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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4880226 | Skiing simulator A skiing simulator which includes a platform formed by an annular peripheral frame defining an opening in which there is suspended a disc. The disc is suspended by tension springs extending between the edge of the disc and the peripheral frame. A pair of ... | 11/14/1989 |
| 4869496 | Equipment for ski movement simulation A piece of equipment for the simulation of skiing movements which comprises a basic structure which can be stably placed on the ground. An arm is hinged to the basic structure in a median position and is able to oscillate horizontally. The arm carries a p... | 09/26/1989 |
| 4867443 | Cross-country skiing simulator An exercise machine for simulating cross-country skiing is disclosed in which the poling action of the arms and the leg action both drive the same flywheel through a system of overrunning clutches. This provides a more realistic simulation of cross-countr... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4846463 | Alpine skiing training device A training device for skiers includes an inverted V-shaped support defining an apex. One leg is rotatable about an upwardly inclined axis along a first angle and the other leg extends at a different angle from the apex. The free end of the other leg suppo... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4846690 | Water ski training apparatus Two pairs of water skis are provided. A ski tow line has one end which is removably connectable to a main tow line and two connecting lines at the other end which are removably connectable to one pair of water skis. A sleeve is slideably located around th... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4838540 | Sailboard simulator A sailboard simulator has a movably supported simulated sailboard and devices for effective movement of simulation sailboard relative to its support. A mast extends upwardly from its sailboard and a wishbone is secured to the mast. The devices for effecti... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4811941 | Skating device This disclosure shows a skating device designed to enable the user to perform the physical movements required when ice skating in artificial conditions, such as, for example, when there is no readily accessible ice rink or frozen lake. As such, the skatin... | 03/14/1989 |
| 4802856 | Apparatus for training skiers Apparatus for training skiers the apparatus including a frame mounting a pair of resilient cords which interconnect the frame and the tails of the individual skis for supporting the tails of skis in elevated relation and pivot assemblies mounted on the ti... | 02/07/1989 |
| 4795146 | Training device for cross-country skiers and ice skaters An apparatus for training cross-country skiers and ice skaters has a frame having a center support and two bars, the rear ends of which are connected to said frame in such a manner as to be pivotable about vertical axes. The center support and the bars ha... | 01/03/1989 |
| 4744558 | Downhill ski exercise device A ski exercise device (500) includes a stationary mainframe (502) and an arcuate track (520) having first (520a) and second (520b) ends. The ends (520a, 520b) of the arcuate track (520) are connected to the stationary mainframe (502). A support platform (... | 05/17/1988 |
| 4744557 | Downhill ski exercise device A ski exercise device (20) includes a stationary mainframe (22) and an arcuate track (50) having first (50a) and second (50b) ends. The ends (50a, 50b) of the arcuate track (50) are connected to the stationary mainframe (22). A rail (70) having ends (70a,... | 05/17/1988 |
| 4706957 | Leg movement restraining device for training athletes An athletic training device for restraining an athlete's legs in a proper position throughout a predetermined range of physical motions to reinforce the desired motion through repetitive practice. The training device includes a first elasticized or knee-e... | 11/17/1987 |
| 4678183 | Device for ski training The present invention relates to a ski training device which comprises a generally horizontal support plate, oscillating about a principal axis of symmetry, and two sole plates on which rest the feet of a user, carried pivotally on the support plate respe... | 07/07/1987 |
| 4643444 | Ski steering apparatus A ski steering apparatus (10) including a handlebar (11), a column (13) and telescoping member (15), fork (18) and pivotable and rotatable connector (20, 40) to each of a pair of skis (100) is described. The apparatus allows the skier to steer the skis by... | 02/17/1987 |
| 4595195 | Apparatus for practicing skiing An exercising apparatus for use by skiers to practice downhill runs, slalom runs and analogous types of runs has a main frame supporting a swaying frame which is turnable with reference to the main frame about two parallel horizontal axes extending longit... | 06/17/1986 |
| 4564190 | Appliance for practicing aquatic sports In appliances for practicing aquatic sports with water flowing upwardly over a sloping bottom surface a premature breakdown of the flow caused by the accumulation of portions of water slowed down by friction at the boundary faces is prevented by at least ... | 01/14/1986 |
