Submersed Rigid Collapsible Frame System

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This patent application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/665,688 filed on Jun. 28, 2024 and titled “Submersed Flotation System”, the entirety of which is fully incorporated by reference herein.

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

This disclosure relates generally to floatation devices. More specifically and without limitation, this disclosure relates to a submersed rigid collapsible frame system allowing user to move freely on a submersed surface while partially submerged in water.

OVERVIEW OF THE DISCLOSURE

People love to float together behind their boats in lakes and there are multiple options to achieve buoyancy. One option is to strap a life jacket either to their legs or around their chest. This leaves the user about shoulder to neck deep in the water. It is a bit uncomfortable to wear the life jacket for hours and the users are limited in their ability to raise their arms out of the water without submerging their face. The users must also intermittently kick or paddle to stay upright in the water. The second option is to have an inflatable mat at the surface. Users crawl onto them and lay very near the top of the water. This keeps the users almost entirely out of the water, which leaves them more exposed to the elements, especially on a windy day. This is not optimal for a few reasons. The users on these mats are positioned significantly above the people floating with life jackets. It is better to be level and similarly positioned with the person they are chatting with. The second issue is that most users are forced to lay down or sit down for stability reasons on the mats. This increases strain on the body as it works to maintain balance. These pads can be difficult to climb onto when parked in open water. In one or more arrangements, the submersed rigid collapsible frame system provides a variable depth submerged surface to stand on, which allows the users to walk around and freely use their arms. The controlled depth of the submerged surface allows users to be much closer and similarly positioned to the other people floating in their life jackets. The water also works to cover lower portions of the user, which makes users feel more comfortable and less exposed. A table in the center encourages people to gather and socialize. The umbrella can provide shade if the sun is beating down or other elements. The submersed surface is also easy to step onto when deployed in open water.

As such, for all these reasons existing floatation devices and systems are too difficult to set up, they are too time-consuming to set up and they are too easy to improperly set-up.

Therefore, for all the reasons stated above, and the reasons stated below, there is a need in the art for a submersed rigid collapsible frame system that improves upon the state of the art.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a submersed rigid collapsible frame system that provides improved functionality over prior art systems.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a submersed rigid collapsible frame system that provides improved features over prior art systems.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a submersed rigid collapsible frame system that is relatively inexpensive.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a submersed rigid collapsible frame system that is easy to use.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a submersed rigid collapsible frame system that is intuitive to use.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a submersed rigid collapsible frame system that is strong and robust.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a submersed rigid collapsible frame system that can be used in many applications.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a submersed rigid collapsible frame system that improves efficiencies.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a submersed rigid collapsible frame system that provides unique functionality.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a submersed rigid collapsible frame system that is fast to use and fast to set up.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a submersed rigid collapsible frame system that is safe to use.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a submersed rigid collapsible frame system that saves time.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a submersed rigid collapsible frame system that is high quality.

These and other objects, features, or advantages of the disclosure will become apparent from the specification, figures and claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the float assemblies, shade system, table system, frame assembly, anchor system, submersed surface assembly, and support arms.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system illustrated in FIG. 1 in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the float assemblies, shade system, shade member, table, actuator, floats, tethers, table frame arms, frame arms, frame assembly, anchor system, and support arms.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the float assembly, table system, shade system, submersed surface assembly, transport mechanism, frame arms, support arms, and anchor system.

FIG. 4 is a top view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the float assemblies, shade system with umbrella, and submersed surface assembly.

FIG. 5 is a top view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the float assemblies, table system, shade system without umbrella, and submersed surface assembly.

FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the float assemblies, shade system, submersed surface assembly, anchor system, transport mechanism, bottom hub, bottom surface and support arms.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the float assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the top surface, opposing sides, bottom surface, straps, connection member, harness, float, handles, air fill/check valve, tether and connection point.

FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the float assembly illustrated in FIG. 7 in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the top surface, connection member, straps, additional connection members, top end of the tether, tether, connection point, bottom end of the tether, and adjustment members.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the submersed surface assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the submersible surface, material, top surface, corners, rigid frame connection member, and sides.

FIG. 10 is a cutaway view of the submersed surface assembly illustrated in FIG. 9 in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the material, anchor connection member, and cable connection member.

FIG. 11 is a cutaway view of the submersed surface assembly illustrated in FIG. 9 in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the rigid frame connection member and the connection member material.

FIG. 12 is a top view of the submersed surface assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the material, submersible surface, rigid frame connection member, connection member material, tension member and tension connection member.

FIG. 13 is a cutaway view of the submersed surface assembly illustrated in FIG. 12 in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the rigid frame connection member.

FIG. 14 is a cutaway view of the submersed surface assembly illustrated in FIG. 13 in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the connection member material, cable connection member, tension member, and tension connection member.

FIG. 15 is a side view of the submersed surface assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the tension member and tension connection members.

FIG. 16 is a cutaway view of the submersed surface assembly illustrated in FIG. 15 in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the tension member and the tension connection member.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the submersed surface assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the housing, first end and second end of the tension connection member housing.

FIG. 18 is a exploded view of the submersed surface assembly illustrated in FIG. 17 in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the tension connection member, the first end of the tension connection member, the second end tension member of the tension member, and the securing member.

FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the frame assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing a power cord, table frame arms, anchor system, frame arms, support arms, support pole, connection member, top hub, bottom hub, and transport mechanism.

FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the frame assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing a power cord, table frame arms, support pole, connection member, anchor system, tether connection member, frame arms, support arms, top hub, bottom hub, and transport mechanism.

FIG. 21 is a perspective view of the frame assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the anchor system, table frame arms, frame arms, support arms, support pole, top hub, bottom hub, and transport mechanism.

FIG. 22 is an exploded view of the frame assembly illustrated in FIG. 19 in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the interior of outer post, the umbrella connection member, the top end of the outer post, the table adjustment openings, the power cord hole, outer post, connection member, support pole connection member, central post attachment member, outer post bottom end, support pole and actuator connection member, actuator, anchor assembly, cover, frame arms, support arms, frame arm connection members, anchor system connection member, central post connection member, support pole inner post, support pole inner post top end, central post connection member, bottom hub, and transport mechanism.

FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the frame assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the actuator connection member, support pole inner post top end, central post attachment member, support pole inner post bottom end, bottom end, and support pole inner post.

FIG. 24 is a perspective view of the top hub in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the sides, top surface, hole, recess, connection members, securing mechanism and housing.

FIG. 25 is a perspective view of the top hub in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the bottom surface, recess, housing, and top hub recess.

FIG. 26A is a perspective view of the bottom hub in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the top surface, support arms recess, support pole connection member, recess, support arms connection members and securing mechanism.

FIG. 26B is a perspective view of the bottom hub in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the bottom surface, sides, recess, support arms recess, support arms connection members, securing mechanism, and housing.

FIG. 27 is a perspective view of the actuator in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the support pole and actuator connection member, power cord, and power connector.

FIG. 28 is a perspective view of the actuator in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing power connectors, power button, power box, socket connector, fuse holder, electrical connection members, and fuse holder.

