Abstract
An enhanced surfboard and surfboard traction pad comprising permanent or interchangeable and detachable bases and/or top pieces that extend up, over and behind the leash pin in a uniquely designed surfboard optimally shaped for mounting said traction pad, or a regular surfboard modified to fit said traction pad. Said traction pad can be configured to have a ramped face, and optionally a ramp to a vertical face and a ramp to a vertical and angled, curved or horizontal overhang that creates a pocket for the surfer's foot to push the tail of the surfboard back with the outside edge of the rear foot against the vertical face of the traction pad or lift the tail end of the surfboard up by pressing with the top of the rear foot against underside of said overhang for aid in executing aggressive turns and aerial manuevers.
Claims
1. An enhanced surfboard and surfboard traction pad comprising: a base which has one piece 27, 30, 38, 58, 77 or a one piece base 1 with detachable top pieces 2, 34, 59 that are interchangeable, or a two piece base with a horizontal overhang 56, 57 a vertical face 53, 54, an angled overhang 62, 63 or a ramp going into a horizontal back 78, 79 or a two piece base 51, 52 with interchangeable, detachable top pieces 49, 50, 64, 65, 66, 67, with traction pad material affixed to the front of said bases 1, 27, 30, 38, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 62, 63, 77, 78, 79 and top pieces 2, 34, 49, 50, 59, 64, 65, 66, 67 with said traction pad material extending forward from the base towards the nose of the surfboard 7, 87 and affixed to the surfboard 7, 87 with adhesive, and a surfboard shaped for optimal mounting of said enhanced traction pad bases.
2. The enhanced surfboard traction pad of claim 1 has a base 1, 27, 30, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 62, 63, 77, 78, 79 that is unique in that it extends up, over and behind the leash pin hole 31 in the surfboard 7, 87, allowing the ramp area 4 of the base, and the vertical face of the base 47 starting at the top of the ramp, and the pocket for the surfer's rear foot 68 created by said ramp and vertical face of base 47 which abuts the outside and/or bottom of the surfer's rear foot while surfing to be behind the leash pin hole 31 in the surfboard deck so that the outside edge of the surfer's rear foot can be placed behind the leash pin hole in the surfboard, allowing the surfer to execute sharper turns.
3. The enhanced surfboard traction pad of claim 1 is configured with a one 38, 58, or two 56, 57, 62, 63, piece base with an angled 38, 62, 63 or horizontal 58, 56, 57 or curved 69, 70, 71 overhang, or base 1 and one-piece interchangeable top pieces 2, 34, 70, 71 with an overhang that can be curved 70, 71, angled 34, or horizontal 2, of sufficient length to create a pocket for the surfer's rear foot 68 which allows said foot to maintain a secure point of contact with the surfboard between the bottom, outside edge, and/or top of the foot, so said foot does not become disengaged with the surfboard while attempting to push the tail end of the surfboard back with the side of said foot and/or lift the tail end of the surfboard up with the top of said foot when surfing a wave.
4. The enhanced surfboard traction pad of claim 1 is configured with a one piece base 30 or base 1 and interchangeable top piece with a vertical face 59 or a two piece base 51, 52 and interchangeable vertical top pieces 66, 67 or a two piece base with vertical face 53, 54 of sufficient length to create a pocket for the surfer's rear foot 68 which allows said foot to maintain a secure point of contact with the surfboard between the bottom and outside edge of the foot, so said foot does not become disengaged with the surfboard while attempting to push the tail end of the surfboard back or up with the side of said foot when surfing a wave.
5. The enhanced surfboard traction pad of claim 1 is manufactured in different sizes and heights 6, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23 for structural integrity, functionality, and so a surfer's rear foot of any size can reside in the foot pocket area created by the vertical back and any combination of an angular, curved or horizontal overhang and feel comfortable with optimum clearance between the top of said foot and the bottom of the overhang so the surfer can maintain a secure point of contact with the surfboard and push the tail of the surfboard back with the side of said foot and/or lift the tail end of the surfboard up with the top of said foot and have an ankle cut out 35, 40, 41, 42, 43 so designed to allow the surfer's rear foot to have freedom of movement without being constrained by said overhang and also so that the surfer's rear foot can come out of the foot pocket area easily if and when the surfer falls off of the surfboard when riding a wave.
6. The enhanced surfboard traction pad of claim 1, wherein the base and top pieces referred to in claim 1 is comprised of foam layers glued together, molded foam, nylon or plastic of any color or any material having optimum flex and rigidity which will retain it's form while pressure from the surfer's rear foot pushes against the back of the foot pocket area 68, or lifting against the underside of the foot pocket area with pressure from the top of the said foot, and additionally have a cut-out area 11 on the rear so the base referred to in claim 1 is located further back without covering the surfboard leash pin hole 31.
