200results about "Skating" patented technology

An artificial surface includes a substrate configured to support the artificial surface, a plurality of fibers formed integrally with and protruding upward from the substrate, wherein each of the plurality of fibers is individually molded. and a controller coupled to one or more of the plurality of fibers, wherein the controller is configured to control technology embedded in the one or more of the plurality of the fibers.

A floor assembly may include an array of display devices facing in an upward direction, and a composite glass floor panel arranged above the array of display devices. The composite glass floor panel may be translucent and include a light diffusion layer.

An edge sharpening device comprises an electric motor housed by a housing. A motor shaft extends from the electric motor and is rotatable by the electric motor about a rotation axis. The motor shaft is configured to secure an abrasive wheel. The housing comprises a housing base configured to secure a base adapter. The base adapter is configured to rest on a surface of a material comprising an edge to enable the abrasive wheel to contact the edge. The housing also comprises a battery mount configured to secure a battery for powering the electric motor. A longitudinal axis of the housing base, a longitudinal axis of the battery mount, and the rotation axis of the electric motor are arranged on a median plane of the edge sharpening device.

A heated skate blade system is disclosed for optimizing ice skating performance through app-controlled temperature adjustment. The system includes a nichrome heating coil embedded in or adjacent to the blade, powered by a thin-film lithium-ion battery integrated into the blade holder. A microcontroller governs power delivery to the coil and wirelessly communicates with a mobile application via Bluetooth. The application enables users to input variables such as ice temperature, skater weight, skate size, blade hollow (ROH), and desired blade temperature. Based on these inputs, the system adjusts heating output to reduce the coefficient of kinetic friction between the blade and ice, enhancing glide and top speed. A USB-C port enables battery charging. The invention provides real-time, user-specific thermal tuning for hockey and speed skating applications, delivering improved speed and energy efficiency through compact, embedded electronics and an intuitive mobile interface.

This invention relates to a mobile water sports court comprising a Net Module (3), a Line Module (2), and a Support Module (1). The Net Module (3) is positioned above the water surface and includes a Net Body (31), Upper and Lower Holder Cables (32, 33), and Sliding Hooks (34). The Line Module (2) is placed on the water surface and features Border Lines (20) with Marker-Holding Ropes (21) supporting cylindrical Boundary Markers (22), secured with Carabiners (23) and Corner Clips (24). The Support Module (1) includes Anchor Screws (11), Ground Screws (12), Guy Ropes (13a), Anchor Ropes (13b), Lower and Upper Support Pillars (14, 18), a Centerline (15) and Anchor Buoys (16), which connect the modules and secure the court. Additionally, a Pool Fixation Kit (10) with Threaded Anchor Plates (10a), Eye Bolts (10b), and Cushion Feet (10c, 10d) is provided for easy anchoring in pool environments, replacing traditional anchor methods. This modular structure offers stability, adaptability, and portability for water sports courts in both open water and pool settings.

An anchor includes a frame assembly and a removable cover plug. The frame assembly includes an access frame having a bottom and a wall defining an upper opening and a cavity therein, a first flexible seal extends above the upper opening of the wall, and at least one vertical member is in communication with the cavity of the access frame. The plug is operable for covering opening in the access frame. The plug includes a platform for supporting synthetic turf on the platform. When the plug is removed, at least one stanchion of a base, a home plate, a double base, or a pitcher's rubber is engageable with the vertical member.

A device configured to be disposed within a granular medium to raise a layer thereof, the device having: a flexible envelope forming an internal volume; an inflatable element in the internal volume, interposed between the envelope's upper and lower surfaces, the element's inflation and deflation varying the internal volume; an injection device for filling the inflatable element with a fluid; the device being switchable from a first configuration having the inflated inflatable element occupy a first volume to a second configuration having the inflated inflatable element occupy a second volume greater than the first to deform the upper surface vertically to raise the granular medium's layer, and vice versa; the device further being switchable from the first or second configuration to a third configuration having the envelope's lower surface deform vertically to allow the device to ascend through the granular medium. Also, a method of deforming a granular medium layer.

An automated skate sharpening machine is provided. The machine includes a grinding wheel operable to rotate about a first axis by a grinding wheel motor; one or more skate holders to clamp a skate blade with its edge facing the grinding wheel; wherein at least one of the grinding wheel motor and the one or more skate holders are rotatable about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. The machine also includes a control system coupled to at least one of the grinding wheel motor and the one or more skate holders, the control system operable to move the grinding wheel motor and / or the one or more skate holders relative to each other along any one of three directional axes to engage the grinding wheel with the skate blade, wherein the control system is further operable to rotate the grinding wheel motor and / or the one or more skate holders about the second axis to orient the grinding wheel in a first position relative to the one or more skate holders to cross-grind the skate blade, or a second position relative to the one or more skate holders that is longitudinally aligned with the skate blade to sharpen the skate blade.

