Philip Franznick Phones & Addresses
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Huntington, NY
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Mountain View, HI
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East Norwich, NY
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118 Benton Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 774-6535 (928) 779-9172
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2370 Rock Island Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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Middletown, NJ
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San Francisco, CA
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Berkeley, CA
Publications
Us Patents
Hollow Shaft Kayak Paddle
View pageUS Patent:
58428305, Dec 1, 1998
Filed:
Jan 14, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/783150
Inventors:
Philip Christopher Franznick - Flagstaff AZ
Assignee:
Zuzu Paddle Company, Inc. - Flagstaff AZ
International Classification:
B63H 1604
US Classification:
416 74
Abstract:
A kayak paddle with a hollow wooden shaft featuring reduced weight and improved strength. The shaft is formed from lineal segments which run the entire length of the paddle shaft and are joined to form a closed shaft structure. A helical twist can be introduced in the shaft to establish desired paddle "feather. " The hollow shaft can be formed having a closed cell foam core wrapped with a reinforcing cloth, such as fiberglass to further increase the strength of the shaft.