Releaseable magnetic ski pole strap system

Abstract

A releasable magnetic pole strap system is disclosed. An embodiment relates to a releasable magnetic pole strap system including a pole including a proximal end having a distal surface and a pole attachment device connected to the distal surface of the proximal end. The system further includes a strap including a strap attachment device configured to be releasably attached to the pole attachment device. The distal surface of the proximal end of the pole is at least partially covered by the pole attachment device. Each of the pole attachment device and the strap attachment device includes either a magnet or a non-magnetic ferrous material. At least one of the pole attachment device or the strap attachment device includes a magnet.

Description

【Technical Field】 【0001】 (Cross - Reference to Related Applications) This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 150,964, filed on February 18, 2021, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 183,448, filed on May 3, 2021, the entireties of both of which are incorporated herein by reference. 【0002】 (Government Support) None 【0003】 Embodiments are in the field of ski poles. More specifically, the embodiments disclosed herein relate to ski poles that include releasable magnetic straps that enable easy, convenient, and secure attachment to gloves. 【Background Art】 【0004】 Ski pole straps serve various functions and prevent the pole from being lost when a skier falls. Also, ski pole planting is part of an appropriate ski turn form, and when the ski pole is properly worn, force can be directed downward on the strap when using the pole to increase speed on flat terrain. 【0005】 To wear properly, the right pole strap should be placed on the right hand and the left pole strap on the left hand. Each hand can pass through each strap in two ways, but only one of them is correct. The strap is usually attached to the pole with a screw that passes through the upper part of the pole and the grommet of the strap. 【0006】 Attempts have been made to create releaseable ski pole straps. One such attempt, by Leki on their website www.leki.com, uses a trigger release mechanism. This allows skiers to release their poles if they get caught on tree branches while actively skiing in the woods, thus avoiding a condition known as "skier's thumb," which is a hyperextension injury or ulnar collateral ligament injury. There are also passive pole strap release systems that use friction to hold the strap in place unless there is a serious fall. The company Magfit uses magnets to secure the skier's hand to the pole. This device does not appear to offer the method for skiers to apply downward pressure from the base of their thumb to pole on a flat surface, as offered by the invention described later. If the Magfit device has a very strong magnetic connection, it may facilitate poleing on flat terrain, but it appears that some kind of active release button would then be needed. If the magnetic connection is weak, it will not be able to generate the force needed to pole on flat terrain from the base of the thumb, forcing the skier to rely solely on the hand gripping the pole handle. Neither of these goals can be achieved with the Magfit device. 【0007】 There are four ways to wear the first ski pole strap and two ways to wear the second ski pole strap (resulting in eight possibilities), but there is only one correct combination. Ski gloves and mittens tend to be bulky, so skiers often struggle to put on and take off each pole when getting on and off chairlifts (or other transport mechanisms for getting up the mountain). Therefore, it is clearly desirable that the straps be easily and reversibly detachable from the poles while remaining attached to the gloves. It is also desirable that there is no wrong way to attach the ski pole straps to the ski poles. Furthermore, it is desirable that the ski poles be passively released in the event of a serious fall to prevent hyperextension injury, changes in the skier's direction that could lead to collisions with trees, and / or skier's thumb (ulnar collateral ligament rupture), but remain attached to the skier in the event of a less severe fall. 【0008】 Therefore, it is desirable to provide a releaseable magnetic ski pole strap system that can overcome the above-mentioned drawbacks and enable easier, more appropriate, and stronger releaseable connection of the strap to the ski pole. 【0009】 The advantages of the present invention will become more fully apparent from the following detailed description of the invention. [Overview of the Initiative] 【0010】 Embodiments relate to a releaseable magnetic pole strap system, including a pole with a proximal end having a distal surface, and a pole attachment device connected to the distal surface of the proximal end. The system further includes a strap, including a strap attachment device configured to be releaseably attached to the pole attachment device. The distal surface of the proximal end of the pole is at least partially covered by the pole attachment device. Each of the pole attachment device and the strap attachment device includes either a magnet or a non-magnetic iron material. At least one of the pole attachment device or the strap attachment device includes a magnet. 【0011】 Embodiments also relate to a releaseable magnetic pole strap system including a pole attachment device configured to connect to the distal surface of the proximal end of a pole. The system further includes a strap including a strap attachment device configured to be releaseably attached to the pole attachment device. The distal surface of the proximal end of the pole is at least partially covered by the pole attachment device. Each of the pole attachment device and the strap attachment device includes either a magnet or a non-magnetic iron material. At least one of the pole attachment device or the strap attachment device includes a magnet. 【0012】 Additional embodiments and features of the releaseable magnetic pole strap system are described below and incorporated into this section. [Brief explanation of the drawing] 【0013】 The above summary and the following detailed description will be better understood when read in conjunction with the attached drawings. For illustrative purposes only, the drawings show specific embodiments. However, it should be understood that the inventive concepts disclosed herein are not limited to the exact arrangement and means shown in the drawings. The detailed description will refer to the following drawings, however, where the same number exists, it refers to the same item. [Figure 1] This diagram shows a magnet attached to the top of a pole with a countersunk screw. [Figure 2] This diagram shows a strap for attaching a strap attachment device (e.g., a magnet) to the strap. [Figure 3] This diagram shows a pair of magnets (i.e., a pole mounting device paired with a strap mounting device). [Figure 4] This diagram shows a strap including a strap attachment device (e.g., a magnet). [Figure 5] This figure shows the mating surface of the magnets shown in Figure 4. [Figure 6] This figure shows the mating surface of the magnet shown in