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Ski and sports equipment carrier: ski mule

a technology of sports equipment and skis, applied in the field of skis and sports equipment carriers, to achieve the effect of quick transpor

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-11-27
AMEND BRIAN J +1
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The patent describes a shoulder-held carrier that allows skiers or other sports equipment to be easily transported from one place to another. The carrier has handles and straps for carrying multiple pairs of skis or equipment. It can be folded and stored or carried on a person's back. The carrier solves the problem of carrying sports equipment horizontally in a hands-free or hands-carry fashion. It can be made in different sizes and colors for adults and children and is designed to be convenient and easy to use.

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Many challenges exist with the easy and safe transport of skiing equipment.

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[0009]Herein, ‘equipment’ refers to, but is not limited to the following: a single pair of skis with or without ski poles, multiple pairs of skis with or without ski poles, a snowboard, multiple snowboards, any other sports equipment, any equipment that needs to be transported using a carrier as described herein or similar. The Ski Mule™ carrier is a means to transport such equipment by one individual.

[0010]The Ski Mule™ carrier is unique in that the transported equipment can be carried in a horizontal fashion, and the equipment is carried in a sling-like device (see FIG. 1). The equipment is easily loaded into the Ski Mule™ carrier and may be carried with the aid of a shoulder or handle strap(s).

[0011]The Ski Mule™ carrier may be used to carry equipment, such as snow skis, from a vehicle to a ski lodge or any building or location. The Ski Mule™ carrier may be used to carry equipment from any location to a vehicle. The Ski Mule™ carrier may be used to transport equipment from one lo...

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Abstract

Ski Mule is a unique fabric, soft-sided, foldable sling that functions as a means to carry multiple pairs of snow skis and ski poles, or any other sports equipment, including snowboards, with the aid of shoulder and / or handle straps. Ski Mule's easy-to-load system has been designed as a ‘Grab'n go’ Sling for the purpose of being able to horizontally transport a single pair of skis, or multiple pairs of skis, or a snowboard, or snowboards, or sports equipment by a single individual. Snow skis and / or other sports equipment may be placed in the center of the Ski Mule and lifted by straps for hands-free transport. The design allows for the sling to be folded and secured with closures. The design may also allow for backpack-style carrying.

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BACKGROUND[0001]Many challenges exist with the easy and safe transport of skiing equipment. The present disclosure provides improvements in the area of transporting athletic equipment, particularly ski equipment.SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE[0002]For the purpose of this disclosure, “Ski Carrier”, “Ski Mule™ carrier”, “Ski Mule™ Sling”, “carrier”, “mule” and “sling” are used interchangeably. Ski Mule™ is a trademark and refers to the unique Ski and Sports Equipment Carrier being discussed in this disclosure.[0003]Embodiments of the disclosure provide an easy technique to quickly transport skis or other sports equipment from a vehicle to a destination. The Ski Mule™ carrier allows multiple pairs of skis or other sports equipment to be supported and carried in a horizontal position by the use of handles and / or shoulder straps. Once equipment is unloaded from The Ski Mule™ carrier, the carrier may be folded and stored, or carried on a person's back using existing or added strapping.[0004]Em...

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IPC IPC(8): A63C11/02
CPCA63C11/025
Inventor AMEND, BRIAN J.AMEND, JOYCE P.
Owner AMEND BRIAN J