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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 19, 1999
Filed:
Dec. 18, 1996
Thomas J Lochtefeld, La Jolla, CA (US);
Charles E Sauerbier, Arroyo Grande, CA (US);
Light Wave, Ltd., Reno, NV (US);
Abstract
The present invention is a boat activated wave generating device for use in a body of water. The wave generating device preferably has wave forming sections that help to create wave shapes and wake formations upon which surfing and/or other skimming maneuvers can be performed. The wave forming sections are moved by the boat and have forward leading edges and upper flow forming surfaces. The device can be pivotally connected to the boat and pulled, or directly attached to the side of the boat hull. In operation, the device is moved through the water such that the forward leading edges are submerged to lift water onto the flow forming surfaces. Water flowing on and conforming to the surfaces is directed relatively upwardly and/or laterally across the surfaces, to create various wave shapes and wake formations thereon.