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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 16, 1999
Filed:
Jun. 18, 1997
Robert W Foulke, San Clemente, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
An improved floatboard having a manually operable articulating member formed thereon. The articulating member is designed to assume a first inwardly biased position and a second outwardly extended position. The articulating member is provided with a stop member designed and oriented to engage with a stop surface formed on the floatboard when the articulating member is actuated to assume the second outwardly extended position to thus prevent a catastrophic tear from forming between the articulating member and the floatboard. The articulating member is further preferably provided with a surface that will enable the member to be easily grasped and manipulated. The floatboard of the present invention may additionally be formed to assume the appearance of a particular animal or creature, with the articulating member simulating the jaw or claw of such animal or creature. The floatboard of the present invention may further be fabricated from three (3) layers of polyethylene foam in a sandwich-type arrangement to enhance the durability of the floatboard.