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US 2008/0176466 A1Published application
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.
Claims11
1-22. (canceled)
A kneeboard comprising:
- a riding surface;
- a knee strap for securing a rider;
- a biasing means;
- and
- a hook having a retaining surface, the hook being biased by the biasing means, and the hook being rotatable relative to the riding surface;
- wherein a position of the retaining surface changes relative to the riding surface as the hook rotates relative to the riding surface;
- and
- wherein the hook is rotatable to a position where the retaining surface is suitable for retaining a towline.
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A method of towing a kneeboard, the method comprising:
- providing a kneeboard comprising:
- a riding surface;
- a knee strap for securing a rider;
- a biasing means;
- and
- a hook having a retaining surface, the hook being biased by the biasing means, and the hook being rotatable relative to the riding surface;
- wherein a position of the retaining surface changes relative to the riding surface as the hook rotates relative to the riding surface;
- providing a towline;
- and
- causing the hook to rotate to a position where the retaining surface is suitable for retaining the towline.
7 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.