Figure 5, which is covered with a protective element that includes scratch-resistant material. [Figure 7] This figure shows a globe containing a globe magnet or non-magnetic iron material fixed to the globe, configured to function as a parking spot for a magnet for a strap attachment device (the figure shows a parking spot without a magnet). [Figure 8] This figure shows the globe shown in Figure 7, indicating that the magnet of the strap attachment device is located in the parking spot. [Figure 9] This figure shows a glove that uses a strap, as shown in Figure 4, where the strap is attached around the wrist area of ​​the glove. [Figure 10] This figure shows the glove shown in Figure 9, with the strap attached to the glove's clip. [Figure 11] This figure shows a strap in the form of a gear tie (the figure shows a magnet attached with a rivet, positioned through a loop made at one end of the gear tie). [Figure 12] This diagram shows a strap for a pole that includes a magnet placed at the distal end (or near the distal end) of the strap. [Figure 13] This diagram shows the combination of washers and magnets on the strap. [Figure 14] This diagram shows webbing connection clips for attaching straps to gloves. [Figure 15] This figure shows the strap connected to the webbing connection clip shown in Figure 14 (the other end of the webbing connection clip connects to the tightening wrist strap on the glove). [Figure 16] This figure shows a strap with two proximal ends connected to webbing connection clips (the other end of the webbing connection clips connects to a tightening wrist strap on the glove). [Figure 17] This diagram shows a magnet attached to the top of a pole using epoxy resin. [Figure 18]A diagram showing two magnets attached to the upper part of a pole. [Figure 19] A diagram showing an iron plate attached to the upper surface of a ski board. [Figure 20] A diagram showing a pole releasably attached to an iron plate shown in FIG. 19 via a magnet of a pole attachment device. 【Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention】 【0014】 It should be understood that the drawings and descriptions of the present invention may be simplified to show related elements for a clear understanding of the present invention, and other elements found in a typical releasable ski pole strap system are omitted for clarity. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other elements may be desirable and / or necessary for carrying out the present invention. However, such elements are well known in the art and are not described herein to avoid obscuring the present invention. Also, the drawings included herein are merely schematic representations of the presently preferred structure of the present invention, and it should be understood that structures within the scope of the present invention may include structures different from those shown in the drawings. Here, referring to the drawings, like structures are denoted by like reference numerals. 【0015】 Before interpreting at least one embodiment in detail, it should be understood that the inventive concepts described herein are not limited to the detailed contents of the structures or the arrangements of the components described in the following description or shown in the drawings. Also, it should be understood that the expressions and terms used herein are merely for the purpose of explanation and should not be regarded as limiting. 【0016】 It should be further understood that any one of the features described may be used individually or in combination with other features. Other invented apparatuses, systems, methods, features, and advantages will be apparent to those skilled in the art by examining the drawings and detailed description herein. All such additional apparatuses, systems, methods, features, and advantages are intended to be protected by the appended claims. 【0017】 For the purposes of this disclosure, the term “strap” is interchangeable with the terms tether, cable, string, tie, cord / coding, webbing, rope, band, and / or any combination thereof, and may be coiled or uncoiled. 【0018】 For the purposes of this disclosure, the term "glove" is interchangeable with the term "mitten." 【0019】 Figure 1 shows a magnet 15 (having a mating surface 16) attached to the top of a pole 10 with a countersunk screw 17. 【0020】 Figure 2 shows a strap 50 for attaching a strap attachment device (e.g., a magnet) to the strap 50. 【0021】 Figure 3 shows a pair of magnets 15 and 55 (i.e., a pole mounting device paired with a strap mounting device). 【0022】 Figure 4 shows a strap 50 including a strap attachment device (e.g., a magnet 55). 【0023】 Figure 5 shows the mating surface 56 of the magnet 55 shown in Figure 4. 【0024】 Figure 6 shows the mating surface of the magnet shown in Figure 5, which is covered with a protective element 59 containing scratch-resistant material. 【0025】 Figure 7 shows a globe 70 including a globe magnet 72 (or non-magnetic iron material) fixed to the globe 70, configured to function as a parking spot for the magnet 55 of the strap attachment device. The figure shows a parking spot without the magnet 55. 【0026】 Figure 8 shows the glove 70 shown in Figure 7, with the magnet 55 of the strap attachment device located in the parking spot and the thumb passing through the distal part of the strap 50. 【0027】 Figure 9 shows a glove 70 using the strap 50 shown in Figure 4, where the strap 50 is attached around the wrist portion of the glove 70. 【0028】 Figure 10 shows the glove 70 shown in Figure 9, with the strap 50 attached to the clip 71 of the glove 70. 【0029】 Figure 11 shows a strap 1150 in the form of a gear tie. The figure shows a magnet 55 attached by a rivet 57 positioned through a loop 58 made at one end of the gear tie. 【0030】 Figure 12 shows a pole strap 18 including a magnet 1215 positioned at the distal end (or near the distal end) of the strap 18. 【0031】 Figure 13 shows the washer / magnet combination 1350 of strap 50. 【0032】 Figure 14 shows a webbing connection clip 74 for attaching the strap 50 to the glove 70. 【0033】 Figure 15 shows a strap 50 connected to a webbing connection clip 74 shown in Figure 14 (the other end of the webbing connection clip 74 is connected to a tightening wrist strap 73 on the glove 70). The tightening wrist strap 73 may or may not be provided with the glove 70 initially. 【0034】 Figure 16 shows a strap 1650 including two proximal ends connected to a webbing connection clip 74 (the opposite end of the webbing connection clip 74 is connected to a tightening wrist strap 73 on the glove). The tightening wrist strap 73 may or may not be provided with the glove 70 initially. 【0035】 Figure 17 shows a magnet attached to the top of pole 10 using epoxy resin. 【0036】 Figure 18 shows two magnets attached to the top of pole 10. 【0037】 Figure 19 shows a metal plate 90 attached to the upper surface of a ski. 【0038】 Figure 20 shows a pole that is releasably attached to the iron plate 90 shown in Figure 19 via a magnet 15 of the pole mounting device. 