Abstract

The invention relates to a propulsion device comprising a platform that is arranged so as to accommodate a passenger and cooperates with a thrust unit comprising a main nozzle, advantageously oriented from the bow to the stern of the device, and two secondary nozzles that are lateral and are positioned essentially at the bow of the propulsion device. The secondary nozzles are mounted so as to be mobile about a transverse axis so as to be moved by actuators controlled by a processing unit that implements a method for controlling the secondary nozzles, thus providing automatic control assistance to the passenger.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63H 11/00 - Marine propulsion by water jets
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• B63H 11/113 - Pivoted outlet
• A63B 35/12 - Swimming framework with driving mechanisms operated by the swimmer or by a motor with propeller propulsion operated by a motor
• B63B 34/10 - Power-driven personal watercraft, e.g. water scooters Accessories therefor
• B63H 11/04 - Marine propulsion by water jets the propulsive medium being ambient water by means of pumps
• B63H 11/08 - Marine propulsion by water jets the propulsive medium being ambient water by means of pumps of rotary type
• B64C 25/54 - Floats

Abstract

The invention relates to a propulsion device (30) comprising a platform (31) that is arranged so as to accommodate a passenger (U1, U2) and cooperates with a thrust unit comprising a main nozzle (32), advantageously oriented from the bow to the stern of said device (30), and two secondary nozzles (33A, 33B) that are lateral and are positioned essentially at the bow (31P) of said propulsion device (30). Said secondary nozzles are mounted so as to be mobile about a transverse axis (AT) so as to be moved by actuators (35A, 35B) controlled by a processing unit (37) that implements a method for controlling said secondary nozzles (33A, 33B), thus providing automatic control assistance to said passenger (U1).

IPC Classes  ?

• B63H 11/00 - Marine propulsion by water jets
• A63B 35/12 - Swimming framework with driving mechanisms operated by the swimmer or by a motor with propeller propulsion operated by a motor
• B63H 11/113 - Pivoted outlet
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• B63B 35/73 - Other vessels or like floating structures for pleasure or sport

Abstract

A propulsion device, including a platform (126) arranged to seat a passenger; a thrust assembly coupled to the platform, the thrust assembly including at least two nozzles (128) configured to discharge a pressurized fluid therefrom that are movable with respect to the platform; a plurality of actuators, wherein each actuator is coupled to one of the at least two nozzles, wherein each actuator is configured to adjust an angular orientation of its respective nozzle with respect to the platform; a first sensor coupled to the platform to measure at least one of a pitch and roll of the platform; and a controller in communication with the first sensor and the plurality of actuators, wherein the controller is configured to adjust an operation of the actuators based at least in part on information from the first sensor to modify an angular orientation of the at least two nozzles.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63H 11/00 - Marine propulsion by water jets
• A63B 35/12 - Swimming framework with driving mechanisms operated by the swimmer or by a motor with propeller propulsion operated by a motor
• B63B 35/73 - Other vessels or like floating structures for pleasure or sport
• B63H 11/113 - Pivoted outlet
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use

Abstract

A propulsion device, including a platform arranged to seat a passenger; a thrust assembly coupled to the platform, the thrust assembly including at least two nozzles configured to discharge a pressurized fluid therefrom that are movable with respect to the platform; a plurality of actuators, wherein each actuator is coupled to one of the at least two nozzles, wherein each actuator is configured to adjust an angular orientation of its respective nozzle with respect to the platform; a first sensor coupled to the platform to measure at least one of a pitch and roll of the platform; and a controller in communication with the first sensor and the plurality of actuators, wherein the controller is configured to adjust an operation of the actuators based at least in part on information from the first sensor to modify an angular orientation of the at least two nozzles.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• B63H 11/00 - Marine propulsion by water jets
• B63H 11/04 - Marine propulsion by water jets the propulsive medium being ambient water by means of pumps
• B63H 11/08 - Marine propulsion by water jets the propulsive medium being ambient water by means of pumps of rotary type
• B63H 11/113 - Pivoted outlet
• A63B 35/12 - Swimming framework with driving mechanisms operated by the swimmer or by a motor with propeller propulsion operated by a motor
• B63B 34/10 - Power-driven personal watercraft, e.g. water scooters Accessories therefor
• B64C 25/54 - Floats

Goods & Services

Propulsion mechanisms for water vehicles and their parts. Hydroplaning vehicles and their component parts; water vehicles.

