US4034430A
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Water-walking apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-11-28
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Granted: 1977-07-12
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Expires: 1995-11-28
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for walking on water includes a pair of buoyant pontoons adapted to support a person afloat in water and balancing means for the person. The pontoons are pivotably interconnected by transverse stabilizers consisting essentially of a pair of elongated slotted members. Bolts or studs are provided on the pontoons dimensioned to permit same to slide within the slots of each member. A transversely extending paddle element is mounted at the bottom of the pontoons and is pivotable substantially 90° from a substantially vertical position to a rearward substantially horizontal position.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert W. Joyce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:16
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B34/00; B63B34/50; B63B34/56; B63B34/565
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
Apparatus for walking on water comprising in combination: a pair of elongated buoyant pontoons; a boot in each of said pontoons for receiving and supporting the foot of a person; a paddle element mounted at the bottom and extending transversely of said pontoons, said paddle element being pivotable by water pressure between a substantially vertical position and a rearward substantially horizontal position; transverse stabilizer means including a pair of elongated members secured to the upper surface of each of said pontoons, each of said elongated members having a pair of longitudinally spaced slots, bolt means being secured to each of said pontoons and extending upwardly through the respective slots to pivotally and slidably connect each of said elongated members to said pontoons whereby said pontoons are interconnected so as to be movable longitudinally and laterally relative to each other; and balancing means for the user of the apparatus.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
Apparatus for walking on water comprising in combination: a pair of elongated buoyant pontoons; a boot in each of said pontoons for receiving and supporting the foot of a person; a paddle element mounted at the bottom and extending transversely of said pontoons, said paddle element being pivotable by water pressure between a substantially vertical position and a rearward substantially horizontal position; transverse stabilizer means including a pair of elongated members secured to the upper surface of each of said pontoons, each of said elongated members having a pair of longitudinally spaced slots, bolt means being secured to each of said pontoons and extending upwardly through the respective slots to pivotally and slidably connect each of said elongated members to said pontoons whereby said pontoons are interconnected so as to be movable longitudinally and laterally relative to each other; and balancing means for the user of the apparatus.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, including a longitudinally extending stabilizer keel secured fixedly to the bottom of each of said pontoons substantially coincident with the longitudinal center lines thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said balancing means includes a cable for each of said pontoons secured at one end threof to the front of the pontoon and at the other thereof provided with handle means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
97 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said balancing means includes a pair of pole and bucket assemblies, each of said assemblies comprising an elongated pole element, an inverted bucket open at the lower end thereof and closed at the upper end by a closure plate, said pole being fixedly secured to said bucket at its closed end, an aperture in said plate element, a rubber flapper valve pivotably mounted on said closure plate to selectively open and close said aperture, and hand operable valve control means carried by said pole element operably connected to said valve plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
94 words
Apparatus according to claim 4, including a cable connected at one thereof to said rubber flapper valve, a bell crank mounted pivotably on the upper portion of said pole element, said cable being connected adjacent the other end thereof to one arm of said bell crank, and the other arm of said bell crank being spring-biased to thereby maintain the rubber flapper valve in the desired position, an additional cable element being connected between said one arm of said bell crank and handle means to selectively actuate said rubber flapper valve against the spring-bias.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-07-11 | 1981-01-10 | 1981-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-11 | 1985-01-10 | 1985-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-11 | 1989-01-10 | 1989-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |