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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7971549 | Hydration system for kayak integration A hydration system for kayak integration includes a deck port configured to allow fluid passage through a deck of a kayak. The system includes a reservoir having an internal sealable compartment configured to contain a liquid under pressure. The reservoir has a firs... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7963243 | Portable collapsible boat The invention is a portable collapsible boat comprising one or more rigid cockpit sections, constructed of a material such as fiberglass, attached to a bow section and a stem section, which are constructed of fabric material covering a skeleton of longitudinal strin... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7946242 | Kayak hull/deck flares The addition of flares to a kayak hull at or above the hulls shear/water line will increase the kayak's stability in rough water conditions by providing secondary stability by increasing the effective hull cross section of the kayak when waves interact with the flar... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7739976 | Kayak hull/deck flares This invention is a kayak having port and starboard flares to widen the hull above the shear/water line. The flares extend outboard from the sidewalls of the kayak hull, increasing in width toward the cockpit. The flares have substantially reduced width adjacent the... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7735442 | Method and device for producing a boat-type body of a water sport device The invention relates to a method and to a device for producing a boat-type body (10) of a water sport device. According to the invention, a rotating frame (12), which is pre-formed about an access opening of the boat-like body (10), is arranged... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7721670 | Kayak having deck fairing An improved kayak provides a rigid open cockpit hull with air chambers attached to the hull. The air chambers provide a generally convex shape for increased maneuverability and also provide cushioning against impact to reduce the risk of injury to the kayak pilot. T... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7568444 | Folding kayak A folding kayak includes fore and aft subassemblies which are joined together and are covered by a water-impermeable skin to provide a watercraft with the favorable attributes both hard shell and skin on frame kayaks, with none of the disadvantages. In addition, one... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7562635 | Kayak portaging device A kayak portaging device which incorporates a seat backrest into the yoke design, making the portaging yoke an integral part of the kayak. A u-shaped device, with a transverse yoke frame, and parallel pivot arms extending from the ends of the yoke frame to pivot poi... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7461612 | Dual hull kayak The present invention is a dual hull kayak that has a right pontoon that is substantially hollow and having a right forward end and a right rear end so that in ordinary buoyancy the right pontoon substantially supports the dual hull kayak from the right forward end ... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7418916 | Sit-in kayak A series of channels formed in the bow portion of the deck create both a series of wave breakers and a plurality of footrests inside the passenger compartment of this sit-in kayak. The kayak is integrally molded in a single piece and has a contoured seat with a down... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7383787 | Folding boat The folding boat includes bow and stern members made up of a pair of tubes connectable to each other through a pin mechanism. A polarity of chines extend the length of the boat and are made up of connected tubes which can be disconnected amidships. Cockpit tubes ser... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7370596 | Kayak having stabilizing flares A kayak comprises a hull with a relatively narrow cross sectional underwater width for increasing speed and efficiency of the kayak moving through water and first and second pairs of convex surfaces for providing kayak stability. ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7354326 | Personal watercraft A personal watercraft is disclosed comprising a pair of longitudinally connected pontoons suitable for supporting a user on the surface of a body of water. A slip-joint comprising a pair of concentric cylinders, one attached to each pontoon, provides desired lateral... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7338418 | Assembly for stabilizing seated individuals while exercising An assembly for stabilizing an individual while exercising in a seated position, such as, but not limited to, a wheelchair. A harness assembly comprises a plurality of harness structures each intended to be removably secured to a different part of the individual's b... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7334534 | Fishing kayak with a deployable fan tail A water vessel includes a hull having a maximum width. The hull defines a first portion and a second portion. Each of the first and second portions has an end at which a width of the hull converges relative to the maximum width of the hull. The second portion has a ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331835 | Aquatic gliding board An aquatic gliding board which incorporates a subassembly that includes a hollow inner shell which is covered with a casing made of foam capable of being machined. The invention also relates to a hollow gliding board, such as a surfboard, that includes at least one ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7325680 | Net holder for boats A net holder for carrying a landing net has an upper housing in the form of a channel member with a downwardly disposed opening hinged at its rearward portion to the rearward portion of a lower housing in the form of a channel member slightly narrower than the upper... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320291 | Multi-purpose, plastic molded, sit-on-top kayak A plastic molded, sit-on-top kayak of unique size and shape is disclosed with various components which provide multi-purpose usage. The kayak is especially useful for multi-purposes such as sailing kayak surfing, scuba diving, paddling, touring and electric motorize... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7316195 | Drain plug retention system Disclosed is a drain plug retention system comprising a drain plug configured to open and close a drain hole located in the transom of a boat; a drain plug wrench configured to facilitate the removal and restoration of the drain plug with respect to the drain hole; ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7311056 | Pontoon float towable behind a watercraft An apparatus for towing cargo behind a watercraft that includes a floating assembly for towing behind the watercraft and comprising a frame and at least one floatation device mounted on the frame. The apparatus further includes a linking assembly mounted on the floa... