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A rapidly deployable sail for stand-up sailing activities
A sail assembly 100 for use in a stand-up sailing activity comprises a support frame 5a, 5b and a sheet of flexible material 6 attached to the support frame. The support frame is comprised of two or more spars 4a, 4b which can be connected to a connector 1 by means of connector arms 3a, 3b. The connector arms 3a, 3b are pivotable about a pivot 2a, 2b of the connector and can be drawn together into a stowed configuration or separated and locked into a deployed configuration. When the assembly is assembled and the connector is adjusted from the stowed configuration to the deployed configuration, the flexible material unfurls to form the sail 6. The sail optionally includes a transparent portion to allow a sailor visibility through the sail.
Owner:SUPSAIL LTD
Kite rigging control apparatus
A kite rigging control apparatus and method of use. A hand-actuated bailout trigger and optional depower handle is incorporated into the rigging of the traction kite. Should the kite begin to overpower the kiter, the kiter may immediately and easily depower the kite or readily activate the bailout trigger which immediately ceases the pull of the kite. The kiter may then safely recover the kite.
Owner:DOMBOIS MARKUS
Woven inflatable devices and method of making the same
ActiveUS12180621B2Lighting and heating apparatusMarine propulsionStructural engineeringThree dimensional shape
Woven inflatable devices and methods for making woven inflatable devices are provided. The woven inflatable devices include a laminated sheet with inflatable regions that when inflated cause the laminated sheet to transform from a planar shape to a three-dimensional shape such as a chair, container, or kiteboard harness.
Owner:BELL THOMAS G +1
SAFETY DEVICE FOR A KITE
Owner:BOARDS & MORE GMBH
Wing rig and kite
A hand-held wing rig includes an inflatable front tube forming a leading edge and a rigid or inflatable center strut which together span a canopy. A radially projecting spoiler profile is formed approximately in the lower region of the leading edge. In use, the spoiler profile is tangentially flowed against, facing a user. Further disclosed is a kite including a spoiler profile formed approximately in the lower region of the leading edge, which is tangentially flowed against.
Owner:BOARDS & MORE GMBH
Bar for controlling a kite, control system for a kite and kite system
Owner:BOARDS & MORE GMBH
Kite for controlling a kite
Kitebar (1) for controlling a kite, with a pole-like bar (1a), to the end sections (5a, 5b) of which control lines for the kite to be controlled are attached or can be attached in an axial direction and on which a display (2) for displaying driving and / or location and / or personal information is provided in the manner of a cockpit, preferably but possibly removable.
Owner:AOUA KITEBOARDING GMBH
Inflatable aircraft
To provide an inflatable aircraft that can regulate pressure more efficiently. [Solution] An inflatable aircraft comprises a pressure regulating device for adjusting the internal pressure of the inflatable aircraft, a pressure sensor for acquiring information on the internal pressure of the inflatable aircraft, and an altitude sensor for acquiring altitude information. The pressure regulating device adjusts the pressure to fill the internal pressure deficit according to the difference between a set pressure, which is set to decrease as the altitude decreases based on the altitude information obtained from the altitude sensor, and the internal pressure obtained from the pressure sensor.
Owner:TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
Kite control bar
A traction kite control bar, particularly for kite surfing or snow kiting, comprises at least two continuous, spaced rigid tubes (21, 22), two attachment pieces (24, 25) for the first lines (3, 5) of a kite wing (9), attached to the two ends of the tubes, respectively, a piece (23) for the passage of at least one third line (7) of said wing, attached to the tubes (21, 22) in their central region, the third line passing through a space between the tubes, and a gripping fitting (30-33) surrounding the tubes and attached to them. (Fig. 3)
Owner:ORTHOPROSECURE
Control system for kite including quick release
A control system for a kite having a quick release loop assembly includes a retention mechanism configured to release one end of the loop upon sliding a handle from a covered disposition to an uncovered disposition. The quick release assembly also includes a mechanism to untwist a landing line tube from a static line automatically, and to automatically index a landing line.
Owner:ADVENTURE SPORTS INC
Bag for a fish cage
Owner:SCALE AQUACULTURE AS
Rope tension adjustment system applicable to windsurfing mast feet.
