Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices inventions 01/06

20060019559 - Fin systems: FIG. 1 is an exploded view of the invention that consists of a reusable installation guide or router template, (13), which also doubles as a resin dam to secure receptacle, (9), into substrate (19)-(20). Insert (3) resides in receptacle, (9), and accommodates fin, (1), in angled slot (4). The insert,...

20060019560 - Personal flotation device and method for same: A personal flotation apparatus including an inflatable bladder assembly coupled along a sleeve. The inflatable bladder assembly includes an inflatable bladder extending at least part way along the sleeve and a gas canister coupled with the inflatable bladder. The inflatable bladder assembly further includes an opening mechanism sized and shaped...

20060014448 - Handheld harness to teach and assist a child in swimming: A handheld support harness device that consists of a mesh bordered by support fabric that supports a child's torso with a loop handle on each side of the fabric to receive the child's arms. The loop handles are strapped together by the a hook and loop fastening strap and held...

20060014449 - Body surfboard: A body surfboard has an upwardly extending bulbous formation extending from a location spaced forwardly of the rear end of the board up to a location adjacent the front end of the board. The upper surface is generally flat at the rear end, and an upwardly inclined region extends from...

20060014450 - Molded heel and toe piece for a wakeboard binding and method of making: A toe and heel piece for a wakeboard binding are formed as free standing three dimensional shapes prior to binding assembly. The toe piece has a center body portion that extends from a front edge to a rear edge, the body center body portion including a curvature that approximates the...

20060009098 - Inflatable object with an illuminating device: An inflatable object includes an inflatable body defining an air chamber, an illuminating device disposed within the inflatable body, a hollow second positioning member welded to the inflatable body, and an electrical adaptor fitted sealingly in the second positioning member and having a terminal. The terminal has an inner terminal...

20060003646 - Inflatable towable float: A towable structure is configured to be towed behind a boat while floating above the surface of a body of water. In one implementation, the towable structure has a platform for supporting one or more passengers thereon extending between or otherwise supported by at least three water engaging base members....

20060003647 - Resistance kickboard: A resistance kickboard. The resistance kickboard includes plural resistance indicia that provide varying levels of resistance when the resistance kickboard is moved through water. The varying levels resistance allow swimmers, exercisers and rehabilitation patients to spend less time in a pool while obtaining additional training, exercising or rehabilitation effects. The...