Individual snowboards for each foot
US8939463B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C2203/02
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An improved individual snowboard for each foot is described having several improvements over the prior art relating to safety, stability, and performance. Each snowboard comprises a curved up nose and tail, a base, and a common sidewall surrounding the perimeter of the board. A resilient tapered core is disposed between the base, but not through the nose and tail, to provide additional flex when needed. The width of the nose is larger than the width of the tail for maneuverability and changing stances. The user will stand on both boards perpendicular to the sidewalls, with each nose pointing outward and each tail pointing inward. Angled sidecuts assist in stopping and turning, while a raised camber provides a smoother ride while adding more edge for better stopping, turning, and control.
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