Patents Assigned to Sunbum Pty., Ltd.
  • Removable and adjustable surf fin system
    Patent number: 6821173
    Abstract: A fin plug assembly to receive and engage a fin includes a cavity, a cam with gears, and a worm gear. The fin plug assembly allows a quick and easy fore-aft adjustment of the fin. Disclosed also is a method of installing the fin plug assembly in a surfboard using a one-piece complete control jig system including the step of providing additional structural strength by removing and/or spiking the foam material in the body of the surfboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Sunbum Pty., Ltd.
    Inventors: Bill McCausland, Graeme Bennett, Gary Mountford