Aquatic recreational system with retractable tow hook
OwnerKeith Parteninventor
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Abstract
An aquatic recreational device is configured for towing with a towline and has a rider-support structure for supporting a rider during travel in water. The device has a hook for releasably retaining the towline, the hook being movable between a first position, in which the hook is oriented to be substantially within the rider-support structure, and a second position, in which at least a portion of the hook is located exterior of the rider-support structure for engaging the towline.
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An aquatic recreational device, the device being configured for towing with a towline, the device comprising:
- a rider-support structure adapted to support a rider and adapted for travel in water;
- a hook adapted for releasably retaining the towline, the hook being movable between a first position, in which the hook is oriented to be substantially within the rider-support structure, and a second position, in which at least a portion of the hook is located exterior of the rider-support structure for engaging the towline;
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- means for positionally biasing the hook;
- wherein the hook is biased toward the first position.
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An aquatic recreational device, the device being configured for towing with a towline, the device comprising:
- a rider-support structure adapted to support a rider and adapted for travel in water;
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- a hook adapted for releasably retaining the towline, the hook being movable between a first position, in which the hook is oriented to be substantially within the rider-support structure, and a second position, in which at least a portion of the hook is located exterior of the rider-support structure for engaging the towline;
- wherein the rider-support structure is an inflatable device.
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A water recreation board, comprising:
- a board member;
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- a retractable tow hook flushly mounted onto the board member;
- wherein the tow hook is spring biased into a closed position.
A water recreation board, comprising:
- a board member;
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- a retractable tow hook flushly mounted onto the board member;
- wherein the tow hook is molded into the board member.
A water recreation board, comprising:
- a board member;
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- a retractable tow hook flushly mounted onto the board member;
- wherein the tow hook is fastened to the board member with threaded fasteners.
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A retractable tow hook for an aquatic recreational device, comprising:
- a housing adapted to be received within a recessed volume in the aquatic recreational device;
- a hook rotatable carried by the housing and adapted for releasably retaining a towline, the hook being movable between a first position, in which the hook is substantially located within the housing, and a second position, in which at least a portion of the hook protrudes from the housing for engaging a towline;
- and means for positionally biasing the hook;
- wherein the hook is biased toward the first position.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.