【0039】 In one embodiment of the present invention, a strap 50 (which is semi-permanently attached to a ski glove or ski mitten) is reversibly connected to a ski pole by a strongly fitted (e.g., neodymium) magnet (which may be disc-shaped, ring-shaped, or of another shape) (in one embodiment, the magnet 15 is attached to the top of the pole 10). One magnet 15 may be attached to the top of the pole 10 with a countersunk screw 17 and / or strong double-sided adhesive tape or epoxy resin (or other strong adhesive) as shown in Figure 1. 【0040】 A neodymium disk magnet 15 that can be mounted on top of pole 10 may be K&J Magnetics part number RX436DCSPC-BLK (1.25 inches in diameter, 20.49 pounds tensile strength). A second neodymium disk magnet 55 that can be mounted on an 11-inch Pastall strap 50 (see Figures 2 and 4), for example, to a glove or mitten, may be K&J Magnetics part number RX034DCSPC-BLK (1 inch in diameter, 9.56 pounds tensile strength). Because neodymium is somewhat brittle, these magnetic disks may be coated with rubber to protect them from elements and cracks, and are countersunk so that the mating surface is not blocked by the mounting hardware. A pair of magnets is shown in Figure 3. 【0041】 These disk magnets have countersunk holes on both sides, allowing them to be mounted on each element in either magnetic orientation. This allows for the selection of a magnetic orientation so that the magnets attract each other. It should be obvious that magnets with a known magnetic orientation may have countersunk holes on only one side. 【0042】 It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the magnetic attraction between magnets can be altered by using magnets of different strengths or by physically separating them by placing a material between them. In fact, one of the magnets can be replaced with a non-magnetic iron disc, such as a steel washer. The range of magnetic attraction between magnets can be, for example, 2 pounds to 75 pounds. 【0043】 In an exemplary embodiment, the disc magnet attached to the pole is made of #10 countersunk screws and an adhesive such as double-sided adhesive tape or epoxy resin (or other strong adhesive). The screws attached to the pole for attaching the strap attached to the pole may be suitable as long as they are long enough to countersunk the magnet. The strap attached to the pole may be removed when not needed. The other disc magnet is attached to the strap. The parts used to perform this latter operation include a Master Mechanics rivet with a diameter of 3 / 16 inch and a grip range of 1 / 2 inch, a rivet washer, and a plastic end of the strap with a hole drilled to match the rivet diameter. These parts are shown assembled in Figure 4. 【0044】 The extended distal end of the rivet fits perfectly into the countersunk hole in the mating surface 56 of the magnet 55, as shown in Figure 5. This ensures a tight mating of the two magnets 15, 55. Next, a protective element 59 may be optionally placed on the mating surface 56 of the magnet 55 attached to the strap 50, as shown in Figure 6. If necessary, such an element may also be used to intentionally reduce the magnetic force. In this exemplary embodiment, a 1-inch diameter loop disc from DFYOUHome is used for this purpose. This provides protection in case the magnet is attracted to an iron surface such as a car door or handle, minimizing the possibility of scratching. The lightweight, thin part of the strap made of strong fiber (which may be nylon) has been removed as it serves no purpose in this configuration. In an alternative embodiment, the fiber may be used as a mechanism for attachment to a rivet or countersunk bolt. Referring to Figure 7, to position the strap on a glove 70 or mitten, the proximal end of the strap 50 is positioned around the glove 70, and an adjustment slider (i.e., a cinch 53, see Figure 8) is locked toward the glove 70 to create space for the thumb, which is optionally positioned through the distal portion of the strap 50. When the thumb is positioned in this manner, the magnet is located in the groove between the thumb and index finger when not attached to the pole. There is no need to remove the strap from the glove or mitten. As illustrated, the proximal disc hangs slightly from the palm. If this is undesirable, the user can "park" the neodymium disc magnet on a (e.g., thin) iron element 72, which may be a tie tack or lapel pin, or another (e.g., disc) magnet-like object. The iron element 72 is shown in Figure 7 without the magnet 55 on it, and in Figure 8 with the magnet 55 parked on it. There are alternative methods on which the magnet 55 can be parked. For example, the magnet can be protected by a VELCRO® loop (or equivalent hook-loop product), so the magnet can be parked on a VELCRO® hook that is attached and / or sewn onto the glove. 【0045】 Some individuals may find their thumb slipping out of the distal opening of the strap. This can be prevented by pinning the distal end of the strap to the glove. The pin can be a lapel pin or similar in construction to a tie tack and does not need to be made of iron for this purpose. 【0046】 Some individuals may prefer to position their thumb so as not to pass through the distal opening. In this case, the magnetic disk will hang further, increasing the likelihood of it accidentally jumping onto a nearby iron surface. In such cases, the use of the “parking spot” when not using the pole may become more important, as shown in Figure 9. Other users may prefer to attach the strap 50 to an element attached to the glove or mitten, such as a strap or clip 71, as shown in Figure 10, rather than attaching it around the wrist portion of the glove 70 or mitten. This also creates hanging and provides a reason to use the “parking spot.” It will be obvious to those skilled in the art that the “parking spot,” made of iron metal, hook Velcro®, or magnet, can be incorporated into the glove or mitten during its manufacture. This suggests the possibility of creating a combined product consisting of 1) a glove 70 with a built-in “parking spot,” 2) a tethered disk magnet 55, and 3) a preferably larger magnet 15 that is attached to the top of a ski pole by being mounted in the appropriate magnetic orientation using screws and / or adhesive. This combination product can also be sold as a kit that skiers can use to modify their existing poles and gloves, however, this modification is preferably done after removing the straps that came with the poles, as these straps are no longer needed and can become cumbersome or tangled. 【0047】 When a proximal magnet is placed near the magnet on the pole, it will jump to the pole's magnet without user intervention, regardless of whether it is parked or not, because the attractive force of the pole's magnet is significantly greater than the attractive force of the "parking spot". 【0048】 An alternative embodiment of the present invention involves attaching the glove magnet only to the thumb. This can be achieved using a reusable tie strap, such as an 8-inch long "One Tie." A loop is formed for placement on the thumb, and the magnet is attached to the end of the One Tie. The magnet is attached with a cap nut and countersunk bolt, but it can also be attached by riveting or other means. The loop is initially placed loosely on the thumb and then tightened to the user's desired degree. If the loop accidentally falls off the thumb, a tether (in this case, a mini bungee) can be used to secure the One Tie to the mitten, or a pin can be used to prevent the loop from falling off. 