Feet-propelled water vehicle
US6595813B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B1/121
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A feet-propelled water vehicle including a buoyant body having a user-supporting platform attached to a rigid frame secured to a pair of pontoons. A pair of propelling paddles is attached to the rigid frame. Each propelling paddle defines a corresponding effectuating section and a corresponding blade section. The supporting platform defines flexible foot contacting regions for transferring the weight shifting action of an intended user to the effectuating sections of a corresponding propelling paddle. Each effectuating section allows the transformation of the force generated by the foot of the user into a corresponding pivotal movement of the paddle relative to the frame. The blade section attached to the effectuating section allows transformation of the pivotal movement of the paddle into a vehicle propelling force for propelling the vehicle across a body of water.
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