Buoys – rafts – and aquatic devices – Water skimming or walking device – Inflatable
Patent
1997-09-02
1999-05-25
Swinehart, Ed L.
Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices
Water skimming or walking device
Inflatable
114345, 114144R, B63B 100
Patent
active
059065265
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for effectively steering/controlling a towable inflatable watercraft utilizing a pulley steer steering system. The present invention allows a person/persons the convenience of being able to effectively control the direction of an inflatable watercraft. Any inflatable watercraft which utilizes the pulley steer steering system will be able to travel back and forth across the wake of a towing watercraft in a manner comparable to that of a jet ski. The advantage of this invention being that those who can't afford a jet ski or who are no longer permitted to operate a jet ski (due to recent legal restrictions) can experience the same thrill of travelling/jumping across a wake as a jet ski provides. This effect can not be provided in existing inflatables without damage being inflicted on the craft. This invention incorporates the use of the pulley steer steering system, whereby; a rope is safely housed within a hose which protects the watercraft from damage from the rope. This invention known as the Jump-A-Wake will revolutionize water recreation.
REFERENCES:
patent: 1360105 (1920-11-01), Flisek
patent: 3403578 (1968-10-01), Morse
patent: 3543314 (1970-12-01), Tropf et al.
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