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Recreational aquatic airborne vehicleRelated Patent Categories: Buoys, Rafts, And Aquatic Devices, Water Skimming Or Walking Device, InflatableRecreational aquatic airborne vehicle description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070184730, Recreational aquatic airborne vehicle. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to the field of recreational vehicles, and more particularly to a recreational aquatic vehicle that becomes airborne when towed at high speeds. [0003] 2. Description of Related Art [0004] Recreational aquatic vehicles having sufficient exposed surface area are known to raise up out of the water and become airborne when towed at high speeds. However, the length of time the vehicle is airborne is generally very short, and the stability of the vehicle while in flight is very poor. The vehicles are uniformly deficient with respect to their failure to provide a simple, efficient, and practical structure that remains stabilized and airborne for extended periods of time. [0005] As a consequence of the foregoing situation, there has existed a longstanding need among for a new and improved aquatic airborne vehicle, and the provision of such a construction is a stated objective of the present invention. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] Briefly stated, the present invention provides a towable aquatic airborne vehicle having an inflated base ring with a top sheet and a bottom sheet attached to the top and bottom sides of the ring to form a non-inflated closed chamber. A cockpit section extends in from te interior side of the back end of the base ring and includes a pair of spaced foot troughs that receive the rider's feet, and a number of handgrips are attached adjacent the cockpit. Transparent window sections are located in the top and bottom sheets adjacent the front end of the base ring. When towed at high speeds, the front end of the vehicle rises up and the entire vehicle becomes airborne with the rider gripping the handgrips and looking ahead through the window sections. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS [0007] These and other attributes of the invention will become more clear upon a thorough study of the following description of the best mode for carrying out the invention, particularly when reviewed in conjunction with the drawings, wherein: [0008] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the towable aquatic airborne vehicle of the present invention; [0009] FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof; [0010] FIG. 3 is a side elevation sectional view taken along line 3-3 of FIG. 2; [0011] FIG. 4 is a rear elevation sectional view taken along line 4-4 of FIG. 2; [0012] FIG. 5 is a top plan sectional view taken along line 5-5 of FIG. 4; [0013] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a first alternate embodiment of the vehicle; [0014] FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof; [0015] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a second alternate embodiment of the vehicle; and [0016] FIG. 9 is a left side elevational view thereof. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0017] As can be seen by reference to the drawings, and in particular to FIG. 1, the aquatic airborne vehicle that forms the basis of the present invention is designated generally by the reference number 10. [0018] The vehicle 10 includes an inflated circular base ring 20, an inflated cockpit section 40, and top and bottom sheets 50 and 60. As best shown by reference to FIG. 3, the base ring 20 has an interior side 22, and exterior side 24, a top side 26, a bottom side 28, a front end 30, and a back end 32. The cross sectional area of the ring 20 at the front end 30 is larger than the cross sectional area of the ring at the back end 32. A towing strap 34 is attached to the vehicle 10 adjacent the bottom side 28 of the ring 20 at the front end 30. [0019] The cockpit 40 extends in from the interior side 22 of the base ring 20 at the back end 32. The cockpit 40 is formed as an inflated M-shaped member with a pair of spaced foot troughs 42 for receiving the rider's feet. A number of handgrips 44 are spaced around the edge of the cockpit 40. [0020] The top sheet 50 is sealed to the top side 26 of the ring 20 and includes a transparent window section 52 located forward of the cockpit 40 adjacent the front end 30 of the ring 20. The bottom sheet 60 is sealed to the bottom side 28 of the ring 20 and includes a window section 62 that is disposed to register with the window section 52 in the top sheet 50. The space between he top sheet 50 and bottom sheet 60 forms a non-inflated closed chamber 70. Continue reading about Recreational aquatic airborne vehicle... 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