Snowboard

a technology for snowboards and skis, applied in the field of skis, can solve problems such as inability to perform tricks or maneuvers

Active Publication Date: 2014-12-18
WINCHESTER GRANT GEORGE ROBERT
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Benefits of technology

Enables snowboarders to perform a wide range of skateboard tricks, including flips and spins, by providing the necessary rotational freedom and control similar to a skateboard.

Problems solved by technology

These tricks or maneuvers cannot be performed by a snowboarder because the user is attached to the snowboard by bindings, although many snowboarders are also skateboarders and would like to duplicate the skateboard maneuvers with a snowboard.

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[0039]The unique snowboard of the present invention is indicated generally at 1, and is shown particularly in FIGS. 1-8. Snowboard 1 includes as its main components a pair of foot runner boards indicated generally at 3 and 5, a pole 7 extended vertically upwardly from a connector 9 which is mounted on a strut 11 rigidly connected to and extending between runner boards 3 and 5. In accordance with one of the main features of the invention, pole 7 and runner boards 3 and 5 are connected to strut 11 by a universal joint 8.

[0040]Runner board 3 and 5 preferably are similar to each other thereby economizing production costs. Each of the runner boards includes a top surface 13 and a bottom surface 15 and terminate in rounded upwardly sloped ends 17 and 19, respectively. Each of the top surfaces 13 have a generally flat planar configuration extending between turned up ends 17 and 19 which provide areas on which a user will stand when riding the snowboard. The bottom surfaces 15 also have gen...

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Abstract

A snowboard without foot bindings enables a rider to perform skateboard tricks while sliding on snow. A pair of runner boards is connected in a spaced longitudinal relationship by a strut. A pole is attached to the strut by a universal joint enabling a rider to perform maneuvers while holding onto a handle at the end of the pole. The universal joint enables the runner boards to rotate 360° about a longitudinal axis extending along the board and rotate 360° about a vertical axis and other angles therebetween providing the same freedom of movement to the runner boards that a skateboard provides for its rider. The pole is pivotally mounted to the connector enabling the pole to pivot through an arc of at least 180°.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Technical Field[0002]The invention relates to snowboards and in particular to a snowboard without bindings allowing the user to perform many of the classic skateboard tricks on snow. More particularly, the invention relates to a snowboard having a pair of runner boards and a vertically extending pole connected to the runner boards by a universal joint enabling the runner boards to rotate 360° about a longitudinal axis, as well as 360° about a vertical axis giving a snowboarder the opportunity to perform tricks similar to those performed by a skateboarder.[0003]2. Background Information[0004]Skateboarding is a popular past time for children and young adults on the neighborhood streets and in skate parks, as well as professional skateboarders. Skateboards are intended to be used on pavement with two-wheel truck assemblies moveably supporting the board. Because the skateboard is not attached to the user's feet, it allows many tricks to be performed l...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63C5/03
CPCA63C5/03A63C5/06A63C2203/40
InventorWINCHESTER, GRANT GEORGE ROBERTDICKIE, ROBERT G.
OwnerWINCHESTER GRANT GEORGE ROBERT