Mechanical tension adjustment system for ropes applicable to the feet of windsurfing masts. In the proposed system, the rope 6 circulates between a pulley 7 and a cam 10 which presses the rope against the pulley and blocks it. A handle 9 rotating around the axis of the pulley allows the rope to be blocked against the pulley by a crushing force against the pulley and thus to pull on the rope. The pulley has notches on its periphery which collaborate with a lug 11 secured to the cam 10. This creates a ratchet effect on the pulley but also allows the cam to be raised when the pulley is rotated. This gives positions where the rope is no longer trapped by the cam and where the tension release can be managed. Figure for the abstract: Fig. 4
Owner:GRESSIER FRANCK
Kite boarding harness closure mechanism
Kite boarding harness closure mechanism (1) comprising a coupler (2) and a spreader bar (3) which has a receiving end (4) for a part of the coupler (2), which coupler (2) comprises a webbing attachment (5), and which coupler (2) is at least partly insertable in the receiving end (4) of the spreader bar (3), wherein both the coupler (2) and the receiving end (4) of the spreader bar (3) are provided with through holes (7, 8) that are outlined with respect to each other when said part of the coupler (2) is inserted in the receiving end (4) of the spreader bar (3), and wherein a swivel arm (9) provided with a locking pin (10) is attached to the spreader bar (3), such that when the swivel arm (9) is swiveled down on the spreader bar (3) and said part of the coupler (2) is inserted in the receiving end (4) of the spreader bar (3), the locking pin (10) is inserted through the outlined through holes (7, 8) of the coupler (2) and spreader bar (3), wherein the coupler (2) is provided with a cam lever mechanism (11), of which the cam (12) is pivotably connected to said part of the coupler (2) that is insertable or inserted in the receiving end (4) of the spreader bar (3), and which cam (12) clampingly fits over the swivel arm (9) of the spreader bar (3) so as to keep the swivel arm (9) in place.
Owner:KUBUS SPORTS
Inflatable water sports equipment, valve device and valve system
PendingDE102024132694A1Operating means/releasing devices for valvesMarine propulsionRotational axissports equipment
The invention provides an inflatable water sports device comprising at least one inflatable structure with a valve device 1000 through which air can be supplied to an interior of the structure. The valve device 1000 comprises a valve housing 10 with a passage opening 110 and a valve body 20 movably attached to the valve housing 10 via a bearing for airtight sealing of the passage opening 110.The valve body 20 is rotatable about an axis of rotation relative to the valve housing 10 via the bearing, the bearing being designed such that, starting from a first angular position in which the valve body 20 can assume at least a closed position closing the passage opening, it can be moved by rotating it about the axis of rotation with an actuation angle α, where 0° < α < 360°, into a second angular position in which the valve body 20 can assume at least an open position releasing the passage opening and no closed position. The bearing is designed such that it allows continuous rotation of the valve body 20, so that, starting from the first angular position, the valve body 20 can be moved about the axis of rotation with a rotation angle β. n = α + n · 360° for each n ∈ ℤ can be moved into the second angular position.
Owner:BOARDS & MORE GMBH
Handheld wind wing
Owner:SHENZHEN ARMSTRONG SPORTS DEVELOPMENT CO LTD
WING RIG AND KITE
Owner:BOARDS & MORE GMBH
Inflatable flying object
Provided is an inflatable flying object that can more efficiently regulate pressure. The inflatable flying object is characterized in including: a pressure regulating device that regulates an internal pressure of the inflatable flying object; a pressure sensor that is configured to acquire information on the internal pressure of the inflatable flying object; and an altitude sensor that is configured to acquire altitude information, wherein the pressure regulating device does pressure regulation according to a difference between a setting pressure and the internal pressure acquired from the pressure sensor so as to fill a deficiency of the internal pressure, the setting pressure being set lower as an altitude is lower based on the altitude information acquired from the altitude sensor.
Owner:TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
Hydrodynamic effect device for an inflatable hydrofoil water sports device
Disclosed is a hydrodynamic effect device (100) for a flotation body (10) of an inflatable water sports device (1). The hydrodynamic effect device (100) comprises an attachment portion (102) for attaching the hydrodynamic effect device (100) on the rear end (18) of the flotation body (10), for example on the bottom (12) of the flotation body (10). The hydrodynamic effect device (100) comprises at least one separating edge portion (104) which is movable relative to the attachment portion (102) and which, when the flotation body (10) is moved on the water surface, is in contact with water in order to effect an improved and flexible flow separation at least on the rear end (18) of the flotation body (10).
Owner:AEROFOILS GMBH
Woven inflatable devices and method of making the same
PendingUS20260117429A1Lighting and heating apparatusMarine propulsionThree dimensional shapeInflatable
Woven inflatable devices and methods for making woven inflatable devices are provided. The woven inflatable devices include a laminated sheet with inflatable regions that when inflated cause the laminated sheet to transform from a planar shape to a three-dimensional shape such as a chair, container, or kiteboard harness. The container may be a cooler, box, or envelope, for example.
Owner:BELL THOMAS G +1
Push-up system for towing kites with variable angle of attack and single skin surfaces
A push-up system for towing kites with variable angle of attack and single skin surfaces is disclosed.