7. The enhanced surfboard traction pad of claim 1, wherein the traction pad material 3 comprising EVA rubber foam or some other suitable material, has a surface optimized for making it easy to grip with the surfer's foot without slipping and is permanently affixed to the front of the base 1, 27, 30, 38, 58, 51, 52, 56, 57, 62, 63, 77, 78, 79 underside of the overhang 29, 36, and top side of said base 12, 27, 30, 53, 54, 56, 57 and top piece 2, 34, 49, 50, 59, 64, 65 with adhesive, extends forward past the front of said base towards the nose of the surfboard, affixed to the surfboard with adhesive, as far as is needed to provide optimum traction for the surfers rear foot while surfing, said traction pad material 3 is contiguous and go from the surfboard deck 32, up the ramp 4 of any base or be cut at the front of the base 74 to allow for the base to be easily detached and interchanged with other bases.
8. The enhanced surfboard traction pad of claim 1, wherein the traction pad material 3 may be different for the base than for the top piece, and may different for the center piece than the sides and may be different from piece to piece anywhere in any manner including having an area arched or flattened for a logo to be affixed or imprinted and traction pad bases and top pieces and traction pad material 3 can be in any color or combination of colors.
9. The enhanced surfboard traction pad of claim 1 is designed to form a traction pad surface for the surfer to stand on while surfing, and for creating a secure point of contact for the surfer's rear foot while in the foot pocket area 68 between the ramp 4 and vertical section 28, 47 and/or under the overhang 29 which allows said rear foot to maintain a secure point of contact with the surfboard between the bottom and outside edge of the foot, so said foot does not become disengaged with the surfboard while attempting to push the tail end of the surfboard back or up with the side of said foot when surfing a wave.
10. The enhanced surfboard traction pad of claim 1 base 1, 27, 30, 38, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 77, 78, 79 and top pieces 2, 34, 49, 50, 59, 64, 65, 66, 67 are uniquely designed to display a product name, and/or an advertising message with or without a logo on the back vertical space and/or top horizontal space 12 with said product name, logo and/or advertising message optionally molded, carved and/or stamped with permanent ink on the horizontal or vertical faces 12 of said base and top pieces, or the product name, and/or an advertising message with or without a logo may be displayed with a separate piece of material affixed to said vertical face or horizontal face 12 with adhesive.
11. The enhanced surfboard traction pad of claim 1 is secured to the surfboard deck 32 with adhesive between the bottom of said traction pad and the surfboard deck strong enough to permanently bond said traction pad to said surfboard 7 deck, with said surfboard deck being suitably prepared by sanding, planing or initial shaping of the surfboard 87 to create a flat or flat and angled surface area that will match the bottom of the base(s) of said traction pad so said traction pad shall mount flush onto said surfboard deck so said adhesive will have maximum surface area to bond said traction pad to said surfboard deck 32.
12. The enhanced surfboard traction pad of claim 1 is configured to comprise detachable and interchangeable top pieces 2, 34, 49, 50, 59, 64, 65, 66, 67 constructed with a tongue 60 which slides into a groove 45 in the top of the base 1, 51, 52, and are secured with screws 5 through a threaded shaft in the back of said base horizontally 46 or at an angle 26 that screw into a notch 82 into said top piece tongue 60.
13. The enhanced surfboard traction pad of claim 1 is configured with a base 61 that is arched in the center on the bottom to aid in mounting to surfboard decks with an arched center, and furthermore said bottom of base can be flat, arched and configured with any shape, size, angle, curvature or combination angles that optimizes mounting to the deck of the surfboard with adhesive which can be strong enough to permanently affix said traction pad to the surfboard deck with or without mounting bolts 39.
14. Traction pad material 3 is configured to have a cut line 74 at the bottom of the ramp so any of the base options may be permanently affixed to the surfboard deck with adhesive, while the traction pad material that extends forward may be a separate piece and easily removed and replaced if worn, or in embodiments where the traction pad base is mounted to a mounting plate 83 and said base is detachable and interchangeable with other bases, said base can be easily removed for swapping with other bases while the traction pad material affixed to the surfboard deck 32 remains undisturbed.
15. The enhanced surfboard traction pad of claim 1 is configured with a flat or arched ramp area 48, and traction pad material 3 affixed to the surfboard deck may provide an arch 75 for the surfer's foot or be flat.
16. The enhanced surfboard traction pad of claim 1 has a one 77 or two 78 piece base that extends up, over and behind the surfboard leash pin hole 31 with a ramp 4 to a horizontal top of any length or width.
17. The enhanced surfboard traction pad of claim 1 base 1, 27, 30, 38, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 62, 63, 77, 78, 79 is permanently affixed to the surfboard deck 32 with adhesive or is detachable and interchangeable using a flat 83 or arched 88 mounting plate which is permanently affixed to the surfboard deck with upward facing threaded barrels 84 which are inserted through mounting holes 15 in the enhanced surfboard traction pad base 1, 27, 30, 38, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 62, 63, 77, 78, 79 through which screws 39 are screwed from the top of said base into said barrel 84 to secure said base to the mounting plate 83.
18. The enhanced surfboard traction pad of claim 1 base is configured with a flat 1 or arched 61 bottom for mounting to a flat 83 or arched 88 mounting plate or a surfboard 87 deck shaped with a flat or arched mounting area 85 and a flat 90 or arched 95 mounting plate with an integrated surfboard leash pin 91 and housing 92, 96 for said leash pin 91.
