203 results about "Water Skiing" patented technology

An acceleration control system is provided which allows the operator of a marine vessel to select an acceleration profile to control the engine speed of a marine vessel from an initial starting speed to a final desired speed. When used in conjunction with tow sports, such as wake boarding and water skiing, the use of acceleration profile provides consistent performance during the period of time when a water skier is accelerated from a stationary position to a full speed condition.

A system is provided which stores data relating to the operation of a marine vessel during a water skier launch procedure. The data can include a plurality of throttle handle positions that are stored at a frequency which is suitable for reproducing the movement profile of the handle during a launch procedure. The water skier launch profile is then stored so that it can be recalled and reactivated to repeat the acceleration profile of the boat.

A waterslide attraction capable of incorporating user skill or agility. The waterslide attraction utilizes a slide for supporting a rider, either with a ride vehicle or without. The ride vehicle may be a mat with handles that allows the rider thereon to manipulate its position or other elements while on the slide. Upon manipulating an element, a signal may be transmitted. Sensors located along the slide are configured to interact with tags having corresponding identification information, such tags either worn by the rider in accessories or embedded or coupled with the ride vehicle. When a tag is within a predetermined distance or vicinity of a sensor, one or more aspects of the waterslide attraction may be modified, such as by turning on jets of fluid or assigning score points associated with the identification information. A screen or mobile application displays various characteristics corresponding to travel performance down the slide.

The sight-seeing wineshop type overwater paradise includes a floating river, and on the floating river, and sight-seeing sanatorium type building is built up, and the open area in the builidng can have artificial sea-wave zone and artificial sand beach zone, also can have rotary water-skiing path and children's water-playing pool, and on the second floor of the said building, the sigh-seeing sanatorium type guest rooms can be set up, and in the interior of the building, the sauna, warm spring bath room, gymnastic room and health-care massage room are set up.

A height adjustable tower and cargo rack apparatus for wakeboard boats and the like, the apparatus including: a tower base rigidly attached to a boat gunwale, the tower base having a powered actuator; vertical supports extending from the tower base and pivotally operated by the powered actuator; a pivotally adjustable cargo rack apparatus supported by the vertical supports; and, a height adjustable upper tower section which is pivotally supported by the vertical supports and which adjustably supports the cargo rack apparatus. The multiplicity of adjustable and pivotal features work in conjunction with each other to maximize the unique functionality of the instant apparatus.

A flexible and reconfigurable sport and ski watercraft power control system that not only distributes power but also wirelessly distributes power management to multiple nodes on the watercraft, typically via CAN network and typically to nodes in the helm, bow and stern areas, for driving and controlling ballast and trim motors as well as other powered subsystems that affect the operation, motion and attitude of the watercraft.

A wake tower for a powerboat for use in wakeboarding or other water sports is described. The wake tower can include base members attached to the powerboat and a U-shaped bar extending generally upwardly from the base members. The side bars can be tapered inward and can also be angled toward the bow of the powerboat. Support members can be positioned along the side bars to provide increased structural support to increase the maximum load of the wake tower and to increase the rigidity of the wake tower resulting in less shaking during use. A tow cross bar having a tow rope connector can be suspended generally between the side bars of the wake tower. The wake tower can be transitioned between an upright position and a lowered position. Shocks can be used to compensate for some of the weight of the wake tower.

Wakesurf and wakeboard boats are provided which include a component positioned along and / or within the hull and an actuator coupled to the component for moving an end of the component outward from the hull and retracting the end of the component to be in proximity with the hull. In some embodiments, the component is spaced forward of a vertical plane comprising the forwardmost point of the transom. Methods for creating a wake behind a boat are also provided which include listing a boat to one side via a listing component disposed on such a side and moving a component disposed within or coupled to an exterior surface of the hull on the opposing side of the boat. The component is moved outwardly from the exterior surface of the hull such that a distal free end of the component is spaced from the exterior surface when the boat is listed.

A freely rotatable binding base assembly for use on a board used in single-board sports such as snowboarding and slalom water skiing. A binding assembly mounted on and movably secured to the board, and is adapted to receive a conventional boot as worn by a rider. Additional features include a locking means for selectably blocking rotation, and a clutch for braking rotation by applying side loading to the board.

