公开(公告)号：US20070108782A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-17

申请号：US11271066

申请日：2005-11-12

申请人： Ben Walker ,  David Narajowski ,  Thomas Laakso ,  David Mellon ,  Chad Whittaker

发明人： Ben Walker ,  David Narajowski ,  Thomas Laakso ,  David Mellon ,  Chad Whittaker

IPC分类号： A01B1/22

CPC分类号： A01B1/022

摘要： The present invention relates to a portable snow shovel that includes a unique collapsible mechanism. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a shovel that includes both an expanded and collapsed state. The shovel includes a blade member and an elongated shaft member. The elongated shaft member is slidably engaged to the blade member through a recess that extends through the blade member. The elongated shaft member is able to translate with respect to the blade member between the extended and collapsed states. The collapsed state relates to a configuration in which the elongated shaft member is extended through the recess and over the blade member a particular amount. The extended state relates to a configuration in which the elongated shaft member is extended through the recess and away from the blade member a particular amount. An optional locking mechanism may be utilized to releasably lock the elongated shaft member with respect to the blade member in the two states.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种便携式雪铲，其包括独特的可折叠机构。 本发明的一个实施例涉及一种包括膨胀和折叠状态的铲。 铲子包括叶片构件和细长轴构件。 细长轴构件通过延伸穿过叶片构件的凹部可滑动地接合到叶片构件。 细长轴构件能够在延伸和折叠状态之间相对于叶片构件平移。 折叠状态涉及细长轴构件通过凹部延伸并且在叶片构件上延伸特定量的构造。 延伸状态涉及细长轴构件通过凹部延伸并远离叶片构件的特定量的构造。 可以使用可选的锁定机构来以两种状态相对于叶片构件可释放地锁定细长轴构件。

公开(公告)号：US20070108737A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-17

申请号：US11271072

申请日：2005-11-12

申请人： Ben Walker ,  Jake Hall ,  Brendan Perkins ,  Paul Terry ,  David Narajowski ,  Thomas Laakso ,  David Mellon ,  Chad Whittaker

发明人： Ben Walker ,  Jake Hall ,  Brendan Perkins ,  Paul Terry ,  David Narajowski ,  Thomas Laakso ,  David Mellon ,  Chad Whittaker

IPC分类号： A63C9/00

CPC分类号： A63C9/02 ,  A63C2201/06

摘要： The present invention relates to a ski binding that retains a boot to a ski in at least two independent operational states. One embodiment of a ski binding includes a toe receiving member and a releasable system. The toe receiving member is configured to engage the toe portion of the boot. The releasable system is configured to couple the toe receiving member to the ski in at least two independent operational states. A first state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is allowed to freely rotate with respect to the ski. The first state is particularly useful in minimizing the necessary energy output for uphill travel. A second state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is locked with respect to the ski. The second state is particularly useful in high performance downhill travel. The releasable system further includes an engagement mechanism and a switching mechanism. Additional states may also be included such as a third state in which both the toe receiving member and a heel portion of the boot are fixed with respect to the ski.

公开(公告)号：US20080042401A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-21

申请号：US11926189

申请日：2007-10-29

申请人： Ben Walker ,  Jake Hall ,  Brendan Perkins ,  Paul Terry ,  David Narajowski ,  Thomas Laakso ,  David Mellon ,  Chad Whittaker

发明人： Ben Walker ,  Jake Hall ,  Brendan Perkins ,  Paul Terry ,  David Narajowski ,  Thomas Laakso ,  David Mellon ,  Chad Whittaker

IPC分类号： A63C9/22

CPC分类号： A63C9/02 ,  A63C2201/06

摘要： The present invention relates to a ski binding that retains a boot to a ski in at least two independent operational states. One embodiment of a ski binding includes a toe receiving member and a releasable system. The toe receiving member is configured to engage the toe portion of the boot. The releasable system is configured to couple the toe receiving member to the ski in at least two independent operational states. A first state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is allowed to freely rotate with respect to the ski. The first state is particularly useful in minimizing the necessary energy output for uphill travel. A second state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is locked with respect to the ski. The second state is particularly useful in high performance downhill travel. The releasable system further includes an engagement mechanism and a switching mechanism. Additional states may also be included such as a third state in which both the toe receiving member and a heel portion of the boot are fixed with respect to the ski.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种在至少两个独立操作状态下将靴子保持在滑雪板上的滑雪板装订。 滑雪板装配的一个实施例包括趾部接收构件和可释放系统。 脚趾接收构件被构造成接合靴子的脚趾部分。 可释放系统被配置成以至少两个独立的操作状态将脚趾接收构件联接到滑雪板。 第一状态对应于允许脚趾接收构件相对于滑雪板自由旋转的状态。 第一个状态对于最小化上坡行驶所需的能量输出特别有用。 第二状态对应于脚趾接收构件相对于滑雪板锁定的状态。 第二种状态在高性能下坡旅行中特别有用。 可释放系统还包括接合机构和切换机构。 还可以包括另外的状态，例如第三状态，其中脚趾接收构件和靴子的脚跟部分都相对于滑雪板固定。

