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Ice skate blade bending apparatus

US11033945B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Thomas Di Nardo · Key Largo, US
Christopher Thomas Needham · Kurtistown, US
Michael Gomm · Provo, US
Chris Lauridsen · Provo, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 29, 2017
Grant date	Jun 15, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 2, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB21D11/10
WIPO fieldFurniture, games
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A skate blade bending apparatus (35) may feature a unitary body (1) with a securement structure (10, 15) which holds a skate blade on its side, parallel to the ground, and a means for exerting downward force (8) on the side of the skate blade. The securement structure may feature movable anvils 15 which will change the imparted radius of curvature imparted upon the blade. Indicia (29) may be utilized to position said anvils (15) to ensure the process is repeatable on different blades. A handle (14) used with the means for exerting downward force (8) may be adjustable. The means for exerting downward force (8) and anvils (15) may be interchangeable with other shapes of similar structures for greater versatility.

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