Snow scooter and method of using snow scooter
US6929267B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C2203/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus is attachable to a conventional snowboard to convert the snowboard into a snow scooter having improved performance characteristics in comparison to those of the snowboard alone. The apparatus includes a member movable relative to the snowboard by either the hands or feet of the rider, and forces and motions applied to that member by the rider are converted by an associated motion and force transmitting mechanism into twisting motions of the rear portion of the snowboard relative to the front portion of the snowboard, allowing the scooter rider to better perform turns and other maneuvers during the riding of the scooter and also allowing the rider to ride the snow scooter without foot bindings fixing his feet to the scooter.
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