Patent ID: 6145462
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: B63C

Abstract:
A diver's assistance device comprising:a linking frame having a first side leg spaced apart from a second side leg, said linking frame being constructed and arranged for attachment to a tow vehicle;a support platform adapted to underlie a rider, said platform being pivotally mounted between said first and second side legs; anda rider positioning construction extending from said support platform for maintaining a rider in a preferred location with respect to said support platform; anda control means for selectively pivoting said support platform with respect to said linking frame, said control means includes at least one articulation post mounted on said linking frame and arranged to facilitate relative pivoting of said support platform with respect to said linking platform;whereby when said linking frame is attached to said tow vehicle, said device may be pulled within a body of water by said tow vehicle and a rider on said support platform may controllably steer said device within said body of water.