19. The enhanced surfboard of claim 1 comprises a new and unique shape of surfboard 87 with an area 85 configured for installing a flat or arched bottom enhanced surfboard traction pad or a flat 83 or arched 88 bottom mounting plate, or a flat 90 or arched 95 bottom mounting plate with integrated leash pin housing 92, 96 and leash pin 91 in said surfboard deck.
20. The enhanced surfboard traction pad of claim 1 is unique in that it is the first traction pad to have permanently mounted or interchangeable bases 1, 27, 30, 38, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 62, 63, 77, 78, 79 that extend up, over and behind the leash pin hole 31 in a surfboard, the first traction pad comprising interchangeable top pieces 2, 34, 49, 50, 59, 64, 65, 66, 67, the first traction pad with a wide ramp area 4 for the surfer to stand on, the first traction pad to integrate with a new design of surfboard with a flat or arched area 85 for installing a flat or arched bottomed enhanced traction pad or a flat 83 or arched 88 mounting plate in said surfboard deck, the first traction pad to integrate a flat 90 or arched 95 mounting plate with a leash pin housing 92, 96 and leash pin 91, and the first traction pad to make a significant difference in helping surfers execute aerial maneuvers while surfing.
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
(1) FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a 7 surfboard equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a one piece base 1 and a detachable top piece 2 featuring a horizontal overhang and a three piece traction pad (two pieces 3 attached to the base and one piece 3 attached to the top piece).
(2) FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of a 7 surfboard equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a one piece base 1 and a detachable top piece 2 featuring a horizontal overhang and a three piece traction pad.
(3) FIG. 3 is a side view of a 7 surfboard equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a one piece base 1 and a detachable top piece 2 featuring a horizontal overhang.
(4) FIG. 4 is a side view of a 7 surfboard equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a single piece base 58 featuring a horizontal overhang.
(5) FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a 7 surfboard equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a one piece base 1 and a detachable top piece 34 featuring an angular overhang and a four piece traction pad.
(6) FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a surfboard 7 equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a single piece base 38 featuring an angular overhang and a three piece traction pad.
(7) FIG. 7 is a side view of a surfboard 7 equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a detachable top piece 34 featuring an angular overhang.
(8) FIG. 8 is a side view of a surfboard 7 equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a single piece base 58 featuring an angular overhang.
(9) FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a surfboard 7 equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a single piece base 30 featuring a vertical back, no overhang, and a three piece traction pad.
(10) FIG. 10 is a side view of a surfboard 7 equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a one piece base 30 featuring a vertical back, no overhang, and a three piece traction pad.
(11) FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a surfboard 7 equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a one piece base 30 featuring a vertical back, no overhang, and a three piece traction pad.
(12) FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a 7 surfboard equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a one piece base 1 and a detachable top piece 2 featuring a horizontal overhang and a two piece traction pad (base 3 and top piece 3).
(13) FIG. 13. is a perspective view of a 7 surfboard equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a one piece base 58 featuring a horizontal overhang and a two piece traction pad.
(14) FIG. 14. is a perspective view of a 7 surfboard equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a one piece base 58 with an angled overhang, a three piece traction pad, and showing the bolts that mount the base to the surfboard.
(15) FIG. 15. is a top view showing different options for ankle cut outs.
(16) FIG. 16. is a top view showing different options for ankle cut outs.
(17) FIG. 17. is a rear view showing the top piece tongue and groove with an angled screw for attaching base 1 to vertical top piece 59.
(18) FIG. 18. is a rear view showing the top piece tongue and groove with screws for attaching base 1 to top piece 2 on the back.
(19) FIG. 19 is a side view of a traction pad base and angled screw for attaching said base to top piece.
(20) FIG. 20 is a side view of a traction pad base and horizontal rear screws for attaching said base to top piece.
(21) FIG. 21. is a perspective view of a 7 surfboard equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a one piece base 1 and a detachable top piece 59 cap.
(22) FIG. 22. is a perspective view of a 7 surfboard equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a two piece base 53, 54 with a vertical back.
(23) FIG. 23. is a perspective view of a 7 surfboard equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a two piece base 53, 54 with a vertical back and an arched ramp.
(24) FIG. 24. is a perspective view of a 7 surfboard equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a two piece base 51, 52 with top pieces attached 49, 50 with a horizontal overhang.
(25) FIG. 25. is a perspective view of a surfboard 7 equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a one piece base 56, 57 and top pieces 49, 50 attached with a horizontal overhang.
(26) FIG. 26. is a perspective front left view of a surfboard 7 equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a two piece base 51, 52 and detachable top pieces 49, 50 featuring a horizontal overhang and a five piece traction pad.
(27) FIG. 27. is a perspective view of a surfboard 7 equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a two piece base 62, 63 featuring an angular overhang and a three piece traction pad.
(28) FIG. 28. is a perspective view of a surfboard 7 equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a two piece base 51, 52 featuring top pieces with an angular overhang 64, 65 and a five piece traction pad.
(29) FIG. 29. is a perspective view of a surfboard 7 equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a two piece base 51, 52 featuring vertical top pieces 66, 67 and a five piece traction pad.
(30) FIG. 30. is a side view of a base 1 with an interchangeable top piece 69 with a curved overhang going into a horizontal overhang.
(31) FIG. 31. is a side view of a base 1 with an interchangeable top piece 70 with a curved overhang.
(32) FIG. 32. is a perspective front view of a surfboard 7 equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a one piece base 77 with a ramp 4 going into a horizontal top.
(33) FIG. 33. is a perspective rear view of a surfboard 7 equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a two piece base 78 and a ramp 4 going into a horizontal top.
(34) FIG. 34 is a perspective exploded rear view of a surfboard 7 is shown with a groove 45 in base 1 interlocking into a tongue 60 in top piece 2 secured by screws 5.
(35) FIG. 35 is a top view of a surfboard 87 shown with mounting plate 83.
(36) FIG. 36 is a top view of the mounting plate 83.
(37) FIG. 37 is a side view of the mounting plate 83.
(38) FIG. 38 is a top view of arched mounting plate 88.
(39) FIG. 39 is a front view of arched mounting plate 88.
(40) FIG. 40 is a top view of a flat mounting plate 90 with an integrated surfboard leash pin 91 and housing 92 for said leash pin 91.
(41) FIG. 41 is a front view of a flat mounting plate 90 with an integrated surfboard leash pin 91 and housing 92 for said leash pin 91.
(42) FIG. 42 is a top view of an arched mounting plate 95 with an integrated surfboard leash pin 91 and housing 96 for said leash pin 91.
(43) FIG. 43 is a front view of an arched mounting plate 95 with an integrated surfboard leash pin 91 and housing 96 for said leash pin 91.
(44) FIG. 44 is a top view of a surfboard 87 shown with mounting plate 90, 95 with integrated surfboard leash pin housing and leash pin.
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(45) Various terms used herein are intended to have particular meanings. Some of these terms are defined herein for the purpose of clarity. The definitions given below are meant to cover all forms of the words being defined (e.g. singular, plural, present tense, past tense). If the definition below diverges from the commonly understood and/or dictionary definition of such term, the definitions below control.
(46) Embodiments described herein include a surfboard and an enhanced surfboard traction pad comprising a permanently mounted or detachable and interchangeable base and/or detachable top piece with traction pad material 3 affixed for attachment to the tail end of a surfboard deck 32. The enhanced surfboard traction pad described herein advantageously provides a pocket 68 for the surfer's foot so the surfer may push back or lift up the tail end of the surfboard with the rear foot while maintaining a secure rear foot point of contact with the surfboard. The traction pad material 3 has a surface that is easy to grip with the surfers rear foot and is permanently affixed to the front side of the base 1, 27, 30, 38, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 62, 63, 77, 78, 79 and top piece 2, 34, 59, 70, 71 and extends forward onto the surfboard deck 32 for the surfer to stand on while surfing.
(47) The enhanced surfboard traction pad can be made with or without a cut-out for the surfers ankle 35, 40, 41, 42, 43 to allow greater freedom of movement of the surfer's leg. The enhanced surfboard traction pad features a flat bottomed base for attachment to the deck of the surfboard 87 by adhesive or by means of a mounting plate with 90, 95 or without 83, 88 an integrated leash pin housing and leash pin. and screws 39 screwing into said mounting plate through holes 15. The enhanced surfboard traction pad can be of any color or combination of colors. The enhanced surfboard traction pad is for surfers surfing with the left or right foot at the rear end of the board.
(48) Referring to FIG. 1, a perspective front view of a surfboard 7 is shown equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a base 1 and a detachable top piece 2 featuring a horizontal overhang and a three piece traction pad. The top piece shown with a horizontal overhang may be removed and replaced with a top piece with a longer or shorter overhang, an angular overhang of any length 38, or a top piece with only a vertical face 30 of any height. To accommodate said traction pad, the deck 32 of the surfboard 7 must suitably modified by creating a flat surface under where said traction pad is to be installed, preferably with extra layers of fiberglass sanded flat as needed so the flat bottom of the base 38 will be flush with the surfboard deck so adhesive between the bottom of the base 38 and the deck 32 of the surfboard 7 will bond and provide a firm connection between base 38 bottom and surfboard deck 32. If a mounting plate 83 is affixed with adhesive to the suitably prepared flat top of surfboard deck, the base is affixed by screws 39 going through mounting holes 15 which screw into barrel 84 protruding up from mounting base 83. In such embodiments, base 38 is detachable by unscrewing screws 39 and interchangeable with any other base. If surfboard 87 were used instead of a surfboard 7 with a domed deck, mounting plate 84 can be affixed to surfboard 87 with no modifications to the surfboard 87 needed. It should be noted that wherever surfboard 7 is noted herein it is understood that the normally domed surfboard deck 32 has been suitably modified to have a flat surface where the base or mounting plate 84 will affix to the surfboard.
(49) Referring to FIG. 2, a perspective rear view of a surfboard 7 is shown equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a base 1 and a detachable top piece 2 featuring a horizontal overhang and a three piece traction pad. The top piece shown with a horizontal overhang may be removed and replaced with a top piece with a longer or shorter overhang, an angled overhang of any length 34, or a top piece with only a vertical face 59 of any height. This view shows the cut out for the surfboard leash pin hole 11 and the leash pin hole 31. This view shows how the base goes up and over the leash pin hole 11 allowing the surfer to plant the rear foot further back on the ramp area 4 and execute sharper turns. This view shows how large the top and rear of the enhanced surfboard traction pad will be and the space available 12 for branding with print and/or a logo.