FIG. 29 is a perspective view of the frame assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing frame arms, central post connection member, bottom end, top end frame arm, anchor second end, anchor bottom surface, anchor first end, anchor top surface, and anchor system connection member.

FIG. 30 is an exploded view of the frame assembly as illustrated in FIG. 29 in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing a frame arm, central post connection member, top end frame arm, cable connection members, frame arms anchor connection members, support arms connection members, and anchor system connection member.

FIG. 31 is a perspective view of the frame assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the support arm top end, support arms, bottom end of support arm, transport mechanism connection member, and transport mechanism.

FIG. 32 is an exploded view of the frame assembly as illustrated in FIG. 31 in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the central post connection members, frame arms, anchor system connection member, transport mechanism, and transport mechanism connection member.

FIG. 33 is a perspective view of the frame assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the support arm top end, anchor system connection member, support arm, bottom end of support arm and central post connection member.

FIG. 34 is an exploded view of the table system as illustrated in FIG. 1 in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the table frame arms, table frame arms to table securing members, table frame arms to table support arms connection members, table frame arms hub, table frame hub to support pole securing members, locking mechanism, table support arms, table support arms to support pole securing members, table support arm hub, table actuator, table actuator to support pole connection member, water level, and top end of outer post.

FIG. 35 is an exploded view of the table system as shown in FIG. 34 in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing table actuator to support pole connection members, table support arms to support pole securing members, table actuator, and water level.

FIG. 36 is a perspective view of the table system in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the table actuator and table actuator to support pole connection members.

FIG. 37 is a perspective view of the table system in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the table frame arms hub, table frame arms to hub connection members and table frame hub to support pole securing members.

FIG. 38 is a perspective view of the table system in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the table, handle, check valve, tray, opening, and holder.

FIG. 39 is a perspective view of the table system in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the table, tray, table frame arms to table support arms connection members, opening, and holder.

FIG. 40 is a perspective view of the shade system in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the umbrella table securing member, shade pole, and shade attachment member.

FIG. 41 is an exploded view of the shade system illustrated in FIG. 41 in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the umbrella table securing member, shade pole, and shade attachment member.

FIG. 42 is a perspective view of the shade system in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the shade member, umbrella table securing member, shade attachment member, shade tray, and water level.

FIG. 43 is an exploded view of the shade system illustrated in FIG. 42 in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the shade member, shade actuator, shade pole, umbrella table securing member, shade tray, shade tray holder, and shade attachment member.

FIG. 44 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 45 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the float assemblies (4), submersible pad panel, and panel connection member.

FIG. 46 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 47 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 48 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 49 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 50 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 51 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 52 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 53 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 54 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 55 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 56A is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the open position.

FIG. 56B is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the closed position.

FIG. 57 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 58 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 59 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 60 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 61 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 62 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 63 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 64 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements, the view showing the water level.

FIG. 65 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 66 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 67 is a perspective view of the actuator in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 68 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 69 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 70 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 71 is a perspective view of the submersed rigid collapsible frame system in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 72 is a perspective view of the frame assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 73 is a perspective view of the frame assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 74 is a perspective view of the frame assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 75 is a perspective view of the frame assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 76 is a perspective view of the frame assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 77 is a perspective view of the frame assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 78 is a perspective view of the frame assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 79 is a perspective view of the frame assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 80 is a perspective view of the frame assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 81 is a perspective view of the frame assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 82 is a perspective view of the frame assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 83 is a perspective view of the frame assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 84 is a perspective view of the frame assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements.

FIG. 85 is a perspective view of the frame assembly in accordance with one or more arrangements.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

In one or more arrangements, for example as shown, a submersed surface is tensioned by a rigid deployable and collapsible frame assembly. This frame and submersed surface are suspended at a certain depth underwater by floats, docks, or boats placed around the perimeter of the submersed surface or frame assembly. A center pole stands upright in the center of the frame. An umbrella or shade system and table can be attached to this pole.

In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, the submersed rigid collapsible frame system has a frame assembly with support arms (also referred to as support linkages) and frame arms connected to a support pole. In one or more arrangements, a fixed hub connects the frame arms to the support pole and sliding hub connects the support arms to the support pole. The actuator pushes sliding hub away from the fixed hub, thereby lowering the frame arms until the submersed surface is tensioned. In one or more arrangements, a submersed surface may be on top of the frame arms.

In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, rigid collapsible frame system has a frame assembly with support arms and frame arms connected to a support pole. In one or more arrangements, a top hub connects the frame arms to the support pole and bottom hub connects the support arms to the support pole. In one or more arrangements, the actuator pushes one side of the support arms away from the support pole lowering the support arms, thereby lowering the frame arms to move the submersed surface downwards until the submersed surface is flat, allowing users to walk on the submersed surface.

In one or more arrangements, a submersed rigid surface is suspended by floats placed around the perimeter of the submersed surface, a frame arm may extend along the exterior of the submersed surface to tension the submersed surface.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

In the following detailed description of the embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the disclosure may be practiced. The embodiments of the present disclosure described below are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the precise forms in the following detailed description. Rather, the embodiments are chosen and described so that others skilled in the art may appreciate and understand the principles and practices of the present disclosure. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made without departing from the principles and scope of the invention. It is intended to cover various modifications and similar arrangements and procedures, and the scope of the appended claims therefore should be accorded the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and similar arrangements and procedures. For instance, although aspects and features may be illustrated in or described with reference to certain figures or embodiments, it will be appreciated that features from one figure or embodiment may be combined with features of another figure or embodiment even though the combination is not explicitly shown or explicitly described as a combination. In the depicted embodiments, like reference numbers refer to like elements throughout the various drawings.

It should be understood that any advantages and/or improvements discussed herein may not be provided by various disclosed embodiments, or implementations thereof. The contemplated embodiments are not so limited and should not be interpreted as being restricted to embodiments which provide such advantages or improvements. Similarly, it should be understood that various embodiments may not address all or any objects of the disclosure or objects of the invention that may be described herein. The contemplated embodiments are not so limited and should not be interpreted as being restricted to embodiments which address such objects of the disclosure or invention. Furthermore, although some disclosed embodiments may be described relative to specific materials, embodiments are not limited to the specific materials or apparatuses but only to their specific characteristics and capabilities and other materials and apparatuses can be substituted as is well understood by those skilled in the art in view of the present disclosure.

It is to be understood that the terms such as “left, right, top, bottom, front, back, side, height, length, width, upper, lower, interior, exterior, inner, outer, and the like as may be used herein, merely describe points of reference and do not limit the present invention to any particular orientation or configuration.

As used herein, the term “or” includes one or more of the associated listed items, such that “A or B” means “either A or B”. As used herein, the term “and” includes all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items, such that “A and B” means “A as well as B.” The use of “and/or” includes all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items, such that “A and/or B” includes “A but not B,” “B but not A,” and “A as well as B,” unless it is clearly indicated that only a single item, subgroup of items, or all items are present. The use of “etc.” is defined as “et cetera” and indicates the inclusion of all other elements belonging to the same group of the preceding items, in any “and/or” combination(s).

