Integrated flow systems

Abstract

A device for improving speed, control, and performance of water sports craft achieved by capturing lateral water flow and redirecting water flow longitudinally thereby increasing speed and control. The apparatus is designed to be attached to the underside of a water sports craft in the aft area by means of P.S.A. The invention consists of triangular shaped ridges or elevated ridges extending downward from the bottom surface of craft with a tapered leading entry point and exit point (FIGS. 1, 2, 3 ) consisting of a smooth flexible plastic. The invention can be applied in various configurations and locations on the underside of a water vehicle to achieve desired effect. Invention requires installer to first clean surface that invention is to be applied to. A desirable configuration must first be obtained before removing the protective adhesive backing and then applying with firm pressure for proper bond.

1 . What we claim as our invention provides device that relates to a type of water sports craft and specifically to a hydrodynamic device that can be retrofitted on to existing craft to increase speed, control, and performance that will overcome the deficiencies of the prior art devices.  
   
   
       2 . What we claim as our invention provides a device that relates to a type of water sports craft and specifically to a hydrodynamic device that can be retrofitted onto existing craft to increase speed, control, and performance device that is a means of retrofitting watercraft with ridges to enhance speed control and performance.  
   
   
       3 . What we claim as our invention provides a device that relates to a type of water sports craft and specifically to a hydrodynamic device that can be retrofitted on to existing craft to increase speed, control, and performance and can be bent or curved.  
   
   
       4 . What we claim as our invention provides a device that relates to a type of water sports craft and specifically to a hydrodynamic device that can be retrofitted on to existing craft to increase speed, control, and performance and that device can be removed without causing damage to the surface it was once attached.  
   
   
       5 . What we claim as our invention provides a device that relate's to a type of water sports craft and specifically to a hydrodynamic device that can be retrofitted on to existing craft to increase speed, control, and performance and that device can be molded in various shapes.  
   
   
       6 . What we claim as our invention provides a device that relates to a type of water sports craft and specifically to a hydrodynamic device that can be retrofitted on to existing craft to increase speed, control, and performance and that device can be applied in various configurations and locations on the underside of water craft.  
   
   
       7 . What we claim as our invention provides a device that relates to a type of water sports craft and specifically to a hydrodynamic device that can be retrofitted on to existing craft to increase speed, control, and performance and that device is easily attached for instant results without disturbing the structural integrity of the water craft.  
   
   
       8 . What we claim as our invention provides a means for enhancing speed, performance and stability by directing water flow to the bottom surface of an existing watercraft.  
   
   
       9 . What we claim as our invention provides a means for allowing for a variety of contours and designs for application to bottom surface of a watercraft that are difficult and labor intensive to produce by normal manufacturing process.  
   
   
       10 . What we claim as our invention provides a means for allowing a variety of configurations of contour designs that may be applied to achieve desired performance result. 
 It is intended that any other advantages and objects of the present invention that become apparent or obvious from the detailed description or illustrations contained herein are within the scope of the present invention.