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Recreational aquatic airborne vehicle

a technology for airborne vehicles and recreational vessels, applied in the field of recreational vehicles, can solve the problems of uniform deficiency of vehicles in providing a simple, efficient and practical structure, and short length of time the vehicle is airborn

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-08-09
SPORTSSTUFF INC
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The vehicle achieves extended periods of airtime with improved stability, allowing the rider to control flight and maintain a standing position, enhancing the overall recreational experience.

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However, the length of time the vehicle is airborne is generally very short, and the stability of the vehicle while in flight is very poor.
The vehicles are uniformly deficient with respect to their failure to provide a simple, efficient, and practical structure that remains stabilized and airborne for extended periods of time.

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[0017] As can be seen by reference to the drawings, and in particular to FIG. 1, the aquatic airborne vehicle that forms the basis of the present invention is designated generally by the reference number 10.

[0018] The vehicle 10 includes an inflated circular base ring 20, an inflated cockpit section 40, and top and bottom sheets 50 and 60. As best shown by reference to FIG. 3, the base ring 20 has an interior side 22, and exterior side 24, a top side 26, a bottom side 28, a front end 30, and a back end 32. The cross sectional area of the ring 20 at the front end 30 is larger than the cross sectional area of the ring at the back end 32. A towing strap 34 is attached to the vehicle 10 adjacent the bottom side 28 of the ring 20 at the front end 30.

[0019] The cockpit 40 extends in from the interior side 22 of the base ring 20 at the back end 32. The cockpit 40 is formed as an inflated M-shaped member with a pair of spaced foot troughs 42 for receiving the rider's feet. A number of han...

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Abstract

The present invention provides a towable aquatic airborne vehicle having an inflated base ring with a top sheet and a bottom sheet attached to the top and bottom sides of the ring to form a non-inflated closed chamber. A cockpit section extends in from te interior side of the back end of the base ring and includes a pair of spaced foot troughs that receive the rider's feet, and a number of handgrips are attached adjacent the cockpit. Transparent window sections are located in the top and bottom sheets adjacent the front end of the base ring. When towed at high speeds, the front end of the vehicle rises up and the entire vehicle becomes airborne with the rider gripping the handgrips and looking ahead through the window sections.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to the field of recreational vehicles, and more particularly to a recreational aquatic vehicle that becomes airborne when towed at high speeds. [0003] 2. Description of Related Art [0004] Recreational aquatic vehicles having sufficient exposed surface area are known to raise up out of the water and become airborne when towed at high speeds. However, the length of time the vehicle is airborne is generally very short, and the stability of the vehicle while in flight is very poor. The vehicles are uniformly deficient with respect to their failure to provide a simple, efficient, and practical structure that remains stabilized and airborne for extended periods of time. [0005] As a consequence of the foregoing situation, there has existed a longstanding need among for a new and improved aquatic airborne vehicle, and the provision of such a construction is a stated objective of the present inv...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B63B1/00
CPCB63B35/81B63B34/52B63B34/54
Inventor PETERSON, LEROY L.
Owner SPORTSSTUFF INC
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