US20060121804A1 - X-stream whitewater suit - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
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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
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- the X-Stream whitewater suit is designed for individuals who wish to ride rapids or swift flowing water, utilizing equipment that affords them an element of safety, comfort and an improved method of steering their bodies in swift water.
- the suit consists of three areas of protection.
- the torso protector is constructed of a molded rigid plastic back and moldable flotation material. It is secured in position by three stomach and chest straps and two shoulder straps. This part of the suit has a thin, approximately 1′′ layer of soft flotation material attached to the molded rigid back for comfort, graduating up to 4′′ at the front or neck, chest and stomach area.
- the thicker floatation material in the front allows for floatation and in the event the person is rolled face down the thicker floatation material in the front will assist in righting the individual allowing their face to be out of the water.
- the forearm and hand protectors are constructed of a molded rigid plastic back with 1′′ soft floatation material on the inside for floatation and comfort. They are secured by two straps, one across the forearm and the other across the wrist. These pieces of gear have fins or rudders which allows the individual a degree of steering and when in calm water can be used for paddling.
- the feet protectors are constructed of a molded rigid plastic back with I′′ soft floatation material on the inside for floatation and comfort. These pieces of gear have fins or rudders to assist in steering.
Abstract
This equipment is made up of one torso protection piece, two forearm protectors and two lower leg protectors. The arm and leg protectors have fins or rudders to assist in steering through white water. The arm proctor fins may also be used as paddles in calm water. All the protection pieces have soft buoyant floatation material for comfort and helping stabilize the wearer in a face up position. This product will allow an individual to enjoy white water navigating in a higher degree of comfort and safety.
Description
- The X-Stream whitewater suit is designed for individuals who wish to ride rapids or swift flowing water, utilizing equipment that affords them an element of safety, comfort and an improved method of steering their bodies in swift water.
- The suit consists of three areas of protection. The torso protector, the forearm and hand protector and the feet protector.
- The torso protector is constructed of a molded rigid plastic back and moldable flotation material. It is secured in position by three stomach and chest straps and two shoulder straps. This part of the suit has a thin, approximately 1″ layer of soft flotation material attached to the molded rigid back for comfort, graduating up to 4″ at the front or neck, chest and stomach area. The thicker floatation material in the front allows for floatation and in the event the person is rolled face down the thicker floatation material in the front will assist in righting the individual allowing their face to be out of the water.
- The forearm and hand protectors are constructed of a molded rigid plastic back with 1″ soft floatation material on the inside for floatation and comfort. They are secured by two straps, one across the forearm and the other across the wrist. These pieces of gear have fins or rudders which allows the individual a degree of steering and when in calm water can be used for paddling.
- The feet protectors are constructed of a molded rigid plastic back with I″ soft floatation material on the inside for floatation and comfort. These pieces of gear have fins or rudders to assist in steering.
Claims (1)
1. I claim this invention to be worn by an individual allowing for body protection and floatation while enjoying the activity of riding white water rapids; this product is different from other flotation devises in as much as it has a rigid plastic shell that protects the wearer from rocks or other areas of danger that may injure the wearer and consists of three areas of protection, a torso protector, a forearm and hand protector and a feet and lower leg protector and are constructed of a molded rigid plastic back with flotation material lining the rigid plastic and secured in position by adjustable straps; a thin, approximately 1″ layer of soft flotation material is attached to the molded rigid back for comfort and floatability, graduating up to 4″ at the front and sides of the neck, chest and stomach areas; this graduation of floatation material allows for additional flotation in the front to assist righting the individual, allowing their face to be out of the water; a forearm and hand protectors are constructed of the same molded rigid plastic as the torso protector with 1″ soft flotation material on the inside for flotation and comfort and secured by two straps, one across the forearm and the other across the wrist and all of these pieces of gear have fins or rudders which allows the individual a degree of steering in swift water and when in calm water can be used for paddling; feet protectors are constructed of the same molded plastic as the torso and forearm proctors with 1″ soft flotation material on the inside for flotation and comfort and attach to the wearer with two straps across the shin and top of the foot and also have fins to assist steering.
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US20090075537A1 (en) * | 2007-09-18 | 2009-03-19 | Devers James F | Whitewater ankle floatation safety device |
US9604711B2 (en) * | 2015-05-11 | 2017-03-28 | The Coleman Company, Inc. | Vest having continuous strap system |
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US1611427A (en) * | 1925-10-22 | 1926-12-21 | Evans George | Sleeve to aid natation |
US1950937A (en) * | 1932-08-02 | 1934-03-13 | American Pad & Textile Company | Life preserver jacket |
US2111358A (en) * | 1935-05-23 | 1938-03-15 | Crockett Valentine Victor | Safety swimming sleeve |
US4555234A (en) * | 1983-09-27 | 1985-11-26 | Guelph Elastic Hosiery Company Limited | Flotation vest construction |
US4936804A (en) * | 1988-12-09 | 1990-06-26 | Dowdeswell M Richard | Non-inflatable buoyancy aid |
US4936805A (en) * | 1988-07-26 | 1990-06-26 | Piatt Jr James R | Life vest with back brace |
US4973277A (en) * | 1989-08-11 | 1990-11-27 | Extrasport, Inc. | Safety belt harness system |
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US1611427A (en) * | 1925-10-22 | 1926-12-21 | Evans George | Sleeve to aid natation |
US1950937A (en) * | 1932-08-02 | 1934-03-13 | American Pad & Textile Company | Life preserver jacket |
US2111358A (en) * | 1935-05-23 | 1938-03-15 | Crockett Valentine Victor | Safety swimming sleeve |
US4555234A (en) * | 1983-09-27 | 1985-11-26 | Guelph Elastic Hosiery Company Limited | Flotation vest construction |
US4936805A (en) * | 1988-07-26 | 1990-06-26 | Piatt Jr James R | Life vest with back brace |
US4936804A (en) * | 1988-12-09 | 1990-06-26 | Dowdeswell M Richard | Non-inflatable buoyancy aid |
US4973277A (en) * | 1989-08-11 | 1990-11-27 | Extrasport, Inc. | Safety belt harness system |
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STCH | Information on status: patent discontinuation |
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