【0049】 Another embodiment can be realized by using a rubber-coated semi-rigid metal wire (as the strap 1150), such as a Nite-Ize gear tie (i.e., strap 1150), to connect the hand magnet 55 to a glove 70 or mitten. The magnet 55 may be attached with a rivet 57 positioned through a loop 58 made at one end of the gear tie 1150, as shown in Figure 11. The loop 58 is secured by a mini cable tie. 【0050】 The proximal end of the strap 1150 can be easily attached to hardware or straps on a glove or mitten by passing it through the attachment point and twisting it back. 【0051】 Neodymium magnets are extremely powerful and will "jump" onto nearby iron surfaces. Therefore, it may be desirable to provide an iron cap to dull the magnetic force, or a soft, thick sock-like structure to place over the magnet when not in use. 【0052】 In yet another embodiment, the magnet mating may occur on the globe 70 rather than on the pole 10. In this case, as shown in Figure 12, the strap 18 is attached to the pole, and the magnet 1215 is at the end of the strap 18 furthest from the pole. The magnet 1215 can then be mated to a magnet or other iron surface that is permanently (or semi-permanently) attached to the globe 70. A possible drawback of this embodiment is that the hanging magnet 1215 could "jump" onto the chairlift or other iron surface, to which an iron or magnetic parking spot would be used on the pole to prevent this. 【0053】 It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that variations of this apparatus and method can be used. For example, the magnetic connection can be replaced with a mechanical connection that is passively actuated and released when a predetermined tensile force (which may be adjustable by a tension screw / release mechanism) is exceeded. In this configuration, the user must force a pin through, for example, a spring that holds the pin with a broad end in place until the desired force is exceeded. Additional mechanisms can be used to easily remove the pin, such as loosening a tension screw. For example, the tension screw can be replaced with a lever having two (or more) positions, including a set position and a release position. 【0054】 Furthermore, the embodiments described herein are illustrated using straps having a cylindrical cross-section. However, as will be understood by those skilled in the art, other configurations, shapes, and sizes of straps can be used instead, and other mechanisms for attaching the straps to magnets can be used. 【0055】 Embodiments of this specification provide a releaseable mechanism for attaching ski pole straps to ski poles. The poles are released in severe falls and remain attached to the skier in minor falls. There is no wrong way to attach the poles. There are also no right or left poles, and the straps do not need to be positioned in a particular direction. The straps allow the skier to apply downward force from the base of the thumb, which enables the skier to accelerate in the conventional manner familiar on flat or slightly uphill terrain. When magnets are used, the straps attach to the poles virtually instantaneously when the magnets are brought close to each other, and are easily detached by a hand push by the skier without the need to press a release button. This is particularly useful when the skier is getting on or off a chairlift and is a valuable safety feature in the event of a severe fall, especially if the pole gets caught on a tree branch or other object. This can prevent hyperextension injuries that could cause rotator cuff tears or skier's thumb. When the mated magnets are on the pole, the proximal magnet can optionally be stored on the glove, providing a "parking spot" to prevent it from hanging. The advantage of having magnets on the poles is that, if there is a flat iron surface suitable for attaching the magnets, they can be reliably parked on the chairlift, generally over the skiers. Another advantage is that, since many skiers like to use their cell phones while on the chairlift, they can take off one or more gloves and store them on the poles while riding the chairlift. 【0056】 Alternative embodiments for attaching a strap to a magnet are described herein. A strap as shown in Figure 2 is used. The washer / magnet combination 1350 of strap 50 includes a pair of parallel 1-inch diameter washers 60 mounted on top of a 1-inch diameter countersunk coated neodymium magnet 55 with a rivet and a suitable 3 / 16# inner diameter washer, of which two of the 3 / 16# inner diameter washers are used to position the parallel 1-inch washers 60 about 1 / 4 inch apart, and the other two are used to position the rivet so that the expanded portion of the pop rivet is contained within the bottom countersunk hole. The filament 51 is positioned in the space 61 between the washers 60. The completed washer / magnet combination 1350 is shown in Figure 13. Next, the filament 51 passes through a short rubber tube 52 and is then attached around spacers positioned between washers and between washers 60 in space 61 (see Figure 15), thereby preventing the strap from falling off after the filament 51 has been stretched to pass between the washers 60. A bolt, rivet, or other fastener can be used to fasten the elements within the washer / magnet combination 1350 through its center. The completed strap / magnet combination is shown in Figure 15. The advantage of this configuration is that the strap 50 can swing freely around the magnet 55, allowing the user to align their fingers with the finger recesses commonly found on ski pole handles without having to reposition the magnet attached to the strap. 【0057】 Another embodiment relates to a parking spot for magnets. A Stay Gent strip, which is a Velcro®-type material, has been discovered, which is lined with a fabric adhesive that adheres well to the glove at room temperature or low temperature and can be cleanly removed by heating. The magnets are attached (for example, using two 3 / 4-inch uncoated neodymium magnets for this purpose under the adhesive of the loop Velcro), and then a hook Velcro decorative patch (which may include a logo) can optionally be applied to the loop Velcro that adheres to the glove. 【0058】 Herein, several additional improvements are described. A webbing connection clip 74, as shown in Figure 14, can be used to attach the strap 50 to the glove 70 if the ski glove has a wrist strap 73 (either initially provided with the glove or provided as an add-on to the glove). A wrist strap cinch or other fastener (not shown) is typically provided on or attached to the wrist strap 73 to tighten the wrist portion of the glove. A wrist strap that is part of the glove or mitten, as shown in Figure 16, allows the skier to attach the strap 50 to the clip 74 without having to attach another wrist strap 73 around the glove as shown in Figure 15, providing an attachment point for gloves that do not initially have a clip 71 (see Figure 10), such as a mitten as shown in Figure 15. Furthermore, there is a Velcro® type lined fabric adhesive called "Stay Gent Strip," which remains adhered to the glove at low or neutral temperatures and can be easily removed by applying heat, after which the residue can be washed off with acetone or other glue remover. The Stay Gent strip features both a fastening side with a Velcro® hook and a fastening side with a Velcro® loop. The inventors discovered that these strips could be used to attach a magnet (using two 3 / 4-inch neodymium magnets) to a glove or mitten by placing it in the center of the loop strip and then gluing it, and then attaching an adhesive Velcro® patch or logo, backed with a hook, to the Stay Gent strip. 