Patents Assigned to Quiksilver, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8029185
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Quiksilver, Inc.
    Inventors: Xavier Faucher, Geoff Sykes, Sean Kelly
  • Patent number: 7852710
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Quiksilver, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Kelly, Alain Marhic, Xaiver Faucher, Jeff Rowley
  • Publication number: 20100302914
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: Quiksilver, Inc.
    Inventors: Xavier Faucher, Geoff Sykes, Sean Kelly
  • Patent number: 7823892
    Abstract: A snowboard which incorporates a rocker element instead of a camber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Quiksilver, Inc.
    Inventors: Mike Olson, Peter Saari
  • Patent number: 7800982
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Quiksilver, Inc.
    Inventors: Alain Marhic, Nicholas Foulet, Carine Vidoudez, Todd Finney, Juan Gonzalez Vega, Matt Anderson
  • Publication number: 20070237033
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Applicant: Quiksilver, Inc.
    Inventors: Alain Marhic, Nicholas Foulet, Carine Vidoudez, Todd Finney, Juan Vega, Matt Anderson
  • Patent number: 7230883
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Quiksilver, Inc.
    Inventors: Alain Marhic, Nicolas Foulet, Carine Vidoudez, Todd Finney, Juan Gonzalez Vega, Matt Anderson
  • Patent number: 7200901
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Quiksilver, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Pitts, Casey D. Fleming
  • Patent number: 7174574
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Quiksilver, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Fontes
  • Patent number: 6135486
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Quiksilver, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger T. Neiley
  • Patent number: 5906388
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Assignee: Quiksilver, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger T. Neiley