Convertible Flotation Carrier For Towing Bicycles And Kayaks
OwnerEdward A Smithinventor
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Abstract
A convertible flotation carrier having an upper and lower sub-assembly is provided. The lower assembly preferably has a twin hull structure with a cradle portion lying between the hulls. The flotation carrier can be used to support a kayak, and a bicycle can easily tow the flotation carrier supporting the kayak over land. In turn, the flotation carrier can be converted to a watertight, buoyant container for the bicycle and the kayak can easily tow the flotation carrier containing the bicycle in the water.
Claims18
A convertible flotation carrier assembly for supporting a towed member that is towed by a towing member on a land surface, the flotation carrier comprising:
- a lower sub-assembly having a first hull and second hull, wherein a cradle portion is disposed between the first and second hulls, the cradle portion having a top surface for supporting the towed member;
- at least two detachable wheel assemblies, the wheel assemblies being mounted to the lower subassembly;
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- an upper sub-assembly having a top cover, the upper assembly being fastened to the lower subassembly to define an interior compartment for holding the towed member.
A convertible flotation carrier assembly for supporting a towed member that is towed by a towing member in water, the flotation carrier comprising:
- a lower sub-assembly having a first hull and second hull, wherein a cradle portion is disposed between the first and second hulls, the cradle portion having a top surface for supporting the towed member;
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- an upper sub-assembly having a top cover, the upper assembly being fastened to the lower subassembly to define an interior compartment for holding the towed member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.