Support apparatus for tuning a snowboard
OwnerRobert C. Clarkeinventor
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Abstract
A support apparatus adapted to support a snowboard having a threaded insert during a tuning operation is provided. The support apparatus includes a support member and a board rest supported on the support member. An attachment member extends from the board rest and is adapted to engage the threaded insert of the snowboard. A method of supporting a snowboard is also disclosed.
Claims29
A support apparatus suitably adapted to support a snowboard having a threaded insert during tuning thereof, said apparatus comprising:
- a support member;
- a support head mounted on said support member for pivotal movement about a pivot axis;
- a board-engaging surface extending along said support head generally opposite said support member;
- and,
- an attachment member supported by said support head and adapted to engage the threaded insert of the snowboard, said attachment member extending generally transverse said pivot axis.
A support apparatus suitably adapted to support a snowboard having a threaded insert during tuning thereof, said apparatus comprising:
- a support member including a base member suitably adapted to engage a supporting work surface and an upright extending from said base member, said upright including a pair of vertical supports in spaced relation to one another forming an opening therebetween;
- a board rest supported on said support member;
- and,
- an attachment member extending from said board rest and adapted to engage the threaded insert of the snowboard.
A support apparatus suitably adapted to support a snowboard having a threaded insert during tuning thereof, said apparatus comprising:
- a support member;
- a support head pivotally mounted on said support member;
- a board rest supported on said support member;
- and,
- an attachment member extending from said board rest and adapted to engage the threaded insert of the snowboard.
A support apparatus for use in tuning a snowboard having a threaded insert, said apparatus comprising:
- a support member having a horizontally-extending base member and a vertically-extending upright attached to said base member;
- a support head pivotally supported on said upright and having a top wall;
- a board rest supported on said top wall and having a board-engaging surface and a passage extending through said board rest along said board-engaging surface;
- and,
- an attachment member extending through said passage and adapted to engage the threaded insert of the snowboard.
A method of supporting a snowboard having a top surface with a threaded insert, a bottom surface, and a pair of opposing edges, said method comprising steps of:
- a) providing a support apparatus having a support member, a support head pivotally mounted on said support member, a board rest supported on said support head, and an attachment member extending from said board rest and adapted to engage the threaded insert of the snowboard;
- b) positioning the top surface of the snowboard adjacent said board rest with the threaded insert facing toward said board rest;
- c) introducing said attachment member into said threaded insert;
- d) securing the snowboard against said board rest with said attachment member;
- and,
- e) moving the snowboard into a first tuning orientation by pivoting said support head relative to said support member while the snowboard is secured along said board rest.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.