EP0853898A1 - Watercraft accessory - Google Patents
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- EP0853898A1 EP0853898A1 EP98300293A EP98300293A EP0853898A1 EP 0853898 A1 EP0853898 A1 EP 0853898A1 EP 98300293 A EP98300293 A EP 98300293A EP 98300293 A EP98300293 A EP 98300293A EP 0853898 A1 EP0853898 A1 EP 0853898A1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
- A45C11/22—Watertight containers for use while swimming
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING
- B63B32/00—Water sports boards; Accessories therefor
- B63B32/80—Arrangements specially adapted for stowing or transporting water sports boards
- B63B32/83—Arrangements specially adapted for stowing or transporting water sports boards for stowing, e.g. racks or straps
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- the present invention relates to an arrangement for storage of items during watersports such as surfing, boating and diving.
- the present invention aims to provide a means by which persons can combine their passion for watersports with the demands of the electronic age.
- the present invention provides a container for storage of items during watersports having a base adapted for attachment to watersports equipment or a watersports participant, and a body detachably secured to the base forming a waterproof enclosure for storage of the items.
- the device includes a seal which keeps the enclosure waterproof, the arrangement being such that the seal cannot be released without removing the body from the base.
- the base is adapted to be affixed to an exposed surface of watersports equipment, for example to the deck of a surfboard or other watercraft, or to a diver's air tank.
- the bottom surface of the base may be shaped to suit the intended application - preferably flat or slightly concave to suit the deck of a watercraft, or significantly concave to match the contour of a cylindrical diving tank.
- the base could include a formation for attachment of a strap for securing the device around the waist of the diver or other watersports participant.
- the body may form a ramp or other formation for engagement by the rider's foot.
- the device as illustrated consists generally of a base plate 10, a tray 12 and cover 14.
- the base plate 10 has on its undersurface an adhesive layer 11 for attachment to a water-exposed surface of the watercraft, such as to the deck of a surfboard or other surfcraft.
- Other means of attachment, such as screws, may be provided where appropriate to the specific application of the device.
- the size and shape of the device, and the contour of the bottom of the base plate, may be varied to suit the type of craft to which the device is to be affixed.
- the base plate 10 has a raised peripheral portion 16 with a series of regularly spaced inwardly projecting projections 22 along both sides, and an overhanging flange 24 at the rear end of the base. Both the projections 22 and flange 24 are spaced above the floor 25 of the base plate, thus forming undercut slots for receiving formations on the cover, as will be described below.
- the body consists of a bottom part (tray 12) and a top part (cover 14), which fit together before securing to the base, as will be described later with reference to Fig. 5.
- the tray has a floor 26, a short front wall 28, higher rear wall 30 and side walls 32 sloping in height between the two.
- the cover has front 34, rear 36 and side 38 walls and a top 40, and is adapted to closely receive the tray so that the floor of the tray is substantially level with the bottom of the cover.
- a seal 42 shown in solid black in Figs. 2-4.
- the tray and/or cover inner surface may also include a resiliently compressible material to minimise rattling of the items placed in the cavity.
- a series of horizontal tabs 44 Projecting transversely from the bottom of the cover side walls 38 are a series of horizontal tabs 44 sized and spaced to pass downwards between the projections 22 on the base and then be pushed longitudinally (eg. rearwards) so that the tabs 44 are held under the projections 22, as best seen in Fig. 3.
- a rear flange 46 on the cover is held under the rear overhanging flange 24.
- a cam 47 on the front of the base may be turned to prevent accidental disengagement.
- Fig. 5 is a longitudinal cross-section of the body being closed to contain an article, such as an electronic car key 48.
- the short front wall 28 of the tray 12 has a lug 50 which engages with a recess 52 inside the cover front wall 34. With the key 48 in position in the tray, the tray and cover are then pivoted together so that the tray is received in the cover and engages with seal 42, as described earlier with reference to Figs. 2 to 4.
- the rear wall 30 of the tray may have a tang 56 and the cover a corresponding recess 58, to snap fit the cover and tray together.
- the rear wall 30 of the tray may have a tag 54 which may be pulled to help release the tray from the cover once the tang 56 has been pushed to release the snap fit.
- the tag is flexible so that it does not interfere with attachment of the body to the base.
- Figs. 1 to 5 show the device with a sloping top, adapted to be attached to the deck surface of a surfboard at a position corresponding generally to the rear foot position of the rider.
- the container is adapted to be large enough to hold an electronic car key, for example about 10cm x 5cm in plan view and 2cm at its maximum height.
