Kayak back-band installation assembly and method for installing a back-band in a kayak
AssigneeImmersion Research, Inc.
InventorJohn Spencer Cooke
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Abstract
An assembly and method for installing a back-band utilize ratchet straps and pawl members interconnected with the back band and cockpit area of a kayak. The pawl member may be mounted to either the back-band or kayak. The ratchet strap has a first end insertable in the pawl members, and inclined teeth engage the pawl member. A second end of the ratchet strap is secured to either the kayak or back-band. In addition, a band and buckle assembly may interconnect with the back-band and kayak to support and align the back-band in the kayak cockpit.
Claims25
A kayak back-band installation assembly, comprising:
- (a) a back-band having an elongated padded or cushioned member for supporting the back of a person operating the kayak;
- (b) at least one pawl member mounted to the back-band;
- and,
- (c) at least one ratchet strap having a first end extending through said pawl member, and a second end adapted to being secured within a cockpit area of the kayak.
A kayak back-band installation assembly, comprising:
- (a) a back-band having an elongated padded or cushioned member for supporting the back of a person operating the kayak;
- (b) at least one pawl member adapted to be mounted within a cockpit area of the kayak
- at least one ratchet strap having a first end extending through said pawl member;
- and,
- (c) means, attached to a second end of the ratchet strap, to interconnect the second end of the ratchet strap to the back-band.
A method for installing a back-band in a kayak, comprising:
- (a) mounting at least one pawl member on the back-band;
- (b) supporting a second end of at least one ratchet strap in the kayak;
- and,
- (c) inserting a first end of said ratchet strap through a pawl member.
A method for installing a back-band in a kayak, comprising:
- a) mounting at least one pawl member to the kayak;
- b) supporting a second end of at least one ratchet strap to the back-band;
- and,
- c) inserting a first end of said ratchet strap through the pawl member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.