(50) Referring to FIG. 3, a side view of a surfboard 7 is shown equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a base 1 and a detachable top piece 2 featuring a horizontal overhang. The top piece shown with a horizontal overhang may be removed and replaced with a top piece with a longer or shorter overhang, an angled overhang of any length 34, or a top piece with only a vertical face of any height 59. This view shows the hole for the mounting bolts 15.
(51) Referring to FIG. 4, a side view of a surfboard 7 is shown equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a base 58 featuring a horizontal overhang. This base would be best suited for installation with a mounting plate 84 so it can be detached and a different base 30, 38, 77 installed since the top area of the base 58 with a horizontal overhang is not detachable or removable.
(52) Referring to FIG. 5, a perspective view of a 7 surfboard is shown equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a base 1 and a detachable top piece 34 featuring an angular overhang and a three piece traction pad. The angular overhang can extend forward to any length and in production models many lengths can be offered to give consumers a great deal of control over how the enhanced surfboard traction pad feels under their feet.
(53) Referring to FIG. 6, a perspective view of a surfboard 7 is shown equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a one piece base 38 featuring an angled overhang and a three piece traction pad. This base would be best suited for installation with a mounting plate 84 so it can be detached and a different base 30, 58, 77 installed since the top area of the base 38 with an angled overhang is not detachable or removable. Traction pad material 3 is cut 74 at the foot of the ramp 4 so base 38 can be easily removed.
(54) Referring to FIG. 7, a side view of a surfboard 7 is shown equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a base 1 and detachable top piece 34 featuring an angular overhang. The angular overhang can extend forward to any length and in production models many lengths can be offered to give consumers a great deal of control over how much overhang is the perfect amount for their surfing style. In this view the mounting bolt holes 15 are shown. The contiguous flow of traction pad material 3 is shown coming from the top of the base 1, down the vertical face 47 of the base 1, down the ramp 4 and out to the front of the traction pad.
(55) Referring to FIG. 8, a side view of a surfboard 7 is shown equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a one piece base 38 featuring an angular overhang. In this view a possible location for mounting bolt holes 15 are shown. The contiguous flow of traction pad material 3 is shown coming from the top of the base 1, down the vertical face 47 of the base 1, down the ramp 4 and out to the front of the traction pad. This base would be best suited for installation with a mounting plate 84 so it can be detached and a different base 30, 58, 77 installed since the top area of the base 38 with an angled overhang is not detachable or removable. Traction pad material 3 is cut 74 at the foot of the ramp 4 so base 38 can be easily removed.
(56) Referring to FIG. 9, a front perspective view of a surfboard 7 is shown equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a one piece base 30 featuring a vertical face, no overhang, and a four piece traction pad. The ramp area 4 and vertical face shows how far back the surfer's rear foot can be placed. In this view a possible location for mounting bolt holes 15 is shown. This base would be best suited for installation with a mounting plate 84 so it can be detached and a different base 38, 58, 77 installed since the top area of the base 30 with a vertical rise is not detachable or removable. Traction pad material 3 is cut 74 at the foot of the ramp 4 so base 30 can be easily removed.
(57) Referring to FIG. 10, a side view of a surfboard 7 is shown equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a one piece base 30 featuring a vertical face and no overhang. In this view a possible location for mounting bolt holes 15 is shown. This base would be best suited for installation with a mounting plate 84 so it can be detached and a different base 38, 58, 77 installed since the top area of the base 30 with a vertical rise is not detachable or removable. Traction pad material 3 is cut 74 at the foot of the ramp 4 so base 30 can be easily removed.
(58) Referring to FIG. 11, a rear perspective view of a surfboard 7 is shown equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a one piece base 30 featuring a vertical face, no overhang, and a four piece traction pad. This view shows how large the top and rear of the enhanced surfboard traction pad will be for this configuration and the space available 12 for branding with print and/or a logo.
(59) Referring to FIG. 12, a perspective front view of a surfboard 7 is shown equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a base 1 and a detachable top piece 2 featuring a horizontal overhang and a two piece traction pad, with the portion of the traction pad affixed to the base 1 and surfboard deck 32 being of one piece of traction pad material 80. The top piece shown with a horizontal overhang may be removed and replaced with a top piece with a longer or shorter overhang, an angular overhang of any length 34, or a top piece with only a vertical back of any height 59. The traction pad material 3 going up the ramp 4 from the surfboard deck 32 helps to secure the base.
(60) Referring to FIG. 13, a perspective view of a surfboard 7 is shown equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a one piece base 58 featuring a horizontal overhang and a four piece traction pad. This base would be best suited for installation with a mounting plate 84 so it can be detached and a different base 38, 30, 77 installed since the top area of the base 58 with a horizontal overhang is not detachable or removable. Traction pad material 3 is cut 74 at the foot of the ramp 4 so base 58 can be easily removed.