A skiing equipment (1) is provided, comprising a ski (2) defining a longitudinal direction (2a) and two ends (2b, 2c) and including at least an upper layer (21), a lower layer (22) mutually coupled, and a groove (25) passing through the upper and lower layers (21, 22) between the ends (2b, 2c) and delimited by at least two transverse edges (25a) extending transversely to the longitudinal direction (2a) and two lateral edges (25b) extending parallel to the longitudinal direction (2a); wherein each of the lateral edges (25b) includes a first insert (26) extending parallel to the longitudinal direction (2a) and including a material that is more rigid than the rest of the lateral edge (25b).

The invention is a portable, foldable line demarcation system comprising line demarcation slats comprised of slat segments, hinging fixtures, and inter-slat attachment fixtures. The line demarcation slats are deployed such that they form side lines, back lines and interior lines compliant with sports authority play-area standards or rectangular-area standards describing allocated areas of use.

A system and method for providing warmth to a person, particularly a skier, in cold or inclement outdoor elements. Skiing is an outdoor winter sport where participants need to have proper clothing and equipment to stay warm in order to participate at optimal strength. Traveling on open-air lifts may cause skiers to become cold. The present disclosure provides a warming wrap that may be placed on a ski pole or other handheld device. A heating device integrated in the warming wrap transmits warmth through an outer layer whereas an insulating layer limits heat from escaping into the pole. The warming wrap contains a heating device that transmits heat from the heating layer to a person who touches the outer layer of the warming wrap. A grip layer alone or together with a fastener arrangement prevents the wrap from sliding down the pole. The preferred placement of the wrap on the pole rather than on a grip or in a glove or mitten provides the skier with better control and balance of the ski pole.

One aspect of the invention relates to a sports article (20) comprising a first element (21) made of bistable composite material comprising an end (211, 212) suitable for being reversibly placed in an unrolled (S1) or rolled-up (S2) state, in which: - in the unrolled state (S1), the end (211, 212) is self-supporting and assumes a stable elongate shape extending along a first axis (x) and has a slot (F) with a predefined width (L1) along its length (x), - in the rolled-up state (S2), the slot (F) has a width (L1') larger than the predefined width (L1) and the end (211, 212) is rolled up around a second axis (y), the sports article (20) further comprising a second element and a first connector (23) suitable for connecting the first element (21) to the second element, the first (21) and second (22) elements connected by the first connector (23) forming part of a structure of the sports article (20).

A device for covering a surface includes a cover (9), a drum mounted to rotate and able to wind or unwind the cover, and a translation system. The translation system includes a pair of closing spools (11r) mounted to rotate about a closing shaft (12) and each coupled to a closing cord (1c) to move the drum on rails (6) in a closing sense (Dc), and an axle shaft (12) coupled to the drum (2t) the rotation of which enables winding of the cover onto the drum (2t) and to move the cover on the rails in an opening sense (Do). A motor (M) connected to a driving shaft (10M) and coupled to a clutch system is configured to enable the driving shaft to actuate alternately rotation of the closing shaft (11) and the axle shaft (12).

Snow vehicle (100) is disclosed. The snow vehicle (100)includes a pair of runners (102, 104) configured to support the snow vehicle (100) travelling over snow and / or ice(150), an electric motor (106), and a traction wheel (108),powered by the electric motor (106), and configured to cause a propulsion for the snow vehicle (100) while rolling in contact with the snow and / or the ice (150). The traction wheel (108) is positioned in front of the pair of runners (102, 104).

A mobile fitness training and testing device (MFD) may permit a rapid deployment of an exercise area The MFD may include a lane that is temporarily encapsulated within a containment unit during storage. During use, a team of users may grasp at least one handle of the containment unit and transport the MFD to a desired training location. The lane may be secured to a surface via a plurality of anchors. One or more lanes may be coupled vertically and / or horizontally to increase a size of the testing environment.

A clock device is in communication with a remote computing device that is configured to adjust the time of a countdown and define an adjusted time value. The remote device communicates the adjusted time to the clock device, which automatically displays the adjusted time on a screen. The adjusted time is further communicated to a cloud server via API. The adjusted time is accessible by authorized third parties for display or broadcast. Accordingly, a user may adjust and track a countdown and may define an official time that is automatically displayed to a variety of end-users in real-time. The clock device may be positioned adjacent a competition area and may include a rigid metal frame and a flexible LED screen extending around the perimeter of the frame. The clock device may include hardware and software for processing and outputting the adjusted time to the cloud server.

According to one aspect of the disclosure, a camera system for a hockey rink is provided. The system includes a rink wall defining a hollow interior, the rink wall having a window portion on a rink side of the rink wall. A rail is disposed within the hollow interior. A camera is operably coupled to the rail within the hollow interior and having a lens with an optical axis extending through the window portion. A movement device is operably coupled to the camera and configured to move the camera along the rail.

Skiing equipment (1) is provided, comprising two skis (3), each of which with a base body (31), a fastening group (32) of a binding (3d, 3e) to the base body (31); a track (4) closed around the base body (31); a mover (5) of the said track (4) around the base body (31); sensors configured to detect a movement of said ski (3) relative to said ground (1a); and a control unit (6) of said mover (5) of each of said skis (3) and thus the sliding of said track (4) around said base body (31) based on said movement of said ski (3) relative to said ground (1a).

