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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20110312233 | SURFBOARD LEASH SYSTEM AND METHOD A surfboard leash system for a surfboard and a method of making it are disclosed. The system may include an insert or receptacle adapted to be disposed within a portion of the surfboard, a reel assembly releasably connected to the insert and having an arm portion termin... | 12/22/2011 |
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| 20110171861 | SURFBOARD TETHER ANKLE RETAINER A retainer strap of flexible material, preferably cloth of elastic or non-elastic material, has a pair of loops at least one of which acts as a stirrup-like structure around the foot of the user, the retainer strap fitting around a surfboard tether ankle strap in order ... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20090286434 | Method of Uprighting and Locating a Water Sports Board in the Water and a Directional Float Therefor This invention relates to a novel method and a novel inflatable flotation device for the method which are used in association with water sports boards such as kite boards, surfboards and the like, for the purpose of uprighting the water sports boards when inverted and e... | 11/19/2009 |
| 20090258552 | LEASH AND INFORMATION SYSTEM ASSEMBLY FOR A WATER SPORT VEHICLE A leash and information system assembly includes a flexible strap, a flexible tether cord, a data processing module, and a display module. The flexible strap and the flexible tether cord connect a water sports vehicle to a user of the water sports vehicle. The flexible ... | 10/15/2009 |
| 20090142975 | Environmentally Friendly Hollow Wooden Surfboard A surfboard, the construction of which makes a minimal impact on the environment, the components are readily available, and which, if disposed of, biodegrades. The surfboard delivers performance characteristics comparable to any currently commercially produced wave-prop... | 06/04/2009 |
| 20090117792 | Apparatus for Avoiding Tangling of a Surf Leash An improved surf leash with a tangle resistant cord, fabrication methods thereof, and an apparatus operationally configured to resist tangling of existing surf leashes.... | 05/07/2009 |
| 20080207069 | Connector for a leg rope A connector arranged to provide an interconnection between a cord (10) and a fixed element, wherein the cord (10) has a capacity for resilient longitudinal extension, the connector (12) comprising a first portion (22) arranged to be fixed to ... | 08/28/2008 |
| 20080160848 | Surfboard leash connection module A board connection module for detachably coupling a surfboard with a surfboard leash is provided. The leash may include a rail saver, a leash length, and an ankle strap. The leash length and rail saver couple the ankle strap with the board connection module. The board c... | 07/03/2008 |
| 20080108260 | Rein for Surfing A strap, used as a surf rein, that can detachably connect to a surfboard and a surfer. The strap does not interfere with the surfer's method and maneuverability due to a sliding mechanism between the strap and the attachment device. The strap is available to the surfer ... | 05/08/2008 |
| 20080057805 | Devices and Methods for Carrying and Storing a Surfboard A device for carrying a surfboard comprises an elongate base strap having a first end, a second end, a front side, a rear side, and a total length L measured the first and the second ends. In addition, the device comprises a first elongate extension strap having a fixed... | 03/06/2008 |
| 20060292944 | Wakeboard binding plate assembly and method of use A wakeboard binding plate assembly includes a binding plate and binding chassis that allows for a light weight and low cost attachment of a boot assembly to the wakeboard. The binding plate includes toothed segments on a side that are adapted to engage toothed segments ... | 12/28/2006 |
| 20060292943 | Hardware-less wakeboard binding component and assembly and method of making assembly A wakeboard binding assembly includes a binding base and an outersole. The binding base is adapted to attach both to the wakeboard, and an upper of the binding. The outersole is designed to surround the periphery of the binding base and cover the area of attachment betw... | 12/28/2006 |
| 20060148345 | Surfboard drain and leash plug The disclosed device is directed towards a drain plug with leash fitting comprising a body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A wall portion is formed in the body between the first end and the second end. The wall portion is configured to demoun... | 07/06/2006 |
| 20060141879 | Surfing board leash tangle prevention instrument The present invention provides a surfing board leash tangle prevention instrument which prevents a leash on a surfing board from being stepped on, without being a hindrance or large resistance when on the move in the water. The leash for linking the surfing board to a u... | 06/29/2006 |
| 20060025028 | Bridle device for a surfboard A bridle device for a surfboard includes a flexible rope having its lower end connected with an engage member with an arc-shaped projecting surface. A rope-fitting holder is threadably combined with a connecting base of a board body, having a center hollow. The center h... | 02/02/2006 |
| 20050048853 | Wakeboard outerbase support shell and bladder combination A wakeboard foot binding combination including a base plate having a lower surface for contact with the upper surface of the wakeboard and having an upper surface on which to mount a foot binding, the base plate forming a pair of arcuate slots therethrough, between the ... | 03/03/2005 |
