David E Maughan

US Patent:

6644233, Nov 11, 2003

Filed:

Dec 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/033295

Inventors:

Gregory S. Batt - Central SC
Forrest Callaway - Easley SC
David Maughan - Easley SC

Assignee:

Perception, Inc. - Easley SC

International Classification:

B63B 3500

US Classification:

114347, 114363

Abstract:

A kayak is disclosed having improved control and bracing for acommodating a kayaker wherein a cockpit rim encircles the cockpit seat and adjustable thigh braces are provided in the seat. The adjustable thigh braces include a right thigh brace carried in said cockpit for receiving the right thigh of the kayaker and having contoured outer and inner thigh braces for bracing respective outer and inner thigh portions of the kayakers right thigh when in the seated position. A left thigh brace is carried in the cockpit for receiving the left thigh of the kayaker having contoured outer and inner thigh braces for bracing respective outer and inner thigh portions of the kayakers left thigh when in the seated position. Adjustable mounting assemblies interconnect the right and left thigh braces and the kayak which are constructed and arranged so that the right and left thigh braces may be adjusted longitudinally and rotationally with respect to the kayakers thighs to accommodate the kayakers thigh length and girth so that increased control over the kayak is had through the body movements of the kayaker.

US Patent:

6860223, Mar 1, 2005

Filed:

Jul 31, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/633330

Inventors:

Anthony E. Lee - Easley SC, US
Marc P. Lyle - Chattanooga TN, US
David E. Maughan - Easley SC, US
Mark R. Robertson - Greenville SC, US
Scott D. Henderson - Pickens SC, US

Assignee:

WaterMark Paddlesports, Inc. - Easley SC

International Classification:

B63B017/00

US Classification:

114364, 114347

Abstract:

A self-propelled personal watercraft is disclosed, wherein the personal watercraft includes a body including a hull and a deck substantially covering the hull, wherein the body includes a bow portion and a stern portion. The personal watercraft also includes a deck modification module removably attached to the deck, wherein the deck modification module is configured to be selectively removable to change a performance characteristic of the deck when the deck is submerged in water.

US Patent:

59709030, Oct 26, 1999

Filed:

Jul 16, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/116153

Inventors:

Bob James McDonough - Asheville NC
Todd Dean King - Greenville SC
Aaron Lee Phillips - Montrose CO
David Maughan - Missoula MT

Assignee:

Perception, Inc. - Easley SC

International Classification:

B63B 3500

US Classification:

114347

Abstract:

A kinesthetic seat assembly is disclosed for a watercraft used in white water conditions of the type having a hull and a cockpit opening formed in the hull for access to a cockpit seat assembly of the watercraft. The seat assembly includes a contoured seat with a pair of opposing contoured upper leg supports, a contoured buttock support, and an adjustable kinesthetic crotch pod assembly. The crotch pad assembly is carried by a medial portion of the seat assembly between the opposing upper leg supports, and includes a crotch pod constructed from a shapeable material which may be contoured and customized for the anatomy of an individual boater. An adjustment mechanism mounts the crotch pod to the medial portion of the seat assembly for adjusting the position of the crotch pod on the medial portion in a longitudinal direction relative to a longitudinal axis of the kayak to fit the boater. The crotch pod is contoured and arranged to accommodate the boater in the seat assembly in a kinesthetic manner so that movements of the boater may be imparted to the watercraft for guidance and control.