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Board separator/surf mat/protective deviceRelated Patent Categories: Purses, Wallets, And Protective Covers, Protective Cover Made Of Flaccid MaterialBoard separator/surf mat/protective device description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060283532, Board separator/surf mat/protective device. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
PRIORITY [0001] The present invention claims priority under 35 U.S.C. section 119 and provisional application Ser. No. 60/679,894 filed on May 11, 2005. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Typically, when transporting more than one surfboard on a surf rack, both surfboards may touch which can cause damage during impact of the top board. Also, the surf wax can melt onto the bottom surfboard which can cause performance issues. [0003] Tying a surfboard to the roof of a vehicle may create additional problems. In order to properly control the surfboard while driving, the surfboard should be tied to the automobile tightly in several locations. However, it is very difficult to tie the surfboard to the roof in order to render the surfboard immovable on the roof of the automobile. If there is any movement of the surfboard on the roof, either or both the surfboard or roof may be scratched. [0004] This problem is compounded when two or more surfboards are being transported. [0005] Typically, when transporting surfboards in a pickup truck or any vehicle which has a large bed, the surfboard is placed at a 45.degree. angle with the top of the surfboard facing down. This may result in damage to the surfboard when the pickup truck or vehicle hits bumps while moving. This damage is especially pronounced at the top and front of the surfboard. [0006] Transporting surfboards is difficult because of the long length of the surfboard which may exceed 6 feet in length. The typical car trunk cannot accept an object as long as a surfboard without allowing a portion of the surfboard to extend beyond the end of the automobile. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0007] The present invention includes a protective device which is used to protect various types of boards that generally are required to be transported. The protective device may include a textured surface so that a mirror image of the textured surface can be transferred to the board if desired. Furthermore, the protective device may include a flap to extend around the front end of the board to provide for protection while being transported in vehicles that have a bed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0008] The invention may be understood by reference to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which, like reference numerals identify like elements, and in which: [0009] FIG. 1a illustrates perspective view of a board and protective device of the present invention; [0010] FIG. 1b illustrates a perspective view of the protective device of the present invention; [0011] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of the present invention; [0012] FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the present invention; [0013] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of a vehicle using the protective device of the present invention; [0014] FIG. 5 illustrates a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the protective device of the present invention; [0015] FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of a surfboard; [0016] FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of the protective device being used with the surfboard; [0017] FIG. 8 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the board facing downwards with the protective device of the present invention; [0018] FIG. 9 illustrates a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the protective device of the present invention; [0019] FIG. 10 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the bottom of the board and the protective device of the present invention; [0020] FIGS. 11 a-b illustrate the protective device with loops and straps; Continue reading about Board separator/surf mat/protective device... Full patent description for Board separator/surf mat/protective device Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Board separator/surf mat/protective device patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Board separator/surf mat/protective device or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Hot-shaping and hardening a workpiece Next Patent Application: Disposable cotton module cover Industry Class: Purses, wallets, and protective covers ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Board separator/surf mat/protective device patent info. IP-related news and info Results in 0.12872 seconds Other interesting Feshpatents.com categories: Novartis , Pfizer , Philips , Polaroid , Procter & Gamble , 174 |
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