Ski sharpening guide with file-support platforms
OwnerJames H. Vermillioninventor
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Abstract
Embodiments of a ski sharpening guide are shown and described, each embodiment including an angular member having a side surface for placement against a ski and a top surface for holding a file. Preferably, a channel runs along the junction between the side surface and the top surface along the entire length of the angular member, for collection of filings. Preferably, the top surface includes a filing-receiving recess having platforms that rise from the recess to have platform top surfaces that are co-planar with the angular member top surface. The platforms provide additional support for the file with minimal reduction of recess volume and efficiency of filings removal. The ski sharpening guide preferably includes a clamp for securing the file in position relative to the guide and the ski edge.
Claims11
A ski sharpening guide for use with a file for sharpening edges of skis, the guide comprising an angular member comprising:
- a generally horizontal outer top surface having a front edge and an opposing rear edge and a generally vertical outer side surface having an upper edge, the front edge of the top surface being connected to the upper edge of the side surface at a junction,
- a channel cut into the top surface and the side surface at the said junction and extending horizontally along the said junction,
- a recess cut into the top surface extending from the channel to near the rear edge, the recess being defined by a bottom surface and first and second side walls, the recess having an inlet at the channel and an outlet near the rear edge, and
- a platform upending from the recess bottom surface and having a platform top surface co-planar with the said angular member top surface,
- wherein the angular member top surface and the platform top surface are for supporting the file, the side surface is for placement against and moving against the ski, and the channel and recess are for collecting filings that drop from the file and ski edge.
A ski sharpening guide for use with a file for sharpening edges of skis, the guide comprising an angular member comprising:
- a generally horizontal outer top surface having a front edge and an opposing rear edge and a generally vertical outer side surface having an upper edge, the front edge of the top surface being connected to the upper edge of the side surface at a junction,
- a recess cut into the top surface extending from the junction to near the rear edge, the recess being defined by a bottom surface and first and second side walls, and the recess having an inlet at the junction and an outlet near the rear edge,
- a platform upending from the recess bottom surface and having a platform top surface co-planar with the said angular member top surface,
- wherein the angular member top surface and platform top surface are for supporting the file, the side surface is for placement and moving against the ski, and the recess is for collecting filings that drop from the file and ski edge.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.