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- the present invention relates generally to aquatic devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to a submersible water toy for buoyantly support a portion of the user's weight when used in a pool, ocean, lake or other body of water.
- the aquatic competitions and recreational activities include water skiing. As is well known, the water skier is pulled behind a boat and performs various maneuvers ranging from passing back and forth across the boat wake to flips and jumps. A related aquatic activity involves the use of a knee-board.
- the land based activities include snow skiing and snow boarding.
- the skiers and boards use gravity to perform tricks on snow covered hills.
- the land based activities also include skate boarding and roller blading that involve aerial and other stunts.
- the present invention provides a submersible water toy for stunt based activities.
- the submersible water toy includes a main body portion constructed of a buoyant material.
- the main body portion defines an upper deck surface upon which the user can stand.
- the buoyancy of the main body portion is such that at least a portion of the user's weight is supported when used in a pool or other body of water.
- FIG. 1 is an environmental view of a submersible water toy constructed in accordance with the teachings of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the submersible water toy shown operatively associated in a pool and with a user.
- FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the submersible water toy of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 3 - 3 of FIG. 2.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view similar to FIG. 3, illustrating an alternative construction for the submersible water toy of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a side view of a submersible water toy constructed in accordance with the teachings of a second alternative embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a side view of a submersible water toy constructed in accordance with the teachings of a third alternative embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a environmental view of a submersible water toy constructed in accordance with the teachings of a fourth alternative embodiment of the present invention, the submersible water toy shown operatively associated in a pool and with a user.
- FIG. 8 is a environmental view of a submersible water toy constructed in accordance with the teachings of a fifth alternative embodiment of the present invention, the submersible water toy shown operatively associated in a pool and with a user.
- FIG. 1 a submersible water toy constructed in accordance with the teachings of a preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated and generally identified at reference 10 .
- the water toy 10 is shown submersed in a pool of water 12 . It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the teachings of the present invention are equally applicable for oceans, lakes or other bodies of water.
- a user 14 is shown positioned on the submersible water toy 10 .
- the submersible water toy 10 of the present invention may include a core or main body portion 16 .
- the core 16 may be constructed of a foam material.
- the core 16 is constructed of ethylene vinyl acetate.
- the core can be constructed of expanded polystyrene foam.
- the main body portion 16 is shown to include a central section or portion 18 having an upper surface 20 and a lower surface 22 .
- the upper surface 20 defines a deck portion for directly supporting the feet of the user 14 (see FIG. 1, for example).
- the lower surface 22 is buoyantly supported by the water.
- the submersible water toy 10 may include cantilevered front and rear ends 24 and 26 which angle upwardly as they extend from the center portion 18 . These angled front and rear ends 24 and 26 provide alternate surfaces for engaging the feet of the user 14 as the user performs various stunts.
- the submersible water toy 10 of the present invention may be alternatively constructed without these angled front and rear ends 24 and 26 .
- the submersible water toy 10 has an ethylene vinyl acetate core and a length of approximately 31 inches, a width of approximately 8 inches and a thickness of approximately 2 inches.
- the submersible water toy 10 has an expanded polystyrene core and a length of 29 inches, a width of 8 inches and a thickness of 2 inches.
- an optimal design of the submersible water toy 10 provides enough buoyancy to support at least a portion of the user's weight. As shown in the environmental view, the user 14 is supported while performing a stunt such that the water level is at his chest. In most applications, the buoyancy of the submersible water toy 10 is low enough that larger children and adults will be able to pin the toy 10 to the pool bottom while in shallow water. The size of the toy 10 can be modified to accommodate different user weights. Without the user 14 , the toy will float to the surface of the pool 12 for easy retrieval.
- FIG. 4 a first alternative embodiment of a submersible water toy constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention is illustrated and generally identified at reference character 110 .
- the submersible water toy 110 is similarly constructed to the toy 10 of the preferred embodiment to include a foam core 16 . Distinct from the preferred embodiment, the submersible water toy 110 additionally includes a plastic shell 112 .
- the plastic shell 112 provides additional strength and increases the useful life of the toy 110 .
