Dry land snowboard training device
Patent 5312258 Issued on May 17, 1994. Estimated Expiration Date: 
November 13, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
November 13, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2253012 2260027 2485756 3522951 3622172 3722900 Land skis Device apt to permit skiing on snowless ground Releasable binding for snowboards Roller ski InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 976052 filed on 11/13/1992US Classes:434/253, Skiing280/7.12, Wheel to or from runner280/14.24, Bindings pivot about vertical axis280/87.041, Standing occupant280/842, Ski simulators280/843, Ball type roller skates434/247, PHYSICAL EDUCATION482/71Alpine or towed skiingExaminersPrimary: Mancene, GeneAssistant: Smith, Jerry Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA63B 069/18AbstractA dry land snowboard training device is presented for simulating the balance and movement of a conventional snowboard on dry land, and in particular the balance and movement of a conventional snowboard on a wooden half pipe. The device comprises a unitary retrofit apparatus which can be mounted to a footboard or removably mounted to a conventional snowboard. The retrofit apparatus includes a frame, a support brace, and a series of housing assemblies which each contain a plurality of ball bearings. The device also incorporates a pair of inventive bindings which each comprise a hard plastic sole, with straps, and a support piece, with a strap, which is attached to the hard plastic sole with flexible cords.Field of SearchPHYSICAL EDUCATIONSkiing Traversing ground (e.g., crawling, running, etc.) Developing or testing coordination Ski simulators Ball type roller skates Wheel to or from runner WHEELED AND RUNNER Substituted Wheeled skate INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF Alpine or towed skiing | |
