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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120034585 | WATER SKIER TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME A floatable skier training device that includes a first floatable support comprising a first leading end and a second end, a second floatable support a first leading end and a second end, a seat (e.g., an arcuate seat) extending from the first floatable support to the s... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20110269108 | SKI OR SNOWBOARD TEACHING APPARATUS In one example, an apparatus for teaching a student to ski or snowboard includes a removably attachable instructor component and a removably attachable student component. The instructor component has a first end and a second end. The first end defines a cavity configure... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110269107 | SKI OR SNOWBOARD TEACHING APPARATUS In one example, an apparatus for teaching a student how to snow ski includes a removably attachable instructor component, a removably attachable student component, and means for temporarily securing the instructor component and student component together. The instructor... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110171618 | System for Artificially Creating the Practice of a Water Board Sport The disclosure relates to a device for practicing water board sports. The device includes a water stream to artificially create a water flow on a support where the user can practice sports and one or more distributors which assist in controlling the created water flow a... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110136088 | CONTROL BAR FOR DOWNHILL SKIING A device to assist in the teaching of downhill skiing which is fabricated of a resilient material and is configured and graphically adorned to encourage the proper positioning of the upper body and hands to maintain control.... | 06/09/2011 |
| 20100173273 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TRAINING AND ASSISTING ALPINE SKIERS A method and device are provided that allow a competent skier to train and/or assist a trainee downhill skier with the acquisition of basic downhill skiing techniques. The trainee skier is tethered to an uphill instructing skier by a pair of reins attached to the traine... | 07/08/2010 |
| 20100167247 | UNIT FOR TRAINING IN WATER-BASED TRACTION BOARD SPORTS AND FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES The invention relates to a unit for training in water-based traction board sports and for recreational purposes, formed by an essentially rectangular liquid-filled pool (1) comprising the following components arranged from one end of the pool to the other, namely... | 07/01/2010 |
| 20100112534 | Board Sport Training Apparatus Disclosed herein is a portable apparatus for training a user in increasing levels of skill, control and maneuverability of a board for a board sport. The portable apparatus comprises a foot placement mat and a support unit. The foot placement mat comprises multiple plac... | 05/06/2010 |
| 20100105263 | WATER SPORT TRAINING DEVICE A water sport training device is disclosed comprising, in one embodiment, a raft having a distal nose portion and a proximal rear portion. A relatively rigid platform is positioned within the raft and configured to provide a stable surface for the person during use of t... | 04/29/2010 |
| 20100078900 | Apparatus and method for maneuvering a snowboard An apparatus and method for maneuvering a snowboard includes a removable strap that straps around a boot that attaches to a board. The removable strap includes an upper strap portion, a lower strap portion, and a securing strap portion. The securing strap portion is pos... | 04/01/2010 |
| 20090111079 | ASSEMBLY FOR PRACTICING A GLIDING OR ROLLING SPORT An assembly provided for the practice of a gliding, rolling, or walking sport, such as snowboarding, skateboarding, or snowshoeing, for example, the assembly including a device for receiving a foot or a boot, as well as a board. The assembly includes a system for markin... | 04/30/2009 |
| 20090111078 | ASSEMBLY FOR PRACTICING A GLIDING OR ROLLING SPORT An assembly for the practice of a gliding, rolling, or walking sport, such as snowboarding, skateboarding, or a snowshoeing, for example, the assembly including a device for receiving a foot or a boot, as well as a board, the receiving device including a lateral longitu... | 04/30/2009 |
| 20080293023 | Sports instruction system and method Systems and methods of providing sports instruction are disclosed. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the method includes the steps of each of a plurality of instructors entering a name and one or more credentials into a server based data storage unit and e... | 11/27/2008 |
| 20080174089 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR A COLLAPSING APPROACH SKI An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for a collapsing approach ski for maneuvering over terrain in a climbing and sliding fashion, with a traction component operative below the sliding surface on the underside of the ski to facilitate climbing uphill without s... | 07/24/2008 |
| 20060110716 | Ski training apparatus and method An apparatus and method to facilitate training for skiing, skating, roller-blading and the like, where an experienced person may assist or direct a novice. The apparatus includes a stiff, curvilinear hoop or similar shape with a handle section and an adjacent padded fro... | 05/25/2006 |
| 20050239027 | Multiple use ski trainer and the like A training device is provided. The training device includes a harness having a belt, handle, and a storage compartment. The storage compartment provides storage for a leash or the like that a trainer uses to instruct a student. The present invention also provides garmen... | 10/27/2005 |
| 20050019736 | Demonstration device for flying sport devices The invention relates to a demonstration device for powerless flying devices and, in particular, flying sport devices such as jumping skis (9) or parasails and for bird-human costumes (20, 23). The inventive device has the following features: a suspending ... | 01/27/2005 |
