Patent ID: 8651909
Filing Date: 2014-02-18
Classification: A63B,A63H,B63B,E02B,Y02A

Abstract:
1. A member for use in a segmented recreational device comprising: a body portion having an outer surface; an elastic band moveably supported within said body portion, said elastic band having a first end and a second end extending in opposite directions and being longitudinally stretchable; a first coupler connected to said first end of said elastic band adjacent said first end thereof; a second coupler connected to said second end of said elastic band adjacent said second end thereof; a first cup recessed into said body portion; a second cup recessed into said body portion opposite to said first cup; wherein said first and second cups support said first and second couplers in a position subjacent to said outer surface of said body portion; and wherein said first and second cups retain said first and second couplers such that said elastic band is preloaded in tension within said body portion.