Patents Assigned to Quiksilver, Inc.
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Patent number: 8029185Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to an apparatus for securing and adjusting a watch strap. In an exemplary embodiment, the disclosure relates to a wrist watch having a watch strap closing system that allows a watch strap with saw teeth to be locked and secured in place by a locking mechanism having complimentary saw teeth. The watch strap can move in one direction in order to tighten the watch strap around the user's wrist, but is prevented from moving in an opposite direction. To release or loosen the watch strap, the user can apply pressure to disengage the locking mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2009Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Quiksilver, Inc.Inventors: Xavier Faucher, Geoff Sykes, Sean Kelly
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Patent number: 7852710Abstract: A global positioning system (GPS) receiver may be integrated with a tide display device. The GPS receiver receives satellite signals and determines the precise time and geodetic position by trilateration. The precise time and geodetic position is used by the tide display device to determine the appropriate tide information to display. The tide display device displays the tide information to a surfer on a graph display with the ordinate axis representing tide height and the abscissa axis representing time.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2007Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Quiksilver, Inc.Inventors: Sean Kelly, Alain Marhic, Xaiver Faucher, Jeff Rowley
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Publication number: 20100302914Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to an apparatus for securing and adjusting a watch strap. In an exemplary embodiment, the disclosure relates to a wrist watch having a watch strap closing system that allows a watch strap with saw teeth to be locked and secured in place by a locking mechanism having complimentary saw teeth. The watch strap can move in one direction in order to tighten the watch strap around the user's wrist, but is prevented from moving in an opposite direction. To release or loosen the watch strap, the user can apply pressure to disengage the locking mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: Quiksilver, Inc.Inventors: Xavier Faucher, Geoff Sykes, Sean Kelly
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Patent number: 7823892Abstract: A snowboard which incorporates a rocker element instead of a camber.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2007Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Quiksilver, Inc.Inventors: Mike Olson, Peter Saari
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Patent number: 7800982Abstract: A tide display device comprises a storage mechanism that stores tide information by surf spot. The device has a microprocessor that is programmed to display the tide height both graphically and numerically.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Quiksilver, Inc.Inventors: Alain Marhic, Nicholas Foulet, Carine Vidoudez, Todd Finney, Juan Gonzalez Vega, Matt Anderson
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Publication number: 20070237033Abstract: A tide display device comprises a storage mechanism that stores tide information by surf spot. The device has a microprocessor that is programmed to display the tide height both graphically and numerically.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2007Publication date: October 11, 2007Applicant: Quiksilver, Inc.Inventors: Alain Marhic, Nicholas Foulet, Carine Vidoudez, Todd Finney, Juan Vega, Matt Anderson
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Patent number: 7230883Abstract: A tide display device comprises a storage mechanism that stores tide information by surf spot. The device has a microprocessor that is programmed to display the tide height both graphically and numerically.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2005Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: Quiksilver, Inc.Inventors: Alain Marhic, Nicolas Foulet, Carine Vidoudez, Todd Finney, Juan Gonzalez Vega, Matt Anderson
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Patent number: 7200901Abstract: Zipper securing devices for keeping zippers in a securely closed but unlocked condition that provide for easy un-fastening and re-fastening of the zipper securing device. In one embodiment, the zipper securing device comprises an elastic loop assembly and post. In a second embodiment, the zipper securing device comprises two zipper pulls which snap together. In a third embodiment, the zipper securing device comprises a hook assembly and zipper pull assembly. In a fourth embodiment, the zipper securing device comprises an elastic loop assembly and zipper slider assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2004Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Quiksilver, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Brian Pitts, Casey D. Fleming
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Patent number: 7174574Abstract: A neoprene fly closure which provides for minimization of bulk through the fly area of a pair of board shorts, which further provides for a more comfortable pair of shorts when worn surfing. The use of a neoprene gore eliminates bulky seams in the fly area, allowing a user to pull shorts on and off and also providing for a privacy shield should the fly area become open.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2004Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Quiksilver, Inc.Inventor: Steven Fontes
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Patent number: 6135486Abstract: A binding system is configured to removably mount a footwear member to a sporting or recreational device. In a preferred embodiment, the binding system includes a binding member having at least one rail attached thereto. The rail preferably has an elongated, arcuate shape. A corresponding slot on the footwear member is configured to slidingly receive the rail. The cross-sectional shape of the slot conforms to the cross-sectional shape of the rail. The footwear member is mounted to the binding member by aligning the rail and slot and slidingly inserting the rail into the slot using a rotational motion.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1999Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: Quiksilver, Inc.Inventor: Roger T. Neiley
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Patent number: 5906388Abstract: A binding system is configured to removably mount a footwear member to a sporting or recreational device. In a preferred embodiment, the binding system includes a binding member having at least one rail attached thereto. The rail preferably has an elongated, arcuate shape. A corresponding slot on the footwear member is configured to slidingly receive the rail. The cross-sectional shape of the slot conforms to the cross-sectional shape of the rail. The footwear member is mounted to the binding member by aligning the rail and slot and slidingly inserting the rail into the slot using a rotational motion.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 1997Date of Patent: May 25, 1999Assignee: Quiksilver, Inc.Inventor: Roger T. Neiley