Patent ID: 6991504
Filing Date: 2006-01-31
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
1. A surfboard fin box accepting a surfboard fin having lateral pegs on its side surfaces at one end and a locking arm at the other end comprising: (a) a slot cavity housing having a forward end portion, a rearward end portion, and a base surface; (b) a lateral “T” shaped slot in said forward end portion of said slot cavity housing defined by said slot cavity housing and said base surface whereby said lateral “T” shaped slot forms undercuts in each side of said slot cavity housing; (c) a centralized slot cavity opening and a slot cavity defined by said slot cavity housing, said centralized slot cavity opening having opposing access grooves in the forward portion thereof, whereby said opposing access grooves are wider than said centralized slot cavity opening for the purpose of allowing similarly sized lateral pegs located on each side of said surfboard fin to enter or exit said lateral “T” shaped slot in said forward end portion of said slot cavity housing; (d) a lateral “T” shaped slot in said rearward end portion of said slot cavity housing defined by said slot cavity housing and said base surface whereby said lateral “T” shaped slot forms undercuts in each side of said slot cavity housing; (e) a cam action locking device with a lateral cam member located in said lateral “T” shaped slot in said rearward portion of said slot cavity housing for the purpose of engaging said locking arm and locking said surfboard fin in place within said slot cavity housing after said locking arm is inserted into said centralized slot cavity opening, whereby said surfboard fin is held securely in place for use.