As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include both the singular and plural forms, unless the language explicitly indicates otherwise. Indefinite articles like “a” and “an” introduce or refer to any modified term, both previously-introduced and not, while definite articles like “the” refer to a same previously-introduced term; as such, it is understood that “a” or “an” modify items that are permitted to be previously-introduced or new, while definite articles modify an item that is the same as immediately previously presented. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes,” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, characteristics, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not themselves preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, characteristics, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof, unless expressly indicated otherwise. For example, if an embodiment of a system is described as comprising an article, it is understood the system is not limited to a single instance of the article unless expressly indicated otherwise, even if elsewhere another embodiment of the system is described as comprising a plurality of articles.

It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected,” “coupled,” “mated,” “attached,” “fixed,” etc. to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, and/or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly connected,” “directly coupled,” “directly engaged” etc. to another element, there are no intervening elements present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” “engaged” versus “directly engaged,” etc.). Similarly, a term such as “operatively”, such as when used as “operatively connected” or “operatively engaged” is to be interpreted as connected or engaged, respectively, in any manner that facilitates operation, which may include being directly connected, indirectly connected, electronically connected, wirelessly connected or connected by any other manner, method or means that facilitates the desired operation. Similarly, a term such as “communicatively connected” includes all variations of information exchange and routing between two electronic devices, including intermediary devices, networks, etc., connected wirelessly or not. Similarly, “connected” or other similar language particularly for electronic components is intended to mean connected by any means, either directly or indirectly, wired and/or wirelessly, such that electricity and/or information may be transmitted between the components.

It will be understood that, although the ordinal terms “first,” “second,” etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited to any order by these terms unless specifically stated as such. These terms are used only to distinguish one element from another; where there are “second” or higher ordinals, there merely must be a number of elements, without necessarily any difference or other relationship. For example, a first element could be termed a second element, and, similarly, a second element could be termed a first element, without departing from the scope of example embodiments or methods.

Similarly, the structures and operations discussed herein may occur out of the order described and/or noted in the figures. For example, two operations and/or figures shown in succession may in fact be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved. Similarly, individual operations within example methods described below may be executed repetitively, individually or sequentially, to provide looping or other series of operations aside from single operations described below. It should be presumed that any embodiment or method having features and functionality described below, in any workable combination, falls within the scope of example embodiments.

As used herein, various disclosed embodiments may be primarily described in the context of submersed rigid collapsible frame system. However, the embodiments are not so limited. It is appreciated that the embodiments may be adapted for use in various other applications, which may be improved by the disclosed structures, arrangements and/or methods. The system is merely shown and described as being used in the context of submersed rigid collapsible frame system for case of description and as one of countless examples.

System 10:

With reference to the figures, a submersed rigid collapsible frame system 10 (or simply system 10) is presented. Submersed rigid collapsible system 10 is formed of any suitable size, shape and design and is configured to allow users to walk or sit on a submersed surface while partially submerged in the water. In the arrangement shown, as one example, system 10 includes submersed surface 60, a frame assembly 100, an anchor system 106, and one or more float assemblies 12 among other components.

Float Assembly 12:

Float Assembly 12 is formed of any suitable size, shape and design and is configured to facilitate holding system 10, submersed surface assembly 60, and/or frame assembly 100 at a certain depth level underwater. In the arrangement shown, as one example, floatation assembly 12 includes among other components one or more floats 14, and one or more tethers 40. In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, float assembly 12 comprises a plurality of floats 14 tethered to one or more anchor assemblies 106 of system 10. However, the arrangements are not so limited. Rather it is understood that in some various arrangements, system 10 may have a plurality of floats 14, have a single float 14, or the tether 40 may be directly connected to the submersed surface assembly 60 or one or more of the frame arms 116.

In one or more arrangements, as shown, for example, float 14 has a top surface 16 and a bottom surface 18, and one or more sides 20. Side 20 may have a handle 24 allowing a user to easily transport float 14 into or out of the water or move system 10 to a new location in the water. In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, float 14 has an air fill 28 or check valve 28 allowing a user to easily inflate or deflate float 14 or check a level of air inside float 14. Float 14 may have a square shape, a rectangular shape, or a circular shape. However, float 14 may be any suitable size, shape, and design to facilitate holding submersed surface assembly 60 at a certain depth. In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, floats 14 may be placed at each corner of system 10 to provide the buoyant force necessary to counteract the weight of the users on the submersed surface assembly 60. For stability, in one or more arrangements as shown, for example, the floats 14 need to be placed away from the center of system 10. If all the floats 14 are located in the center, system 10 may become unstable. In other arrangements, for example, one or more floats 14 may be placed at the center of the submersed surface assembly 60 or the frame assembly 100.

In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown float 14 may be connected to tether 40, by one or more straps 26. Tether 40 facilitates the attachment of float 14 to frame assembly 100 or submersed surface assembly 60. Tether 40 facilitates a distribution of the weight load of the frame assembly 100 and submersed surface 60 to float 14 along with any additional weight or tension when one or more users are using system 10. Straps 26 may extend over top 16 of float 14 over the sides 20 and connect to tether 40 beneath bottom 18 of float 14. Straps 26 may go underneath handles 24. Handles 24 may serve as a guide for placement of straps 26 for proper distribution of weight. In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, straps 26 extend over float 14 to form an X shape to distribute the load on the float 14.

Straps 26 may have an adjustment member 30 to adjust a length of straps 26 allowing straps 26 to fit around float 12 or adjust the depth of the submersed surface 58, system 10, or frame assembly 100 or. In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, the adjust mechanism 30 may be slides, webbing slides, ladder locks, snaps, buttons, zippers, or any other design or style to facilitate adjusting a length of strap 26. In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, strap connection member 32 facilitates connection of the straps 26 to one another to form a harness 34. Connection member 32 may be rings, metal rings, buckles, cam buckles, snap latches, sliders, hooks, or any other mechanism for connecting straps 26 together. In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, adjustment mechanism 30 may be sewn around connection member 32 to form a harness 34. In one or more arrangements, for example as shown, tether connection member 22 facilitates the connection of straps 26 or float 14 to tether 40. Connection member 22 may be a snap latch, rings, metal rings, buckles, cam buckles, snap latches, sliders, hooks, or any other mechanism for connecting float 12 or straps 26 to tether 40. In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, connection member 22 and connection member 32 may be the same.

In one or more arrangements, float assembly 12 has tethers 40 to connect floats 12 to the frame assembly 100 or the submersed surface 60. The top end 48 of tether 40 has a connection member 44 to connect tether 40 to float 12, straps 26 or harness 34. Connection member 44 may be rings, metal rings, buckles, cam buckles, sliders, hooks, snap latches, or any other mechanism for connecting tether 40 to the float 12, harness 34 or straps 26. Connection member 44 facilitates connecting and disconnecting tether 40 from float 12 so floats 12 may be removed from system 10 during storage or added to system 10 during use. In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, connection member 44 attaches to connection member 22 to secure tether 40 to harness 34. In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, tether 40 may have a bottom end 50 with a connection member 46 to connect and secure tether 40 to frame assembly 100, anchor assembly 106 or submersed surface 60. Connection member 46 may be rings, metal rings, buckles, cam buckles, sliders, hooks, snap latches, or any other mechanism for connecting tether 40 to frame assembly 100, anchor assembly 106, or submersed surface 60. Tether 40 may have an adjustment member 42 to adjust a length of tether 40 to raise or lower a depth of frame assembly 100 or the submersed surface 60. Tethers 40 may connect system 10 to a boat or dock on one side or more sides of the frame assembly 100 instead of float assembly 12.

