Buoys – rafts – and aquatic devices – Water skimming or walking device – Water walking device
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-17
2006-10-17
Morano, S. Joseph (Department: 3617)
Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices
Water skimming or walking device
Water walking device
C441S077000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07121910
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for the purpose of floatation and transportation on water comprises a pair of buoyant wing-shaped floats and foot wells in the floats designed to be under the center of buoyancy of each float. Accessories may be attached to one or more floats. Additional novel features and aspects of the invention are disclosed herein.
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Morano S. Joseph
Rissman Jobse Hendricks & Oliverio LLP
Vasudeva Ajay
Wavewalk, Inc.
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