- the sloping top surface of the cover forms a ramp which is engageable by the rider's rear foot, and especially the arch of the foot, to provide additional grip and support.
- the ramp may have grip material, for example foam rubber of the type often applied to surfboards, applied to its surface.
- Fig. 6 is a schematic perspective showing an alternative container shape for more general purpose use, attachable to any convenient position on the watercraft or other watersports equipment and generally similar in construction and operation to the device of Figs. 1 to 5
- At least part of the body may be transparent, preferably at least the top 40 of the cover, so that the item in the container remains visible to the user, for example for pagers or other communications devices which emit a visible signal for incoming messages.
- the cover construction may have the top 40 formed as a transparent, flexible panel through which the user can operate pressure-sensitive electronic equipment by depressing the surface.
- Fig. 7 is an enlarged detail of a modified undercut slot arrangement for secure engagement between the base 10 and the body.
- the underside of overhanging projections 22 on the base have a downwards facing ramp 60 and a rebated portion 62 of height intermediate the maximum and minimum ramp height, separated from the lowermost end of the ramp 60 by a short vertical wall 64.
- the height differences involved need only be small, for example 2mm height difference along the ramp 60 and a lmm jump up to the rebated portion 62.
- a first advantage of this arrangement is more secure locking of the body to the base, as the tabs 44 on the cover ride under the ramps, and are trapped in the rebated portion behind the vertical wall 64.
- Resilient engagement between the cover and tray, including the seal 42 ensures that the tab is held in the rebated portion until the user deliberately disengages the body from the base by pressing down on the cover and sliding it along.
- a further advantage may be attained by having the tray contact the seal 42 while the bottom of the tray still sits slightly proud, for example 1-2mm, of the bottom of the cover. Thus, the tray contacts the base first, and when the tabs 44 are forced under the ramp 60 and into rebated portion 62 the seal 42 between the tray and the cover is held in compression.
- the body also serves as a convenient container for the items when removed from the base. Electronic keys and other equipment may be safely stored in the detached container while on shore and then the container and contents can simply be clipped onto the base on the water sports equipment while surfing, sailing or diving.
- the device shown in Figs. 1-5 may further be provided with a horizontal plate with tabs similar to those on the body, the plate being inserted in place of the body when it is not desired to carry the container on the surfboard.
- the plate will minimise discomfort to the rider's foot which might be caused by the projections 22 of the base, and the top of the plate may also carry grip material.
- Another plate may also be provided, incorporating a hanging strap so that the board may be hung up for storage.
- the engagement between the body and the base can be circular, such as a bayonet or screw engagement.
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Claims (15)
- A container for storage of items during watersports, having a base adapted for attachment to watersports equipment or a watersports participant and a body detachably secured to the base forming a waterproof enclosure for storage of the items.
- A container for storage of items during watersports according to claim 1 wherein the body includes top and bottom parts which fit together to form said waterproof enclosure.
- A container for storage of items during watersports according to claim 2 wherein engagement of the body with the base prevents said top and bottom parts being separated from sealing engagement with each other.
- A container for storage of items during watersports according to claim 3 wherein the bottom part and top part are urged together by engagement of the body with the base.
- A container for storage of items during watersports according to claim 3 wherein the top part includes formations which are retained by corresponding formations on the base such that the bottom part is held between the top part and the base.
- A container for storage of items during watersports according to claim 5 wherein the formations on the top part comprise tabs which are retained under projections on the base.
- A container for storage of items during watersports according to claim 1 wherein the base is adapted for fixing to a water-exposed surface of a watercraft.
- A container for storage of items during watersports according to claim 7 wherein the base is adapted for fixing to a deck of a surfcraft.
- A container for storage of items during watersports according to claim 8 wherein the body is adapted to be engaged by a foot of the participant during riding of the surfcraft.
- A container for storage of items during watersports according to claim 9 wherein the body forms a ramp engageable by the foot of the participant.
- A container for storage of items during watersports according to claim 9 wherein the body is provided on an upper surface thereof with a grip material for the participant's foot.
- A container for storage of items during watersports according to claim 9 further comprising a plate engageable with the base in lieu of the body for providing a riding surface when the body is removed.
- A container for storage of items during watersports according to claim 1 wherein the base has a concave lower surface adapted for fixing to a diver's gas tank.
- A container for storage of items during watersports according to claim 1 wherein the base has a strap for attachment to the participant.
- A container for storage of items during watersports according to claim 1 wherein at least part of the body is sufficiently transparent to allow viewing of items in the enclosure.