However, the arrangements and components of float assembly 12 are not so limited. Rather it is contemplated that in some various arrangements, float assembly 12 or its components, such as floats 14, straps 26 and tether 40 may have alternative shapes, sizes or designs.

Submersed Surface Assembly 60:

Submersed surface assembly 60 is formed of any suitable size, shape and design and is configured to support the weight of one or more users standing or sitting on the submersed surface assembly and maintain a certain depth level 400. In the arrangement shown, as one example, submersed surface assembly 60 includes a submersed surface 58, corners 76, frame assembly connection member 72, and anchor connection member 70.

In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, submersed surface 58 is made from a material 62, such as a tensioned material 62, configured to support one or more users standing or sitting on the top surface 78 of submersed surface 58 while maintaining the rigidity of the submersed surface 58. This allows a user to move freely on the submersed surface 58 without the submersed surface 58 sagging significantly. In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, submersed surface 58 has a top surface 78, a bottom surface 80, corners 76, and one or more sides 82. In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, submersed surface 58 may have tensioned material 62 and connection material 64. Connection material 64 may be a different type of material from tensioned material 62 to secure the submersed surface assembly to one or more components of system 10 such as frame assembly 100 and anchor assembly 106. In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, connection material 64 may be a tougher fabric to prevent the submersed surface assembly 60 from tearing away from other system 10 components, as the connection material 64 is configured to handle high stress placed on the submersed surface assembly 60 while system 10 is in use. In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, sides 82 of submersed surface 58 may have a curve to ensure proper tension throughout the submersed surface 58.

In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, the submersed surface 58 may have one or more submersible pad panels 66 connected together with panel connection members 68 configured to support one or more users standing or sitting on the submersed surface 58 while maintaining the rigidity of submersed surface 58. Panel connection members 68 allow the submersed surface 58 to be folded in a closed position when system 10 is not in use. In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, the panel connection members 68 facilitate the folding of submersible pad panels 66 together when system 10 is in storage and folding outward in an open position when system 10 is in use.

In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, submersed surface assembly 60 has one or more frame assembly connection members 72 to secure submersed surface 58 to the frame assembly 100. The frame assembly connection members 72 may be a metal ring around one or more components of the frame assembly 100, grommets located on one or more areas of the submersed surface 58, and a rope or tether laced around the ring and grommets securing the submersed surface 58 to the frame assembly 100. The frame assembly connection members 72 may be rings, metal rings, buckles, cam buckles, sliders, hooks, snap latches, or any other mechanism for connecting the submersed surface 58 to the frame assembly 100.

In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, submersed floor assembly 60 has one or more tension members 84 configured to tension the submersed surface 58, allowing the submersed surface 58 to maintain a rigid structure when one or more users are on the submersed surface 58. Tension members 84 can be tensioned by adjusting a tension member length and by adjusting the mount location of submersed surface assembly 60 on frame assembly 100. In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown this is critical to match the subtle variations in material 62 or a way the material 62 is sewn. Tension members 84 may run along sides 82 of submersed surface 58. Tension members 84 may be cables, ropes, tethers, cords, or any other mechanism for tensioning and maintaining rigidity of the submersed surface 58. Tension members 84 may have a first end 92 and an opposing second end 94. First end 92 may have a connection member 86 configured to connect tension member 84 to anchor assembly 106. Connection member 86 may be a T bolt, a sleeve bearing or any other mechanism that facilitates the connection of tension member 84 to anchor assembly 106. Tension connection members 74 facilitate securing the tension members 84 to the submersed surface 58. In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, tension connection members 74 may be sheaths the tension members 84 slide through or ropes and grommets securing the tension member 84 to the submersed surface 58. In other arrangements, tension connection members 74 may be any design, shape, or size to secure the tension member 84 to the submersed surface 58.

In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, submersed surface assembly 60 has one or more anchor connection members 70 configured to secure the submersed surface assembly 60 and/or frame assembly 100 to the float assembly 12 or to the anchor assembly 106. The anchor connection members 70 may attach one or more tension members 84 to each other at a corner 76 of submersed surface 58, thereby connecting the submersed surface 58 to the anchor assembly 106. The anchor connection member 70 may have a housing 88 and one or more securing members 90 to facilitate securing tension members 84 to the anchor assembly 106. The securing members may be a ferrule, jam nut, T bolt toggle jaws, rings, metal rings, buckles, cam buckles, sliders, hooks, snap latches, or any other mechanism for connecting the tension members 84 to the anchor assembly 106. In other arrangements, for example, as shown, anchor connection member 70 may connect the submersed surface 58 directly to the tether 40, anchoring the submersed surface 58 to the float assembly 12.

However, the arrangements and components of submersed surface assembly 60 are not so limited. Rather it is contemplated that in some various arrangements, submersed surface assembly 60 or its components, such as submersed surface 58, tension members 84, anchor connection members 70, frame connection members 72 may have alternative shapes, sizes or designs.

Frame Assembly 100;

Frame assembly 100 is formed of any suitable size, shape and design and is configured to support the weight of one or more users standing or sitting on the submersed surface assembly and maintain a certain depth level 400. In the arrangement shown, as one example, frame assembly 100 includes frame arms 116, support arms 114, top hub 102, bottom hub 104, support pole 108, anchor assembly 106, and actuator 110. One or more of the components of the frame assembly may be covered or partially covered to prevent a user from injuring themselves on the system 10. Cover 170 may be a foam cover, tape, UHMW adhesive tape, plastic cover or any other type of cover that prevents a user from injuring themselves if they run into system 10 or prevent them from slipping on system 10. Cover 170 provides shear structure and protection to users and allows multiple areas of access to the user.

Support Pole 108:

In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, frame assembly 100 has a support pole 108 to facilitate the connection of various components of the frame assembly 100 and submersed surface assembly 60. The support pole 108 is configured to adjust a depth level 400 of submersed surface 58 below a water level 398. The support pole may have a top end 222 and a bottom end 224. The support pole may be extendable, having one or more telescoping poles. In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, the support pole 108 has an outer pole 200 with a top end 202 and a bottom end 204. In the interior 230 of the outer pole 200 there is an inner pole 206 having a top end 208 and a bottom end 210. When system 10 is in an open position 402, inner pole 206 extends out the bottom end 204 of the outer pole 200, to adjust a depth level 400 of the submersed surface assembly 60 or to adjust for additional weight and provide more tension, inner pole 206 may be extended further outward from the bottom end 204 of the outer pole 200. Actuator 240 is configured to move the inner pole 206 relative to the outer pole. For example, actuator 240 may push inner pole 206 outward from the bottom end 204 of the outer pole so that the top end 208 of the inner pole 206 is near the bottom end 204 of the outer pole to place system 10 in an open position 400. The submersed surface assembly 60 may be fully extended or have some slack. To place system 10 in a closed position 404, actuator 240 may pull the inner pole 206 inward toward the top end 202 of the outer pole until the bottom end 210 of the inner pole 206 is adjacent to the bottom end 204 of the outer pole.

