SYSTEMS, METHOD, OR APPARATUS RELATING TO STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDS

Abstract

Embodiments of methods, systems, or apparatuses relating to a stand-up paddleboard are described herein.

Description

BACKGROUND

1. Field

The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a system, method or apparatus for use with a stand-up paddleboard.

2. Information

In accordance a paddled water craft, such as a stand-up paddleboard is described herein. In an embodiment a stand-up paddleboard may include one or more structures, such as one or more structures adapted for supporting a user in a seated position during use of the stand-up paddleboard.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

Subject matter is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. Claimed subject matter, however, both as to organization and method of operation, together with objects, features, and advantages thereof, may best be understood by reference of the following detailed description with the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is a flow chart depicting an example method to relating to a stand-up paddleboard;

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of an apparatus or device for use with a stand-up paddleboard; and

FIG. 3 depicts a stand-up paddleboard 300 in accordance with an aspect of an embodiment; and

FIG. 4 depicts a stand-up paddleboard 400 in accordance with an aspect of an embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of claimed subject matter. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that claimed subject matter may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, methods, apparatuses, or systems that would be known by one of ordinary skill have not been described in detail so as not to obscure claimed subject matter.

FIG. 1 depicts a method 100 of adapting a stand-up paddleboard in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. With regard to method 100, an apparatus such as a stand-up paddleboard may be modified in one or more way to include one or more structures, such as a support apparatus for at least in part supporting a person in an at least in part seated position. With regard to box 102, an apparatus such as a stand-up paddleboard may be modified such as by installing a mounting mechanism which may be attached to a portion of the stand-up paddleboard. For example, one or more mounting brackets may be attached to a surface of a stand-up paddleboard. In this example, the mounting bracket may comprise one or more surfaces, such as a surface for creating a contact point with the stand-up paddleboard. In this example, the mounting bracket may be affixed to the stand-up paddleboard such as with one or more of glue, epoxy, fiberglass, or other affixing compositions or devices, such as screws, bolts, rivets, or other similar affixing compositions or devices. Furthermore, in this example the mounting bracket may comprise one or more positions, such as one or more positions in a space a a few inches to a few feet, for attaching a support structure as discussed further below. In this way a user may adjust the position of the support structure upon an axis, such as a long axis of a stand-up paddleboard.

With regard to box 104, method 100 may further comprise attaching an at least in part retractable and rotatable support platform to the one or more mounting mechanisms. In this example, the support platform may be rotatable about one or more positions on the one or more mounting mechanisms. For example, the support platform may be attached by a bolt, axel, bearing or other structure or device that allows the support structure to be rotated through a determined amount of angular rotation, such as 180 degrees of rotation, about one or more portions of the one or more mounting mechanisms. In this example, the support platform may comprise one or more poles, such as one or more telescoping poles, such that a length of the support structure may be adapted to one or more users of different heights or desiring different seating positions. Furthermore, in this example, the one or more telescoping poles may comprise plastic, aluminum, fiberglass, resin, or other suitable material formed into one or more tubes which may be adjusted in a telescoping fashion to alter a length of the support structure.

With regard to box 106, method 100 may further comprise attaching a seating apparatus to the at least in part retractable and rotatable support platform. In this example, the seating apparatus may comprise a surface designed to support a person in an at least partially seated position. Furthermore, in this example, the seating apparatus may be formed from a variety of materials, including fabrics, plastics, foam, metals, or other materials suitable for at least partially supporting the weight of a person. In this example, the seating apparatus may further comprise one or more materials that may be capable of being at least partially buoyant in water. For example, in at least one embodiment of the invention the seating apparatus may function as a floatation device for a user to at least in part assist a user in maintaining an at least partially positive buoyancy if the user is partially immersed in a body of water. Though, it should be noted that these are merely example embodiments and that claimed subject matter is not limited in this regard.

FIG. 2 depicts an embodiment of a stand-up paddleboard 200 in accordance with an aspect of an embodiment. With regard to FIG. 2, stand-up paddleboard 200 may have had a mounting structure 201 installed, such as described above with regard to FIG. 1. In this embodiment, mounting structure 201 may comprise one or more mounting positions, such as mounting positions 202, 204, 206, and 208, for example. In this manner a support structure such as one described both above and below may be affixed at one or more positions along an axis of stand-up paddleboard 200, such as axis 210. In this manner a user may adjust a position of the support structure along the paddleboard that best suits a user's desires or intended uses of the support structure. Though, it should be noted that these are merely example embodiments and that claimed subject matter is not limited in this regard.