公开(公告)号：US20070108735A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-17

申请号：US11271073

申请日：2005-11-12

申请人： Ben Walker ,  Jake Hall ,  Brendan Perkins ,  Paul Terry ,  David Narajowski ,  Thomas Laakso ,  David Mellon ,  Chad Whittaker

发明人： Ben Walker ,  Jake Hall ,  Brendan Perkins ,  Paul Terry ,  David Narajowski ,  Thomas Laakso ,  David Mellon ,  Chad Whittaker

IPC分类号： A63C9/00

CPC分类号： A63C9/02 ,  A63C2201/06

摘要： The present invention relates to a ski binding that retains a boot to a ski in at least two independent operational states. One embodiment of a ski binding includes a toe receiving member and a releasable system. The toe receiving member is configured to engage the toe portion of the boot. The releasable system is configured to couple the toe receiving member to the ski in at least two independent operational states. A first state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is allowed to freely rotate with respect to the ski. The first state is particularly useful in minimizing the necessary energy output for uphill travel. A second state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is locked with respect to the ski. The second state is particularly useful in high performance downhill travel. The releasable system further includes an engagement mechanism and a switching mechanism. Additional states may also be included such as a third state in which both the toe receiving member and a heel portion of the boot are fixed with respect to the ski.

公开(公告)号：US20080048416A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-28

申请号：US11926186

申请日：2007-10-29

申请人： Ben Walker ,  Jake Hall ,  Brendan Perkins ,  Paul Terry ,  David Narajowski ,  Thomas Laakso ,  David Mellon ,  Chad Whittaker

发明人： Ben Walker ,  Jake Hall ,  Brendan Perkins ,  Paul Terry ,  David Narajowski ,  Thomas Laakso ,  David Mellon ,  Chad Whittaker

IPC分类号： A63C9/22

CPC分类号： A63C9/02 ,  A63C2201/06

摘要： The present invention relates to a ski binding that retains a boot to a ski in at least two independent operational states. One embodiment of a ski binding includes a toe receiving member and a releasable system. The toe receiving member is configured to engage the toe portion of the boot. The releasable system is configured to couple the toe receiving member to the ski in at least two independent operational states. A first state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is allowed to freely rotate with respect to the ski. The first state is particularly useful in minimizing the necessary energy output for uphill travel. A second state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is locked with respect to the ski. The second state is particularly useful in high performance downhill travel. The releasable system further includes an engagement mechanism and a switching mechanism. Additional states may also be included such as a third state in which both the toe receiving member and a heel portion of the boot are fixed with respect to the ski.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种在至少两个独立操作状态下将靴子保持在滑雪板上的滑雪板装订。 滑雪板装配的一个实施例包括趾部接收构件和可释放系统。 脚趾接收构件被构造成接合靴子的脚趾部分。 可释放系统被配置成以至少两个独立的操作状态将脚趾接收构件联接到滑雪板。 第一状态对应于允许脚趾接收构件相对于滑雪板自由旋转的状态。 第一个状态对于最小化上坡行驶所需的能量输出特别有用。 第二状态对应于脚趾接收构件相对于滑雪板锁定的状态。 第二种状态在高性能下坡旅行中特别有用。 可释放系统还包括接合机构和切换机构。 还可以包括另外的状态，例如第三状态，其中脚趾接收构件和靴子的脚跟部分都相对于滑雪板固定。

公开(公告)号：US20070108738A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-17

申请号：US11271288

申请日：2005-11-12

申请人： Ben Walker ,  Jake Hall ,  Brendan Perkins ,  Paul Terry ,  David Narajowski ,  Thomas Laakso ,  David Mellon ,  Chad Whittaker

发明人： Ben Walker ,  Jake Hall ,  Brendan Perkins ,  Paul Terry ,  David Narajowski ,  Thomas Laakso ,  David Mellon ,  Chad Whittaker

IPC分类号： A63C9/00

CPC分类号： A63C9/02 ,  A63C2201/06

摘要： The present invention relates to a ski binding that retains a boot to a ski in at least two independent operational states. One embodiment of a ski binding includes a toe receiving member and a releasable system. The toe receiving member is configured to engage the toe portion of the boot. The releasable system is configured to couple the toe receiving member to the ski in at least two independent operational states. A first state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is allowed to freely rotate with respect to the ski. The first state is particularly useful in minimizing the necessary energy output for uphill travel. A second state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is locked with respect to the ski. The second state is particularly useful in high performance downhill travel. The releasable system further includes an engagement mechanism and a switching mechanism. Additional states may also be included such as a third state in which both the toe receiving member and a heel portion of the boot are fixed with respect to the ski.

