Class 36/123 - Foldable or collapsible snowshoe

Subclass of Class 36 - Boots, shoes, and leggings
Definition: Foot covering wherein the overall dimensions thereof may
No. of patents: 19
Last issue date: 08/30/2011

Number	Title	Issue Date
8006412	Collapsible snowshoe A collapsible snowshoe is provided. The snowshoe includes a frame having a first supporting cross-bar configured to interact with a second supporting cross-bar, wherein the cross-bars are configured to alternate between an open position and a closed position, a firs...	08/30/2011
7331129	Snowshoe frame with varied cross section A snowshoe of the type with a peripheral frame formed of metal tubing and a stretched and suspended deck connected to the frame has different regions of the frame partially flattened into an approximate elliptical cross section, the major dimensions of the ellipses ...	02/19/2008
7150464	Configurable snowshoe and ski device A device and method are disclosed for a configurable snowshoe and ski device. The device may include a base member having a bottom for traversing over snow, and a plurality of wings rotatably coupled to the member, the wings convertible between a skiing configuratio...	12/19/2006
7080850	Configurable snowshoe and ski device A device and method are disclosed for a configurable snowshoe and ski device. The device may include a base member having a bottom for traversing over snow, and a plurality of wings rotatably coupled to the member, the wings convertible between a skiing configuratio...	07/25/2006
6725576	Snowshoe with molded tail piece A snowshoe having a tubular frame supporting a flexible deck has a molded tail piece connecting the tail ends of the tubular frame. The tail piece has two dowel members which are angled to form a rear apex, such that the tail ends of the tubular frame extend over th...	04/27/2004
6564478	Compactible snowhoes A snowshoe having both a compact stored configuration and a usable configuration is disclosed. A frame of the snowshoes includes a plurality of segments which can be disconnected from each other, folded upon each other, or telescopically inserted into one...	05/20/2003
6363628	Ergonomic snow shoe binding and method of making the same An improved binding for use with snowshoes and like sport apparatus is disclosed which employs a novel mounting arrangement similar to the calcanean wrapping technique used by athletic trainers to wrap the ankles of athletes, thereby resulting in an ambid...	04/02/2002
6226899	Snowshoe construction A snowshoe is constructed of molded plastic nose and tail pieces, both connected to a pair of rigid rails to complete the snowshoe frame. A stretched deck membrane, in an area over the heel of a user's shoe or boot, has left and right sides secured to the...	05/08/2001
6195919	Mountaineering snowshoe The novel snowshoe (400) includes at least one tail extender (404) to provide variable flotation characteristics and traction bars (412) that provide improved side slip protection such as when traversing steep terrain. The snowshoe (400) is thereby especi...	03/06/2001
6105281	Compactible snowshoes A snowshoe has both a compact stored configuration and a usable configuration. A frame of the snowshoes includes a plurality of segments which can be disconnected from each other, folded upon each other, or telescopically inserted into one another thus al...	08/22/2000
6006453	Snowshoe construction A snowshoe is constructed of molded plastic nose and tail pieces, both connected to a pair of rigid rails to complete the snowshoe frame. A stretched deck membrane, in an area over the heel of a user's shoe or boot, has left and right sides secured to the...	12/28/1999
5921007	Mountaineering snowshoe The novel snowshoe (400) includes at least one tail extender (404) to provide variable flotation characteristics and traction bars (412) that provide improved side slip protection such as when traversing steep terrain. The snowshoe (400) is thereby especi...	07/13/1999
5740621	Compactible snowshoes and bindings and method of assembly A snowshoe has both a compact stored configuration and a usable configuration. A frame of the snowshoes includes a plurality of segments which can be disconnected from each other, folded upon each other, or telescopically inserted into one another thus al...	04/21/1998
5718068	Snowshoe frame with flexible rear section An improved snowshoe frame design comprised of two "U" shaped segments, a front segment and a rear segment, in which the rear segment is pivotally attached to the front segment producing an axis of rotation perpendicular to the major axis of the frame pla...	02/17/1998
5517773	Variable length snowshoe A variable length snowshoe (200) is provided to accommodate changing snow conditions or snowshoeing applications. The snowshoe (200) includes a flotation plate (202) and at least one detachable tail extender (204). The snowshoe (200) also includes detacha...	05/21/1996
5459950	Collapsible snowshoe with a pivoting binding A collapsible snowshoe is constructed of an elongated frame having right and left side bars and front and rear end bars. A web extends between the end bars of the frame. A shoe binding is attached to the frame above the web and between the right and left ...	10/24/1995
4974275	Method of manufacture of snowshoes A recreational snowshoe and its method of manufacture are disclosed of the type where a single, homogenous, rigid mass is formed by hardening first and second strands of fiberglass roving impregnated with resin woven to define a frame and webbing. The str...	12/04/1990
4348823	Snow life shoes A pair of collapsibly foldable snowshoes for walking upon deep or shallow snow; each shoe including a tubular frame consisting of interfitted sections that snapfit rigidly together for use, a flexible endless cord passed through all the sections for holdi...	09/14/1982
4203236	Foldable snow shoe A foldable snow shoe adapted to be manipulated between a folded convenient storage condition and an open and locked use condition with hinge means at the front and rear of the snow shoe to define the foldable condition thereof and associated spreader and ...	05/20/1980

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