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US 6,471,560 B2Granted
Surf leash and method of making surf leash
OwnerStephen T. Kerckhoffinventor
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Abstract
A surf leash that does not damage the surfboard and a method for making the surf leash are disclosed. The surf leash includes a cushioned board strap, an ankle strap, and a connection piece that connects the cushioned board strap to the ankle strap. The ankle strap may also be cushioned. The cushioned components are made of a heat pressed strip that includes multiple cushions. Preferably, the board strap and ankle strap are adjustable.
Claims8
A method of making a surf leash component, the method comprising:
- a. placing a surf leash connection piece on a heat pressed cushioned strip;
- b. folding the heat pressed cushion strip around the surf leash connection piece such that the surf leash connection piece protrudes from the folded heat pressed cushion strip;
- c. securing the folded heat pressed cushion strip in its folded configuration;
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- d. affixing an adjustable strap to the folded heat pressed cushion strip.
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