公开(公告)号：US20070108736A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-17

申请号：US11271071

申请日：2005-11-12

申请人： Ben Walker ,  Jake Hall ,  Brendan Perkins ,  Paul Terry ,  David Narajowski ,  Thomas Laakso ,  David Mellon ,  Chad Whittaker

发明人： Ben Walker ,  Jake Hall ,  Brendan Perkins ,  Paul Terry ,  David Narajowski ,  Thomas Laakso ,  David Mellon ,  Chad Whittaker

IPC分类号： A63C9/06

CPC分类号： A63C9/02 ,  A63C2201/06

摘要： The present invention relates to a ski binding that retains a boot to a ski in at least two independent operational states. One embodiment of a ski binding includes a toe receiving member and a releasable system. The toe receiving member is configured to engage the toe portion of the boot. The releasable system is configured to couple the toe receiving member to the ski in at least two independent operational states. A first state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is allowed to freely rotate with respect to the ski. The first state is particularly useful in minimizing the necessary energy output for uphill travel. A second state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is locked with respect to the ski. The second state is particularly useful in high performance downhill travel. The releasable system further includes an engagement mechanism and a switching mechanism. Additional states may also be included such as a third state in which both the toe receiving member and a heel portion of the boot are fixed with respect to the ski.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种在至少两个独立操作状态下将靴子保持在滑雪板上的滑雪板装订。 滑雪板装配的一个实施例包括趾部接收构件和可释放系统。 脚趾接收构件被构造成接合靴子的脚趾部分。 可释放系统被配置成以至少两个独立的操作状态将脚趾接收构件联接到滑雪板。 第一状态对应于允许脚趾接收构件相对于滑雪板自由旋转的状态。 第一个状态对于最小化上坡行驶所需的能量输出特别有用。 第二状态对应于脚趾接收构件相对于滑雪板锁定的状态。 第二种状态在高性能下坡旅行中特别有用。 可释放系统还包括接合机构和切换机构。 还可以包括另外的状态，例如第三状态，其中脚趾接收构件和靴子的脚跟部分都相对于滑雪板固定。

公开(公告)号：US08074380B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-13

申请号：US12263479

申请日：2008-11-02

申请人： David Narajowski ,  Jacob Hall ,  Chad Whittaker ,  David Mellon ,  Derek Gustafson ,  Jeremy Saxton ,  Mark Vincent Santurbane ,  Thomas Laakso

发明人： David Narajowski ,  Jacob Hall ,  Chad Whittaker ,  David Mellon ,  Derek Gustafson ,  Jeremy Saxton ,  Mark Vincent Santurbane ,  Thomas Laakso

IPC分类号： A43B5/04

CPC分类号： A43B5/0466 ,  A43B5/0452 ,  A43B5/0496

摘要： One embodiment of the present invention relates to a ski boot system with a modular binding interface. The system includes a shell encasing a user's foot and lower leg. A first and second block are interchangeably coupled to the shell below the base to effectuate alternative binding interfaces. The first and second blocks include a binding interface surface and a sole surface. The positioning and shape of the blocks with respect to the shell results in the binding interface surface extending distally from the toe region of the shell and the sole surface being the lowest surface on the boot system. The binding interface surfaces for each block are positioned at different sagittal heights with respect to the shell to facilitate the interconnection with alternative binding coupling systems. The sole surfaces for each block are positioned at substantially identical sagittal heights with respect to the shell to maintain optimum and consistent performance characteristics among different bindings.

