Ski conversion apparatus
US6079746A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C5/02
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Ski conversion apparatus for converting a cross-country ski to a downhill contoured ski. A tip shape modifier is attached to the tip section of the ski by expandable wedge assemblies and mating dovetails. A tail shape modifier is attached to the tail section of the ski by longitudinal dovetails and a detachable connection. The tip shape and tail shape modifiers are carried by the cross-country skier and attached to the cross-country skis when necessary to ski downhill in deep snow.
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