The invention relates to a barrier element (1) for the edge of an ice skating rink, the barrier element (1) comprising a barrier body (2) which, when positioned as intended, is oriented perpendicular to the ground and whose longitudinal axis (A) is aligned parallel to the ground, and wherein the barrier body (2) is designed to act as a barrier for ice skaters when positioned as intended, characterized in that the barrier element (1) has an elongated lighting unit (3) along the longitudinal axis (A) of the barrier body (2), which is arranged such that its main emission direction (H) is inclined away from the barrier body (2) at a downward emission angle (W) of at least 25° and at most 75°. The invention further comprises a barrier, an ice skating rink, the use of barrier elements, and a method.

A ski may define a body that defines a tip, a tail opposite the tip, a top sheet, a base extending from the tip to the tail and opposite the top sheet, a core layer positioned between the base and the top sheet, and a reinforcement layer positioned between the top sheet and the base. The reinforcement layer defines an aperture extending through the reinforcement layer and positioned within a first third of a length of the ski, the length defined from the tip to the tail.

An ice skate for skating on ice, the ice skate comprising: an upper chassis portion (10) having a first contact surface (15) with a front end (15a) and a rear end (15b), a lower chassis portion (30) having a second contact surface (35) with a front end (35a) and a rear end (35b), and a coupling device including spring-back means (50, 60, 70, 80) configured to mechanically couple the upper chassis portion (10) and the lower chassis portion (30). At least one of the first and second contact surfaces (15, 35) is curved. The coupling device is configured to allow the upper chassis portion (10) to pivot relative to the lower chassis portion (30) by rolling contact movement between the first and second contact surfaces (15, 35) such that the momentary contact regions (CR) of the first and second contact surfaces (15, 35) move back and forth between the forward ends (15a, 35a) and the rear ends (15b, 35b) of the first and second contact surfaces (15, 35). The springback means (50, 60, 70, 80) are configured to bias the momentary contact regions (CR) to a neutral position located at the forward ends (15a, 35a) of the first and second contact surfaces (15, 35). The springback means (50, 60, 70, 80) are entirely disposed forward of the forward ends (15a, 35a) of the first and second contact surfaces (15, 35).

According to one aspect of the disclosure, a camera system for a hockey rink is provided. The system includes a rink wall defining a hollow interior, the rink wall having a window portion on a rink side of the rink wall. A rail is disposed within the hollow interior. A camera is operably coupled to the rail within the hollow interior and having a lens with an optical axis extending through the window portion. A movement device is operably coupled to the camera and configured to move the camera along the rail.

The invention relates to a system of markings for demarcating slopes (1), in particular winter sports slopes, wherein delimiting bodies (2) are arranged along the edges (r, l) of the slope (1), each of which delimiting bodies has a monochrome marker. The aim of the invention is to provide safe orientation conditions. This aim is achieved in that the left and right edges (r, l) of the slope (1) spanning the slope (1) in the downhill direction (3) are assigned differently colored markers, namely left markers (L) and right markers (R), wherein left markers (L) and right markers (R) are assigned complementary colors, preferably the left markers (L) are assigned the color red, in particular neon red, and the right markers (R) are assigned the color green, in particular neon green.

The invention relates to a snow sliding device (10) for sliding on snow.

The thermal insulation cover (1) for thermally insulating a pile of snow (10) or a glacier comprises a thermal insulation layer (2), a waterproofing layer (3) made of a plastic material arranged on the top side of the thermal insulation layer (2), and a textile layer (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) attached to the top side of the water-proofing layer (3), the textile layer (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) functioning as the loop part of a hook-and-loop fastener and covering the waterproofing layer (3) at least at longitudinal edge regions of the thermal insulation cover (1), wherein a longitudinal edge region of the thermal insulation cover (1) can be arranged next to a second, similar, thermal insulation cover (1') or to cover part of said second thermal insulation cover (1') and attached to said second thermal insulation cover (1') using an attachment strip (11) forming the hook part of said hook-and-loop fastener.

A ski boot (1) includes a base frame (2) for receiving a foot of a skier; a rigid sole (3) connected to the base frame (2); a shaft (4) for receiving a lower leg part of the skier, the shaft (4) being angularly variably connected to the base frame (2); and a traction element (12). The traction element is attached to the sole (3) and / or in a toe area of the base frame (2) and extends from there to a heel area of the sole (3). In the heel area, the traction element (12) is deflected towards the shaft (4) and is then attached to the shaft (4). By inclining the shaft (4) towards a toe region, the traction element (12) can be tensioned and, in particular, traction can be exerted on the sole (3) and / or the toe region.

A device (24) is proposed for applying a marking to a surface (14), comprising: a chassis (30); a marking means (32) mounted on the chassis (30), the marking means (32) being configured to apply a marking to the surface (14); a steering gear (34) mounted in particular on a first end of the chassis (30), the steering gear (34) being adapted to control the direction of the device (24) to follow a desired direction; a motorized advancement means (36) mounted in particular on a second end of the chassis (30), opposite the first end, the advancement means (36) being configured to ensure movement of the device (24) in the desired direction. Abstract figure: Figure 2