- the remainder of the details of the submersible water toy 110 will be understood to be similar to those details described above in connection with the preferred embodiment.
- FIG. 5 a second alternative embodiment of a submersible water toy constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention is illustrated and generally identified at reference character 210 .
- the submersible water toy 210 is similarly constructed to the toy 10 of the preferred embodiment to include a foam core 16 .
- the submersible water toy 110 additionally includes front and rear ends 112 and 114 that inwardly and upwardly curve as they extend from the main body portion 18 .
- the curved ends 112 and 114 define convex surfaces 116 and 118 , respectively, for opposing the sides of the feet of the user 10 . These surfaces may facilitate the performance of particular tricks or stunts by the user 10 .
- the remainder of the details of the submersible water toy 210 will be understood to be similar to those details described above in connection with the preferred embodiment.
- FIG. 6 a third alternative embodiment of a submersible water toy constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention is illustrated and generally identified at reference character 310 .
- the submersible water toy 310 of the present invention is modified to be able to readily accommodate users of various sizes.
- one critical aspect of the present invention allows the user to be suitably supported within the water for the performance of tricks or stunts.
- the submersible water toy 310 includes a main body portion 18 that is similar to that described above.
- the submersible water toy 310 further includes a plurality of buoyant panels 312 that may be selectively attached to the main body portion 18 depending on the particular buoyancy required of the toy 310 .
- the submersible water toy 310 is shown to include two (2) panels 312 .
- the panels 312 are removably secured to the main body portion 18 with elastic bands 314 .
- Alternative manners of releasably attaching the panels 312 may also be employed.
- FIG. 7 a fourth alternative embodiment of a submersible water toy constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention is illustrated and generally identified at reference character 410 .
- the submersible water toy 410 is shown to be generally circular or disk-shaped.
- FIG. 8 a fifth alternative embodiment of a submersible water toy constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention is illustrated and generally identified at reference character 510 .
- the submersible water toy 510 is shown to be generally star-shaped. In the environmental view illustrated, the user is shown performing a hand plant. It will be clear to those skilled in the art that the submersible water toy 510 and the other embodiments disclosed herein can be used for both standing stunts and hand stunts.
- the disclosed embodiments may be modified within the scope of the present invention to include various features.
- the embodiments may be modified to include straps or handles for the user's hands or feet. Examples of such straps and handles for other types of stunt performing equipment are shown in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,619,619; 4,028,761; and 4,929,208, which are hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
- the upper deck may also be constructed to include a high friction surface to promote grip.
- the bottom surface of the various embodiments can be formed to include a fin or other structure to provide additional stability.
- the previously described embodiments may also be modified to include an inflatable bladder. Additional air may be introduced into the inflatable bladder to increase the buoyancy of the toy for a particular user or a particular stunt.
- the inflatable bladder may substantially or completely replace the foam core and thereby provide the main source of buoyancy.
- the previously described embodiments may also be modified to include a motor for propelling the toy.
- a motor for propelling the toy is conventionally used to propel scuba divers.
- the motor may be secured to the toy in a manner well known in the art.
Abstract
A submersible water toy for stunt based activities includes a main body portion constructed of a buoyant material. The main body portion defines an upper deck surface upon which the user can stand or otherwise be supported. The buoyancy of the main body portion is such that at least a portion of the user's weight is supported when used in a pool or other body of water.
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- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/461,569, filed on Apr. 9, 2003.
- The present invention relates generally to aquatic devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to a submersible water toy for buoyantly support a portion of the user's weight when used in a pool, ocean, lake or other body of water.
- Various types of competition and recreation relating to stunt-based activities have recently experienced increased popularity. While this popularity is not age limited, most of the popularity has been with children and young adults. These competitions and recreational activities include both aquatic activities and land based activities. Participants in these activities generally ride on equipment and perform stunts of various difficulty based on their experience level.
- The aquatic competitions and recreational activities include water skiing. As is well known, the water skier is pulled behind a boat and performs various maneuvers ranging from passing back and forth across the boat wake to flips and jumps. A related aquatic activity involves the use of a knee-board.
