IMPROVED AQUATIC BODY BOARD

Patent Summary

The present invention aims to provide a new Aquatic Body Board with enhanced maneuverability, speed and comfort having a tapered, upturned nose for maneuvering over rough seas. The board also features a concave valley extending along the length of the top surface to comfortably and securingly accommodate the body of the user. Concave channels on the bottom surface will aid to reduce friction with the water and at least one fin will aid stability and board maneuverability.

The present invention is easy to maneuver and comfortable for the user. The board is buoyant and light weight. Unlike a surf board, the aquatic body board allows the user to propel the board forward by kicking from behind as well as by paddling. The trailing end of the board is recessed for unrestricted user kicking action. The upper valley of the board is sloped downward toward the rear of the device enhancing positioning for kicking while securing the user's body to the board. The uplifted nose of the board helps avoid deadheading (front end sink). Leash attachment is provided on the rear end allowing the leash to be secured below the knee of the user freeing the upper body for enhanced paddling action.

Inventor's Notes

Good Day,

To set the record straight, may I take a moment of your time. The Aquatic Body Board or "Wave Arrow" was conceived because I felt that a hard, aeronautical board with fins for steering and a leash position that can be for your arm or leg was way over due for the serious minded body boarder. Nothing similar is or was on the market. I designed and implemented this wave tool for you and me. The "Wave Arrow" is basically a multi-hull three boards in one device for riding surf. Feel free to have your local shaper make you one; the design is patented which means no one can manufacter it without my express permission. Call me if you want more info.

Mr. Acosta is currently looking for interested companies, investors or manufacturers to help reach his goals for his invention. He can be reached at the following contact information: (serious inquiries only please)

Prototype Photos

Detailed Drawings

Figure 1 - A perspective view of the aquatic body board showing a valley extending longitudinally on a top surface to accommodate the body of a user, said body board having fins and a means for leashing the body board to the user.

Figure 2 - An elevated bottom perspective view taken from the front end of the aquatic body board showing a pair of channels extending from a nose segment to the trailing end of the aquatic body board.

Figure 3 - A lowered perspective view of the aquatic body board looking down on the top surface from the leading end showing the central valley disposed on the top surface of the central elongated section and showing a shoulder section extending laterally from each side of the central elongated section from the nose segment to the trailing end.

Figure 4 - A perspective view looking at the aquatic body board from the front end showing an uplifted nose segment and a central valley on the top surface for the user's body and contoured other side edges of the shoulder sections.

Figure 5 - A perspective view taken from the front end of the aquatic body board showing the central ridge of the bottom of the board and the two channels extending from the nose segment that are adjacent to the ridge.

Figure 6 - A perspective view of the aquatic body board taken from the trailing end and looking downwardly showing details of the top surface and trailing end.

Figure 7 - A side perspective view of the aquatic body board showing the uplifted nose segment and a dashed line indicating the center line of the valley on the top surface.

Figure 8 - A rear elevation view of the aquatic body board showing three fins and two channels disposed on the bottom surface of the board and showing the central valley on the top surface and the uplifted nose.

Figure 9 - A bottom plan view showing a width of the outer edge of the shoulders proximate the trailing end not substantially exceeding the width of the body board at the leading end, and further showing three fins disposed on the bottom surface of the board.

Figure 10 - A bottom view of the invention showing the width of the leading end of the body board not substantially exceeding the width of the shoulders at the trailing end and further showing the curved recess and at least one inward curve having a similar radius of curvature as measured from a common point.

Figure 11 - A cross-sectional view of 11-11 of Fig 10 showing one of the stringers disposed between sections of foam covered by a coating on the surface of the aquatic body board.

Figure 12 - A cross-sectional view of line 12-12 of Fig 10 showing the central valley on the top surface of the board and the two channels on the bottom surface thereof.

Figure 13 - A cross-sectional view taken along 13-13 of Fig 10.

Figure 14 - A perspective view taken from the front which shows the bottom of the board with one channel extending longitudinally thereon.

Figure 15 - A perspective view of the invention taken from the trailing end and looking downwardly showing details of the top surface and trailing end of the central elongated section.

Patent Objectives

It is an objective of the present invention to provide a new Aquatic Body Board...

• that is easy to maneuver and comfortable for the user.
  
  
• that is buoyant and light weight.
  
  
• that allows the user to propel the board forward by kicking from behind as well as by paddling.
  
  
• that includes a valley on the top surface for securing the body of the user to the board.
  
  
• that has an uplifted nose to avoid front end sink.
  
  
• that has multiple hulls for more concise turning.
  
  
• that has a leash attached to the rear end for securing the board to either the arm or leg of the user.