Patent classifications
B63B32/83
Water sports board rack
The present invention provides a watersports board rack for attaching to a support member (e.g., hanging down from an overhead support tower) of a boat. The rack may have a low profile, superior padding and an increased contact area compared to current rack systems, as well as at least one strap for securing the board against the padding and a coupler for attaching to the overhead support member. The rack may thus be operable to securely hold up to two watersports boards (e.g., two wakesurf boards) without the usual wear and tear (e.g., dents and scrapes) that occurs from regular contact with the tines of current rack systems. The rack may thus increase the boat's capacity to securely store watersports boards while the boat is in motion, and due to the low profile, the rack will not substantially reduce headroom or require removal from a folding tower before folding the tower down for transporting and storing the boat.
Clamping storage device
Various implementations include a sports board storage device. The device includes a housing, one or more linkages, a foot, and one or more linkage members. The housing has a first prong and a second prong. The one or more linkages are pivotably coupled to the first prong. The foot is pivotably coupled to the one or more linkages. The one or more linkage members are coupled to at least one of the one or more linkages. The one or more linkage members are movable relative to the housing to cause rotation of the one or more linkages and to cause the foot to move between a retracted position and an extended position. The foot is closer to the second prong in the extended position than it is in the retracted position.
Clamping storage device
Various implementations include a sports board storage device. The device includes a housing, one or more linkages, a foot, and one or more linkage members. The housing has a first prong and a second prong. The one or more linkages are pivotably coupled to the first prong. The foot is pivotably coupled to the one or more linkages. The one or more linkage members are coupled to at least one of the one or more linkages. The one or more linkage members are movable relative to the housing to cause rotation of the one or more linkages and to cause the foot to move between a retracted position and an extended position. The foot is closer to the second prong in the extended position than it is in the retracted position.
Motorized swiveling watersports equipment rack
A motorized water sports equipment rack and method for motorized swiveling of a water sports equipment rack attached to a boat are disclosed. The motorized water sports equipment rack includes a mounting bracket for securing the mounting bracket to the boat and a water sports rack mounting bolt connected to the mounting bracket. A swivel bracket is connected to the water sports rack mounting bracket. A water sports equipment rack mount is connected to the swivel bracket. The water sports equipment rack mount supports a water sports equipment rack adapted for holding various types of water sporting equipment. A sealed actuator housing is connected to the swivel bracket and houses an actuator, such as an electric, pneumatic or hydraulic actuator. The actuator is configured to drive the swivel bracket to rotate the water sports equipment rack.
Wake enhancement apparatus and method
A wake enhancement apparatus is disclosed. The wake enhancement apparatus has a receiver assembly that is watercraft-attachable, an attachment assembly that is removably attachable to the receiver assembly, a connecting assembly having a first end portion attached to the attachment assembly, the connecting assembly extending downward from the attachment assembly, and a lower assembly attached to a second end portion of the connecting assembly. The lower assembly has a first portion extending from the connecting assembly and a second portion extending from the first portion. The first portion is bent downward and the second portion is bent upward.
INFLATABLE WATER SPORTS BOARD RACK
An inflatable water sports board rack (100) is described. The inflatable water sports board rack (100) comprises: an inflatable tube comprising multiple paired inflatable uprights (110) with gaps between the uprights (110) configured to receive at least one water sports board there between; wherein the inflatable tube comprises an inflation valve (125) for inflating the inflatable water sports board rack (100). A modular inflatable docking system as a kit of parts is also described, comprising the inflatable water sports board rack (100) as a pair of single inflatable retainers (400) and at least one of: a floatable or inflatable platform to be coupled thereto.
Surfboard bag
A surfboard bag for improving transportation of a surfboard with varying modes of transportation. The surfboard bag includes one or more straps that can couple the surfboard bag to a roof of a vehicle. The surfboard bag includes an integrated rack system to space the surfboard away from the roof of the vehicleprotecting the surfboard and the vehicle. The surfboard bag includes a shoulder strap and one or more handles to facilitate carrying. The surfboard bag includes one or more pockets to store a wet or dry suit and other objects therein.
Surfboard bag
A surfboard bag for improving transportation of a surfboard with varying modes of transportation. The surfboard bag includes one or more straps that can couple the surfboard bag to a roof of a vehicle. The surfboard bag includes an integrated rack system to space the surfboard away from the roof of the vehicleprotecting the surfboard and the vehicle. The surfboard bag includes a shoulder strap and one or more handles to facilitate carrying. The surfboard bag includes one or more pockets to store a wet or dry suit and other objects therein.
WATER SPORTS BOARD RACK
The present invention provides a watersports board rack for attaching to a support member (e.g., hanging down from an overhead support tower) of a boat. The rack may have a low profile, superior padding and an increased contact area compared to current rack systems, as well as at least one strap for securing the board against the padding and a coupler for attaching to the overhead support member. The rack may thus be operable to securely hold up to two watersports boards (e.g., two wakesurf boards) without the usual wear and tear (e.g., dents and scrapes) that occurs from regular contact with the tines of current rack systems. The rack may thus increase the boat's capacity to securely store watersports boards while the boat is in motion, and due to the low profile, the rack will not substantially reduce headroom or require removal from a folding tower before folding the tower down for transporting and storing the boat.
Board holder
A device for holding, storing and displaying surfboards, skateboards, snowboards, SUP's, wakeboards, skimboards, and other recreational sporting boards, mountable on walls, ceilings and other surfaces, and comprised of cast rubber, flexible polyurethane or similar material.