Apparatus, system, and method for controlling movement of a user on snow
US8814212B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C5/03
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for controlling movement of a user on snow. The apparatus includes a support member comprising a shaft made from a rigid material, a snow interface, and an engagement member. The snow interface extends from a first end of the shaft and includes a gliding surface opposing a propulsion surface. The engagement member is coupled to one of the gliding surface and the propulsion surface of the snow interface. The snow interface is positionable between a gliding position and a slowing position. In the gliding position, the gliding surface is positioned in contact with a surface of the snow and the engagement member is positioned out of contact with the surface of the snow. In the slowing position the engagement member is positioned in contact with the surface of the snow.
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