B63B32/64

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A HYDROFOIL BOARD
20240343351 · 2024-10-17 · ·

Disclosed is a method for controlling a hydrofoil board powered by a motor driven propeller. The motor is controlled by a hand controller configured with user selectable operating pre-sets including a first operating pre-set, wherein the board is accelerated to a first speed which is less than that required for the board to hydrofoil, and a second operating pre-set, wherein the board is accelerated to a second speed sufficient for the board to hydrofoil. Alternatively, the operating pre-sets may limit the motor power. A system for operating a hydrofoil board is also disclosed, which includes a propulsion control unit comprising a propulsion source, and a hand controller configured to receive a first user input and a second user input and to transmit the user inputs to the propulsion control unit.

Paddling training device and board
10022608 · 2018-07-17 ·

A board paddling training apparatus for assisting in improving a user's paddling technique and strength. In particular, the board paddling training apparatus includes a buoyant board, such as a board adapted for surfing, bodyboarding, paddleboarding, or other board-related sport that entails paddling, and includes a resistance mechanism that creates drag or resistance against a user's paddle stroke. Some implementations of the resistance mechanism can be adjustable in order to create a variety of resistance against the user's paddle stroke and board movement.

Selectively deployable fin system for watercraft and method of use
10023275 · 2018-07-17 ·

The present application is directed to a selectively deployable fin system which includes at least one housing positioned within a body of a standup paddleboard, the housing defining at least one housing passage therein, at least one actuator is positioned within the housing. The actuator is configured to be operable by a user positioned on the standup paddleboard or similar watercraft during use. At least one linkage system, in communication with the actuator, is positioned within the housing. In addition, at least one fin is in communication with the actuator via the linkage device. The fin is configured to be selectively positioned within the housing in a retracted configuration and selectively extending from the housing in a deployed configuration.

LATERAL FOIL SYSTEM FOR SURFBOARDS
20180170492 · 2018-06-21 ·

A hydrofoil and hydrofoil system for a surfboard is disclosed. The surfboard has a planar hull defined by a top surface, a bottom surface, a nose, a tail, and opposing side rails extending from the nose to the tail and that define a transition from the top surface to the bottom surface. The hydrofoil system includes one or more attachment mechanisms mounted with the planar hull at or proximate to at least one of the opposing side rails of the planar hull, each of the one or more attachment mechanisms comprising an attachment site oriented substantially laterally from the planar hull. The hydrofoil system further includes a hydrofoil configured to attach to the attachment site of one of the one or more attachment mechanisms, the hydrofoil further being configured to extend substantially laterally from the planar hull at or proximate to the at least one of the opposing side rails of the planar hull.

Electronically powered illuminating fin system for watersports involving boards
09969469 · 2018-05-15 ·

An electronically powered, light emitting fin used with a surfboard or paddleboard, or similar water sports board. The fin is configured to be attached to the water sports board to provide illumination under the board when using the device. The lighted fin may be particularly useful when using the water sports board at night to illuminate water beneath the board.

Inflatable Surf Board with an Electric Drive
20180118311 · 2018-05-03 ·

The invention relates to a surfboard with an inflatable main part (1) having a front (2) and securing means which are arranged on the front (2) and which are provided for a drive component (20), said drive component (20) comprising an electric drive. The body component 1 has a longitudinal direction L which extends from the tail 2 of the body component 1 to the nose 3 of the body component 1.

Motorized board for use on water
09944361 · 2018-04-17 ·

A motorized board similar to a surf board is presented for use on a water surface. The motorized board includes a base board having a front end and a back end, a foot pedal on the base board, wherein the foot pedal is rotatable on the base board, and a motor coupled to the base board and connected to a propeller at the back end, the motor being controlled by the foot pedal. A user can stand on the board and turn the motor on with his foot, as well as control the speed with his foot to ride on a water surface with or without waves.

Drive device for a surfboard
20180099730 · 2018-04-12 ·

The invention relates to a drive device for a surfboard, comprising movable elements for increasing the propulsion resulting from said drive device. Said elements are set in motion by the user of the surfboard. The user can thus travel through the water with their surfboard while simultaneously training their body.

JEWELRY ORGANIZER
20180098643 · 2018-04-12 ·

A jewelry display includes a ferromagnetic planar substrate having a front surface opposite a back surface. A bracket is configured to be attached to a wall, the bracket comprising at least one bracket magnet which is a permanent magnet. The back surface of the ferromagnetic planar substrate is configured to removably attach to the bracket due to the magnetic force of the at least one bracket magnet. A plurality of jewelry fixtures are configured to be removably attached to the front surface of the ferromagnetic planar substrate. Each jewelry fixture includes at least one permanent fixture magnet and a jewelry holding structure. The at least one permanent fixture magnet of each jewelry fixture is magnetically attracted to the ferromagnetic planar substrate. The at least one bracket magnet may be at least 2, 5, 10 times or more as powerful as the at least one permanent fixture magnet.

WATERCRAFT DEVICE WITH HYDROFOIL AND ELECTRIC PROPELLER SYSTEM

A method and system for providing a watercraft device are disclosed. The watercraft device comprises a board, a throttle coupled to a top surface of the board, a hydrofoil coupled to a bottom surface of the board, and an electric propeller system coupled to the hydrofoil. The electric propeller system powers the watercraft device using information generated from the throttle. A center of buoyancy in a non-foiling mode of the watercraft device and a center of lift in a foiling mode of the watercraft device are aligned.