Ski apparatus called ski lnx, that supports, connects and disconnects skier to ski

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-09-15
FORNEY GREGORY KAY
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While a ski boot has the ability to connect a person to the ski, it has a number of disadvantages including:Uncomfortable to wear since the fit must be tight to exercise needed control over the skis.
This tight fit leads to poor circulation, painful and cold feet.Difficult to walk in when not skiingExpensiveWear out quickly and lose their ability to support properly.Difficult to put on and take offDifficult to fit properlyDifficult to align properly for canting (Canting is the process of aligning the skier's lateral leg angle to the ski so that the ski will run flat rather than on the in

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Part #Part1Foot Bed2Pivot3Yoke4Shin Cradle5Leg Strap6Damper7Shin Cradle Height Adjustment8Shin Rest Pivot9Canting Adjust Clamp Screw10Adjustable Spiral Spring11Embossed logo fits corresponding grooves inSki LNX boot sole (or like)12Filler Strip13Spiral Springs14Shin Cradle Support Rod15Adjustment Knob21Foot Bed, releasable binding22Binding Spring23DIN Adjustment Knob (DIN is the setting forforce required to release binding from ski)24“T” Nut25Ski Lug26Rondanee Hinge27Screw28Rondanee Foot Bed Lock29Binding Jaws30Jaw Pivot31Release Ramp32Spring Shaft33Spring Shaft Pivot Pin35Binding Housing36Sliding Ramp37LNX ski boot38Ski Brake39Ski Binding40Pivot support structure41Damper Cinch42Lateral Swivel

[0031]FIG. #1, A Side View of Ski LNX

[0032]In this view we feature a drawing of Ski LNX designed to fit within a traditional ski binding. Later (FIG. 6 &7.) we will cover the Ski LNX with an integral binding release system.

[0033]To use the first time, a user wou...

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Abstract

Ski LNX is an apparatus that replaces the current plastic ski boot, by supporting and connecting a skier to the ski. With Ski LNX, the skier wears a LNX ski boot which is very similar to a winter boot, stands on the foot bed and is connected to the ski by gravity and a shin cradle that wraps the lower leg and is connected via a leg strap. Ski LNX emulates the connection, support and action of a plastic ski boot by adjustable mechanical means.
A ski LNX can fit into existing ski bindings or another LNX model incorporates an integral releasable ski binding. The ski LNX connection system can be used for all types of skis and snowboards, and also supports rondanee, and telemark ski applications.

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[0001]This application claims the benefit of provisional patent application Ser. No. 14 / 656,907 filed Mar. 20, 2014 by the present inventor.SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM[0002]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND[0003]This application relates to skiing, particularly ski bindings and ski boots.PRIOR ART[0004]None foundSUMMARY[0005]Ski LNX is an apparatus that replaces the current plastic ski boot in skiing. Ski LNX supports and connects the skier to the ski as well as transmits movement from the skier to the ski.[0006]Currently and for the last several thousand years, skiers have connected themselves to skis by wearing a ski boot that is in turn connected to a ski via a ski binding. While a ski boot has the ability to connect a person to the ski, it has a number of disadvantages including:[0007]Uncomfortable to wear since the fit must be tight to exercise needed control over the skis. This tight fit leads to poor circulation, painful and cold feet.[0008]Difficult to walk in when not skiing[0009]Exp...

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IPC IPC(8): A63C9/086A63C9/081A63C10/12A63C9/08
CPCA63C9/086A63C10/12A63C9/081A63C9/0805A63C9/0807A63C10/045A63C10/145A63C10/24A63C2203/50
InventorFORNEY, GREGORY KAY
OwnerFORNEY GREGORY KAY