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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AUPO465897 | 1997-01-17 | ||
AUPO4658/97 | 1997-01-17 | ||
AUPO4658A AUPO465897A0 (en) | 1997-01-17 | 1997-01-17 | Watercraft accessory |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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EP0853898A1 true EP0853898A1 (en) | 1998-07-22 |
EP0853898B1 EP0853898B1 (en) | 2001-10-24 |
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Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP98300293A Expired - Lifetime EP0853898B1 (en) | 1997-01-17 | 1998-01-16 | Watercraft accessory |
Country Status (5)
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EP (1) | EP0853898B1 (en) |
AU (1) | AUPO465897A0 (en) |
DE (1) | DE69802118T2 (en) |
ES (1) | ES2165125T3 (en) |
PT (1) | PT853898E (en) |
Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO2000020271A1 (en) * | 1998-10-01 | 2000-04-13 | Ozisurf-Safe Holdings Pty Ltd | Accessory container for surfcraft |
WO2003070563A1 (en) * | 2002-02-21 | 2003-08-28 | Biggest Enterprise Pty Ltd | A grip pad for a surfcraft |
Citations (8)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US1989527A (en) * | 1934-03-14 | 1935-01-29 | Powers Paul Vincent | Watertight case |
US2586740A (en) * | 1947-07-10 | 1952-02-19 | Reinhold J Swanson | Waterproof container |
US3791875A (en) * | 1972-08-07 | 1974-02-12 | C Koehler | Underwater wet cell battery case |
US3962740A (en) * | 1975-03-24 | 1976-06-15 | White John W | Survival kit attachment for a boat |
US4744461A (en) * | 1987-02-20 | 1988-05-17 | Uvex Winter Optical, Inc. | Carrying case for eyeglasses |
US4871079A (en) * | 1988-02-29 | 1989-10-03 | Doucette Kenneth E | Floatable cooler chest |
WO1995016372A1 (en) * | 1993-12-14 | 1995-06-22 | Szilvia Vernimmen | Safety bag |
WO1996035348A1 (en) * | 1995-05-10 | 1996-11-14 | Federico Rossi | Arm, leg, or neck watertight container, for housing valuables and small articles, safely fastenable to human members or to the neck of dogs and other domestic animals |
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- 1997-01-17 AU AUPO4658A patent/AUPO465897A0/en not_active Abandoned
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- 1998-01-16 PT PT98300293T patent/PT853898E/en unknown
- 1998-01-16 EP EP98300293A patent/EP0853898B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1998-01-16 DE DE69802118T patent/DE69802118T2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1998-01-16 ES ES98300293T patent/ES2165125T3/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Patent Citations (8)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US1989527A (en) * | 1934-03-14 | 1935-01-29 | Powers Paul Vincent | Watertight case |
US2586740A (en) * | 1947-07-10 | 1952-02-19 | Reinhold J Swanson | Waterproof container |
US3791875A (en) * | 1972-08-07 | 1974-02-12 | C Koehler | Underwater wet cell battery case |
US3962740A (en) * | 1975-03-24 | 1976-06-15 | White John W | Survival kit attachment for a boat |
US4744461A (en) * | 1987-02-20 | 1988-05-17 | Uvex Winter Optical, Inc. | Carrying case for eyeglasses |
US4871079A (en) * | 1988-02-29 | 1989-10-03 | Doucette Kenneth E | Floatable cooler chest |
WO1995016372A1 (en) * | 1993-12-14 | 1995-06-22 | Szilvia Vernimmen | Safety bag |
WO1996035348A1 (en) * | 1995-05-10 | 1996-11-14 | Federico Rossi | Arm, leg, or neck watertight container, for housing valuables and small articles, safely fastenable to human members or to the neck of dogs and other domestic animals |
Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO2000020271A1 (en) * | 1998-10-01 | 2000-04-13 | Ozisurf-Safe Holdings Pty Ltd | Accessory container for surfcraft |
WO2003070563A1 (en) * | 2002-02-21 | 2003-08-28 | Biggest Enterprise Pty Ltd | A grip pad for a surfcraft |
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Publication number | Publication date |
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DE69802118T2 (en) | 2002-06-06 |
DE69802118D1 (en) | 2001-11-29 |
AUPO465897A0 (en) | 1997-02-13 |
PT853898E (en) | 2002-04-29 |
ES2165125T3 (en) | 2002-03-01 |
EP0853898B1 (en) | 2001-10-24 |
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