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US 2004/0103838 A1Published application
Kayak paddle holder and cockpit tray
OwnerJeffrey J. Bolebruchinventor
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Abstract
A tray which is easily attached to the rim of the cockpit of a kayak. The top surface of the tray is provided with recessed compartments for retaining various items therein. At least one recess is designed to retain a standard-sized beverage container. A clamp, formed on the tray, is designed to securely retain the kayak's paddle thereby freeing the rower's hands when desired. The tray is fabricated from molded plastic or a hard rubber.
Claims18
A kayak deck accessory comprising:
- a tray, said tray having a top surface, a bottom surface, a center axis and a rear edge;
- an array of recesses disposed in said top surface of said tray;
- said bottom surface angled downwardly from said center axis;
- an elongate member extending from said rear edge of said tray, wherein said elongate member terminates in a free end;
- and
- an arcuate-shaped clamp defining said free end of said elongate member.
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A kayak deck accessory comprising:
- a tray, said tray having a top surface, a bottom surface, a center axis and a rear edge;
- an array of recesses disposed in said top surface of said tray, at least one of said array dimensioned to receive a standard sized beverage container;
- said bottom surface angled downwardly from said center axis;
- a plurality of adhesive pads, said plurality of adhesive strips disposed on said bottom surface;
- an elongate member extending from said rear edge of said tray, wherein said elongate member is coincident with said center axis and terminates in a free end;
- and
- an arcuate-shaped clamp defining said free end of said elongate member.
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The combination of a kayak and an accessory therefor, said kayak having a deck and a cockpit therein, said combination comprising:
- a rim defining a perimeter of said cockpit;
- a lip portion disposed on said rim;
- a tray, said tray having a top surface, a bottom surface, a center axis and a rear edge;
- an array of recesses disposed in said top surface of said tray;
- said bottom surface angled downwardly from said center axis and positioned on said deck;
- an elongate member extending from said rear edge of said tray, wherein said elongate member terminates in a free end;
- and
- an arcuate-shaped clamp defining said free end of said elongate member, whereby said clamp is adapted to receive and retain a paddle.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.