【0059】 Those skilled in the art will see that iron-on patches can be used instead of the Velcro® Stay Gent hook patch / logo combination. 【0060】 With respect to the embodiment in Figure 15, the following describes how the proximal end of the strap-and-magnet combination is fabricated and then attached to the glove. The end of the loop is cut and the cinch 53 is removed. The plastic element 48 shown in Figures 2 and 15 is left on top and secures the filament 51 to the rest of the strap 50. The rubber tube 52 surrounds the filament 51 (see Figure 15) and holds the filament 51 tightly around a spacer placed between washers in the space 61 to prevent the strap 50 from falling off. Alternatively, rope end clips 54 such as HJ zip clip rope buckle cord end stoppers can be used. These end clips 54 serve two purposes: 1) to prevent the end of the strap rope from breaking, and 2) to prevent the proximal end of the strap from slipping through the webbing clip. The end clip 54 is attached to the cut end of the strap and to the upper side of the webbing connection clip 74 (shown in Figures 15 and 16). Next, the strap can be attached to the wrist strap 73 on the glove 70 at the underside of the webbing connection clip 74. 【0061】 Since the filament 51 (Figure 2) may not be as strong as the strap 50, a more preferred alternative embodiment is shown in Figure 16 in which the strap 1650 itself (instead of the filament 51) is used to mount around a spacer placed between the washers 60 in the space 61. The filament 51, rubber tube 52, and plastic element 48 are not required in the embodiment of Figure 16 and are therefore omitted. The strap 1650 is cut so that an end snap 54 can be positioned at the ends of the two cut strap elements. The end snap 54 prevents the two cut strap elements from breaking and prevents the two cut strap elements from slipping off the webbing connector clip 74 because it is larger than the slit / opening on the corresponding side of the webbing connector clip 74. The proximal portion of the strap 1650 (i.e., the two cut strap elements) is locked into the webbing connector clip 74 by passing it over the top. The distal portion of the strap 1650 (loop 1651) is positioned between the parallel washers 60 of the washer / magnet combination 1350, surrounding a spacer positioned between the washers 60 in the space 61. A cinch 53 (see also Figure 2) may be used to secure the position of the magnet at the end of the strap 1650. More specifically, the loop 1651 is positioned at the end of the strap 1650 facing the magnet (i.e., the washer / magnet combination 1350). The cinch 53 locks the end of the strap 1650 in place, securing the position of the magnet within the loop 1651. A selective cable tie 49 may also be used with or near the cinch 53 to prevent it from sliding once it is in the desired position. 【0062】 In another alternative embodiment, if the glove 70 does not have its own tightening wrist strap 73 for attachment to a webbing connector clip 74, the skier may choose to attach the proximal end of the strap 1650 to other existing hardware on the glove 70 (e.g., a fastener, clip, etc.). 【0063】 Another way to attach a magnet to a ski pole handle is to attach it with epoxy resin. Figure 17 shows a magnet attached to the top of a ski pole handle with epoxy resin (or another adhesive may be used as an alternative). Naturally, both countersunk screws and epoxy resin can be used to provide a very secure attachment. 【0064】 Furthermore, the strength of the attachment between the magnet on the pole and the magnet on the strap can be adjusted by stacking multiple magnets. Figure 18 shows two stacked disc magnets, thus holding the glove to the pole with greater force than a single magnet. More experienced and aggressive skiers may want the pole to detach only in the event of a very hard fall, so they may choose to use a stronger attachment setting by using multiple stacked magnets. Additional magnets can be stacked for semi-permanent or permanent fixation, either via magnetic force alone or using epoxy resin or other fastening mechanisms. 【0065】 In any of the above embodiments, when skiing and when the magnets 15 and 55 are attached to each other, the skier can apply a downward force perpendicular to the mating surfaces of the magnets 15 and 55 in order to pole on flat or slightly uphill terrain. 【0066】 As most skiers know, when the snow is very hard-packed, it can be difficult to store the poles by sticking them into the snow when putting on and taking off boots with skis. A further advantage of the magnets 15 on the top of the ski poles is that they can provide a convenient alternative place to store the poles. This is achieved by placing a magnetic plate or iron plate 90 on each ski, as shown in Figure 19. Holes in the plates 90 are not necessary. The poles can then be temporarily stored by attaching them upside down to the plates 90, as shown in Figure 20. 【0067】 The embodiment relates to a releaseable magnetic pole strap system, including a pole with a proximal end having a distal surface, and a pole attachment device connected to the distal surface of the proximal end. The system further includes a strap, including a strap attachment device configured to be releaseably attached to the pole attachment device. The distal surface of the proximal end of the pole is at least partially covered by the pole attachment device. Each of the pole attachment device and the strap attachment device includes either a magnet or a non-magnetic iron material. At least one of the pole attachment device or the strap attachment device includes a magnet. 【0068】 In one embodiment, the strap attachment device is configured to be releasably attached to the pole attachment device via any approach angle when approaching the pole attachment device. 【0069】 In one embodiment, the strap attachment device is configured to be releaseable from the pole attachment device by the use of a force greater than, for example, 2 to 75 pounds, applied between it and the pole attachment device. 【0070】 In one embodiment, the strap attachment device is configured to be releaseable from the pole attachment device by the use of a force that separates the strap attachment device from the pole attachment device in any direction away from the pole attachment device. 【0071】 In one embodiment, the strap attachment device is configured to be releaseable from the pole attachment device without the use of a trigger, switch, or other mechanical device. 