Title: Aquatic device

Abstract: An aquatic device comprising a pair of pontoon-like elements each for receiving and accommodating the operator's feet and a pair of paddles specifically configured for use in the standing position and in combination with the pontoon-like elements. The pontoon-like elements each may include a variable directional control comprising a rudder interconnected to the operator's legs by a flexible coupling and a stabilizer comprising an adjustable keel element extending downward from the lower portion of each of the pontoon-like elements. The pair of pontoon-like elements are interconnected to provide additional stabilization and coordination therebetween. Each of the paddles comprises an elongated shaft extending downwardly and terminating in a blade and an upper arm engaging rest formed at right angles thereto to permit coordinated paddling of the aquatic device. The paddles may also be used for directional control.

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Inventors: Robinson, Walter L.

Application Number: 786069
Filing Date: 1977-04-11
Publication_date: 1978-12-19
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Primary Class(es): 441/76 280/818
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Other Refs: 3006001373564

Apr, 1916	DE2
Dec, 1964	FR

Primary Examiner: Blix, Trygve M.
Assistant Examiner: Basinger, Sherman D.
Attorney: Stein & Frijouf