Buoys – rafts – and aquatic devices – Water skimming or walking device – Inflatable
Reexamination Certificate
2000-05-18
2001-09-04
Morano, S. Joseph (Department: 3617)
Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices
Water skimming or walking device
Inflatable
C441S067000, C114S345000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06283811
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to the field of recreational vehicles, and more particularly to a steerable inflatable towable vehicle.
2. Description of Related Art
The prior art is replete with myriad and diverse towable recreational vehicles. While all of the aforementioned prior art constructions are more than adequate for the basic purpose and function for which they have been specifically designed, they are uniformly deficient with respect to their failure to provide a simple, efficient, and practical steerable inflatable towable vehicle.
As a consequence of the foregoing situation, there has existed a longstanding need for a new and improved recreational vehicle, and the provision of such a construction is a stated objective of the present invention.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Briefly stated, the present invention provides a steerable towable vehicle including a body member with a pair of fore-and-aft directed laterally spaced fins attached to the bottom surface. A towing line is attached to the bottom surface at a point centered between the fins adjacent the front of the fins. A passenger carried on the top surface of the body member can shift their weight to one side or the other of the towing line attachment point to selectively steer the vehicle to the right or left. Hand grips are provided to assist the passenger in effectively shifting their weight to steer the vehicle.
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Henderson & Sturm LLP
Morano S. Joseph
Sportsstuff Inc.
Vasudeva Ajay
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