FIG. 3 depicts a stand-up paddleboard 300 in accordance with an aspect of an embodiment. In this example embodiment stand-up paddleboard 300 may comprise a mounting structure 302, such as one of the mounting structures described above. In this example, one or more support structures, such as support structure 304 may be attached, such as rotatably attached, to one or more portions of support bracket 302. In an embodiment support structure 304 may comprise one or more poles or tubes, such as one or more adjustable height or telescoping poles so that a user may adjust a height of seating structure 306 relative to paddleboard 300, for example. In an embodiment, seating structure 306 may comprise one more materials adapted to at least in part support the weight of a person in an at least partially seated position. Furthermore, seating structure 306 may be formed from one or more materials that are at least partially buoyant when in water. For example, seating structure 306 may comprise materials such as fabrics, plastics, resins, foams, or the like that may have an at least partially positive buoyancy when in water. Furthermore, seating structure 306 may under some circumstance comprise one or more materials that may assist a person maintain an at least partially positive buoyancy in water, such as if a person should fall off of paddleboard 300 seating structure 306 may function to help the person maintain a positive buoyancy in water. Though, it should be noted that these are merely example embodiments and that claimed subject matter is not limited in this regard.

FIG. 4 depicts a stand-up paddleboard 400 in accordance with an aspect of an embodiment. With regard to FIG. 4, stand-up paddleboard 400 may comprise a mounting structure 402. In this example embodiment mounting structure 402 may comprise a mounting position 404. Furthermore, in this example a support structure 406 may be at least partially rotatably attached to mounting position 404. In this embodiment support structure 406 may be at least partially attached to a seating structure 408. As depicted in FIG. 400, support structure 406 may be rotated at least in part around mounting position 404 such that support structure 406 and seating structure 408 may lay at least partially on an upper surface of stand-up paddleboard 400. As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, in accordance with an embodiment a support structure may be rotated relative to a mounting position such that a seating structure may be positioned in at least two positions. For example, a seating structure may be positioned in a partially horizontal position laying relatively parallel to an upper surface of a stand-up paddleboard, Forth further example, a seating structure may be position in an at least partially vertical position wherein in is relatively perpendicular to an upper surface of a stand-up paddleboard. In this manner a user may switch between paddling from a standing position and paddling from a seated position as desired by the user. However, it should be noted that these are merely examples and that claimed subject matter is not limited in this regard.

In the preceding description, various aspects of claimed subject matter have been described. For purposes of explanation, specific numbers, systems and/or configurations were set forth to provide a thorough understanding of claimed subject matter. However, it should be apparent to one skilled in the art having the benefit of this disclosure that claimed subject matter may be practiced without the specific details. In other instances, features that would be understood by one of ordinary skill were omitted or simplified so as not to obscure claimed subject matter. While certain features have been illustrated or described herein, many modifications, substitutions, changes or equivalents will now occur to those skilled in the art. It is, therefore, to be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications or changes as fall within the true spirit of claimed subject matter.

Claims

1. An apparatus for adapting a stand-up-paddleboard comprising:

one or more mounting mechanisms;

an at least in part rotatable and at least in part retractable support platform operatively couple to said one or more mounting mechanisms; and

a seating apparatus operatively coupled to the at least in part retractable and at least in part rotatable support platform.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said at least in part retractable support platform comprises one or more telescoping poles.

3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said at least in part retractable support platform comprises said one or more telescoping poles rotationally connected to said one or more mounting mechanisms.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said seating apparatus comprises a structure at least partially buoyant in water.

5. A system for use with a stand-up paddleboard comprising:

an installation module operable to detachably attach a mounting mechanism to said stand-up paddleboard;

an at least in part retractable and rotatable support platform operatively coupled to said one or more mounting mechanisms; and

a seating apparatus operatively coupled to said at least in part retractable and rotatable support platform.

6. The system of claim 5, wherein said at least in part retractable and rotatable support platform comprises one or more telescoping poles.

7. The system of claim 6, wherein said one or more telescoping poles are rotatable about one or more axes of said one or more mounting mechanisms.

8. The system of claim 7, wherein said one or more mounting mechanisms comprise at least an axel detachably coupled to said one or more telescoping poles.

9. The system of claim 1, wherein said seating apparatus comprises a structure adapted to at least in part support a person in an at least in part seated position and that is capable of being at least partially buoyant in water.

10. A method of adapting a stand-up paddleboard comprising:

installing a mounting mechanism to said stand-up paddleboard;

attaching an at least in part retractable and rotatable support platform to said one or more mounting mechanisms; and

attaching a seating apparatus to said at least in part retractable and rotatable support platform.

11. The method of claim 10, wherein said at least in part retractable and rotatable support platform comprises one or more telescoping poles.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein said one or more telescoping poles are rotatable about one or more axes of said one or more mounting mechanisms.

13. The method of claim 12, wherein said one or more mounting mechanisms comprise at least an axel detachably coupled to said one or more telescoping poles.

14. The method of claim 10, wherein said seating apparatus comprises a structure adapted to at least in part support a person in an at least in part seated position and that is capable of being at least partially buoyant in water.