- The land based activities include snow skiing and snow boarding. The skiers and boards use gravity to perform tricks on snow covered hills. The land based activities also include skate boarding and roller blading that involve aerial and other stunts.
- While all of these known activities have appreciated a significant increase in popularity, they are all associated with limitations and/or disadvantages insofar as the present invention is concerned. For example, many of the known activities require adult participation, such as in the form of boat driving for water skiing and knee boarding. Other of the activities require expensive equipment. Still yet other activities require mountains or sizable hills and snow conditions.
- Thus, it remains a need in the art to provide a submersible water toy for stunt based activities that overcomes the disadvantages and limitations associated with the known prior art.
- It is a general object of the present invention to provide a submersible water toy for stunt based activities that overcomes the disadvantages and limitations associated with known equipment for stunt based activities, including but not limited to those disadvantages and limitations discussed above.
- It is another object of the present invention to provide a submersible water toy for stunt based activities that is relatively inexpensive to manufacture.
- It is another object of the present invention to provide a submersible water toy for stunt based activities that can be used by a single person.
- It is another object of the present invention to provide a submersible water toy for stunt based activities that allows the user to perform stunts of varying difficulty.
- It is another object of the present invention to provide a submersible water toy for stunt based activities that buoyantly supports a portion of the user's weight when used in a pool.
- It is a more particular object of the present invention to provide a submersible water toy for stunt based activities that is constructed primarily of foam.
- In one particular form, the present invention provides a submersible water toy for stunt based activities. The submersible water toy includes a main body portion constructed of a buoyant material. The main body portion defines an upper deck surface upon which the user can stand. The buoyancy of the main body portion is such that at least a portion of the user's weight is supported when used in a pool or other body of water.
- Further areas of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description provided hereinafter. It should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating the preferred embodiment of the invention, are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
- The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description and the accompanying drawings, wherein:
- FIG. 1 is an environmental view of a submersible water toy constructed in accordance with the teachings of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the submersible water toy shown operatively associated in a pool and with a user.
- FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the submersible water toy of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line3-3 of FIG. 2.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view similar to FIG. 3, illustrating an alternative construction for the submersible water toy of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a side view of a submersible water toy constructed in accordance with the teachings of a second alternative embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a side view of a submersible water toy constructed in accordance with the teachings of a third alternative embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a environmental view of a submersible water toy constructed in accordance with the teachings of a fourth alternative embodiment of the present invention, the submersible water toy shown operatively associated in a pool and with a user.
- FIG. 8 is a environmental view of a submersible water toy constructed in accordance with the teachings of a fifth alternative embodiment of the present invention, the submersible water toy shown operatively associated in a pool and with a user.
- The following description of the preferred embodiment(s) is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention, its application, or uses.
- With initial reference to the environmental view of FIG. 1, a submersible water toy constructed in accordance with the teachings of a preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated and generally identified at reference10. The water toy 10 is shown submersed in a pool of
water 12. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the teachings of the present invention are equally applicable for oceans, lakes or other bodies of water. Auser 14 is shown positioned on the submersible water toy 10. - With continued reference to the environmental view of FIG. 1 and additional reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, the submersible water toy10 of the present invention will be further described. The submersible water toy 10 may include a core or
main body portion 16. Thecore 16 may be constructed of a foam material. In one particular application, thecore 16 is constructed of ethylene vinyl acetate. In other applications, the core can be constructed of expanded polystyrene foam. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various other types of materials can be employed within the scope of the present invention. - The