In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, actuator 240 is located in the interior 230 of the outer pole 200. Pole connection members 226 and 242 secure the actuator to the outer pole 200 and the inner pole 206. Actuator 240 may be a linear actuator to facilitate extending inner pole 206 away from outer pole 200 thereby extending the frame assembly 100. The linear actuator is able to hold the open and closed positions. Connection members 226 and 242 may be clevis pins with a retaining ring groove, screws, openings, nuts, bolts, or any other mechanism for connecting the actuator 240 to the support pole 108. In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, actuator 240 is an electrical actuator 240, such as a DC actuator or an electric motor that drives a nut and bolt down. A power cord 244 is operatively connected to actuator 240 through a power connector 246, such as a DC connector, extends through support pole 108 and out an opening 216. Power cord 240 has another power connector 244 which connects to a power box 258 with a power switch 250. The power box has another power connector 246 which connects to a power source, such as a socket connector 248 or electrical connection members 254, such as alligator clips, with a fuse holder 252. In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, the power source may be a battery, a battery pack, a lithium ion battery pack, a rechargeable battery, or any other mechanism for powering actuator 240. Actuator 240 has built in electrical overload safety settings and may be remotely deployed, which saves a user the strain of manually deploying a linear mechanism while in the water. Actuator 240 may be a manual actuator, jack screw, cyclic rope and pulley system, cranks or any other type of actuator that facilitates moving the inner pole 206 and extending a depth level 400 of the frame assembly 100.

In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, the support pole 108 has a top hub 102 to facilitate connection of the support pole 108 to the frame arms 116. The top hub 102 has a housing 146 with a top surface 134, a bottom surface 136 and one or more sides 138 and with a hole 132 through the housing configured to fit around support pole 108. A securing mechanism 148 may secure top surface 134 of top hub 102 to the bottom surface 136 of top hub 102. Securing mechanism 148 may be nuts and bolts, screws, ties, or any other mechanism for securing top surface 134 of top hub 102 to bottom surface 136 of top hub. Top hub 102 has one or more connection members 130 or recesses 140 configured to facilitate securing frame arms 116 to the support pole 108. In one or more arrangements, the connection members 130 of top hub 102 may be in a balanced compressive state with frame arms 116. In one or more arrangements, as shown, for example, connection members 130 allow frame arms 116 to rotate relative to the support pole 108, such that, for example, the frame arms 116 may rotate away from support pole 108 to deploy system 10 into the open position 402 and move towards support pole 108 to close place system 10 in the closed position 404. When system 10 is in the closed position, the submersed surface 58 may be placed internally between the frame arms 116 and the support pole 108. Connection member 130 may be an opening, a sleeve bearing, a nut and bolt or any other mechanism to facilitate securing the frame arms 116 to support pole 108. Sides 138 may contain one or more recesses 142 to facilitate storage of frame assembly 100 or system 10 and prevent a user from hitting a corner of the frame assembly.

In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, the support pole 108 has a bottom hub 104 to facilitate connection of the support pole 108 to support arms 114. The top hub 102 has a housing 166 with a top surface 150, a bottom surface 152, and one or more sides 154, and with a connection hole 160 or opening 160 through the housing 166 configured to fit around support pole 108. A securing mechanism 168 may secure top surface 150 of bottom hub 104 to the bottom surface 152 of bottom hub 104. Securing mechanism 168 may be nuts and bolts, screws, ties, or any other mechanism for securing top surface 150 of bottom hub 104 to bottom surface 152 of bottom hub 104. Bottom hub 104 has one or more connection members 158 or recesses 162 configured to facilitate securing support arms 114 to the support pole 108. In one or more arrangements, as shown, for example, connection members 158 allow support arms 114 to rotate relative to the support pole 108, such that, for example, the support arms 114 may rotate away from support pole 108 to deploy system 10 into the open position 402 and move towards support pole 108 to place system 10 in the close position 400. Connection members 158 may be an opening, a sleeve bearing, a nut and bolt, or any other mechanism to facilitate securing the support arms 114 to support pole 108. Sides 138 may contain one or more recesses 164 to facilitate storage of frame assembly 100 or system 10 and prevent a user from hitting a corner of the frame assembly 100. Bottom hub 104 may be secured to the bottom end 210 of the inner pole 206. An attachment member 214 may secure the bottom hub 104 to the support pole 108. Attachment members 214 may be an opening, a sleeve bearing, bars, a nut and bolt, or any other mechanism to facilitate securing the bottom hub 104 to support pole 108.

In one or more arrangements, as shown, for example, support pole 108 has a submersed surface connection member 212 configured to secure the submersed surface assembly 60 to the support pole 108. The support pole 108 may run through the center of the submersed surface 58 or may be in a center of system 10. Submersed surface connection member 212 may be a ring, such as a metal ring, around support pole 108, grommets located on one or more areas of the submersed surface 58 and a rope or tether laced around the ring and grommets securing the submersed surface 58 to the support pole 108. The submersed surface connection member 212 may be rings, metal rings, buckles, cam buckles, sliders, hooks, snap latches, or any other mechanism for connecting the submersed surface 58 to the support pole 108. In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, top end 222 of support pole 108 may have shade system connection member 228 configured to fit a shade pole 330 within the opening to secure the shade system 328.

However, the arrangements and components of support pole 108 are not so limited. Rather it is contemplated that in some various arrangements, support pole or its components, such as top hub 102, bottom hub 104, outer pole 200, inner pole 206, and actuator 240 may have alternative shapes, sizes or designs.

Frame Arms 116

In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, frame assembly 100 has one or more frame arms 116 configured to tension and secure submersed surface assembly 60. Frame arms 116 may be placed underneath the bottom surface 80 of submersed surface 58, or the submersed surface 58 may be in sections surrounding support pole 108 and each side 82 of each section of the submersed surface 58 is attached to a frame arm 116. Frame arms 116 have a first end 302 which is operatively connected to anchor assembly 106, and a second end 304 which is operatively connected to support pole 108 and first hub 102. Connection member 308 secures first end 302 of frame arm 116 to anchor assembly 106, connection member 306 may be placed in a balanced compressive state when system 10 is in the open position 402. Connection member 310 secures the second end 304 of frame arm 116 to the support pole 108 or the top hub 102. Connection member 308 may be placed in a balanced compressive state when system 10 is in the open position 402. Connection members 308 and 310 may be clevis pins with a retaining ring groove, screws, openings, nuts, bolts, or any other mechanism for connecting the frame arm 116 to the anchor assembly 106, the top hub 102 or the support pole 108. Frame arm 116 may be a single metal pole running a length from the first end 302 to the second end 304, in another arrangement, frame arm 116 may be a telescopic arm extending from the first end 302 to the second end 304. In one or more arrangements, one or more frame arms 116 may have a lever, such as a quick release lever for arm extension catch pins. The frame arms 116 extend telescopically at the press of the lever.