【0072】 In one embodiment, the strap attachment device includes a magnet, the strap further includes a loop positioned at the end of the strap facing the magnet, a cinch that locks the end of the strap and fixes the position of the magnet within the loop, a first washer, a second washer, a spacer provided between the first washer and the second washer, and a fastener extending through the first washer, the spacer, and the second washer, the fastener positioned between the first washer and the second washer. The first washer includes a first side and a second side opposite it, the first side facing the magnet, and the second side facing the second washer which is spaced apart from the first washer via the spacer and forms a space between the first washer and the second washer, the loop is loosely fixed to the spacer and surrounds the spacer and is positioned at least partially within the space so that the strap can swing 360 degrees around the spacer via the loop, and the cinch holds the loop tightly around the spacer. 【0073】 In one embodiment, each of the pole attachment device and the strap attachment device includes a magnet. 【0074】 In one embodiment, the magnet is in the shape of a ring or a disk. In one embodiment, the magnet has an outer diameter of, for example, 0.8 to 2.0 inches. In another embodiment, the magnet contains neodymium. In a further embodiment, the magnet includes at least two stacked magnets. 【0075】 In one embodiment, the distal surface of the proximal end of the pole is completely covered by the pole mounting device. 【0076】 In one embodiment, the pole mounting device includes a pole mounting device fitting surface configured to fit with the strap mounting device fitting surface of the strap mounting device. At least one of the pole mounting device fitting surface or the strap mounting device fitting surface may include a scratch-resistant material applied thereon. 【0077】 In one embodiment, the pole mounting device includes a pole mounting device fitting surface configured to fit with the strap mounting device fitting surface of the strap mounting device. As shown in Figure 3, the pole mounting device fitting surface includes a recess configured to house at least a portion of the strap mounting device when the strap mounting device is attached to the pole mounting device, or the strap mounting device fitting surface includes a recess configured to house at least a portion of the pole mounting device when the strap mounting device is attached to the pole mounting device. In one example, the recess / recess on the surface of the magnet 15 is optional, and when the magnet is attached, the magnet 55 will be partially located within the recess. This configuration can assist and maintain the positioning of the magnets relative to each other during the step of attaching the two magnets to each other, and can also help prevent the magnets from sliding relative to each other when force is applied while skiing or during a less severe (not serious) fall. 【0078】 In one embodiment, the pole further includes a handgrip, which includes the proximal end of the pole. 【0079】 In one embodiment, the pole mounting device is connected to the distal surface of the proximal end of the pole via a countersunk screw. 【0080】 In one embodiment, the system further includes a glove. A strap is configured to attach to the glove so that a user of the system can hold a pole by wearing the glove while the strap attachment device is releasably attached to the pole attachment device. In one embodiment, the strap attachment device includes a magnet. The glove includes a glove magnet or glove non-magnetic iron material fixed to the glove, configured to function as a parking spot for the magnet of the strap attachment device when the strap attachment device is not attached to the pole attachment device. In another embodiment, the strap is configured to attach to the glove via another strap or clip fixed to the glove. 【0081】 In one embodiment, the pole includes a ski pole. In one embodiment, the pole mounting device includes a magnet, and the system further includes a ski having a metal plate fixed thereon, so that the pole mounting device is releasably attached to the metal plate when the strap mounting device is not attached to the pole mounting device. 【0082】 Embodiments also relate to a releaseable magnetic pole strap system including a pole mounting device configured to connect to the distal surface of the proximal end of a pole. The system further includes a strap including a strap attachment device configured to be releaseably attached to the pole mounting device. The distal surface of the proximal end of the pole is at least partially covered by the pole mounting device. Each of the pole mounting device and the strap attachment device includes either a magnet or a non-magnetic iron material. At least one of the pole mounting device or the strap attachment device includes a magnet. 【0083】 While embodiments have been described above with reference to ski poles, the ski poles described in any of the embodiments above may be replaced by other types of poles, such as walking poles, hiking poles, canes, or umbrella poles. Such alternatives are considered to be within the spirit and scope of the invention and can take advantage of the configurations and embodiments described above. 【0084】 The steps of the method in any of the embodiments described herein are not limited to being performed in any particular order. Furthermore, any structure or system referred to in any of the embodiments of the method may utilize any structure or system referred to in any of the embodiments of the apparatus / system. Such structures or systems may be described in detail only in relation to the embodiments of the apparatus / system, but are applicable to any of the embodiments of the method. 【0085】 Any feature of the embodiments described herein may be used in combination with features of other embodiments described herein, and such combination is considered to be within the spirit and scope of the invention. 【0086】 Any intended modifications and variations specifically mentioned in this disclosure are deemed to be within the spirit and scope of the invention. 【0087】 More generally, the present disclosure and exemplary embodiments have been described above with reference to the examples in the accompanying drawings, but should be understood as not being limited thereto. Rather, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the disclosed embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the scope of the disclosure herein. The terms and descriptions used herein are illustrative only and not limiting. Those skilled in the art will recognize that many modifications are possible within the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined in the following claims and equivalents, and here, unless otherwise indicated, all terms should be understood in their broadest possible sense. [Note 1] The proximal end having a distal surface, and A pole including a pole mounting device connected to the distal surface of the proximal end, A releaseable magnetic pole strap system, comprising a strap including a strap attachment device configured to be releaseably attached to the pole attachment device, The distal surface of the