(61) Referring to FIG. 14, a perspective view of a 7 surfboard is shown equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a base 38 and a horizontal overhang, a four piece traction pad, and showing the screws 39 that mount the base to the mounting plate 83. Traction pad material 3 is cut 74 at the 5 foot of the ramp 4 so base 38 can be easily removed. In this embodiment the base 38 is detachable and interchangeable with other bases. Said mounting screws 39 can be made of any material but preferably such that is highly resistant to salt water exposure. Another option to securing said traction pad to the surfboard 7 is to use a permanent glue or adhesive between the bottom of the base and the deck of the surfboard. If the adhesive/glue used to affix the base 38 to the surfboard deck is of sufficient strength, a mounting plate and mounting screws will not be necessary, however if the base is permanently affixed to the surfboard deck said base will not be detachable or interchangeable with other bases.
(62) Referring to FIG. 15, a top view of a an enhanced surfboard traction pad is shown with two different types of ankle cut outs. Any combination of angles or curves can be used for said cut out. These are just a few of the many ways this can be accomplished.
(63) Referring to FIG. 16, a top view of a an enhanced surfboard traction pad is shown with another two different types of ankle cut outs. Any combination of angles or curves can be used for said cut out. These are just a few of the many ways this can be accomplished.
(64) Referring to FIG. 17, a perspective view of an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a base 1 and a detachable top piece 2 is shown partially cut away so the configuration of a method of securing the top piece 59 to the base 1 can be shown. The top piece has a bottom connecting tongue 60 which fits snugly into a groove 45 in the top of the base 1.
(65) Referring to FIG. 18, a perspective view of an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a base 1 and a detachable top piece 2 is shown partially cut away so the configuration of a method of securing the top piece 2 to the base 1 can be shown. The top piece has a bottom connecting tongue 60 which fits snugly into a groove 45 in the top of the base 1.
(66) Referring to FIG. 19, a side view of an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a base 1 and a detachable top piece 2 is shown so the configuration of a method of securing the top piece to the base can be shown in more detail. The top piece has a bottom tongue 60 which fits snugly into a groove 45 in the top of the base 1. In the base 1 groove 45 on the rear end are two angled holes for lining up with notches 82 in the top piece 2 through which screws 5 will be used for securing said top piece 2 to the base 1. For a snug and precise fit said groove 45 and tongue 60 may need to be machined. There are many ways known in the manufacturing trades for securing a tongue and groove to prevent the tongue from slipping out of the groove. The methods presented herein may be used or other suitable methods known to the manufacturing trades may be used with the end result of securing the tongue 60 on the top piece 2 to the groove in the base 1.
(67) Referring to FIG. 20, a side view of an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a base 1 and a detachable top piece 2 is shown so the configuration of a method of securing the top piece to the base can be shown. The top piece has a bottom tongue 60 which fits snugly into a groove 45 in the top of the base 1. In the base 1 groove 45 on the rear end are two threaded horizontal holes 46 for lining up with horizontal holes in the top piece through which screws 5 will be used for securing said top piece 2 to the base 1. There are many ways known in the manufacturing trades for securing a tongue and groove to prevent the tongue from slipping out of the groove. The methods presented herein may be used or other suitable methods known to the manufacturing trades may be used with the end result of securing the tongue 60 on the top piece 2 to the groove 45 in the base 1.
(68) Referring to FIG. 21, a perspective front view of a surfboard 7 is shown equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a base 1 and a detachable top piece 59 with a short vertical rise and a four piece traction pad. The top piece shown may be removed and replaced with a top piece with an angular overhang 34 of any length, a curved overhang 69, 70, 71, a horizontal overhang 2 or a top piece with only a vertical back 59 of any height. In this embodiment base 1 is permanently affixed to the surfboard deck so said base will not be detachable or interchangeable with other bases.
(69) Referring to FIG. 22, a perspective front view of a surfboard 7 is shown equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a two piece base 53, 54 with a vertical back and a three piece traction pad. The two piece base is preferably used when the enhanced surfboard traction pad is installed on a surfboard deck that does not have a flat surface where the enhanced surfboard traction pad is to be installed. Also, some surfers may prefer having a small gap between the left and right sides of the base which can be accomplished using the two piece base shown herein. Note that the left and right sides of the traction pad material 3 go from the deck of the surfboard up the ramp, up the vertical face of the left 53 and right 54 sides of the base and over the top in a contiguous manner which aid in securing base to surfboard deck. In this embodiment base 53, 54 is permanently affixed to the surfboard deck so said base will not be detachable or interchangeable with other bases. This left and right base configuration is best used when mounting the enhanced surfboard traction pad to a regular surfboard 7 that hasn't been prepared with a flat surface under the base.
(70) Referring to FIG. 23, a perspective front view of a surfboard 7 is shown equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a two piece base with a vertical face, a three piece traction pad and an arched ramp area 48. Some surfers like a slight arch under their feet which is shown in this embodiment of the enhanced surfboard traction pad. The rise at the center of the ramp 55 which creates said arch can be any amount. Said arch can be applied to any base 1, 27, 30, 38, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 62, 63. Note that the left and right sides of the traction pad material go from the deck of the surfboard up the ramp, up the vertical face of the left and right sides of the base and over the top in a contiguous manner.
