584484 · 2023-02-21 ·

A biomechanically adapted dual direction sportsboard. This stance-specific sportsboard accommodates a rider's stance, whether they are a “regular-foot” or a “goofy-foot.” This stance-accommodating dual direction sportsboard allows the rider much greater control since the board accommodates the specific biomechanics of the rider's dominant stance, whether their preference is to ride with their left foot in front or their right foot in front. The dual direction sportsboard has rails which are offset from each other, which allows for a rider with fixed foot positions to significantly change the trim of the board by shifting from heel-side rail to toe-side rail or back to heel-side rail. This provides the rider much greater control over the board while performing surfing-style maneuvers, especially with the board attached to their feet. Additionally, for kiteboarding, the offset rails allow for greater windward ability than with legacy designs.

Biomechanically adapted sportsboard
11584484 · 2023-02-21 ·

A biomechanically adapted dual direction sportsboard. This stance-specific sportsboard accommodates a rider's stance, whether they are a “regular-foot” or a “goofy-foot.” This stance-accommodating dual direction sportsboard allows the rider much greater control since the board accommodates the specific biomechanics of the rider's dominant stance, whether their preference is to ride with their left foot in front or their right foot in front. The dual direction sportsboard has rails which are offset from each other, which allows for a rider with fixed foot positions to significantly change the trim of the board by shifting from heel-side rail to toe-side rail or back to heel-side rail. This provides the rider much greater control over the board while performing surfing-style maneuvers, especially with the board attached to their feet. Additionally, for kiteboarding, the offset rails allow for greater windward ability than with legacy designs.

Enhanced Kiteboarding System
20220355906 · 2022-11-10 ·

An enhanced kiteboarding system is disclosed, combining at least a footboard and a kiteboard. The footboard has a protruding ridge incorporated therein, and also has one or more BTLE-grain(s) embedded therein. The footboard may also have a safety beacon embedded therein. The user operating the kiteboard system can be equipped with a variety of body-wearable mechanisms, such as wrist-wearable(s), body-wearable(s), and ankle-wearable(s) that communicate with the BTLE grains, as well as other communication products. The BTLE-grains can be located near to the protruding ridge within the footboard, or in a separate location within the footboard. A method of manufacture and method of testing are also disclosed.

SET OF COUPLING ASSEMBLIES FOR A BOARD FOR BOARD SPORTS
20230103277 · 2023-03-30 ·

The present invention relates to a set of coupling assemblies comprising a right coupling assembly and a left coupling assembly being configured to be mounted on aboard for board sports and to receive respectively a right boot and a left boot, wherein the right and left coupling assembly comprise an inner receiving unit and outer receiving unit, wherein each inner receiving unit comprises a locking arm which is pivotable about a main inner pivot axis from a locked position to a released position and vice versa, wherein each inner receiving unit comprises a pull mechanism comprising:—at least one elongate interlink member which extends between the two inner receiving units, and—a link pull member configured to engage the boot or the inner boot coupling part and to receive a pull force from the boot or boot coupling part when the boot or boot coupling part is no longer held by the coupling assembly and moves away from the coupling assembly, and to be pulled over a pull distance by said boot or by the boot coupling part, wherein the pull mechanism is configured to transfer the pull force and the pull distance to the at least one elongate interlink member, and to convert the pull distance in an interlink pull distance of the elongate interlink member, and wherein said interlink pull distance pivots the locking arm of the other coupling assembly from the locking position to the released position, thereby releasing the other boot.

Biomechanically Adapted Sportsboard
20220348295 · 2022-11-03 · ·

A biomechanically adapted dual direction sportsboard. This stance-specific sportsboard accommodates a rider's stance, whether they are a “regular-foot” or a “goofy-foot.” This stance-accommodating dual direction sportsboard allows the rider much greater control since the board accommodates the specific biomechanics of the rider's dominant stance, whether their preference is to ride with their left foot in front or their right foot in front. The dual direction sportsboard has rails which are offset from each other, which allows for a rider with fixed foot positions to significantly change the trim of the board by shifting from heel-side rail to toe-side rail or back to heel-side rail. This provides the rider much greater control over the board while performing surfing-style maneuvers, especially with the board attached to their feet. Additionally, for kiteboarding, the offset rails allow for greater windward ability than with legacy designs.