Accessory Traction Device for Skis
OwnerJohn B. Nobilinventor
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Abstract
An accessory traction device removably attached to undersides of backcountry skis is described herein. The device will provide users' ability to ascend terrain without removing skis and walking uphill. As designed, the device has novel structure with flanged or clamping ends with a threaded fastening rod that improves longevity while minimizing any possible damage to the ski itself. The traction wave patterns and grooves are also optimally designed and tapered. An additional inventive aspect involves a few hinge options wherein the hinge allows the device to be conveniently folding and stowed in a backcountry skier's backpack.
Claims13
A traction device for a ski comprising:
- an elongated body about a longitudinal axis, configurable to a bottom of a ski;
- and
- an attachment mechanism for coupling the elongated body to the ski, the attachment mechanism comprising:
- a right clamp portion configured to a right edge of the ski;
- a left clamp portion configured to a left edge of the ski;
- and
- a fastening rod having threads connected between the left and right clamp portions.
A traction device for a ski comprising:
- an elongated body about a longitudinal axis, configurable to a bottom of a ski, the body having a length;
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- a hinge configured at a half way point along the length, the hinge providing for the elongated body to fold upon itself and conveniently fit into a backpack.
A traction device for a ski comprising:
- an elongated body about a longitudinal axis, configurable to a bottom of a ski;
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- a traction surface for contacting to a snow surface, the traction surface having a wave configuration in a side aspect, the wave configuration comprising a plurality of peaks and a plurality of valleys.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.