Paddleboard

US9067653B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC. · US

Inventors

• Danny Green · San Fernando, US
• Edward G. Van Nimwegen · North Ogden, US
• Tim Niemier · Bellingham, US
• Joel Bennett · Clinton, US
• John Bennett · Clinton, US
• Robert A. Astle · Kaysville, US
• Brent Steed · Syracuse, US
• Eric Olsen · West Haven, US
• Mike Todd · Layton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 11, 2012
• Grant date: Jun 30, 2015
• Expiry date: Mar 4, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B63B34/26
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

In one example, a board suitable for use in water sports includes a body that includes an upper surface and a lower surface. The board also includes a retractable fin connected to the body and configured to assume extended and retracted positions. In the extended position, a substantial portion of the retractable fin extends below the lower surface of the body, and in the retracted position, a substantial portion of the retractable fin resides within a recess at least partly defined by the body.