Snow-gliding apparatus
OwnerAndrew Wolfinventor
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Abstract
A gliding apparatus for use in snow is provided. The apparatus typically includes an elongate member including an intermediate portion positioned between a pair of longitudinally opposed upturned end portions. The elongate member includes a bottom surface configured to glide over snow and a laterally upwardly curved surface. The apparatus further includes a traction layer positioned above the elongate member. The traction layer is typically a pliant foam layer. The apparatus may also include a translucent layer through which indicia is viewable, beveled edges, stringers, and/or an elongate member with layers of varying stiffness.
Claims36
A gliding apparatus for use in snow, comprising:
- an elongate member including an intermediate portion positioned between a pair of longitudinally opposed upturned end portions, the elongate member including a bottom surface configured to glide over snow, wherein the elongate member includes a laterally upwardly curved surface;
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- a traction layer positioned above the elongate member.
A gliding apparatus for use in snow, comprising:
- an elongate member including an intermediate portion positioned between a pair of longitudinally opposed upturned end portions, the elongate member including a bottom surface configured to glide over snow;
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- a stringer embedded in and extending lengthwise along the elongate member.
A gliding apparatus for use in snow, the apparatus comprising:
- an elongate member, including an intermediate portion positioned between a pair of longitudinally opposed upturned end portions, the elongate member including a bottom surface configured to glide over snow, the elongate member being formed of first and second layers of material, the first layer being stiffer than the second layer;
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- a traction layer positioned above the elongate member.
A gliding apparatus for use on snow, the apparatus comprising:
- an elongate member including an intermediate portion positioned between a pair of longitudinally opposed upturned end portions, the elongate member including indicia on a surface;
- a translucent layer positioned adjacent the surface such that the indicia is visible through the translucent layer;
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- a channel extending lengthwise along a bottom surface of the elongate member, the channel being configured to guide the apparatus over snow.
A gliding apparatus for use on snow, the apparatus comprising:
- an elongate member including an intermediate portion positioned between a pair of upturned end portions, the elongate member including a bottom surface;
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- a plurality of substantially parallel channels extending lengthwise along the bottom surface of the elongate member, adjacent channels being separated by rounded ridges extending therebetween.
A gliding apparatus for use on snow, the apparatus comprising:
- an elongate member including an intermediate portion between a pair of upturned end portions, the elongate member including a bottom surface configured to glide over snow and a pair of opposed side edges, each of which tapers to a point at an angle of between about 30- and 60-degrees;
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- a traction layer positioned above the elongate member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.