In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, frame arms 116 may extend outward from support pole 108 when in an open position such as when system 10 is deployed underwater. When frame arms 116 are in an open position 402, submersed surface 58 is tensioned allowing one or more users to walk or sit on submersed surface 58 without submersed surface 58 sagging. Frame arms 116 may support one or more submersed surface assemblies 60 shaped as chairs where one or more users may sit on the submersed surface assemblies 60 and the frame arm supports and balances the weight of the user throughout the frame assembly 100. In other arrangements, as shown for example, frame arm 116 may surround an exterior of the submersed surface 58.

However, the arrangements and components of frame arms 116 are not so limited. Rather it is contemplated that in some various arrangements, frame arms 116 or its components, may have alternative shapes, sizes or designs.

Support Arms 114:

In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, frame assembly 100 has one or more support arms 114 to support frame arms 116 and balance weight evenly across the frame assembly 100. Support arms 114 may be placed below frame arms 116 running a length from the first end 314 to a second end 316. First end 314 of support arm 114 is operatively connected to anchor assembly 106 and a second end 316 of support arm 114 is operatively connected to support pole 108 or second hub 104. In other arrangements, first end 314 of support arm 114 may be secured to a portion of frame arm 116. Connection member 320 secures first end 314 of support arm 114 to anchor assembly 106. Connection member 318 secures the second end 316 of support arm 114 to the support pole 108 or the bottom hub 104. Connection member 326 may secure support arm 114 to frame arm 116. Connection members 318, 320, and 326 may be clevis pins with a retaining ring groove, screws, openings, nuts, bolts, or any other mechanism for connecting the support arm 114 to the anchor assembly 106, the bottom hub 104, the support pole 108 or frame arm 116. Connection member 326 may be adjustable, allowing support arm 114 to move along frame arm 116 as more or less weight or tension is applied to the submersed surface 58. Support arm 114 may be a single metal pole running a length from the first end 314 to the second end 316. In another arrangement, support arm 114 may be a telescopic arm extending from the first end 314 to the second end 316.

In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, one or more support arms 114 have a transport mechanism 322 to facilitate transporting system 10 from one location to another, such as from a vehicle to a boat, or down a dock. Transport mechanism 322 may be one or more wheels, rollers, belts, or any other mechanism for moving system 10 from one location to another. Connection members 324 facilitate securing transport mechanism 322 to support arm 114. Transport mechanism 322 may be near the second end 316 of support arm 114.

However, the arrangements and components of support arms 114 are not so limited. Rather it is contemplated that in some various arrangements, support arms 114 or its components, may have alternative shapes, sizes or designs.

Anchor Assembly 106:

In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, system 10 has an anchor system to facilitate the attachment of frame assembly 100 and submersed surface assembly 60 to the float assembly 12 at a certain depth level in the water. Anchor assembly 106 has a first end 184 opposing a second end 186, a top surface 172 and a bottom surface 174. A cover 170 may be placed around the top surface 172, the bottom surface 174, the first end 184, and/or the second end 186 to prevent a user from injuring themselves on the anchor assembly 106. Cover 170 may be a foam cover, plastic cover or any other type of cover that prevents a user from injuring themselves if they run into anchor assembly 106. Cover 170 provides shear structure and protection to users and allows multiple areas of access to the user.

The anchor assembly 106 may have one or more connection members 176, 178, 180, 182 to facilitate connection of one or more components of system 10 to the anchor assembly 106. Tension connection member 176 connects the anchor assembly 106 to the tension member 84, the submersed surface 58, or the submersed surface assembly 60. Tension connection member 176 may be sleeve bearing, pins, nut and bolts, T bolts, or any other mechanism to facilitate securing tension member 84, submersed surface 58 or submersed surface assembly 60 to the anchor assembly 106. In one or more arrangements, as shown, for example, anchor assembly 106 may have a tension connection member 176 on each side 188 of the anchor assembly 106.

In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, anchor assembly 106 has frame arm connection members 180 to secure frame arms 116 to the anchor assembly 106. Anchor assembly 106 has support arm connection members 182 to secure support arms 114 to the anchor assembly 106. Connection members 180 and 182 may be sleeve bearings, nuts and bolts, or any other mechanism for connecting the frame arms 116 or the support arms 114 to the anchor assembly 106. In one or more arrangements, as shown, for example, connection members 180 and 182 may be at the second end 186 of the anchor assembly 106. In other arrangements, for example, connection members 180 and 182 may be in a middle or first end 184 of the anchor assembly 106. In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, anchor assembly 106 has tether connection members 178 to secure the anchor assembly 106 to the float assembly 12 at a certain depth level in the water. Tether connection member 178 may be snap lathes, hooks, zippers, buckles, bars, rings, cam buckles, sliders, or any other mechanism for securing tether 40 to anchor assembly 106. Cover 170 may have openings for one or more connection members (e.g., 178, 180, and/or 182).

However, the arrangements and components of anchor assembly 106 are not so limited. Rather it is contemplated that in some various arrangements, anchor assembly 106 or its components may have alternative shapes, sizes or designs.

Table Assembly 360;

Table assembly 360 is formed of any suitable size, shape and design and is configured to allow users standing or sitting on the submersed surface assembly 60 to lean on or place objects on table 384 without leaving submersed surface 58. In the arrangement shown, as one example, table assembly 360 includes table frame arms 362, table support arms 370, table actuator 374, locking mechanism 378, and table 384.

In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, table assembly 360 has one or more table frame arms 362 to facilitate stabilizing table 384 and securing table 384 to frame assembly 100 or support pole 108. Table frame arms 362 may be secured to support pole 108 utilizing table frame arms hub 364 and securing member 368. A securing member 366 may secure table frame arm hub 364 to the support pole 108. Securing members 366 may be removeable allowing a user to move the frame arm hub 364 towards top end 222 or bottom end 224 of support pole 108 to raise or lower table 384 using adjustment openings 232. Securing members 366 may also allow table frame arms 362 to rotate relative to support pole 108. Locking mechanism 378 may act as securing members 366, locking table frame arm hub 364, and therefore table 384 in place while system 10 is in use. For example, the table height location is adjustable by pinning the table frame arm hub 364 in the next available hole or opening 232 in support pole 108. Securing members 372 secure table frame arms 362 to table frame arm hub 364. Securing members 366 and 368 may be screws, nuts and bolts, sleeve bearing or any other mechanism to facilitate securing table frame arms 362 to table frame arm hub 364.

In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown table assembly 360 may have table support arms 370 to facilitate extending and retracting the table assembly 360 in an open and closed position. When table support arms 370 and table frame arms 362 are extended away from support pole 108, table assembly 360 is in an open position. Table support arms 370 are connected to support pole 108 through table support arm hub 396. Securing members 372 secure table support arms 370 to table support arm hub 396 and/or support pole. Securing members 372 may be screws, nuts and bolts, sleeve bearing or any other mechanism to facilitate securing table support arms 370 to support pole 108 or table support arm hub 396. In one or more arrangements, as shown, for example, securing members 372 allow table support arms 370 to rotate relative to support pole 108.

