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Aquatic towable device

a towable device and water technology, applied in the field of towable devices, can solve the problems of inability to stand, use of both arms or have bad balance, and inability to ride such a device,

Inactive Publication Date: 2020-09-03
FOY PETER
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Benefits of technology

This patent is about a device that allows people to tow laparoscopes and other instruments through water. It has a body with a towline connector and a rudder fin that can be adjusted to move through water. The device also has a steering system that allows people to control its movement. Overall, this device makes it easier to tow and adjust the movement of instruments in water.

Problems solved by technology

People who are weak, unable to stand, do not have good upper body strength, have the use of both arms or have bad balance are all unable to ride such a device.
All designs require the use of two arms or shifting of body weight and considerable upper body strength and are easy to fall off if the rider loses his grip on the device.

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[0013]It is desirable to have a device that can be used by young and old, weak and infirm, paraplegics and those with poor balance or cognitive disability who normally would be deemed unsafe to tow behind a boat. Furthermore, it would also be desirable to have a device that a rider is seated in an enclosed seated position that is more comfortable and safer than simply hanging on with both arms which requires more upper body strength and balance and from which a rider is easily bounced off of if they lose their grip with just one hand. Additionally a person with just one arm would have an easier time as most towable inflatables require the use of two hands. It only takes one hand to steer or control the claimed device. When a rider is towed on a normal inflatable in a straight line, the rider would be directly behind the boat towing the device. If the boat turns hard enough, centrifugal force sends the rider in the opposite direction. If a boat turns hard left, the passenger would sw...

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Abstract

Disclosed herein is an aquatic towable device comprising a body, a towline connector, a rudder fin, and a steering apparatus. The towline connector is placed at one end of the body and above a waterline of the body when the device is occupied by a passenger. The rudder fin is attached pivotably to an underside of the body and placed toward the towline connector and positioned so at least part of the rudder fin will be underwater when the device is occupied by a passenger. The steering apparatus is attached to the rudder fin that pivots the rudder fin and is accessible from a top side of the body.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a non-provisional of U.S. Application No. 62 / 919,124 filed on Feb. 28, 2019. The entire contents of the above applications and patents are hereby incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]Disclosed herein is an aquatic towable device comprising a body, a towline connector, a rudder fin, and a steering apparatus. The towline connector is placed at one end of the body and above a waterline of the body when the device is occupied by a passenger. The rudder fin is attached pivotably to an underside of the body and placed toward the towline connector and positioned so at least part of the rudder fin will be underwater when the device is occupied by a passenger. The steering apparatus is attached to the rudder fin that pivots the rudder fin and is accessible from a top side of the body.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Currently there are a number of solutions for trying to steer an inflatable towable. Some of the...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B63H25/38B63B34/22B63B34/60
CPCB63B34/22B63H25/38B63H2025/387B63H2025/022B63B34/60B63B34/54
Inventor FOY, PETER
Owner FOY PETER