Portable universal ski boat pylon
US7263944B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B15/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A temporarily mounted towing device for towing a water sporter as part of a water sporting activity. An elongate towing member is stowed within a storage housing temporarily secured to the bottom of a watercraft. The storage housing extends upwardly from the bottom of the boat in a nominally vertical direction. The towing member remains in a vertical orientation to operate as a pylon towing device. To stabilize the pylon, front and rear nylon tie downs or similar removable bracing devices are used on both sides of the towing vehicle.
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