Patents by Inventor Mark Raaphorst

Mark Raaphorst has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Foot-actuated steering mechanism for stand-up paddle boards
    Patent number: 9868503
    Abstract: A steering system for a vessel includes a tiller system having a tiller arm; a rudder system having a rudder; and a push rod system having a push rod linking the tiller arm to the rudder. Actuation of the tiller arm moves the rudder in an orientation providing directional control over the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Flow Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Raaphorst, Martin Giroud, Anthony Scaturro, Christoph Dworzak, Andres Martinez
  • Foot-Actuated Steering Mechanism For Stand-Up Paddle Boards
    Publication number: 20170029083
    Abstract: A steering system for a vessel includes a tiller system having a tiller arm; a rudder system having a rudder; and a push rod system having a push rod linking the tiller arm to the rudder. Actuation of the tiller arm moves the rudder in an orientation providing directional control over the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Raaphorst, Martin Giroud, Anthony Scaturro, Christoph Dworzak, Andres Martinez
  • Standup paddle board system with steering mechanism
    Patent number: 9248890
    Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to a standup paddle board system including a multi-hull board and a steering mechanism which can be activated by a user and assist in maneuvering the standup paddle board system. In addition, one or more moveable rudders can extend from a bottom surface of the multi-hull board and can change position in response to activation of the steering mechanism. In at least some variations, activation of the steering mechanism, such as a steering arm or tiller, can effectuate simultaneous movement of two or more moveable rudders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Flow Sports, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Raaphorst
  • STANDUP PADDLE BOARD SYSTEM WITH STEERING MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20130344758
    Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to a standup paddle board system including a multi-hull board and a steering mechanism which can be activated by a user and assist in maneuvering the standup paddle board system. In addition, one or more moveable rudders can extend from a bottom surface of the multi-hull board and can change position in response to activation of the steering mechanism. In at least some variations, activation of the steering mechanism, such as a steering arm or tiller, can effectuate simultaneous movement of two or more moveable rudders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventor: Mark Raaphorst