B63B32/40

RECONFIGURABLE WAKESURF BINDING APPARATUS AND SYSTEM
20220234694 · 2022-07-28 · ·

A reconfigurable wakesurf binding apparatus and system is provided. In certain embodiments, the wakesurf binding may comprise a top surface of a wakesurf board having a longitudinal axis, a first pair of female threaded inserts in the top surface aligned along a first axis angularly offset from the longitudinal axis of the wakesurf board by a first offset angle, a first strap having a first end comprising a first matrix of holes therethrough, a second end comprising a second matrix of holes therethrough, and a longitudinal axis, wherein the first strap is configured to be removably interconnected with the first pair of female threaded inserts with its longitudinal axis at an angle offset from the first axis, a second pair of female threaded inserts in the top surface aligned along the longitudinal axis of the wakesurf board, and a second strap having a first end comprising a first matrix of holes therethrough, a second end comprising a second matrix of holes therethrough, and a longitudinal axis, wherein the second strap is configured to be removably interconnected with the second pair of female threaded inserts with its longitudinal axis at an angle offset from the longitudinal axis of the wakesurf board.

Releasable Fastening System and Articles Using Same
20210394871 · 2021-12-23 ·

An article with at least two partially or fully separable portions that are configured to be securely fastened together to assemble the completed article. There are a plurality of releasable fastening mechanism, each fastening mechanism located in part in each of two adjoining portions that are configured to be joined together.

Releasable Fastening System and Articles Using Same
20210394871 · 2021-12-23 ·

An article with at least two partially or fully separable portions that are configured to be securely fastened together to assemble the completed article. There are a plurality of releasable fastening mechanism, each fastening mechanism located in part in each of two adjoining portions that are configured to be joined together.

SELF-PROPELLED HYDROFOIL SURFBOARD

A self-propelled hydrofoil surfboard includes a surfboard having a mast mounted to the lower surface of the surfboard, a selectively controllable thruster mounted at a lower end of the mast, a controller and a battery to supply power to the controller and thruster, the controller cooperating with a remote controller adapted to give control inputs to the controller and to be carried when in use by a rider, navigation lights mounted around at least a portion of the circumferential edge of the surfboard, and wherein the mast may have an adjustable length.

SELF-PROPELLED HYDROFOIL SURFBOARD

A self-propelled hydrofoil surfboard includes a surfboard having a mast mounted to the lower surface of the surfboard, a selectively controllable thruster mounted at a lower end of the mast, a controller and a battery to supply power to the controller and thruster, the controller cooperating with a remote controller adapted to give control inputs to the controller and to be carried when in use by a rider, navigation lights mounted around at least a portion of the circumferential edge of the surfboard, and wherein the mast may have an adjustable length.

Apparatuses and methods for fluid pumps and pump adapters
11358680 · 2022-06-14 · ·

A pump intake adapter for pumping shallow levels of fluid from a surface to be drained, the pump intake adapter including a connection on the pump intake adapter to convey the fluid away from the pump intake adapter; an intake surface on the pump intake adapter; and a portion of the intake surface of the pump intake adapter that in operation does not contact the surface to be drained, and creates an open conduit between the pump intake adapter and the surface to be drained through which fluid may flow, the open conduit being in fluid communication with the connection on the pump intake adapter. Other systems and methods are provided.

Apparatuses and methods for fluid pumps and pump adapters
11358680 · 2022-06-14 · ·

A pump intake adapter for pumping shallow levels of fluid from a surface to be drained, the pump intake adapter including a connection on the pump intake adapter to convey the fluid away from the pump intake adapter; an intake surface on the pump intake adapter; and a portion of the intake surface of the pump intake adapter that in operation does not contact the surface to be drained, and creates an open conduit between the pump intake adapter and the surface to be drained through which fluid may flow, the open conduit being in fluid communication with the connection on the pump intake adapter. Other systems and methods are provided.

Hydrofoil to be fastened to a watersports board

A hydrofoil (1) includes a mast (2), with an incoming flow edge (3), a discharge edge (4), lateral surfaces (5) and an upper mast end (6) with a holder (7) to be fastened to a watersports board. A fuselage (8) has front (10) and rear wings (11) are arranged on opposite sides. The mast and the fuselage are configured as separate components and are connected to one another via a screw connection (12). An adapter (13) is connected to the mast and to the fuselage and is arranged in a recess (14) of the fuselage. A positive locking is established between an adapter outer surface (15) and the recess of the fuselage. An adapter mount (16) receives a lower mast end (9). A positive locking is formed between the mast and the adapter such that the lower mast end is arranged within the fuselage.

Hydrofoil to be fastened to a watersports board

A hydrofoil (1) includes a mast (2), with an incoming flow edge (3), a discharge edge (4), lateral surfaces (5) and an upper mast end (6) with a holder (7) to be fastened to a watersports board. A fuselage (8) has front (10) and rear wings (11) are arranged on opposite sides. The mast and the fuselage are configured as separate components and are connected to one another via a screw connection (12). An adapter (13) is connected to the mast and to the fuselage and is arranged in a recess (14) of the fuselage. A positive locking is established between an adapter outer surface (15) and the recess of the fuselage. An adapter mount (16) receives a lower mast end (9). A positive locking is formed between the mast and the adapter such that the lower mast end is arranged within the fuselage.

Kiteboard
11338891 · 2022-05-24 · ·

A kiteboard includes a base, a front extension and/or a back extension. The base includes a top face and a bottom face and an outer edge face. The outer edge face is extending in a circumferential direction along an outer contour of the top face and the bottom face and includes a first mechanical interface. The front extension and/or the back extension include a top face and a bottom face and an inner edge face. The inner edge face extends between the top face and the bottom face along an inner contour and corresponds at least partially to the outer contour of the base. The inner edge face further includes a second mechanical interface, such that in an assembled position the first and the second mechanical inter-face are engaged with each other to position the front extension and/or the back extension with respect to the base.