proximal end of the pole is at least partially covered by the pole mounting device. Each of the pole mounting device and the strap mounting device includes either a magnet or a non-magnetic iron material. At least one of the pole mounting device or the strap mounting device is a releaseable magnetic pole strap system including a magnet. [Note 2] The system according to Appendix 1, wherein the strap attachment device is configured to be releasably attached to the pole attachment device via any approach angle when approaching the pole attachment device. [Note 3] The system according to Appendix 1, wherein the strap attachment device is configured to be releaseable from the pole attachment device by the use of force applied between it and the pole attachment device. [Note 4] The system according to Appendix 1, wherein the strap attachment device is configured to be releaseable from the pole attachment device by the use of a force that separates the strap attachment device from the pole attachment device in any direction away from the pole attachment device. [Note 5] The system as described in Appendix 1, wherein the strap attachment device is configured to be released from the pole attachment device without the use of a trigger, switch, or other mechanical device. [Note 6] The strap attachment device includes a magnet, and the strap is A filament is positioned at the end of the strap facing the magnet, A rubber tube surrounding the aforementioned filament, The first washer and The second washer, A spacer provided between the first washer and the second washer, The fastener further includes the first washer, the spacer, and the second washer, wherein the spacer is located between the first washer and the second washer. The system as described in Appendix 1, wherein the first washer includes a first side and a second side opposite to it, the first side facing the magnet, and the second side facing the second washer, spaced apart from the first washer via the spacer to form a space between the first washer and the second washer, the filament being loosely fixed to the spacer and surrounding the spacer, and at least partially positioned within the space so that the strap can swing 360 degrees around the spacer via the filament, and the rubber tube holding the filament tightly around the spacer. [Note 7] The strap attachment device includes a magnet, and the strap is A loop is positioned at the end of the strap facing the magnet, A cinch that locks the end of the strap and fixes the position of the magnet within the loop, The first washer and The second washer, A spacer provided between the first washer and the second washer, The fastener further includes the first washer, the spacer, and the second washer, wherein the spacer is located between the first washer and the second washer. The system as described in Appendix 1, wherein the first washer includes a first side and a second side opposite to it, the first side facing the magnet, and the second side facing the second washer, spaced apart from the first washer via the spacer to form a space between the first washer and the second washer, the loop being loosely fixed to the spacer and surrounding the spacer, and at least partially positioned within the space so that the strap can swing 360 degrees around the spacer via the loop, and the cinch holding the loop snugly around the spacer. [Note 8] The pole mounting device and the strap mounting device are each the system described in Appendix 1, including a magnet. [Note 9] The system as described in Appendix 1, wherein the magnet is in the shape of a ring or a disk. [Note 10] The aforementioned magnet is the system described in Appendix 9, which includes neodymium. [Note 11] The system according to Appendix 9, wherein the magnet includes at least two stacked magnets. [Note 12] The system as described in Appendix 1, wherein the distal surface of the proximal end of the pole is completely covered by the pole mounting device. [Note 13] The system according to Appendix 1, wherein the pole mounting device includes a pole mounting device fitting surface configured to fit with the strap mounting device fitting surface of the strap mounting device, and at least one of the pole mounting device fitting surface or the strap mounting device fitting surface includes a scratch-resistant material applied thereon. [Note 14] The system according to Appendix 1, wherein the pole mounting device includes a pole mounting device fitting surface configured to fit with the strap mounting device fitting surface of the strap mounting device, the pole mounting device fitting surface includes a recess configured to accommodate at least a portion of the strap mounting device when the strap mounting device is attached to the pole mounting device, or the strap mounting device fitting surface includes a recess configured to accommodate at least a portion of the pole mounting device when the strap mounting device is attached to the pole mounting device. [Note 15] The system according to Appendix 1, wherein the pole further includes a handgrip, and the handgrip includes the proximal end of the pole. [Note 16] The pole mounting device is connected to the distal surface of the proximal end of the pole via a countersunk screw, as described in Appendix 1. [Note 17] The system according to Appendix 1, further comprising a glove, wherein the strap is configured to be attached to the glove, so that a user of the system can hold the pole by wearing the glove while the strap attachment device is releasably attached to the pole attachment device. [Note 18] The system according to Appendix 17, wherein the strap attachment device includes a magnet, and the globe includes a globe magnet or a globe non-magnetic iron material fixed to the globe, configured to function as a parking spot for the magnet of the strap attachment device when the strap attachment device is not attached to the pole attachment device. [Note 19] The system as described in Appendix 17, wherein the strap is configured to be attached to the glove via a webbing connector clip connected to a wrist strap fixed to the glove. [Note 20] The aforementioned pole is the system described in Appendix 1, including ski poles. [Note 21] The system according to Appendix 20, wherein the pole mounting device includes a magnet, and the system further includes a ski having a steel plate fixed thereon, wherein the pole mounting device is configured to be releasably attached to the steel plate when the strap mounting device is not attached to the pole mounting device. [Note 22] A pole mounting device configured to be connected to the distal surface of the proximal end of the pole, A releaseable magnetic pole strap system, comprising a strap including a strap attachment device configured to be releaseably attached to the pole attachment device, The distal surface of the proximal end of the pole is at least partially covered by the pole mounting device. Each of the pole mounting device and the strap mounting device includes either a magnet or a non-magnetic iron material. At least one of the pole mounting device or the strap mounting device is a releaseable magnetic pole strap system including a magnet.

