Sean Gregory Caples

US Patent:

7121225, Oct 17, 2006

Filed:

Dec 20, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/313088

Inventors:

Sean G. Caples - Paramount CA, US

International Classification:

B63B 35/00

US Classification:

114347

Abstract:

The kayak has a topside axial enclosure, which may be rendered watertight and used as a bait tank or other liquid container, and at least one additional enclosure positioned transversely to the axial enclosure, which may or may not be watertight. In the preferred embodiment, a second additional enclosure is positioned transversely to the axial enclosure on the opposite side from the first additional enclosure. The enclosures are preferably configured with the upper surfaces of their covers at a single level, so that they may be used collectively as an extended, relatively flat fishing seat. Various access and sealing means are selectively provided for the respective enclosures. For example, a removable transparent access port may be included within the cover of the axial enclosure. In some embodiments, a circulation pump is provided to discharge within the axial enclosure. Likewise, the transversely positioned enclosure(s) may be selectively removable.

US Patent:

20070012236, Jan 18, 2007

Filed:

Sep 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/520167

Inventors:

Sean Caples - Winnetka CA, US

International Classification:

B63B 35/71

US Classification:

114347000

Abstract:

The motorized kayak includes foot pedal operated steering, and a selective lever that controls the polarity and speed of an electric motor, which can be retracted when not in use, as can the aft rudder. The kayak preferably has a topside axial enclosure, which may be rendered watertight and used as a bait tank or other liquid container, and typically at least one additional enclosure positioned transversely to the axial enclosure, which may or may not be watertight. These enclosures are preferably configured with the upper surfaces of their covers at a single level, for use collectively as an extended, relatively flat fishing seat.

US Patent:

7032531, Apr 25, 2006

Filed:

Jul 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/183150

Inventors:

Sean G. Caples - Santa Fe Springs CA, US

International Classification:

B63B 35/00

US Classification:

114347

Abstract:

The kayak has a cargo hold with a forward hatch and a hatch cover. A forward passenger seat may be positioned atop the hatch and may, in some embodiments, selectively replace the hatch cover. Neither the forward hatch cover nor forward passenger seat intrudes substantially into the hold. An aft passenger seat may also be provided. In other embodiments, a rounded tank, which may be used as a bait tank, is positioned forward of the operator seat. Yet other embodiments include an aft hatch that slants in respect to the upper surface of the kayak. Seat pads may be provided for the operator's seat and for the tank.