(71) Referring to FIG. 24, a perspective front left view of a surfboard 7 is shown equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a two piece base 51, 52 and detachable top pieces 49, 50 featuring a horizontal overhang and a five piece traction pad. The top piece shown with a horizontal overhang may be removed and replaced with a top piece with a longer or shorter overhang, an angular overhang of any length 64, 65, or a top piece with a vertical face 66, 67 of any height, or a top piece with a curved overhang 69, 70. Note that the left and right sides of the traction pad material go from the deck of the surfboard up the ramp, up the vertical face of the left 51 and right 52 sides of the base and up the vertical section of the base 47 in a contiguous manner.
(72) Referring to FIG. 25, a perspective front right view of a surfboard 7 is shown equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a two piece base 56, 57, integrated with a horizontal overhang and a five piece traction pad. Traction pad material 3 is cut 74 at the foot of the ramp 4 so base 56, 57 can be easily removed.
(73) Referring to FIG. 26, a perspective rear view of an enhanced surfboard traction pad is shown with base configured with an arched bottom 61. Most surfboards have an arched center that is higher than the edges. When mounting said traction pad, one mounting option is to create the base 61 of said traction pad with a slight arch on the bottom to match the arch in the surfboard so the adhesive that bonds said traction pad base 61 to the surfboard deck will have maximum surface area to adhere to. Another mounting option is to add extra layers of fiberglass to the deck of the surfboard under where said traction pad will be located, then sand down the extra layers of fiberglass to a flat surface to be used for mounting said traction pad manufactured with a flat bottomed base 1, 30, 38. The bottom of the base of said traction pad may be designed and manufactured to be flat, arched, and can be configured with any shape, size, angle, curvature or combination of angles that optimizes mounting to the deck of the surfboard.
(74) Referring to FIG. 27, a perspective view of a surfboard 7 is shown equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a two piece base 62, 63 featuring an angular overhang and a three piece traction pad. In this embodiment base 62, 63 is permanently affixed to the surfboard deck so said base will not be detachable or interchangeable with other bases.
(75) Referring to FIG. 28, a perspective view of a surfboard 7 is shown equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a two piece base 51, 52 featuring top pieces with an angular overhang 64, 65 and a five piece traction pad.
(76) Referring to FIG. 29, a perspective view of a surfboard 7 is shown equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a two piece base 51, 52 featuring vertical top pieces 66, 67 and a five piece traction pad.
(77) Referring to FIG. 30, a side view is shown of base 1 with interchangeable top piece 69 with a curved overhang going into a horizontal overhang.
(78) Referring to FIG. 31, a side view is shown of base 1 with interchangeable top piece 70 with a curved overhang.
(79) Referring to FIG. 32, a perspective front view of a surfboard 7 is shown equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a one piece base 77 with a ramp 4 going into a horizontal top. This design is for surfers who prefer to not have a foot pocket area but like only a ramp to place rear their foot on.
(80) Referring to FIG. 33, a perspective rear view of a surfboard 7 is shown equipped with an enhanced surfboard traction pad with a five piece base 78 and a ramp 4 going into a horizontal top. This design is for surfers who prefer to not have a foot pocket area but like only a ramp to place rear their foot on.
(81) Referring to FIG. 34, a perspective exploded rear view of a surfboard 7 is shown with a groove in base 1 interlocking into a tongue 60 in top piece 2 secured by screws 5. Top piece 2 slides into groove 45 in base 1 with a snug fit so when secured by screw 5 the base 1 and top piece 2 do not move relative to each other. Said tongue and groove may need to be machined to achieve a precise fit.
(82) Referring to FIG. 35, a top view of a surfboard 87 specifically designed to accommodate an enhanced surfboard traction pad is shown with mounting plate 83. Said mounting plate and integrated barrel 84 can be made from any material with sufficient rigidity to secure the base 1, 27, 30, 38, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 62, 63, 77, 78, 79 when screws 39 are screwed into barrel 84. When configuring the enhanced surfboard traction pad, if a mounting plate 84 is used, the surfer has the option of utilizing interchangeable bases and/or top pieces to customize the setup of said traction pad. The flat area 85 where a mounting plate would be affixed is shown as well as the transition area 86 from a flat to a domed surfboard deck 32 surface.
(83) Referring to FIG. 36, a top view of the mounting plate 83 is shown.
(84) Referring to FIG. 37, a side view of the mounting plate 83 is shown. Screw 39 and barrel 84 size are to be optimum for securing base 1, 27, 30, 38, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 62, 63, 77, 78, 79 to mounting plate 83.
(85) Referring to FIG. 38, a top view of an arched mounting plate 88 is shown.
(86) Referring to FIG. 39, a front view of an arched mounting plate 88 is shown. The height of the arch can be any dimension suitable for mounting a base with matching arch to said mounting plate. Any base 1, 27, 30, 38, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 62, 63, 77, 78, 79 can have a flat bottom for mounting to mounting plate 83 or an arched bottom configured for a flush fit with whatever degree of arch is present in mounting plate 88 or the surfboard 87 deck.
