Surfboard case

Abstract

A surfboard case includes a body which has an interior that is structured to stretchably adapt to a surfboard having a predetermined shape and size. The body is further structured to substantially cushion an impact to the surfboard contained within the surfboard case. In at least one instance, a substantial portion of the surfboard case comprises a neoprene material of construction. The surfboard case also includes at least one reinforcement section disposed in protective relation to a predetermined portion of the surfboard. In addition, a stretchable, waterproof storage compartment is utilized to store surfboard related items and/or personal items.

1 . A surfboard case comprising:
 a body comprising an interior, said interior structured to receive and removably contain a surfboard having a predetermined shape and size;   said body further structured to at least partially resiliently adapt to the predetermined shape and size of the surfboard;   said body further structured to substantially cushion an impact to the surfboard; and   said body defining an opening structured to permit access to said interior.   
   
   
       2 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 1  wherein said body further comprises a stretchable material of construction. 
   
   
       3 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 1  wherein said body further comprises a cushioning material of construction. 
   
   
       4 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 1  wherein said body further comprises a stretchable, cushioning material of construction. 
   
   
       5 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 4  wherein said body further comprises an insulating material of construction. 
   
   
       6 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 4  wherein said body further comprises a waterproof material of construction. 
   
   
       7 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 4  wherein said stretchable, cushioning material of construction comprises neoprene. 
   
   
       8 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 4  wherein said stretchable, cushioning material of construction comprises a composite material. 
   
   
       9 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 8  wherein said composite material comprises neoprene and nylon. 
   
   
       10 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 8  wherein said composite material comprises neoprene and spandex. 
   
   
       11 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 1  wherein a substantial portion of said body comprises a neoprene material of construction. 
   
   
       12 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 11  wherein a majority of said body comprises a neoprene material of construction. 
   
   
       13 . A surfboard case comprising:
 a body comprising an interior, said interior structured to receive and removably contain a surfboard having a predetermined shape and size;   said body further structured to stretchably adapt to the predetermined shape and size of the surfboard;   said body further structured to substantially cushion an impact to the surfboard; and   at least one reinforcement section disposed in protective relation to a predetermined portion of the surfboard.   
   
   
       14 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 13 , wherein said reinforcement section is correspondingly disposed and configured to the predetermined portion of the surfboard. 
   
   
       15 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 14 , wherein said at least one reinforcement section is disposed, dimensioned, and configured in at least partially surrounding relation to a nose portion of the surfboard. 
   
   
       16 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 14 , wherein said at least one reinforcement section is disposed, dimensioned, and configured in at least partially surrounding relation to a tail portion of the surfboard. 
   
   
       17 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 13 , wherein said at least one reinforcement section is structured to include greater protective capabilities than at least a majority of a remainder of said body. 
   
   
       18 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 13 , further comprising a plurality of reinforcement sections, each of said plurality of reinforcement sections disposed and configured in at least partially overlying, protective relation to a different corresponding portion of the surfboard. 
   
   
       19 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 13 , further comprising at least one fin slot. 
   
   
       20 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 13 , further comprising at least one support member cooperatively structured to maintain a substantially non-collapsible configuration and disposed in at least partially surrounding, protective relation about another predetermined portion of the surfboard. 
   
   
       21 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 13 , further comprising an expandable compartment structured to be selectively disposed between a collapsed orientation and an expanded orientation, said expanded orientation structured to permit receipt of the surfboard with at least one fin mounted thereto. 
   
   
       22 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 13  wherein said body further comprises a neoprene material of construction. 
   
   
       23 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 22  wherein a substantial portion of said body comprises a neoprene material of construction. 
   
   
       24 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 23  wherein a majority of said body comprises a neoprene material of construction. 
   
   
       25 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 13  further comprising at least one storage compartment. 
   
   
       26 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 25  wherein said at least one storage compartment comprises a neoprene material of construction. 
   
   
       27 . A surfboard case comprising:
 a body comprising a first portion and a second portion cooperatively structured to define an interior, said interior structured to receive and removably contain a surfboard having a predetermined shape and size, said first and second portions each substantially comprising a neoprene material of construction; and   an expandable compartment structured to be selectively disposed between a collapsed orientation and an expanded orientation, said expanded orientation structured to permit receipt of the surfboard with at least one fin mounted thereto.   
   
   
       28 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 27 , wherein said expandable compartment further comprises a sidewall assembly disposed and structured to unfold into said expanded orientation. 
   
   
       29 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 28 , wherein said sidewall assembly comprises a neoprene material of construction. 
   
   
       30 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 29 , wherein said sidewall assembly comprises a thinner neoprene construction relative to a majority of a remainder of said body. 
   
   
       31 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 27 , further comprising at least one reinforcement section disposed in protective relation to a predetermined portion of the surfboard. 
   
   
       32 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 31 , wherein said at least one reinforcement section comprises a neoprene material of construction. 
   
   
       33 . A surfboard case as recited in  claim 27 , further comprising a roll fastener assembly structured to maintain said surfboard case in a collapsed, rolled configuration.