July 21st, 2010- CHICO, CA. The Water Ripper, the exciting new water ball from inventor Tim Leefeldt, made its debut last week in the Pacific Northwest at various aquatic centers. The patented design of the Water Ripper allows the ball to skip and roll over the surface of the water. Inventor Tim Leefeldt toured northwest aquatic centers to introduce the incredible technology of the WaterRipper to the public. Audiences cheered as the ball bounced and glided over pools of water with ease. WaterRipper’s official website features video footage of pool games and other activities using the toy.

The invention was discovered over two decades ago, and was recently introduced to the market. Aquatic engineers celebrate the patented design of the WaterRipper, citing that the technology is, “…unlike anything else on the market.” Tim Leefeldt’s genius design uses a slow-acting collapsing bean bag. It finds a careful balance between density and water absorbing materials to stay afloat and skip on the surface of the water without sinking. Leefeldt is still astonished by the science of his invention. The ball skips across the water like a rock, but can be caught like a beanbag.

After Leefeldt purchased a Wobaba ball, he noticed that the design was inferior to his own; the ball moves too fast for beginner players, it bounces out of your hand and poses potential dangers for kids and other pool users. This inspired Leefeldt to bring his 22 year-old invention off of the shelves, find a licensee and introduce it to the sports & water toy market.

His design was first encouraged by Wham-O then rejected by them and several other major toy companies. Doug Rubel of Mindwalking Inc. shared the vision and assisted in the development of the watertoy. The water ball will make its market debut at the New York Toy Fair in February 2011, and will hit store shelves next Spring.

Alan Teitel of Ultraslo.com is in the process of making a slow-motion video of the water ball, demonstrating the remarkable science and physics involved in the fast action and slow acting phenomena of the floating ball.

The water ball is celebrated by sports enthusiasts, toy critics, and families alike. Reviewers online have unanimously rated the toy as one of the best products of the summer. Links to reviews of the toy can be found out the WaterRipper’s official website.

The ball will see future employment in therapy as a way for recovering patients to get their exercise without strenuous sessions. Elder therapy could see extensive use with the ball as well, since it is a safe and fun way to get exercise in the pool. Youth centers have pre-ordered WaterRippers for summer camp activities, where it will keep those energetic kids busy when just can’t get enough of the water.

Whether you are a competitor, a family of four, a group of friends, or a physical therapy assistant, the WaterRipper promises to be one of the most fascinating and fun inventions on the summer market. With year-round appeal and universal acclaim, the WaterRipper has lasting appeal.

About the Inventor

Tim Leefeldt is an architect, toy and puzzle designer living in Chico, CA. Water Ripper is his new waterball innovation that has been in the works for 22 years. 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 less than 9 months. 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. For more information please visit www.asia-inflatables.com.cn