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7284549 | Portable barbeque grill A portable grill that includes a grill body and support stand that may be removably mounted on a wall and alternatively supported on a horizontal surface such as the ground or a table using the same support stand. A cutting board is selectively interchangeable with ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7246566 | Combination surface and submersible watercraft A modular watercraft capable of both surface and submersible accommodation and transport of passengers. In one embodiment of the submersible watercraft of this invention, the hull comprises air bladders, thereby avoiding the engineering complexity, weight and cost o... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7198529 | Recreational watercraft with hydrofoil A recreational watercraft device consisting of a light hull in the shape of a sail board hull and on the bottom a strut hydrofoil assembly. The hydrofoil has a bilateral symmetric plan-form with a pivot connection at the center of the hydrofoil span. The pivot conne... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7197996 | Seat board for board kiting The present invention discloses a seat board for board kiting that is made of a substantially high durability of material, having a seating recess thereon, thereby permitting a rider to enjoy the board kiting in a convenient way. The seat board for board kiting that... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7185599 | Jet drive propulsion system for a pontoon boat A pontoon boat is provided with a jet drive propulsion system in which an impeller is driven by an engine. The jet drive propulsion device is dirigible as a result of the fact that a nozzle of the device is rotatable about a generally vertical steering axis. The jet... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7185600 | Inflatable keel floor chamber for inflatable kayaks The inflatable kayak includes an inflatable peripheral structure defining at least one buoyancy chamber having elongated side sections that come together at a fore section and a aft section to form a passenger compartment. An inflatable floor cushion supports a floo... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182033 | Self-contained marine propulsion system for a pontoon boat A self-contained marine propulsion device is disposed within a container, or pod, that is removably attachable to an undersurface of a deck of a pontoon boat. An engine is contained within the container and connected in torque transmitting relation with the marine p... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7168388 | Foot brace A kayak user braces his or her feet against footrests that project inward from the sides of the kayak. The positions of the footrests can be adjusted to accommodate users of different heights, and the footrests can be pivoted to control the position of the rudder of... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7168385 | Watercraft tethering apparatus A tethering apparatus for a watercraft includes an elongated flexible line, a spool and a biasing member adapted to urge the spool to automatically uptake portions of the elongated flexible line. A locking device is attached to an end portion of the elongated flexib... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7165501 | Sail conversion kit and method for small watercraft An assembly for converting a non-sailing boat to a sailboat comprises a sailing keel adapted to be removably attached to the keel of a boat, a first and a second support frame, one or more straps connected on a first end to the sailing keel and connected on a second... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7150442 | Ice shelter modular seating system An ice shelter modular seating system includes a base unit, one or more seat mount units and one or more seat leg units. The base unit is a generally rectangular tub-like member having a front wall and a floor. The floor includes a longitudinally extending and integ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7146925 | Apparatus for varying vessel hull geometry and vessels made therewith An apparatus for varying the dimensions of a hull of a vessel comprising an arcuate truss assembly having a plurality of members pivotally joined. The arcuate truss assembly is operatively arranged to form a portion of the hull. The assembly is operatively arranged ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7146924 | Kayak ballast system A kayak ballast system is comprised of a cradle member configured to be fitted within the interior of the kayak. The cradle member defines a receiving unit for securely receiving weight, thereby providing a ready means for adding weight to a kayak and increasing the... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7143715 | Outboard skeg This invention can be fitted to a variety of vessels and accommodate a variety of accessories that may require deployment or retraction such as electronic equipment, downrigger or an outboard skeg mechanism as detailed in the preferred embodiment. This invention in ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7143716 | Portable watercraft A lightweight, portable kayak is provided. The kayak is developed around a skeletal frame to which the kayak skin is permanently attached. The kayak skeletal frame may have one or more segments that can be compressed or folded individually. The compressed kayak can ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7124702 | Fishing kayak with a deployable fan-tail A water vessel has a hull having a maximum width and defines a first portion and a second portion. Each of the first and second portions has an end at which a width of the hull converges relative to the maximum width of the hull. The second portion has a first membe... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7121225 | Kayak with a plurality of topside storage enclosures The kayak has a topside axial enclosure, which may be rendered watertight and used as a bait tank or other liquid container, and at least one additional enclosure positioned transversely to the axial enclosure, which may or may not be watertight. In the preferred em... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7121910 | Upright human floatation apparatus and propulsion mechanism therefor An apparatus for the purpose of floatation and transportation on water comprises a pair of buoyant wing-shaped floats and foot wells in the floats designed to be under the center of buoyancy of each float. Accessories may be attached to one or more floats. Additiona... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7093556 | Inflatable self-righting kayak safety device A device that mounts onto the front of a kayak to assist in righting the kayak after it rolls over. It consists of a small mast that is attached to a hinged base. An inflatable bag is attached to the top of the mast along with equipment to inflate the bag. A lanyard... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7063034 | Spray skirt for watercraft A skirt for a personal watercraft is disclosed, wherein the skirt includes a body having an edge portion configured to be removably attached to the watercraft, and a release extending from an outer portion of the skirt and extending toward and terminating at an inne... | 06/20/2006 |