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[Claim 1] A pole, Vertical axis, The proximal end having a handgrip and the upper distal surface of the pole, A pole mounting device for the distal surface of the proximal end of the pole, comprising a magnet, The pole includes, A strap comprising a proximal end, a distal free end opposite to the proximal end of the strap, and a strap attachment device positioned on or near the distal free end of the strap, wherein the strap attachment device is configured to be releasably attached to the pole attachment device by the attractive force between the magnet of the pole attachment device and the magnet of the strap attachment device or other iron material, A releaseable magnetic pole strap system including, The distal surface of the proximal end of the pole is at least partially covered by the pole mounting device. The pole and the strap attachment device are arranged so that the strap attachment device can be released from the pole attachment device in any direction away from the pole attachment device. A releaseable magnetic pole strap system. [Claim 2] The system according to claim 1, wherein the strap attachment device is configured to be releasably attached to the pole attachment device via any approach angle when approaching the pole attachment device. [Claim 3] The system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the strap attachment device is configured to be releaseable from the pole attachment device by the use of force applied between it and the pole attachment device. [Claim 4] The system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the strap attachment device is configured to be releaseable from the pole attachment device by the use of a force that separates the strap attachment device from the pole attachment device in any direction away from the pole attachment device. [Claim 5] The strap attachment device includes a magnet, and the strap is A filament is positioned at the distal free end of the strap facing the magnet, A rubber tube surrounding the aforementioned filament, The first washer and The second washer, A spacer provided between the first washer and the second washer, The fastener further includes the first washer, the spacer, and the second washer, wherein the spacer is located between the first washer and the second washer. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first washer includes a first side and a second side opposite to it, the first side facing the magnet, and the second side facing the second washer spaced apart from the first washer via the spacer to form a space between the first washer and the second washer, the filament being loosely fixed to the spacer and surrounding the spacer, and at least partially positioned within the space so that the strap can swing 360 degrees around the spacer via the filament, and the rubber tube holding the filament snugly around the spacer. [Claim 6] The strap attachment device includes a magnet, and the strap is A loop is positioned at the distal free end of the strap facing the magnet, A cinch that fastens the end of the strap and fixes the position of the magnet within the loop, The first washer and The second washer, A spacer provided between the first washer and the second washer, The fastener further includes the first washer, the spacer, and the second washer, wherein the spacer is located between the first washer and the second washer. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first washer includes a first side and a second side opposite to it, the first side facing the magnet, and the second side facing the second washer spaced apart from the first washer via the spacer to form a space between the first washer and the second washer, the loop being loosely fixed to the spacer and surrounding the spacer, and at least partially positioned within the space so that the strap can swing 360 degrees around the spacer via the loop, and the cinch holding the loop snugly around the spacer. [Claim 7] The system according to claim 1, wherein the strap attachment device includes a magnet. [Claim 8] The magnet is ring-shaped or disk-shaped, The aforementioned magnet contains neodymium, or The aforementioned magnet includes at least two stacked magnets, The system according to any one of claims 5 to 7. [Claim 9] The system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the distal surface of the proximal end of the pole is completely covered by the pole mounting device. [Claim 10] The pole mounting device includes a pole mounting device fitting surface configured to fit with the strap mounting device fitting surface of the strap mounting device, and at least one of the pole mounting device fitting surface or the strap mounting device fitting surface includes a scratch-resistant material applied thereon, or The system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the pole mounting device includes a pole mounting device fitting surface configured to fit with the strap mounting device fitting surface of the strap mounting device, the pole mounting device fitting surface includes a recess configured to accommodate at least a portion of the strap mounting device when the strap mounting device is attached to the pole mounting device, or the strap mounting device fitting surface includes a recess configured to accommodate at least a portion of the pole mounting device when the strap mounting device is attached to the pole mounting device. [Claim 11] The system according to claim 1, further comprising a glove, wherein the strap is configured to be attached to the glove, so that a user of the system can hold the pole by wearing the glove while the strap attachment device is releasably attached to the pole attachment device. [Claim 12] The system according to claim 11, wherein the strap attachment device includes a magnet, and the globe includes a globe magnet or globe iron material fixed to the globe, configured to function as a parking spot for the magnet of the strap attachment device when the strap attachment device is not attached to the pole attachment device. [Claim 13] The system according to claim 11, wherein the strap is configured to be attached to the glove via a webbing connector clip connected to a wrist strap fixed to the glove. [Claim 14] The system according to claim 1, further comprising a ski having a steel plate fixed thereon, wherein the pole attachment device is configured to be releasably attached to the steel plate when the strap attachment device is not attached to the pole attachment device. [Claim 15] The system according to claim 1, wherein the pole mounting device includes a magnet, and the magnet of the pole mounting device is larger in size and has a stronger magnetic force than the magnet or iron material of the strap mounting device.

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