Owner:BORN STEFFEN
Device for adjusting the length of the lines on a large wind vane
Owner:CORE KITEBOARDING GMBH
Bar for kite surfing with a system for trimming a kite
The present invention relates to a bar (10) for kite surfing, wherein the bar (10) has a system for trimming a kite (100) that can be connected to the bar (10) via a left control line (1), which can be controlled using a left end of the bar (10), and via a right control line (4), which can be controlled using a right end of the bar (10), wherein within the bar (10) a winding element (15), which can be activated from the left or right end of the bar (10), is arranged for the synchronous winding and unwinding of a respective trim portion of the left control line (1) and of the right control line (4), wherein the winding element (15) is mounted movably in the bar (10) such that on activation it rotates within the bar (10) and moves axially such that the respective trim portion of the left control line (1) and of the right control line (4) is wound onto the winding element (15) with a winding diameter that remains constant over its length.
Owner:CORE KITEBOARDING GMBH
Safety device for kitewave riding
PCT designated stage expiredWO2025118042A1Marine propulsionWater sport boardsStructural engineeringCoupling system
The present invention relates to a safety device that provides kitewave riders with a safe alternative for riding in challenging conditions, having a safety system for ejecting the equipment and saving life. It comprises a carabiner (1) for attachment to a harness (17), which is fastened to the belt (16) of the rider (15). Immediately adjacent to the carabiner (1) is a quick-release system within hand's reach (2 and 3), consisting of a core pin (3) and a tubular piece (2) that surrounds it and keeps the system in an armed state. The cylinder (2) encapsulates the pin (3) to connect the parts (1, 17, and 15) to the parts (4 to 14) of the safety device so that, when activated, it disconnects these parts, providing the advantage of simplicity and intuitive activation. The assembly includes a cord (10), which is an elastic, energy-absorbing component that prevents jolts. It further comprises a quick-coupling system (6, 7) along the cable to offer an additional layer of protection.
Owner:SOUZA FELIPE PINHEIRO DE
Wing foil and kite
The invention relates to a hand-held wing foil (1) with a spoiler profile (36) that is formed substantially in the lower, tangential flow-receiving region of the leading edge (7). In addition, the invention relates to a kite (101) having a spoiler profile (116) that is formed substantially in the lower, tangential flow-receiving region of the leading edge (103).
Owner:BOARDS & MORE GMBH
Harness system
A harness system includes a spreader bar having first and second elongate end portions at its respective ends. A curved support member is interconnected to the spreader bar by way of a plurality of straps. The straps include first and second adjustment straps connected to the first elongate end portion and to the curved support member. The first and second adjustment straps are arranged at a non-parallel angle to one another. Fixed straps may be located on a side opposite the adjustment straps. The arrangement and configuration of the spreader bar, curved support member, and adjustment straps provides an improved adjustable harness.
Owner:HYDROCINCH LLC +2
A rapidly deployable sail for stand-up sailing activities
PCT designated stageWO2026038035A1Marine propulsionSpecial purpose vesselsBraced frameMarine engineering
A sail assembly (100) for use in a stand-up sailing activity comprises; a support frame (5a, 5b) and a sheet of flexible material attached to the support frame. The support frame is comprised of two or more spars (4a, 4b) which can be connected to a connector (1) by means of connector arms (3a, 3b). The connector arms (3a, 3b) are pivotable about a pivot (2) of the connector (1) and can be drawn together into a stowed configuration or separated and locked into a deployed configuration. When the assembly is assembled and the connector (1) is adjusted from the stowed configuration to the deployed configuration, the flexible material unfurls to form the sail (6). The sail optionally includes a transparent portion to allow a sailor visibility through the sail.
Owner:SUPSAIL LTD
Method for interconnecting outer tubes of inflatable tube system
PendingCN121953217Astrong interconnectionMarine propulsionVariable capacity gas holdersMechanicsInflatable
In the field of inflatable structures, methods for interconnecting outer tubes of inflatable tube systems are provided. This relates to an outer tube (10, 20) having an opening region (12, 22) with an opening (11, 21). According to the method, a connecting structure (13, 23) having a plurality of connecting openings (14, 24) is arranged around the openings (11, 21) in the opening region (12, 22) of each outer tube (10, 20). Subsequently, the outer tubes (10, 20) are placed against each other at the location of the opening regions (12, 22) and connected to each other by attaching the connection structures (13, 23) of the outer tubes (10, 20) to each other, can be tightened by using a lacing body (50) which alternately passes through the connection openings (14, 24) of the connection structures (13, 23) of one outer tube (10, 20) and the connection openings (14, 24) of the connection structures (13, 23) of the other outer tube (10, 20).
Owner:GERT JANE PETERS ENGINEERING CO LTD
Safety device for a kite
Owner:BOARDS & MORE GMBH
WING
InactiveDE102024128043A1Marine propulsionSpecial purpose vesselsClassical mechanicsStructural engineering
A wing is disclosed with a front tube 1 and at least two spaced-apart struts 2 and a sail 5, which is connected to and stretched by the front tube 1 and the struts 2, wherein the struts 2 are connected by at least one connecting element 3 to which the handle 4 is also connected.
Owner:SKYWALK GMBH & CO KG