Leash
AssigneeFin Control Systems Pty. Limited
InventorsScott NORRIE, Nicholas Matthew John NOTARA, Joshua Samuel HALL, Michael DURANTE
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Abstract
A leash assembly (110) for watercraft users with an elongate composite horn (112) and extended base (128) providing a superior stand-off distance for the leash cord. In addition, an over-braided sheathed cord (114) provides substantial improvements in use with respect to elongation, strength and tangling. The leash assembly (110) may also feature a low hydrodynamic drag rail saver, non-slip arrangement for the cuff (116) and a unique pull tab (119) release for the cuff (116).
Claims23
1-27. (canceled)
A leash for a watercraft comprising:
- a cuff adapted to be attached about a limb of a watercraft user;
- a securing strap to the watercraft;
- a composite horn having a first section adapted to be secured to the cuff and a second section connected to a first end of an over-braided cord;
- the over-braided cord second end is connected the securing strap;
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- a swivel with at least one of the horn and the securing strap.
A leash according to claim 3, wherein the form of the over-braiding is selected to control and/or adjust an extension of the cord.
A leash according to claim 4, wherein the composite horn first section is adapted to be secured to the cuff by an extended base;
- wherein the extended base extends longitudinally and at least partially circumferentially about a leash wearer's limb.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.