main body portion 16 is shown to include a central section orportion 18 having anupper surface 20 and alower surface 22. Theupper surface 20 defines a deck portion for directly supporting the feet of the user 14 (see FIG. 1, for example). Thelower surface 22 is buoyantly supported by the water. - As most particularly shown in FIG. 2, the submersible water toy10 may include cantilevered front and rear ends 24 and 26 which angle upwardly as they extend from the
center portion 18. These angled front and rear ends 24 and 26 provide alternate surfaces for engaging the feet of theuser 14 as the user performs various stunts. The submersible water toy 10 of the present invention may be alternatively constructed without these angled front and rear ends 24 and 26. - In one particular application, the submersible water toy10 has an ethylene vinyl acetate core and a length of approximately 31 inches, a width of approximately 8 inches and a thickness of approximately 2 inches. In another particular application, the submersible water toy 10 has an expanded polystyrene core and a length of 29 inches, a width of 8 inches and a thickness of 2 inches. These dimensions, however, are merely exemplary. In this regard, the dimensions can be modified depending on factors including but not limited to the buoyancy of the particular material incorporated to construct the toy; the weight of the intended user; and the particular stunts or tricks intended to be performed on the toy. Based on all these factors, an optimal design of the submersible water toy 10 provides enough buoyancy to support at least a portion of the user's weight. As shown in the environmental view, the
user 14 is supported while performing a stunt such that the water level is at his chest. In most applications, the buoyancy of the submersible water toy 10 is low enough that larger children and adults will be able to pin the toy 10 to the pool bottom while in shallow water. The size of the toy 10 can be modified to accommodate different user weights. Without theuser 14, the toy will float to the surface of thepool 12 for easy retrieval. - Turning now to the cross-sectional view of FIG. 4, a first alternative embodiment of a submersible water toy constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention is illustrated and generally identified at
reference character 110. Thesubmersible water toy 110 is similarly constructed to the toy 10 of the preferred embodiment to include afoam core 16. Distinct from the preferred embodiment, thesubmersible water toy 110 additionally includes aplastic shell 112. Theplastic shell 112 provides additional strength and increases the useful life of thetoy 110. The remainder of the details of thesubmersible water toy 110 will be understood to be similar to those details described above in connection with the preferred embodiment. - Turning now to FIG. 5, a second alternative embodiment of a submersible water toy constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention is illustrated and generally identified at
reference character 210. Again, thesubmersible water toy 210 is similarly constructed to the toy 10 of the preferred embodiment to include afoam core 16. Distinct from the preferred embodiment, thesubmersible water toy 110 additionally includes front andrear ends main body portion 18. The curved ends 112 and 114 defineconvex surfaces 116 and 118, respectively, for opposing the sides of the feet of the user 10. These surfaces may facilitate the performance of particular tricks or stunts by the user 10. The remainder of the details of thesubmersible water toy 210 will be understood to be similar to those details described above in connection with the preferred embodiment. - Turning now to FIG. 6, a third alternative embodiment of a submersible water toy constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention is illustrated and generally identified at
reference character 310. In this particular embodiment, thesubmersible water toy 310 of the present invention is modified to be able to readily accommodate users of various sizes. As noted above, one critical aspect of the present invention allows the user to be suitably supported within the water for the performance of tricks or stunts. Thesubmersible water toy 310 includes amain body portion 18 that is similar to that described above. Thesubmersible water toy 310 further includes a plurality ofbuoyant panels 312 that may be selectively attached to themain body portion 18 depending on the particular buoyancy required of thetoy 310. In the embodiment illustrated, thesubmersible water toy 310 is shown to include two (2)panels 312. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that any particular number of panels may be incorporated within the scope of the present invention. Thepanels 312 are removably secured to themain body portion 18 withelastic bands 314. Alternative manners of releasably attaching thepanels 312 may also be employed. - Turning now to FIG. 7, a fourth alternative embodiment of a submersible water toy constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention is illustrated and generally identified at
reference character 410. In this particular embodiment, thesubmersible water toy 410 is shown to be generally circular or disk-shaped. - Turning now to FIG. 8, a fifth alternative embodiment of a submersible water toy constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention is illustrated and generally identified at reference character510. In this particular embodiment, the submersible water toy 510 is shown to be generally star-shaped. In the environmental view illustrated, the user is shown performing a hand plant. It will be clear to those skilled in the art that the submersible water toy 510 and the other embodiments disclosed herein can be used for both standing stunts and hand stunts.