The disclosure describes, in part, apparatuses and methods for shaping a wake of a water ski boat. Embodiments of wake shaping systems fixed to portions of a ski boat configured to heel a ski boat towards a starboard side and / or a port side of the ski boat. The wake shaping system comprising a ballast selectively positioned a distance above a waterline of a ski boat, and a distance from a pylon removeably fixed to a portion of the ski boat.

A tire for vehicles offering low rolling resistance wherein the ground-contact surface area is variable as a portion of the tread part can be retracted and / or extended using pneumatic, mechanical or hydraulic force to withdraw from, or come into contact with the road surface before, during or after operation permitting more efficient operation wherein the material used within the tread part that retains contact with the road may generally have a smaller internal friction loss than the material used in conventional tires and the rolling resistance is thereby reduced when the retractable portion of the tread is selectively withdrawn from contact with the road surface furthermore achieving a smaller ground-contact patch footprint. The achieved object of a tire with a lower rolling resistance yields improved fuel consumption efficiency. Improvements in exterior and interior noise levels and a reduced tendency to exhibit hydroplaning action are also attained with a variable groove volume to tread surface-contact ratio. Within one embodiment of the present invention, an automated microcomputer-based tire control system is disclosed useable to command the motion of the moveable tread portion of the said tire in response to various operational scenarios.

A signaling device for a water-skiing tow boat that displays a warning flag in the event of a fallen skier. The device can be attached to a boat hull or other structure and includes an electro-mechanical actuator operated by a local or remotely controlled switch or sensor to retract or extend the warning flag in or out of a weatherproof housing. To further enhance skier safety, an indicator light is used to attract attention in bright daylight as well as under low light conditions. The device can be operated by a radio-frequency link to remotely control the flag from any location around the tow boat and can be powered by the electrical system of the towing boat or by a rechargeable battery pack.

An audio capture system for a sports camera includes at least one “enhanced” microphone and at least one “reference” microphone. The enhanced microphone includes a drainage enhancement feature to enable water to drain from the microphone more quickly than the reference microphone. A microphone selection controller selects between the microphones based on a microphone selection algorithm to enable high quality in conditions where the sports camera transitions in and out of water during activities such as surfing, water skiing, swimming, or other wet environments.

The invention discloses a water surface / underwater dual-mode vehicle comprising a vehicle body, a water jet propulsion system is arranged at the tail in the vehicle body, the tail of the vehicle bodyis connected with two vertical fin rudders opposite in position in the vertical direction, the tail of the vehicle body is connected with two horizontal fin rudders opposite in position in the horizontal direction, control mechanisms are arranged in the vertical fin rudders and the horizontal fin rudders, and the front portion of the vehicle body is further connected with a hydrofoil structure. Rapid distribution can be realized, and the throwing capacity facing a severe environment is enhanced. The water skiing sailing resistance of the vehicle is obviously smaller than that of underwater sailing, the combat radius of the vehicle can be increased, and the combat effectiveness is enhanced. The hydrofoil structure directly surrounds the vehicle body through the fragment-free explosive bolts, when the tail end of the vehicle attacks, the hydrofoil structure is separated and discarded through the control bolts to achieve underwater high-speed navigation, underwater defense blind areas ofenemies are fully utilized, and effective killing of surface ships of the enemies is achieved. When the vehicle slides on the water surface, the two ends of the main hydrofoil warp upwards, and good stability is achieved.

A pneumatic tire is provided in which hydroplaning performance, transverse slipping performance on snow, straight forward traveling stability, and the like are maintained by a pair of circumferential grooves. A large number of second blocks and center blocks are formed, by a large number of transverse grooves, in a center tread region positioned between the pair of circumferential grooves. A reinforcing portion is provided at the center block. This reinforcing portion faces, in a circumferential direction, the second block with a narrow transverse groove therebetween. Another reinforcing portion is provided at an end portion of the second block. This reinforcing portion faces, in the circumferential direction, the center block with a narrow transverse groove therebetween. Each block is reinforced by the reinforcing portion provided integrally therewith. When a block receives load in a direction of deformation, the block abuts and is supported by the reinforcing portion of a block adjacent thereto. Thus, even if a number of transverse grooves is increased, deformation is suppressed. Accordingly, good off-road performance, on-snow performance, and on-road traveling performance can be obtained.