In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, the table support arm hub 396 has a table actuator 374. Table actuator 374 allows the table frame arms 362 and table support arms 370 to be extended without touching the table actuator 374. Connection members 376 secure table actuator 374 to the support pole 108 or table support arm hub 396. The table actuator 374 must be depressed to drop the table frame arms 362 and table support arms 370. Table actuator 374 may be a quick adjust lever that engages via a spring. In other arrangements, for example, table actuator may be any type of actuator, such as a linear actuator or electrical actuator, or any other mechanism that facilitates raising or lowering table frame arms 362 and table support arms 370. Table connection members 382 secure table support arms 370 to table frame arms 362 to facilitate raising and lowering the table frame arms 362. Connection members 382 and 376 may be screws, nuts and bolts, sleeve bearing or any other mechanism to facilitate securing table support arms 370 to table frame arms 362.

In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown table 384 is secured to table frame arms 362 through table securing members 380. Table securing members 380 may be Velcro, straps, buckles, buttons, snap latches, hooks, or any other mechanism to facilitate securing table 384 to table frame arms 362. Table securing members 380 may be removeable allowing table 384 to be quickly detached from table frame arms 362. Table 384 may be made of floatable material, allowing Table 384 to float on top of the water. Table 384 has a check valve 386 to easily see if table 384 needs to be inflated, and to deflate table 384 when it is not in use. Table 384 may have one or more handles 388 to easily carry table 384 when table 384 is not attached to table frame arms 362. An opening 392 in table 384 allows table 384 to fit around support pole 108 to stabilize table 384 and help secure table 384 to system 10. Table 384 may also have a tray 390 and/or holders 394 for users to place items on table 384, such as drinks or food.

However, the arrangements and components of the table assembly 360 are not so limited. Rather it is contemplated that in some various arrangements, table assembly 360 or its components, may have alternative shapes, sizes or designs.

Shade System 328:

Shade system 328 is formed of any suitable size, shape and design and is configured to allow users standing or sitting on the submersed surface assembly 60 to have shade when using system 10 and be shielded from various elements. In the arrangement shown, as one example, shade system 328 includes shade support pole 330, shade member 336, shade actuator 338, or shade tray 340.

In one or more arrangements, for example, as shown, shade support pole 330 secures shade system 328 to frame assembly 100. Shade support pole 330 has an opening 332 through which the shade support pole 330 is connected to the support pole 108. Shade support pole 330 may be inserted into the top end 222 of support pole 108 or fit over the top end 222 of support pole 108. At the top of the shade support pole 330 is a shade member 336 to provide shade, such as an umbrella or any other design, shape, or method of providing shade. Shade support pole 330 is secured to support pole 108 or shade member 336 through shade attachment members 334. Shade actuator 338 opens and closes shade member 336. In the open position, shade member 336 covers table 384 with shade, while in the closed position, the shade member is folded up allowing users to be in the sun. Shade actuator 338 may be a lever, a handle, a linear actuator, an electrical actuator or any other method that facilitates opening or closing shade member 336. A button may be used to remove shade support pole 330 from frame assembly 100. In one or more arrangements shade system 328 may have a shade tray 340 to facilitate holding additional objects, such as through recesses 342 in the shade tray 340 of users further above the water, such as phones or cameras. Shade tray 340 may be secured to the shade support pole 330 through securing members 332. Securing members 332 may be a ferrule, jam nut, T bolt toggle jaws, rings, metal rings, buckles, cam buckles, sliders, hooks, snap latches, or any other mechanism for connecting the shade tray table 340 to the shade support pole 330.

However, the arrangements and components of the shade system 328 are not so limited. Rather it is contemplated that in some various arrangements, shade system 328 or its components, may have alternative shapes, sizes or designs.

Materials

In one or more arrangements float 14 may be made from SUP inflatables. The special drop stitch construction fabrics are cut and PVC glued together. The floats have a Halkey-Roberts air fill/check valve to facilitate for easy filling and emptying. The valve shuts when the hose is disconnected to help keep air in and water out. The table 384 is SUP inflatable material or any other floatable material such as PVC. A mesh fabric is added to the center of the ring to support drinks and other items. However, the material is not so limited, rather it is contemplated that floats 14 may be made out of any suitable material that floats.

Submersed surface 58 may be made from tarp material that is a UV rated and mold resistant material. Some material options for the submersed surface are PVC coated

• • polyester (Textilene 80 & 90), black trampoline mesh, and Serge Ferrari 392 trampoline mesh. There is significant force to preload to the tarp prior to system 10 being used in the water for the first time. More preload allows a better user experience since the submersed surface 58 sags less underfoot. A tougher fabric is used for connection member material 64 to laminate the submersed surface 58 in areas of high stress. The sheaths or tension connection members 74 that house the tension members 84 and the laminations around the frame assembly connection member 72. Seaman Corporation Shelter Rite Architectural Fabric 8424 may used due to its high tear strength. It also hides the stitches and tape used. Special thread is used to sew the pieces together. V-138 Polyester or Tenara Teflon. The fabric cut bias also helps remove loose areas for the submersed surface 58. However, any material 62 or connection material 64 that maintains rigidity of the submersed surface 58 and maintains a rigid structure in the water when one or more users are on the submersed surface may be used. Nickel plated brass grommets are added to the fabric so that lacing can be used as connection members 72 and 74 to secure submersed surface 58 to the tension members 84 and the support pole 108. Holes are cut in the layers of fabric. Then a hammer and die set is used to form the grommets onto the fabric. The rope lacing tensions the center of the fabric to the upright pole. This adds additional vertical support to the fabric. The rope may be UV Resistant Wet polypropylene rope. However, any type or rope or grommet may be used. The tension members 84 that extend corner to corner may be made from stainless steel or Dyneema rope. This material allows them to be low stretch. The first end 92 and second end 94 of tension member 84 may be a swivel ball ends with Turnbuckle toggle jaws, clevis pins with a welded ring and/or a stud ball in groove. However, the material is not so limited, rather it is contemplated that submersible surface assembly 60 may be made out of any suitable materials that allow a user to walk or sit on submersed surface 58 and facilitate the connection of submersed assembly 60 to one or more components of system 10.

The anchor assembly 106 may are protected with layers of foam padding or plastic padding to protect users. Foam will be cut with two pieces of closed cell mold resistant foam. These will be sewn inside a cover with a Velcro strap. This strap will be used to secure the pad in place after the pad is slid onto the end of the upper linkage arm. However, the material is not so limited, rather it is contemplated that anchor assembly 106 may be made out of any suitable materials that facilitate the connection of anchor assembly 106 to one or more components of system 10.

The frame arms 116 and support arms may be made from metal tubes, such as aluminum. The frame arms 116 and support arms 114 are welded close to increase buoyancy and help reduce the effort required to lift out of the water. Any hollow areas of the frame assembly must drain quickly as the frame is pulled from the water, or the user is forced to lift the extra water weight. The frame assembly 100 may be comprised of composite bushings and stainless pins. The anchoring system 106, top hub 102 and bottom hub 104 may have a 1″ gap in the closed position to reduce pinch points. However, the material is not so limited, rather it is contemplated that frame assembly 100 may be made out of any suitable materials that facilitate the connection of frame assembly to one or more components of system 10 or that properly tension submersed surface assembly 60.

