B63B35/74

Buoyant Pool Lounge Chair

A buoyant pool lounge chair is disclosed. In one embodiment of the buoyant pool lounge chair, frame members collectively form an open chair frame with buoyant cushions forming a chair seat and a backrest as well as a left arm rest and a right arm rest. The left arm rest and the right arm rest are each intersected by a cup holder. A recess in the cup holder has a forward tilt relative to a horizontal axis having an angle between approximately 20 degrees and approximately 40 degrees toward the front end of the buoyant pool lounge chair. In operation, when the buoyant pool lounge chair is supporting a person while the buoyant pool chair is floating in water, the forward tilt of the cup holder provides a compensating-leveling mechanism that mitigates spilling of liquid in the cup when the cup is placed within the cup holder.

Configurable water mat
10238939 · 2019-03-26 · ·

A water mat assembly having selectively attachable modular panels is disclosed. The water mat comprises a buoyant solid core insert that is inserted into a sleeve made of fabric. The sleeve may be couple to other sleeves to form an assembly of floating panels. The end panels may have grommeted ports for tethering the mat assembly to a dock or water vehicle.

Multi-position user support device for a stand-up paddle board
10196113 · 2019-02-05 ·

A multi-position user-support device for a stand-up paddle board includes a base configured to mount on a stand-up paddle board, and a support post with a pad connected thereto to support a user's weight while leaning or sitting thereon. The support post is rotatably mounted to the base, with a spring component configured to maintain a return force on the support post when rotated toward a rear of the stand-up paddle board in a stored position. A spring-activated latch retains the post in the stored position until released by the paddler. The post may include a telescopic portion to adjust its length. The device may also include a seat attachment.

MULTI-POSITION USER SUPPORT DEVICE FOR A STAND-UP PADDLE BOARD
20180334227 · 2018-11-22 ·

A multi-position user-support device for a stand-up paddle board includes a base configured to mount on a stand-up paddle board, and a support post with a pad connected thereto to support a user's weight while leaning or sitting thereon. The support post is rotatably mounted to the base, with a spring component configured to maintain a return force on the support post when rotated toward a rear of the stand-up paddle board in a stored position. A spring-activated latch retains the post in the stored position until released by the paddler. The post may include a telescopic portion to adjust its length. The device may also include a seat attachment.

Threaded plugs in furniture being partially submerged
10104975 · 2018-10-23 ·

A submergible furniture is disclosed. Said submergible furniture comprises a threaded plugs, an outer shell and an internal cavity is configured to be partially submerged in a external body of liquid having a external liquid level. Said internal cavity is sealed by said outer shell and said threaded plugs. Said internal cavity comprises a gas portion and a liquid portion. Said liquid portion comprises an internal liquid level. Said submergible furniture is configured to be partially submerged in a external body of liquid. Said internal liquid level is higher than said external liquid level. Said internal cavity is selectively sealed with said threaded plugs. Said threaded plugs comprises a female plug portion and a male plug portion. Said female plug portion is welded into a portion of said outer shell. Said female plug portion is plastic welded into a portion of said outer shell.

Floating lounge with improved back support

According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a recreational floatation device comprising a body portion comprising an inflatable member having a first inner perimeter surrounding a first inner area, a first support portion comprising a layer of material extending through the first inner area and attached to the inflatable member at its first inner perimeter to support a user of the device, a back support member located within said first inner area, a hinge mechanism coupled to the back support member and the first inner perimeter and configured to allow the back support member to rotate between a first position, wherein a substantial portion of the back support member extends generally away from the first inner area, and a second position, in which the back support member lies substantially within the first inner area.

Cockpit assemblies for towables
09975611 · 2018-05-22 · ·

A cockpit assembly for providing enhanced traction and stability for an inflatable material is disclosed. The cockpit assembly includes a cavity defined partially by the inflatable material, a support structure suspended within the cavity, and a cover material configured to cover the cavity. The inflatable material defines portion of side walls of the cavity. The support structure may be configured to be free of any contact with a bottom surface of the cavity and the cover material in a relaxed state.

Paddleboard Conversion Insert for Kayaks
20180065715 · 2018-03-08 ·

A paddleboard conversion insert for kayaks provides additional functionality to a user for a kayak watercraft, enabling the user to further utilize the kayak as a paddleboard, obviating the need to own and transport a second watercraft for access to both activities. An insert body has a kayak attachment surface for attachment within the cockpit of a kayak, and a top surface for the user to stand upon to use the kayak as a paddleboard. The kayak attachment surface may be contoured to match the shape of the deck of the kayak. At least one kayak-deck fastener facilitates removably attachment of the kayak attachment surface to the deck of the kayak.

Buoyant pool float
09834286 · 2017-12-05 · ·

A buoyant pool float for floating in water is disclosed. In one embodiment, the buoyant pool float includes a body having a four-piece construction including an upper flotation member and a lower flotation member having a sidewall and bulkhead interposed therebetween. The upper flotation member is generally flat and sized to accommodate a human in a semi-reclining or reclining position, for example. Further, the upper flotation member is superposed above the lower flotation member, which is sized to correspond to a front end of the upper flotation member. The sidewall is positioned about the exterior of the body and the bulkhead within the interior of the body such that two sealed air holds are provided within the buoyant pool float. The two sealed air holds contribute to stability and buoyancy.

Buoyant pool float
09775439 · 2017-10-03 · ·

A buoyant pool float for floating in water is disclosed. In one embodiment, the buoyant pool float includes a hingedly connected upper flotation member and lower flotation member. In a deployed position, the buoyant pool float provides an open unfolded engagement between the upper flotation member and the lower flotation member such that a continuous human reclining surface is provided from the upper end of the upper body to the lower end of the lower body. In a storage position, the buoyant pool float provides a closed folded-flat engagement between the upper flotation member and the lower flotation member such that the lower flotation member is nested against the upper flotation member.