The invention is aimed to provide a water slipping surface structure having high durability particularly against the wiping action by a wiping member such as a wiper in a water slipping glass keeping water slipping effect over a long time. In the surface structure of the water slipping glass 10 in which the water slipping property of droplets dropped on a glass substrate 20 is improved, a water slipping layer 30 provided with a hard layer 40 which consists essentially of a high hard material having a higher hardness than that of the glass substrate 20 and in which the projecting and recessed shapes are continuously formed, and a water repellent layer 31 filled in the recessed part of the hard layer 40 and comprising a water repellent material having >=90[deg.] contact angle with the dropped droplets is formed on the surface of the glass substrate 20.

An adult flotation device is provided that as a life "vest" to prevent drowning. Attached to the upper area of a user's arms in the same location as "swimming wings", in their normal state, the device is not inflated and as such, it is extremely low-profile. Due to its low profile and lack of bulkiness, the invention is not cumbersome and allows the user to perform tasks such as fishing, rowing, water skiing and the like without hindrances. If the user should accidentally fall into the water and / or is unable to swim, the invention will transform into a flotation device by simply pulling on an inflation cord. With the invention inflated, the invention will lift the user to the surface.

The present invention relates to an HVAC pre-conditioning system for vehicles, and, especially, automotive vehicles in the automotive and / or truck sector, which utilizes an HVAC unit, distribution system, and a device, such as ducts, useful for pre-conditioning via heating, cooling or drying material, equipment or apparel. By providing for a preconditioning system comprising at least one rear HVAC system and at least one duct or branch off of the a rear HVAC distribution system, conditioned or conditioning air can be used to pre-condition a number of sports, utility, and other materials such as clothing or other apparel, such as ski-boots, snow boots, walking shoes, working shoes and / or boots, gloves, hats, clothes and leg and body garments (children's snow-suits and scarves) are also envisioned. Other types of equipment, such as water skiing equipment with suitable catch trays, etc., could be dried out or made more comfortable using the present invention.

The invention discloses a bionic water strider robot. The bionic water strider robot is characterized in that the robot simulates the structure of a water strider and mainly comprises a rack, two front supporting legs, two rear supporting legs, two water skiing legs, a steering gear component and a control circuit, wherein the two front supporting legs and the two rear supporting legs are symmetrically arranged on the rack, and the two water skiing legs are arranged at the left side and the right side in the middle of the rack; the water skiing leg comprises a water skiing leg skiing mechanism and a water skiing leg lifting mechanism; the steering gear component comprises a water skiing steering gear component and a leg lifting steering gear component; the supporting leg comprises an upper connecting rod, a middle connecting rod and a floating supporting leg which are connected in sequence; the upper connecting rod is connected with the rack; a four-rod mechanism is adopted as the water skiing leg skiing mechanism; a parallelogram mechanism is adopted as the water skiing leg lifting mechanism; and the water skiing leg skiing mechanism and the water skiing leg lifting mechanism are connected in series and mutually matched to move through a control mechanism.

There is provided a pneumatic radial tire for a motorcycle enabling safe running the motorcycle in conformity to various road conditions by achieving both performances of wet performance, i.e., hydroplaning and traction performances in particular, and linearity in handling at high level. In the pneumatic radial tire for a motorcycle, (a) tilt lug grooves are disposed at a tilt angle of 5 to 85° relative to a tire circumferential direction, (b) a ratio of the minimum length Lmin thereof to the surface length W thereof along one side of a tread is 0.1 or higher, (c) two groups of the tilt lug grooves are formed of two or more tilt lug grooves disposed substantially in parallel from each other, (d) they are formed of a first group of tilt lug grooves (G1) formed in a shape of chevron and a second group of tilt lug grooves (G2) formed in a shape of reversed chevron, (e) the G1 and G2 groups are alternately disposed in the circumferential direction, and (f) the G1 and G2 groups are mutually disposed on both sides of the equator of the tire line-symmetrically with respect to the equator and with an offset in the circumferential direction.

