Systems, methods, and assemblies for providing a paddle with a stowed ready-to-use spear
OwnerJaime Buiceinventor
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Abstract
Various embodiments are disclosed for providing a paddle with a stowed ready-to-use spear. One embodiment is a spear assembly comprising a spear element and an elastically compressible plug coupled to the spear element. The elastically compressible plug is configured for insertion into a hollow paddle shaft, and further configured to deform radially outward upon axial compression to secure the spear assembly within the hollow paddle shaft.
Claims19
A spear assembly for providing a paddle with a stowed ready-to-use spear, the spear assembly comprising:
- a spear element;
- and
- an elastically compressible plug coupled to the spear element and configured for insertion into a hollow paddle shaft, the elastically compressible plug configured to deform radially outward upon axial compression to secure the spear assembly within the hollow paddle shaft.
A paddle assembly comprising:
- a paddle comprising a pair of hollow shafts configured for telescopic engagement;
- and
- a spear assembly for providing the paddle with a stowed ready-to-use spear, the spear assembly comprising:
- a spear element;
- and
- an elastically compressible plug coupled to the spear element and configured for insertion into one of the pair of hollow shafts, the elastically compressible plug configured to deform radially outward upon axial compression to secure the spear assembly within the one of the hollow shafts.
A method for providing a paddle with a stowed ready-to-use spear, the method comprising:
- providing a spear assembly comprising a spear element and a compressible plug;
- disengaging a pair of hollow shafts comprising a paddle;
- inserting the compressible plug into a proximal end of one of the pair of hollow shafts with the spear element at least partially extending from the proximal end;
- axially compressing the compressible plug to cause radial deformation and secure fixation of the spear assembly within the one of the pair of hollow shafts;
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- stowing the spear element inside the other of the pair of hollow shafts for normal operation of the paddle by reengaging the pair of hollow shafts.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.