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WaterRipper is Tim Leefeldt’s new waterball innovation that has been in the works since 1988. Eureka! Archimedes principals applied. This revolutionary new high performance sportswater toy that has two patent pending applications with assistance with From Patent to Profit author, Bob DeMatteis who assisted in bringing this innovation to market in record time. WaterRipper is distinctly different from all waterballs on the market, the key is slow acting collapsing bean bag design, the balanced density and water absorbing materials to maximize density and performance on water. 

Tim is continuing to document the physics of the  WaterRipper performance on the water surface. He continues to marvel at the phenomena of the “low profile skip pattern” that skips like a rock, catches like a bag, and stays in the pool.  Tim is developing new play patterns, patented apparatus and equipment including an iPhone app that will enhance waterplay experience and sports potential of this simple innovative watertoy for generations to come.

Since the fall semester of ’09, Tim has worked with CSU students in Chico to help document and demonstrate WaterRipper’s innovative design features and performance.  These students have majors in Recreation, Business and Special Education. Each contributed to the development of WaterRipper and success to bring it to market in a short time. They are part of the WaterRipper Team and have helped make presentations and demonstrations and are familiar with the play and sports potential of this new water toy.

 

 

What Makes the WaterRipper Unique?

Designed by an architect, it has innovative patented design features unlike any other sports waterballs on the market.
It is a high performance sports waterball that can be play in and out of the water.

The “Low profile skip pattern” stays in the pool.  It is safe, easy to play for all ages.

  • Water Boarding - Absorbs water density for maximum distance & performance.
  • Balanced density - Floats just above the water surface. It will never sink!
  • Bean bag design – Collapses on impact. Does not bounce or leave a mark.
  • Small size - Easy to catch with either hand. Easy for kids to play.
  • Low Profile Skip pattern – Easy to see.  Easy to control. Stays in the pool.
  • High Visibility  – Colors & lines are bright & easy to track.

Reviews

  • Chico Enterprise-Record
    Local’s invention a stone’s throw from bean-bag toy
  • PressDemocrat, Rodchester, New York
    Good Green Fun
  • Sacramento Bee
    Outdoor games – including safer versions of old faves – are simply good, green fun
  • About.com Reviews
    -Water Ripper Ball – A Fun Pool Toy, -Lake Toy or River Toy
    -Pool Party Lights, Fountains, Floats and Inflatables
  • Chico News & Review
    Let ‘er Rip
  • Synthesis
    Awesome Floating Ball
  • Adventure Sports Journal
    WaterRipper Review

Additional Links

  • UltraSlo Video:www.ultraslo.com
  • RailroadWare:www.railroadware.com
  • Bob DeMatteis:www.frompatenttoprofit.com

Facilities

  • CSU Aquatic Center, Oroville, California
  • Amazon Aquatic Center – Eugene, Oregon
  • Timberhill Athletic Club – Corvallis, Oregon
  • Chico Water Sprites – Chico, California
  • Osborn Aquatic Center – Corvallis, Oregon


 

Stores 

 

  • Amazon.com – Worldwide
  • Chico Sports LTD – Chico, California
  • Zucchini & Vine – Chico, California
  • Bird in Hand – Chico, California
  • The Mad Molecule – Aptos, California
  • Perfection Pools - Chico, California
  • Play It Again Sports – Chico, California
  • Wall & Sons Sports – Paradise, California
  • Mountain Sports – Chico, California
  • Magic Dragon Toy & Art Supply Co – Princeville, HI



 

DesignerTim is an inventor and manufacturer/designer of several products including a pendant lighting product line and home decorative products using old glass and ceramic insulators, traffic light lenses and railroad hardware that are sold in local specialty shops and nationally. Tim designs and makes these products in Chico, CA.

 

Tim Leefeldt

Architect, Inventor, Graphic Designer, Product Designer & Special Events Planner

Related Web Pages

RailroadWare
www.railroadware.com

Insulatorlights & Insulatorware
www.insulatorlights.com, www.insulatorware.com

Portable Pizza Oven
www.chicoclayovens.com

Architest Wood & Nail Puzzles
www.architest.net

Artist Profile
www.artoberfest.org/artist-features-topmenu-56/24-featured-artists/214-tim-leefeldt.html

www.newsreview.com/chico/content?oid=1290645

Promo Video
This is a 90 second video capturing most of my work as an architect, designer and inventor living in Chico. This was part of and exhibit I help plan & participated in in Chico at the 1078 Gallery called “Architecture as Art.” in October ’09. There were 10 local architects who participated. It was a great opportunity to meet the community, show our work and studio interests.

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