Splitboard joining device
US9238168B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 8, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C2203/06
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A splitboard joining device for releasably coupling at least two separate portions of a splitboard, thereby creating a snowboard when coupled and at least a first ski and a second ski when uncoupled. The device may include a first interface and a second interface for attaching to a first portion and a second portion, respectively, of the splitboard. In some embodiments, the device comprises an adjustable tension element disposed on either the first interface or second interface to adjustably control the tension between the first interface and second interface, and to adjustably control the compression between the first and second portions of the splitboard when coupled.
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