Ice skate
US6467778B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C1/30
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An ice skate comprising a blade and a blade holder. The blade holder providing decreasing, non rigid, and/or no lateral support in a rearward region of the blade so that it may facilitate increased or freer flexibility of the blade and improved maneuverability. The blade is rigidly laterally supported at a front end section of the blade holder and preferably also at a back end section of the blade holder so that it may facilitate efficient transfer of force between the skater and the blade. One or more non-rigid support members may be employed to control, absorb and/or cushion the flexing of the blade. The ice skate may be tuned to reflect the desired performance requirements of the individual skater and/or use.
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