- While not particularly shown in the drawings, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the disclosed embodiments may be modified within the scope of the present invention to include various features. For example, the embodiments may be modified to include straps or handles for the user's hands or feet. Examples of such straps and handles for other types of stunt performing equipment are shown in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,619,619; 4,028,761; and 4,929,208, which are hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. The upper deck may also be constructed to include a high friction surface to promote grip. Furthermore, the bottom surface of the various embodiments can be formed to include a fin or other structure to provide additional stability.
- The previously described embodiments may also be modified to include an inflatable bladder. Additional air may be introduced into the inflatable bladder to increase the buoyancy of the toy for a particular user or a particular stunt. In certain applications, the inflatable bladder may substantially or completely replace the foam core and thereby provide the main source of buoyancy.
- The previously described embodiments may also be modified to include a motor for propelling the toy. One suitable motor is conventionally used to propel scuba divers. The motor may be secured to the toy in a manner well known in the art.
- The description of the invention is merely exemplary in nature and, thus, variations that do not depart from the gist of the invention are intended to be within the scope of the invention. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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1. A submersible water toy for stunt based activities, the submersible water toy comprising:
a main body portion constructed of a buoyant material;
the main body portion defining an upper deck surface upon which the user can stand or otherwise be supported; and
the buoyancy of the main body portion operable to support at least a portion of the user's weight when the water toy is submersed in a body of water;
wherein the main body portion is completely and unitarily formed of a foam material such that the foam material defines the upper deck.
2. (Cancelled)
3. The submersible water toy of claim 1 , wherein the main body portion is constructed of an expandable polystyrene foam.
4. The submersible water toy of claim 1 , wherein the main body portion is constructed of ethylene vinyl acetate.
5. The submersible water toy of claim 1 , further comprising a pair of convexly curved surfaces for opposing the feet of the user.
6. The submersible water toy of claim 1 , wherein the upper deck surface includes a generally planar central portion and front and rear ends which angle upwardly as they extend from the central portion.
7. The submersible water toy of claim 1 , wherein the main body portion has a length of approximately 31 inches, a width of approximately 8 inches and a thickness of approximately 2 inches.
8. The submersible water toy of claim 1 , further comprising a plastic shell substantially surrounding the foam core.
9. The submersible water toy of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of buoyant panels that may be selectively attached to the main body portion to adjust the buoyancy of the toy.
10. The submersible water toy of claim 9 , wherein the buoyant panels are removably secured to the main body portion with elastic bands.
11. The submersible water toy of claim 1 , wherein the main body portion is generally disk-shaped.
12. The submersible water toy of claim 11 , wherein the upper deck surface is concave.
13. (Cancelled)
14. (Cancelled)
15. The submersible water toy of claim 1 , wherein the main body portion includes a substantially flat central portion.
16. The submersible water toy of claim 15 , wherein the central portion has a length substantially greater than a width.
17. A method of a user performing stunts in a body of water, the method comprising steps of:
providing a submersible water toy having a main body portion defining an upper deck portion;
completely submersing the water toy in the body of water;
positioning the user on the flat upper deck portion; and
supporting at least a portion of a weight of the user with the toy such that a substantial portion of the user is positioned below an upper surface of the body of water when the user is standing upright on the completely submersed water toy.
18. The method of a user performing stunts in a body of water of claim 17 , wherein the submersible water toy includes front and rear ends extending from the main body portion, the front and rear ends being upwardly angled as they extend from the main body portion, the method further comprising the step of positioning a foot of the user on one of the front and rear ends.
19. The method of claim 17 , wherein the main body portion is elongated and has a length greater than a width, and further comprising the step of standing on the main body portion with the feet of the user oriented substantially perpendicular to the length.
20. The submersible water toy of claim 1 , wherein the upper surface is uninterrupted.
21. A submersible water toy for stunt based activities, the submersible water toy comprising:
an elongated foam core, the elongated foam core defining an uninterrupted upper deck surface of the water toy allowing variability of foot placement, the elongated foam core further defining a length and a width, the elongated foam core having a main body portion with a generally constant cross section in a direction perpendicular to the length.
22. The submersible water toy of claim 22 , wherein the foam core further includes front and rear ends which angle upwardly as they extend from the main body portion, the front and rear ends being unitarily formed with the main body portion.
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