A boat has one or more jet pumps with appropriate water intakes and jet nozzles to drive the boat and one or more outboard motors to drive the boat. The boat may also have one or more hydroplane fins allowing the hull of the boat to be lifted out of the water for fast hydroplaning motion. The hydroplane fins are extendable and retractable and the one or more jet pumps and / or outboard motors are movably mounted and can be lowered so as to be disposed below the water level in efficient operating position even when the hydroplane fins are extended and the hull of the boat is lifted out of the water for fast hydroplaning motion.

A stability testing method of a water surface aircraft real machine comprises the following steps that (a), water surface aircraft real machine test is prepared; (b), the water surface aircraft real machine test is conducted; (1) ground state of the aircraft is checked; (2) initial state of calm water of the aircraft is checked; (3), the aircraft is heated by an aircraft engine; (4), the aircraft skis water for 5-6 seconds in the same speed, each test condition repeats for 2-3 times; (5), water skiing state of the aircraft needs to be observed; (6), according to test data and test phenomena, the stability of the water surface aircraft is judged. The stability testing method of the water surface aircraft real machine has the advantages of being practical, feasible, simple in operation, reliable in testing results, and wide in application range.

A hydrofoil (1), particularly suitable for kite surfing and jet skiing, comprises a keel fin (3) having a first end portion (7) for fastening to a board, and a front wing (5) and a rear wing (6) which are arranged one behind the other in the travel direction and are connected to a second end portion (8) of the keel fin (3). A connecting rod (4) is situated on the second end portion (8) of the keel fin (3) and detachably connects the wings (5, 6) to the keel fin (3). A plate (20) is situated on an outer side of the keel fin (3) and on an outer side of at least one of the wings (5, 6), and via detachable fastening means (21) is braced to the connecting rod (4) so as to detachably fasten at least one of the wings (5, 6) to the keel fin (3).

A jump enhancement system is provided for use while riding upon a water or snow planing apparatus towed behind a boat or snowmobile. The system includes an aerodynamic lift generator, such as a parachute, coupled to the user. Most preferably, a flotation or padded / insulated vest is provided which includes leg harnesses and which can be worn by the user with a cord collector coupled to the flotation vest and securing a cord to the flotation or padded / insulated vest which also extends to the parachute. The cord collector is biased to cause the cord to be collected adjacent the user when no drag forces are exerted upon the parachute. When any such drag forces are experienced, the cord is deployed out of the cord collector so that the parachute is deployed. The parachute is thus in position to enhance a height and duration of jumps off of the surface.

The present invention provides an improved height adjustable tower with integrated cargo rack apparatus for wakeboard boats. The inventive apparatus enables the adjustability of the height of the cargo rack / bimini which is accomplished by lowering or raising the lower tower legs with an actuator after releasing a locking mechanism. The apparatus also includes a displacement mechanism which allows the cargo rack to be simultaneously translated and rotated. The benefit to the user is the ability to control the amount of shade / sun for the people in the general cockpit area. It also allows a user to achieve a higher walk-through height for ease of maneuvering in the boat and provides easy access to items stored on top of the cargo rack.

A wireless water ski handle system used with a personal water ski towing watercraft that includes a handle component that selectively attaches to a standard water ski handle and contains a manual control module and a wireless transmitter. The control module includes directional control buttons, power ON and OFF buttons, and power Up and Down buttons. Located in the watercraft is a wireless receiver that communicates with the transmitter. Coupled to the receiver is a self-correcting propulsion and steering system that senses undesirable changes to the watercraft's motion caused by the water-skier when pulled by the watercraft. When a difference is detected, a command module located in the watercraft automatically controls the watercraft's propulsion and steering systems so the watercraft follows the desired path and velocity. The system also includes an auto-back tracking feature that automatically reduces power to the last known marked geographic point the skier was upright.