(87) Referring to FIG. 40, a top view of a flat mounting plate 90 with an integrated surfboard leash pin 91 and housing 92 for said leash pin 91 is shown. Having the leash pin 91 and housing 92 for said leash pin 91 integrated with the mounting plate 90 provides a very strong connection for the leash pin housing 92 and surfboard 87 and saves time in constructing the surfboard 87. Housing 92 for leash pin 91 is reinforced with extra material on side walls 93. Leash pin 91 is preferably made from stainless steel or any material with sufficient strength and resistance to corrosion from salt water to be able to withstand the force exerted by the surfboard leash 94 pulling on said leash pin 91 when a surfer falls of the board while surfing. Mounting plate may be arched or flat when integrated with a surfboard leash pin 91 and housing 92 for said leash pin 91.
(88) Referring to FIG. 41, a front view of a flat mounting plate 90 with an integrated surfboard leash pin 91 and housing 92 for said leash pin 91 is shown.
(89) Referring to FIG. 42, a top view of an arched mounting plate 95 with an integrated surfboard leash pin 91 and housing 96 for said leash pin 91 is shown.
(90) Referring to FIG. 43, a front view of an arched mounting plate 95 with an integrated surfboard leash pin 91 and housing 96 for said leash pin 91 is shown.
(91) Referring to FIG. 44, a top view of a surfboard 87 shown with mounting plate 90, 95 with integrated surfboard leash pin housing and leash pin.
GLOSSARY OF NUMBERED DESCRIPTIONS
(92) 1 Base for attaching top pieces 2 Top piece with horizontal overhang 3 Traction pad material 4 Traction pad foot ramp 5 Screw for attaching top piece. 6 Overhang can be any length 7 Regular surfboard with domed deck 8 Possible location of join line between base and top piece 9 Traction pad material Surfers left (rear) foot (goofy foot stance) 11 Leash pin cut-out 12 Advertising area for logo and branding 13 Surfboard fins 14 Overhang 15 Mounting holes 16 One piece traction pad 17 Top piece with angled overhang 18 Vertical front of enhanced traction pad can be any length 19 Base vertical section 20 Height of base with or without detachable top piece can be any length 21 Width of base can be any length 22 Width of angled area to horizontal overhang can be any length 23 Thickness of vertical portion of base can be any length 24 Distance from bottom of base to underside of overhang can be any length 25 Distance base goes back behind leash pin can be any length 26 Angled screw shaft for securing top piece to base 27 Left traction pad base, vertical without a top piece with arched ramp 28 Vertical rise of one piece base with no overhang can be any length 29 Horizontal Overhang 30 One piece traction pad base with vertical face 31 Surfboard leash pin hole 32 Surfboard deck 33 Vertical front of angled overhang 34 Top piece with angled overhang 35 Ankle cut-out 36 Angular overhang 37 Surfers right (Rear) foot (regular foot stance) 38 One piece base with angled overhang 39 Mounting screws 40 Angled ankle cut out 41 Curved ankle cut out 42 Curved ankle cut out 43 Angled ankle cut out 44 Pin for securing left side of top piece 45 Groove for top piece and base to connect 46 Horizontal screw shaft for securing top piece to base 47 Vertical front of base at top of ramp 48 Arched ramp 49 Left top piece with horizontal overhang 50 Right top piece with horizontal overhang 51 Left traction pad base for attaching for top pieces 52 Right traction pad base for attaching top pieces 53 Left traction pad base, vertical without a top piece 54 Right traction pad base, vertical without a top piece 55 Arch rise on arched ramp 56 Left one piece traction pad base with horizontal overhang 57 Right one piece traction pad base with horizontal overhang 58 One piece traction pad base with horizontal overhang 59 Top piece cap with vertical face 60 Connecting tongue for top piece 61 Arched base bottom 62 Left base with angled overhang 63 Right base with angled overhang 64 Left top piece with angled overhang 65 Right top piece with angled overhang 66 Left vertical top piece 67 Right vertical top piece 68 Foot pocket area 69 Top piece with curved+horizontal overhang 70 Top piece with curved overhang 71 Top piece with angled+horizontal overhang 72 Notch for interlocking with pin in base 73 Notch for interlocking with screw through base 74 Traction pad material cut line 75 Arched traction pad 76 Horizontal top can be any width 77 One piece base with ramp to horizontal top 78 Left base with ramp to horizontal top 79 Right base with ramp to horizontal top 80 Single Piece traction pad for base to surfboard deck attachment 81 Multiple piece traction pad for base to surfboard deck attachment 82 Notch for securing top piece to base with screw 83 Hat mounting plate enhanced surfboard traction pad base 84 Upward barrel in surfboard mounting plate for screwing in mounting bolts 85 Hat or arched area in surfboard for mounting enhanced surfboard traction pad base and mounting plate 86 Transition area in surfboard going from flat to domed deck surface 87 New and unique shape of a surfboard with flat area for installing mounting plate 88 Arched mounting plate for surfboard traction pad base 89 Mounting plate and base arch can be any height 90 Hat Mounting plate integrated with leash pin and leash pin housing for surfboard traction pad base 91 Leash pin 92 Leash pin housing for integration with flat mounting plate 93 Reinforcing material for leash pin housing 94 Surfboard leash 95 Arched mounting plate integrated with leash pin and leash pin housing for surfboard traction pad base 96 Leash pin housing for integration with arched mounting plate
