WO2007011918A3 - Tension load tow rope booster device for water sports - Google Patents

Tension load tow rope booster device for water sports Download PDF

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WO2007011918A3
WO2007011918A3 PCT/US2006/027795 US2006027795W WO2007011918A3 WO 2007011918 A3 WO2007011918 A3 WO 2007011918A3 US 2006027795 W US2006027795 W US 2006027795W WO 2007011918 A3 WO2007011918 A3 WO 2007011918A3
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tow rope
wake
boat
resistance
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Eric Leseberg
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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 
    • B63B34/00—Vessels specially adapted for water sports or leisure; Body-supporting devices specially adapted for water sports or leisure
    • B63B34/60—Arrangements for towing, e.g. for use with water-skis or wakeboards
    • B63B34/67—Connection means on the towing watercraft, e.g. pylons, side poles or winches
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B34/00—Vessels specially adapted for water sports or leisure; Body-supporting devices specially adapted for water sports or leisure
    • B63B34/60—Arrangements for towing, e.g. for use with water-skis or wakeboards

Abstract

A device for attachment of a tow rope to a boat for enhancing the performance of a user engaged in a water sport activity. The device comprises a booster assembly, a housing, a pivot joint assembly for rotatably connecting the device to the boat, a tow knob for attaching the tow rope to the device, and a handle component. A method of using the device includes applying a load to the device to generate a resistance, displacing the bias element, and releasing the resistance from the device. The force generated, when the load applied to displace the bias element is released, provides the user with a boost sling-shot effect. The resulting boost may provide the user with longer airtime thus enabling one to perform better acrobatic maneuvers in the air inside or outside the wake. The recoil properties of the apparatus provide the user with softer landing capabilities. The apparatus further provides no stretch or pull while turning into the wake or when landing a jump.
PCT/US2006/027795 2005-07-18 2006-07-17 Tension load tow rope booster device for water sports WO2007011918A2 (en)

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US11/160,962 2005-07-18
US11/160,962 US20060185572A1 (en) 2005-02-24 2005-07-18 Tension Load Tow Rope Booster Device for Water Sports

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