| 4516110 | Ski stress signaling device A ski stress signaling device comprising a pair of strain gauges mounted on the top surface of each of a pair of skis with one strain gauge in front of the boot and the other strain gauge behind the boot. Each pair of strain gauges is connected by electri... | 05/07/1985 |
| 4509921 | Method of using ski training halter A ski training halter is adapted for positioning on a person below his or her waist and to extend across the person's front, lower abdominal region to the respective left and right hip regions of the student's body. The training halter also includes porti... | 04/09/1985 |
| 4505681 | Ski training aid A ski-training aid comprising a handlebar adapted to be held by a ski-instructor, having a pair of ankle straps connected to one end of the handlebar and a waist strap attached to the other end of the handlebar, the straps adapted to be attached to a trai... | 03/19/1985 |
| 4480577 | Water ski apparatus Apparatus for use with a boat, comprising an elongated bar having one end pivotally mounted on the side of the boat, the bar extending from the boat side so that a skier may grasp the opposite end of the bar or may tie his ski rope thereto. The bar is bra... | 11/06/1984 |
| 4460344 | Water ski training apparatus A training apparatus for the sport of water skiing comprising, in combination: a pair of water skis; a first connection near the fronts of said skis and a second connection near the backs of said skis for maintaining the skis generally parallel with a pre... | 07/17/1984 |
| 4445866 | Lead line between at least two persons, particularly for cross country skiing or ski touring A lead line between at least two persons who are moving in a line, particularly on skis, in order to facilitate the movement of the person or persons at the rear; this device includes at least two harnesses, each adapted to be worn by one of the persons, ... | 05/01/1984 |
| 4424040 | Ski training halter A ski training halter is adapted for positioning on a person below his or her waist and to extend across the person's front, lower abdominal region to the respective left and right hip regions of the student's body. The training halter also includes porti... | 01/03/1984 |
| 4423864 | Angularly adjustable ski deck An angularly adjustable ski deck is selectively downwardly or upwardly inclinable. A stand is pivotally connected to a frame, which frame rotatably supports a pair of belt rollers at either end thereof along a line transverse to the length of said frame. ... | 01/03/1984 |
| 4396189 | Exercising machine, skiing teaching machine and skiing simulator This is an exercising, skiing teaching and skiing simulating machine constructed for use at home, or in a ski shop or in any other place inside or outside of a building, at or away from the ski slopes. The machine has foot support surfaces on which a pers... | 08/02/1983 |
| 4386915 | Dry land trick ski trainer A dry land trick ski trainer is disclosed comprising a circular platform disposed at 21/2 to 10 degrees attitude and rotatingly supported at its center on a base. The circular platform is provided with a ski boot and markings to show the proper placement ... | 06/07/1983 |
| 4342453 | Ski training apparatus Ski training apparatus is provided which includes a base, and a pair of spaced and parallel horizontal bars supported on the base and displaced upwardly from the plane thereof in uniplanar relationship, and a third horizontal bar extending perpendicular t... | 08/03/1982 |
| 4340972 | Transmitter/receiver teaching apparatus A teaching apparatus including a transmitter portion, a receiver portion and a prompter portion, each of the portions being disposed in a separate self-contained unit, the transmitter portion being adapted to be worn on the head and including a peripheral... | 07/20/1982 |
| 4092787 | Apparatus for teaching the execution of a ski turn on skis Apparatus for teaching the technique of turning a ski comprising two plates, simulating skis, disposed in parallel, adjacent relation, each plate being provided with an assembly for secure support of a shoe thereon in that capability of sliding. Each plat... | 06/06/1978 |
| 4074903 | Snow skiing simulation apparatus Apparatus for simulating skiing down a slope including a sloping platform mounted by the user in front of which is projected a picture of a ski slope accompanied by instruction as to how to traverse the slope. Means are connected to the platform for simul... | 02/21/1978 |
| 3992022 | Device for teaching skiing An instructional aid for holding the tips of a pair of skis together is disclosed. This aid is suitable for a novice skier learning to ski. It enables the skier to keep the skis in a snowplow position. The aid has a first and second clamping means adapted... | 11/16/1976 |
| 3973333 | Snow ski training device A snow ski training device comprising a pair of straps, one connected to each of a skier's legs just above the knee, and a releasable connection therebetween. The device provides a sensation, such as a popping noise, when the skier's knees are moved apart... | 08/10/1976 |
| 3950776 | Ski position simulator A ski position simulator for use in photography and the like to enable a subject to assume and maintain position like that of a jumping skier has an elevated support. Prongs extended from the support are joined by cross plate, and skis are fixedly secured... | 04/13/1976 |
