Buoys – rafts – and aquatic devices – Water skimming or walking device – Having stabilizing surface
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-19
2006-09-19
Basinger, Sherman (Department: 3617)
Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices
Water skimming or walking device
Having stabilizing surface
C114S039150
Reexamination Certificate
active
07108571
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus is provided for attaching a fin to the underside of a small watercraft, such as a surfboard. The apparatus includes a holder which is attachable to the underside of the surfboard, so that a recess defined in the holder extends inwardly from the underside. The apparatus further includes a fin sub-assembly comprising a fin and a body which is receivable within the recess defined in the holder. The fin sub-assembly can be received in the holder in a plurality of angular orientations about an axis generally perpendicular to the underside of the surfboard. The invention extends to a holder, a small watercraft, and a method for attaching a fin to an underside of a small watercraft.
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Basinger Sherman
Millen White Zelano & Branigan P.C.
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