Goods & Services

All data downloadable on a mobile telephone or a computer, in particular photographs, video, texts, press articles, video reports; downloadable electronic publications, in particular electronic magazines; applications for digital tablets and smartphones; DVDs; newsletters, electronic books and downloadable electronic books in the field of current events, sports, famous people, cinema and politics; optical goods, in particular spectacles, spectacle frames, spectacle cases, spectacle chains; compact discs, interactive compact discs, electronic data recorded on computer media containing voice, text, sound, images; all data downloadable on a mobile telephone or a computer, in particular photographs, video, texts, press articles; downloadable electronic publications, in particular electronic magazines; computer software, in particular applications for digital tablets and smart phones; downloadable data, in particular books, magazines, photographs, diaries; computer peripheral devices; USB flash drive; software packages and computer software, in particular video game software, education software for sports, industrial applications and techniques, cultural software relating to sports on CD-ROMs; recorded sound disks, compact disks (audio-video), CD-ROMs, audio and video cassettes and floppy discs containing films, documentaries, information music or games; films, computer and electronic game apparatus on computers designed for use with television receivers and games therefor; interactive electronic games; suits for underwater sports; dry suits for diving and underwater swimming; diving goggles and masks for underwater sports; wet and dry suits for diving and underwater swimming; underwater breathing apparatus; protective clothing for water activities; life jackets; protective helmets; gloves for protection against accidents; gloves for divers. Jewelry; timepieces and chronometric instruments, watches, clocks, wall clocks, alarm clocks, sun dials, stop watches, key rings; figurines and statues of precious or semi-precious metals or coated therewith, or of precious or semi-precious stones, or their imitations. Printing products (printed matter); postcards, greeting cards; photographs, notebooks, writing paper; writing or drawing books; pens, pencils; magazines; books; diaries (planners); pen and pencil cases; calendars; files; envelopes [stationery]; school supplies. Trunks and suitcases; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; wallets; purses (coin purses); handbags, backpacks, wheeled bags; bags for climbers and campers, travel bags, beach bags, school bags; sports bags; vanity cases (empty); shopping nets or bags or small bags (envelopes, pouches) of leather for packaging; satchels; fanny packs; beggars' bags; carrier bags; traveling sets (leather goods); luggage, bags, wallets. Tableware; works of art made of porcelain, terracotta or glass; toilet utensils or sets; statues, figurines (statuettes) and works of art of porcelain, terra cotta and glass; plaques (works of art) of porcelain, terra cotta and glass. Bath towels and beach towels. Clothing, sports clothing and leisurewear; protective clothing for surfing, windsurfing and water skiing, as well as for other water sports; wet suits; suits for water sports, bathing costumes; shoes, shoes for walking, hiking, the beach, sports, skiing, underwater activities; headgear; hats, caps, visors, chapka; belts (clothing); gloves (clothing); scarves; underwear. Retail sales and mail order sales via the Internet of goods in the field of fitness, sports, namely DVDs, computer peripheral devices, USB flash drives, sound recording disks, compact disks [audio-video], CD-ROMs, audio and video cassettes, floppy discs and recorded compact interactive discs, suits for underwater sports, wet and dry suits for diving and underwater swimming, breathing apparatus for divers, protective clothing for water activities, life jackets, protective helmets, protective gloves, gloves for divers, optical goods, spectacles, spectacle frames, spectacle cases, chains for spectacles, footwear, hats, jewelry, spectacles, belts, water sports articles, jewelry, timepieces and chronometric instruments, watches, clocks, wall clocks, alarm clocks, sun dials, stop watches, key rings, figurines and statues of precious or semi-precious metal or coated therewith, or of precious or semi-precious stones and their imitations, printed matter, postcards, greeting cards, photographs, writing paper, exercise books, note books, pencils, pens, books, magazines, diaries, pen and pencil sets, calendars, envelopes, files, school supplies, trunks and suitcases, umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks, wallets, purses, handbags, rucksacks, wheeled bags, bags for climbers, bags for campers, for traveling, for beach use, school bags, sports bags, vanity cases [not fitted], shopping nets or bags or small bags [envelopes, pouches] of leather for packaging, bags, shoulder bags, belt bags, carrier bags, traveling sets, luggage [leather goods], bags, wallets, tableware, works of art of porcelain, terra cotta or glass, toilet utensils or kits, statues, figurines [statuettes] and works of art of porcelain, earthenware and glass, plates [works of art] of porcelain, earthenware and glassware, clothing, sportswear and leisurewear, protective clothing for surfing, windsurfing and water skiing and for other water sports, suits, wet suits for water sports, bathing suits, shoes for walking, hiking, the beach, skiing, sports underwater activities, headgear, hats, caps and visors, belts [clothing], chapka, gloves [clothing], scarves, neckties, hosiery, socks, slippers, underwear, bath and beach towels, dissemination of advertising for others; publicity by means of editorial advertising for others for the promotion of various goods and services in the field of current events, sports, famous people, cinema and politics, by means of commercial partnership operations; interactive advertising offers, namely, advertising of products and services of others online on a computer network or on the Internet; rental of advertising time for goods and services of others on any means of communication, in particular on electronic and print media; subscription to all media carrying information, in particular subscriptions to newspapers, magazines and electronic and printed matter available and consultable via and on the Internet, organization of loyalty programs, commercial information and consulting services in connection with the sale and promotion of various goods and services of others in the field of current events, sports, celebrity personalities, cinema and politics; operation (administrative management) of a blog, chat room and instant messaging service. Communication services via computer networks in general, in particular, transmission of information via a website in the field of current events, sports, celebrity personalities, cinema and politics; transmission, dissemination and downloading of electronic publications, photographs, press articles, messages, news and information, video and text via the Internet in the field of current events, sports, celebrity personalities, cinema and politics; press agencies/ news agencies. Editing and publishing of books, magazines, newspapers, magazines, periodicals and manuals, information notes and letters; editing and publication of texts other than advertisements; radio and television entertainment, in particular the production of radio entertainment in the field of sport, production of entertainment in the form of television news programs in the field of sport, production of entertainment in the form of radio programs, in the field of sport, production of shows, in particular television shows, music concerts personal appearances by movie stars, sports celebrities, political personalities or players in economics, finance or industry, theater plays, radio programs and movies; rental of films, videotapes, sound recordings; arranging and conducting of colloquiums, conferences, congresses, symposiums, seminars or competitions for cultural or educational purposes in the field of sport; organization and conducting of training workshops in the field of sport; education provided in the field of sport; cultural activities in the field of sport; organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes; operating of lotteries; organization of game competitions; news reporter services, photographic reporting.