摘要翻译： 本发明的一个实施例涉及一种具有模块化绑定界面的滑雪靴系统。 该系统包括一个包围用户脚和小腿的外壳。 第一和第二块可互换地耦合到底座下面的壳体以实现替代的结合界面。 第一和第二块包括结合界面和鞋底表面。 相对于壳体的块体的定位和形状导致从壳体的脚趾区域向远侧延伸的结合界面表面，并且鞋底表面是靴子系统上的最低表面。 每个块的装订接口表面相对于壳体位于不同的矢状高度处，以便于与替代的结合耦合系统的互连。 每个块的唯一表面相对于壳体位于基本相同的矢状高度，以在不同的绑定之间保持最佳和一致的性能特征。

公开(公告)号：US20090113763A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：US12263479

申请日：2008-11-02

申请人： David Narajowski ,  Jacob Hall ,  Chad Whittaker ,  David Mellon ,  Derek Gustafson ,  Jeremy Saxton ,  Mark Vincent Santurbane ,  Thomas Laakso

发明人： David Narajowski ,  Jacob Hall ,  Chad Whittaker ,  David Mellon ,  Derek Gustafson ,  Jeremy Saxton ,  Mark Vincent Santurbane ,  Thomas Laakso

IPC分类号： A43B5/04 ,  A63C9/00

CPC分类号： A43B5/0466 ,  A43B5/0452 ,  A43B5/0496

摘要： One embodiment of the present invention relates to a ski boot system with a modular binding interface. The system includes a shell encasing a user's foot and lower leg. A first and second block are interchangeably coupled to the shell below the base to effectuate alternative binding interfaces. The first and second blocks include a binding interface surface and a sole surface. The positioning and shape of the blocks with respect to the shell results in the binding interface surface extending distally from the toe region of the shell and the sole surface being the lowest surface on the boot system. The binding interface surfaces for each block are positioned at different sagittal heights with respect to the shell to facilitate the interconnection with alternative binding coupling systems. The sole surfaces for each block are positioned at substantially identical sagittal heights with respect to the shell to maintain optimum and consistent performance characteristics among different bindings.

摘要翻译： 本发明的一个实施例涉及一种具有模块化绑定界面的滑雪靴系统。 该系统包括一个包围用户脚和小腿的外壳。 第一和第二块可互换地耦合到底座下面的壳体以实现替代的结合界面。 第一和第二块包括结合界面和鞋底表面。 相对于壳体的块体的定位和形状导致从壳体的脚趾区域向远侧延伸的结合界面表面，并且鞋底表面是靴子系统上的最低表面。 每个块的装订接口表面相对于壳体位于不同的矢状高度处，以便于与替代的结合耦合系统的互连。 每个块的唯一表面相对于壳体位于基本相同的矢状高度，以在不同的绑定之间保持最佳和一致的性能特征。

公开(公告)号：US20080271345A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-06

申请号：US11744302

申请日：2007-05-04

申请人： David Narajowski ,  Jacob Hall ,  Paul Terry ,  Thomas Laakso ,  Chad Whittaker ,  Jeremy Saxton ,  David Mellon

发明人： David Narajowski ,  Jacob Hall ,  Paul Terry ,  Thomas Laakso ,  Chad Whittaker ,  Jeremy Saxton ,  David Mellon

IPC分类号： A43B5/04

CPC分类号： A43B5/0492 ,  A43B5/0496 ,  A63C2201/06

摘要： The present invention relates to a support system for use in relation to an articulation region of a boot. Embodiments of the present invention relate to a boot with a dorsal metatarsal articulation region that allows for articulation in the sagittal plane such as a telemark ski boot. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a telemark ski boot, including a shell, an articulation region, and an articulation support system. The articulation support system includes at least one tensile rigid region extending transversely between the proximal and distal sides of the articulation region. The tensile rigid region impedes rotation of the rear portion of the shell about the toe portion in a frontal plane. This form of rotation is often referred to as torsional rotation. The articulation support system may include one or more of a cable, an integrated shell portion, a material mesh, and/or other tensile rigid components which maintain bending flexibility. A second embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for increasing the torsional support characteristic of a telemark ski boot while maintaining the desired flexibility.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种用于与靴子的关节区域相关的支撑系统。 本发明的实施例涉及具有背侧跖骨关节运动区域的靴子，其允许在矢状平面中的铰接，例如远程标记滑雪靴。 本发明的一个实施例涉及一种远程标识滑雪靴，包括外壳，铰接区域和关节支撑系统。 关节支撑系统包括至少一个拉伸刚性区域，其横向延伸在关节区域的近侧和远侧之间。 拉伸刚性区域阻止壳体的后部在前平面中围绕趾部的旋转。 这种旋转形式通常被称为扭转旋转。 铰接支撑系统可以包括保持弯曲柔性的电缆，整体外壳部分，材料网和/或其它拉伸刚性部件中的一个或多个。 本发明的第二实施例涉及一种在保持所希望的灵活性的同时提高远征标志滑雪靴的扭转支撑特性的方法。