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Board control grip step for snowboards

US7673885B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 16, 2007
Grant dateMar 9, 2010
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 6, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63C5/03
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

This invention would significantly improve the ease of riding a snowboard on ski lifts where typically one foot must remain unbound to push off with. The invention allows for control of the board specifically through the diversion of the gravitational force of weight of the rider through forces of tension, elasticity, and leverage. The diversion of these forces allows the rider to steer roughly in the same manner as if their foot was bound.

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