# US 2018/0127096 A1 · Pressurized-fluid flight systems and methods of use thereof > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2018/0127096 A1 - Document ID: US20180127096A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/805,518 - Filed: 2017-11-07 - Published: 2018-05-10 - Earliest claimed: 2016-11-07 - Assignees: Ziph2O - Applicants: ZipH2O SAS - Inventors: Franky Zapata - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20180127096A1 ## CPC - B63H 11/04: by means of pumps - A63B 35/12: operated by a motor - B63B 34/15: for hydroflight sports - B63H 11/00: Marine propulsion by water jets - B63H 11/08: of rotary type - B63H 11/113: Pivoted outlet - B64C 25/54: Floats - B63H 2011/006: {with propulsive medium supplied from sources external to propelled vessel, e.g. water from public water supply} - B63H 2011/081: {with axial flow, i.e. the axis of rotation being parallel to the flow direction} - B63H: MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING (propulsion of air-cushion vehicles B60V1/14; specially adapted for submarines, other than nuclear propulsion, B63G; specially adapted for torpedoes F42B19/00) - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) - B63B: SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING (arrangements of vessel ventilation, heating, cooling, or air-conditioning B63J2/00; floating substructures as supports of dredgers or soil-shifting machines E02F9/06) - B64C: AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS ## Abstract A method of operating a personal propulsion device, including coupling a personal watercraft to a personal propulsion device having a platform configured to support a passenger, wherein the platform is coupled to one or more fluid outlets, and wherein the personal watercraft has first and second fluid discharge ports; delivering a pressurized fluid from the first fluid discharge port to the one or more fluid outlets such that the fluid outlets discharge the pressurized fluid to directly elevate the platform; and discharging pressurized fluid from the second fluid discharge port to move the personal watercraft. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A method of operating a personal propulsion device, comprising: coupling a personal watercraft to a personal propulsion device having a platform configured to support a passenger, wherein the platform is coupled to one or more fluid outlets, and wherein the personal watercraft has first and second fluid discharge ports; delivering a pressurized fluid from the first fluid discharge port to the one or more fluid outlets such that the fluid outlets discharge the pressurized fluid to directly elevate the platform; and discharging pressurized fluid from the second fluid discharge port to move the personal watercraft. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, further comprising moving the personal watercraft independently of the personal propulsion device. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, further comprising adjusting the delivery of the pressurized fluid from the first fluid discharge port to the one or more fluid outlets to control an elevation of the personal propulsion device. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The method of claim 3, wherein adjusting the delivery of pressurized fluid includes adjusting an operation of the personal watercraft from the personal propulsion device. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, further comprising adjusting the discharge of the pressurized fluid from the second fluid discharge port to adjust a speed of the personal watercraft. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the pressurized fluid is delivered from the first fluid discharge port to the one or more fluid outlets through a flexible hose. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The method of claim 6, further comprising pulling the personal propulsion device by the flexible hose with the personal watercraft. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the platform is configured to support the at least one passenger in a seated position. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the personal watercraft is configured to transport one or more passengers thereon. ### Claim 10 A method of operating a personal propulsion device, comprising: coupling a personal watercraft to a personal propulsion device, the personal propulsion device including a platform configured to support a passenger, and first and second fluid outlets coupled to the platform; delivering a pressurized fluid from a first fluid discharge port of the personal watercraft to the first and second fluid outlets such that the first and second fluid outlets expel the pressurized fluid to directly elevate the platform for flight; and adjusting delivery of the pressurized fluid to the first fluid outlet independently of the delivery of pressurized fluid to the second fluid outlet to affect a position of the platform. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The method of claim 10, wherein adjusting delivery of the pressurized fluid to the first fluid outlet includes operating a valve coupled to the first fluid outlet. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The method of claim 10, wherein adjusting delivery of the pressurized fluid to the first fluid outlet includes operating a valve coupled to the first fluid discharge port. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The method of claim 10, wherein adjusting delivery of the pressurized fluid to the first fluid outlet includes modifying the delivery of pressurized fluid through a first flexible fluid conduit coupled to the first fluid outlet, while substantially maintaining the delivery of pressurized fluid through a second flexible fluid conduit coupled to the second fluid outlet. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) The method of claim 10, further comprising discharging pressurized fluid from a second fluid discharge port of the personal watercraft to move the personal watercraft within a body of water. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14, further comprising pulling the personal propulsion device with the personal watercraft. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14, further comprising moving the personal watercraft independently of the personal propulsion device. ### Claim 17 A method of operating a personal propulsion device, comprising: coupling a personal watercraft to a personal propulsion device through first and second flexible fluid conduits, wherein the personal propulsion device includes a platform configured to support a passenger, and first and second fluid outlets coupled to the platform; delivering a pressurized fluid from the personal watercraft through the first flexible fluid conduit to the first fluid outlet; delivering a pressurized fluid from the personal watercraft through the second flexible fluid conduit to the second fluid outlet, wherein the first and second fluid outlets expel the pressurized fluid to directly elevate the platform for flight; adjusting delivery of the pressurized fluid to the first fluid outlet independently of the delivery of pressurized fluid to the second fluid outlet to affect a position of the platform, and discharging pressurized fluid from a first fluid discharge port of the personal watercraft to move the personal watercraft within a body of water such that the personal watercraft pulls the personal propulsion device by the first and second flexible fluid conduits. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, wherein adjusting delivery of the pressurized fluid to the first fluid outlet is performed by one or more controls coupled to the platform. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, wherein adjusting delivery of the pressurized fluid to the first fluid outlet includes operating a valve proximate to a second fluid discharge port of the personal watercraft. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, wherein adjusting delivery of the pressurized fluid to the first fluid outlet includes operating a valve proximate to the first fluid outlet.