The mechanism behind the patent.
Nineteen embodiments span external hydrodynamic mounts to fully integrated fin housings, covering water sports craft of every size and shape. Below: the three protected mechanisms, how they compare to a conventional external mount, and the full specification.
View the full patent specificationUS 11,871,096 B2 · PDF · full claims & drawings
Patent Pillars
What's protected.
Mechanical
Internal Void Architecture
A hollowed-out foil that encapsulates the optics inside the fin's own profile, instead of adding an external housing to the wetted surface. The void geometry is tunable per craft.
Optical
Multi-Axis Optical Alignment
Protected claims for internal pan, tilt, and pitch adjustment — the optic is aligned independently of the fin, so footage stays stable regardless of board size, shape, or water condition.
Interface
Standard Fin-Box Compatibility
Interfaces with industry-standard fin box systems. No new mount hardware — it installs through the tab that's already on the board.
Comparison
Against a conventional external mount.
| Dimension | External mount | Fin-integrated housing |
|---|---|---|
| Drag path | Camera and arm sit outside the hull, in the flow | Optics sit inside the existing fin profile |
| Water sealing | Housing seal exposed directly to flow and impact | Enclosed within the fin body's void architecture |
| Mount points | External strap, pole, or adhesive mount | None — installs through the existing fin-box tab |
| Stabilization | Rigid to the mount; board flex transfers to the shot | Multi-axis internal alignment, decoupled from board flex |
| Compatibility | Housing-specific, aftermarket | Standard fin-box systems, existing product lines |
The Result
A Window Beneath the Surface.
An unprecedented view of marine wildlife below the waterline — record your underwater trip while you're out enjoying your day on the water. Now you can enjoy the glide without the performance compromise of a conventional underwater camera housing slowing you down.
"It is a utility patent (not just a design shape) featuring 19 distinct embodiments/product configurations, broadly covering the functional integration of electronic systems inside hydrodynamic, watercraft-mounted structures."