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US20050064773A1
US20050064773A1 US10/500,062 US50006204A US2005064773A1 US 20050064773 A1 US20050064773 A1 US 20050064773A1 US 50006204 A US50006204 A US 50006204A US 2005064773 A1 US2005064773 A1 US 2005064773A1
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Michael Arenson
David Paratz
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Priority to US11/224,346 priority Critical patent/US20060172634A1/en
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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
    • B63B32/50—Boards characterised by their constructional features
    • B63B32/51—Inflatable boards, e.g. drop-stitch inflatable boards
    • 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
    • B63B32/20—Boards specially adapted for use in a prone position, e.g. wild-water sledges
    • B63B32/22—Bodyboards for surfing; Accessories specially adapted therefor

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  • the inflatable bladder may preferably be constructed from any suitable material. Suitable materials are capable of being sealed to form an air tight bladder. Desirably the materials used to form the bladder are sufficiently flexible to be rolled up in a deflated condition but are sufficiently rigid in an inflated condition such that a rider may be supported on the surfcraft without significant deformation. We have found that by minimising the deformation of the surfcraft the hydrodynamic properties can be maintained. For example, it is preferred that a heavy duty PVC ranging from 18 to 30 gauge PVC be used to form the inflatable bladder. The PVC is ultrasonically welded.
  • the inflatable bladder preferably includes valve for inflating and deflating the bladder. A variety of valves may be suitable. For example, a retractable valve is particularly preferred so that is does not protrude from the surfcraft. A vinyl stem retractable valve may be used. The valve may be configured to engage with a mechanical pump.
  • the inner inflatable bladder be shaped substantially in conformity with the desired shape of the surfcraft although the outer sleeve may be used to constrain the inflatable bladder to a desired shape.
  • the inner inflatable bladder is of ribbed construction so as to retain a planar shape.
  • the inflatable bladder may also be seamed or bonded in other configurations whereby a relatively planar elongate bladder is produced once the bladder is inflated.
  • the inflatable bladder may be removed from the outer sleeve for cleaning, replacement or repair.
  • the bladder may be removed from outer sleeve via an opening in the tail which is sealed with a hook and loop fastener such as VelcroTM.
  • the outer sleeve or cover may serve to constrain the inflatable bladder to the desired shape.
  • the outer sleeve has an upper riding surface and a lower planing surface.
  • the upper riding surface and the lower planing surface may be joined directly or may be preferably joined by a side gusset.
  • the outer sleeve may include a variety of optional features.
  • a leash attachment may be provided on the nose of the surfcraft.
  • handles and knuckle guards may also be provided on the nose of the surfcraft.
  • leash attachment, handles and knuckle guards be formed integrally with the outer sleeve.
  • a leash attachment, handles and knuckle guards are provided integrally on the outer sleeve at each corner of the nose of the surfcraft.
  • the outer sleeve is a sewn and laminated sheath made from a heavy-duty nylon fabric.
  • a nylon fabric ranging from 240 to 840 denier is preferred.
  • the outer sleeve may preferably include on the upper riding surface a panel on which a rider may be located.
  • the panel may be formed from padded material and provide the rider with a degree of comfort and protection. It is particularly preferred that the panel is formed from a soft material such as neoprene or terry-cloth material and act as a body protector.
  • the upper surface may also include provision for the inflation valve of the inflatable bladder to be extended therethrough for ready access for inflation and deflation without having to remove the bladder from the sleeve.
  • the knuckle guard preferably extends from the handle and is formed from a soft material such as neoprene on terry cloth.
  • the bottom, planing surface of the outer sleeve may be formed from heavy-duty nylon fabrics ranging from 240 to 840 denier.
  • the bottom, planing surface may include fins or other configurations adapted to provide improved hydrodynamic properties.
  • the bottom, planing surface may include a ridgid panel wherein said rigid panel may further include fins or the like.
  • the tail of the bottom, planing surface includes a drainage port for allowing water to be removed from inside the outer sleeve.
  • the drainage port may preferably be in the form of a plasticised nylon mesh.
  • the outer sleeve includes a closure system such as a Velcro closure to retain the inner inflatable bladder securely within the outer sleeve.
  • a closure system such as a Velcro closure to retain the inner inflatable bladder securely within the outer sleeve.
  • the surfcraft of the present invention may be deflated and compacted for storage and transport.
  • the bottom, planing surface is of rigid material the surfcraft may be stacked in a deflated state.
  • the bottom planing surface is of flexible material, such as heavy duty nylon or of a flexible, semi-rigid material, the surfcraft may be deflated and rolled up for storage and transport.
  • FIG. 2 shows a bottom plan view of the outer sleeve shown in FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 3 shows a top plan view of the inflatable bladder of the surfcraft of the present invention
  • FIG. 4 shows a top view of a surfcraft of the present invention
  • FIG. 6 shows a rear view of the surfcraft shown in FIG. 4 ;
  • FIG. 7 shows a bottom view of the surfcraft shown in FIG. 4 ;
  • the outer cover 2 of the surfcraft 1 shown in FIG. 1 has a top riding surface 3 on which is disposed a neoprene or similar material body protector panel 4 .
  • the tail section 15 of the top riding surface 3 is in the form of a bat-wing design.
  • a foamed padded handle 5 is disposed on each corner of the nose section of the upper riding surface 3 .
  • knuckle guards 6 formed of neoprene or similar material.
  • the handles 5 incorporate leash attachment apertures 7 to which a leash (not shown) may be affixed.
  • the top riding surface 3 includes an aperture through which the inflation valve 14 of the bladder (not shown) can be accessed.
  • the outer sleeve 2 also includes a side gusset 12 .
  • the outer cover 3 also includes a bottom planing surface 8 shown in FIG. 2 .
  • a nylon draining mesh 11 At the tail of the outer sleeve is disposed a nylon draining mesh 11 to allow water to be removed from inside the outer sleeve 3 .
  • a Velcro closure 10 is also disposed on the bottom planing surface 8 .
  • the handle 5 , knuckle guard 6 and the leash attachment 7 can also be seen from the bottom view, as can the side gusset 12 .
  • FIG. 3 shows a bladder 21 substantially conforming to the shape of the outer sleeve shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 .
  • the bladder is retained in a substantially planar configuration by seams 22 that form ribs 20 .
  • the bladder 21 is provided with an inflation valve 14 .
  • FIG. 4 is a digital photograph of the surfcraft 1 shown in plan form in FIGS. 1 to 3 .
  • the outer cover 2 of surfcraft 1 has a neoprene body protector panel 4 .
  • the tail section 15 of the top riding surface 3 is in the form of a bat-wing design.
  • a foamed padded handle 5 is disposed on each corner of the nose section of the surfcraft 1 .
  • the top riding surface 3 includes an aperture through which the inflation valve 14 of the bladder (not shown) can be accessed.
  • FIG. 5 is a front view of surfcraft 1 .
  • the handles 5 can be seen at each corner.
  • FIG. 6 shows a rear view of surfcraft 1 .
  • the drainage mesh 11 is shown on the bottom planing surface 8 .
  • FIG. 7 shows the bottom view of surfcraft 1 .
  • Surfcraft 1 includes a bottom planing surface 8 shown in FIG. 2 .
  • the handles 5 can also be seen from the bottom view.
  • FIG. 8 is a side view of surfcraft 1 and shows the side gusset 12 .

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