However, the arrangements and components of the system 10 are not so limited. Rather it is contemplated that in some various arrangements, system 10 or its components, may have alternative shapes, sizes or designs or be made out of any material to allow users to walk or sit on a submersed surface while partially submerged in the water.

In Operation:

System 10 is rolled to the dock or boat. Floats 14 are inflated and attached to anchor assembly 106. Actuator 240 is connected to a power source. System 10 is set in the water and held as frame assembly 100 and submersed surface assembly 60 extended via the actuator 240. Actuator 240 extends support arms 114 away from support pole 108. Support arms 114 pull frame arms 116 away from support pole 108 as support arms 114 move away from support pole 108. Submersed surface 58 moves with frame arms 116. For example, actuator 240 extends the inner pole 206 away from outer pole 200 deploying the submersed surface 58 by pulling anchor assembly 106 away from top end 222 of support pole 108. Next the table frame arms 362 and table support arms 370 are extended using table actuator 374. Table 385 is inflated and set on or attached to the table frame arms 362. The shade system 328 is inserted into the top end 222 of support pole 108 and the shade member 336 may be deployed and users can walk on the submersed surface 58. The steps are reversed to remove system 10 from the water.

From the above discussion it will be appreciated that the submersed rigid collapsible frame system 10 and related method of use, presented herein improves upon the state of the art.

Specifically, the system 10 presented: provides improved functionality over prior art systems; provides improved features over prior art systems; is relatively inexpensive; is easy to use; is intuitive to use; is strong and robust; can be used in many applications; provides unique functionality; is fast to use and fast to set-up; is safe to use; saves time; has a compact size; is adjustable, has a long useful life; is high quality; and/or improves efficiencies, among countless other advantages and improvements.

It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that other various modifications could be made to the device without parting from the spirit and scope of this disclosure. All such modifications and changes fall within the scope of the claims and are intended to be covered thereby.

REFERENCE NUMBERS

• 10—Submersed Rigid Collapsible Frame System
• 12—Float Assembly
• 14—Floats
• 16—Top Surface (Float)
• 18—Bottom Surface (Float)
• 20—Opposing Sides (Float)
• 22—Connection Member (Straps—Tether)
• 24—Handles
• 26—Straps
• 28—Air Fill/Check Valve
• 30—Adjustment Member—Adjust Straps (26) (Not Shown)
• 32—Connection Member (Straps 26)
• 34—Harness
• 40—Tether
• 42—Adjustment Member
• 44—Connection Member (To Connection Member 22)
• 46—Connection Point (Anchor System)
• 48—Top End
• 50—Bottom End
• 58—Submersible Surface
• 60—Submersed Surface Assembly
• 62—Material (First Material)
• 64—Connection Member Material
• 66—Submersible Pad Panel
• 68—Panel Connection Member
• 70—Anchor Connection Member
• 72—Rigid Frame Connection Member
• 74—Cable Connection Member
• 76—Corners
• 78—Top Surface
• 80—Bottom Surface
• 82—Sides
• 84—Tension Member
• 86—Tension Connection Member—Anchor System
• 88—Tension Connection Member Housing
• 90—Securing Member—Anchor System
• 92—First End Tension Member
• 94—Second End Tension Member
• 100—Frame assembly
• 102—Top Hub
• 104—Bottom Hub
• 106—Anchor System
• 108—Support pole
• 110—Actuator
• 112—Cables
• 114—Support Arms
• 116—Frame Arms
• 130—Connection Members (Top Hub 102)
• 132—Hole (For Support pole)
• 134—Top Surface (Top Hub 102)
• 136—Bottom Surface (Top Hub 102)
• 138—Sides (Top Hub 102)
• 140—Recess (Top Hub—Connection Member 130)
• 142—Recess
• 144—
• 146—Housing (Top Hub 102)
• 148—Securing Mechanism (Top Hub 102)
• 150—Top Surface (Bottom Hub 104)
• 152—Bottom Surface (Bottom Hub 104)
• 154—Sides (Bottom Member 104)
• 158—Connection Members—Support Arms (Bottom Hub 104)
• 160—Connection Member—Support pole (Bottom Hub 104)
• 162—Recess—Support Arms (Bottom Hub 104)
• 164—Recess
• 166—Housing (Bottom Hub 104)
• 168—Securing Mechanism (Bottom Hub 104)
• 170—Cover (Anchor System 106)
• 172—Top Surface (Anchor System 106)
• 174—Bottom Surface (Anchor System 106)
• 176—Connection Member—Cables (Anchor System 106)
• 178—Tether Connection Member—Tether (Anchor System 106)
• 180—Connection Member—Frame Arms (Anchor System 106)
• 182—Connection Member—Support Arms (Anchor System 106)
• 184—First End (Anchor System 106)
• 186—Second End (Anchor System 106)
• 200—Outer Post (Support pole 108)
• 202—Top End Outer Post (Support pole 108)
• 204—Bottom End—Outer Post (Support pole 108)
• 206—Inner Post (Support pole 108)
• 208—Top End—Inner Post (Support pole 108)
• 210—Bottom End—Inner Post (Support pole 108)
• 212—Connection Member (Submersible Pad Assembly 60)
• 214—Attachment Member—Central Post—Support Arms
• 216—Hole (Power Cord)
• 218—Connection Member (Table Frame)
• 220—Adjustment Openings—Table Frame
• 222—Top End
• 224—Bottom End
• 226—Connection Member—Actuator
• 228—Connection Member—Umbrella
• 230—Interior Of Outer Post
• 232—Openings—Table Adjustment
• 240—Actuator
• 242—Connection Member—Support pole And Actuator
• 244—Power Cord
• 246—Power Connector
• 248—Socket Connector
• 250—Power Button
• 252—Fuse Holder
• 254—Electrical Connection Members
• 256—Fuse Holder
• 258—Power Box
• 302—Top End Frame Arm
• 304—Bottom End
• 306—Connection Member—Central Post
• 308—Connection Member—Anchor System
• 314—Top End Support Arm
• 316—Bottom End Of Support Arm
• 318—Connection Member—Central Post
• 320—Connection Member—Anchor System
• 322—Transport Mechanism
• 324—Connection Member—Transport Mechanism
• 326—Connection Member—Frame Arms
• 328—Shade System
• 330—Shade Pole
• 332—Securing Member—Umbrella Table
• 334—Shade Attachment Member
• 336—Shade Member
• 338—Shade Actuator
• 340—Shade Tray
• 342—Shade Tray Holder
• 360—Table System
• 362—Table Frame Arms
• 364—Table Frame Arms Hub
• 366—Securing Member—Table Frame Hub To Support Pole
• 368—Connection Members Table Frame Arms To Hub
• 370—Table Support Arms
• 372—Securing Member—Table Support Arms To Support Pole
• 374—Table Actuator
• 376—Connection Members—Table Actuator To Support Pole
• 378—Locking Mechanism
• 380—Securing Member—Table Frame Arms To Table
• 382—Connection Members—Table Frame Arms To Table Support Arms
• 384—Table
• 386—Check Valve
• 388—Handle
• 390—Tray
• 392—Opening
• 394—Holder
• 396—Table Support Arm Hub
• 398—Water Level
• 400—Depth Level
• 402—Open Position
• 404—Closed Position