Goods & Services

(1) Appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau, à savoir engin de propulsion, nommément, engin permettant de se propulser aussi bien dans les airs que sous l'eau, nommément, un dispositif de propulsion motomarine comprenant une planche avec des bottes sur laquelle un passager peut monter, propulsant la planche avec un groupe de poussée alimenté en un fluide sous pression depuis une station de compression distante, véhicules tout-terrain. (1) Éducation et formation, nommément, enseignement de ski nautique, jet ski, bodyboard, wakeboard, motomarine, kitesurf, surf, wakesurf, wakeskate ; divertissement, sous formes d'activités sportives et culturelles, nommément, activités de démonstration en véhicule nautique à moteur, nommément engin permettant de se propulser aussi bien dans les airs que sous l'eau, nommément un dispositif de propulsion motomarine comprenant une planche avec des bottes sur laquelle un passager peut monter, propulsant la planche avec un groupe de poussée alimenté en un fluide sous pression depuis une station de compression distante ; organisation de concours et manifestations dans le domaine du sport nautique, nommément pour ski nautique, jet ski, bodyboard, wakeboard, motomarine, kitesurf, surf, wakesurf, wakeskate ; organisation de concours nommément compétitions de sports nautiques, nommément ski nautique, jet ski, bodyboard, wakeboard, motomarine, kitesurf, surf, wakesurf, wakeskate ; Organisation et présentation de spectacles de sports nautiques, nommément ski nautique, jet ski, bodyboard, wakeboard, motomarine, kitesurf, surf, wakesurf, wakeskate ; organisation de jeux, concerts et manifestations de divertissement, nommément spectacles de groupes musicaux, production de films cinématographiques, forums et rencontres, présentation de programmes de télévision, spectacles de ballet, tous dans le domaine des sports nautiques, nommément ski nautique, jet ski, bodyboard, wakeboard, motomarine, kitesurf, surf, wakesurf, wakeskate.

Abstract

The invention relates to a propulsion device (10) comprising a body (11) arranged for receiving a passenger (1) and engaging with a thrust unit (12a, 12b, 13a, 13b) supplied with a pressurised fluid from a compression station. The arrangement of such a device offers great freedom of movement through the air or under the surface of a fluid. The invention also relates to a propulsion system in which the compression station can be remote in the form of a motorised marine vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63H 11/08 - Marine propulsion by water jets the propulsive medium being ambient water by means of pumps of rotary type
• B63H 11/10 - Marine propulsion by water jets the propulsive medium being ambient water having means for deflecting jet or influencing cross-section thereof