A ski includes an elongate core and a fiber reinforced composite layer disposed over the elongate core. The fiber reinforced composite layer has a first plurality of fibers fixed in a resin and a second plurality of fibers fixed in the resin. The first plurality of fibers extend along a first arcuate path from a left side of the ski to a right side of the ski such that the angle of the first fibers with respect to the centerline increases from the left side to the right side. The second plurality of fibers extend along a second arcuate path from the right side of the ski to the left side of the ski such that the angle of the second fibers with respect to the centerline increases from the right side to the left side. In some embodiments the first and second plurality of fibers are symmetrically positioned in the composite layer.
A63C 5/12 - Skis ou surfs des neiges leur fabricationSélection de matériaux particuliers
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
B32B 21/10 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de bois, p. ex. une planche de bois, une feuille de placage, une feuille de bois aggloméré adjacent à une couche fibreuse ou filamenteuse
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SKI WITH COMPOSITE STRUCTURE HAVING ARCUATE FIBERS
A ski includes an elongate core and a fiber reinforced composite layer disposed over the elongate core. The fiber reinforced composite layer has a first plurality of fibers fixed in a resin and a second plurality of fibers fixed in the resin. The first plurality of fibers extend along a first arcuate path from a left side of the ski to a right side of the ski such that the angle of the first fibers with respect to the centerline increases from the left side to the right side. The second plurality of fibers extend along a second arcuate path from the right side of the ski to the left side of the ski such that the angle of the second fibers with respect to the centerline increases from the right side to the left side. In some embodiments the first and second plurality of fibers are symmetrically positioned in the composite layer.
A base is provided for a ski boot comprising a sole and an outsole element that is positioned in a predetermined position relative to a longitudinal axis (L). The outsole element is positioned on the sole by using two projections that are carried by one or other of the sole and the outsole element and that locate in holes or cavities defined by the other. Preferably, the projections are carried by the outsole element and locate in holes or cavities defined by the sole. The projections may be integrally formed with the outsole element or the sole. Alternatively, they may be formed by injected pins, rivets, fasteners, t-nuts, or screws.
A base (1) is provided for a ski boot (2) and comprises a sole (4) and an outsole element (8, 9) that is positioned in a predetermined position relative to a longitudinal axis (L). The outsole element (8, 9) is positioned on the sole (4) by using two projections (25, 26) that are carried by one or other of the sole (4) and the outsole element (8, 9) and that locate in holes or cavities (22, 23) defined by the other. Preferably, the projections (25, 26) are carried by the outsole element (8, 9) and locate in holes or cavities (22, 23) defined by the sole (4). The projections (25, 26) may be integrally formed with the outsole element (8, 9) or the sole (4). Alternatively, they may be formed by injected pins, rivets, fasteners, t-nuts, or screws.
A base (1) is provided for a ski boot (2) and comprises a one-piece sole (4) defining heel and toe portions (6, 7) that is adapted to be secured to one or more outsole elements (8, 9, 10). Preferably, toe and heel outsole elements (8, 9) are bonded to the toe and heel portions (6, 7) respectively to form a base (1) with a unitary construction. The sole (4) also has a fiber-reinforced composite structure wherein a majority of the fibers in at least a mid-section (7) of the sole (4) between the heel and toe portions (6, 7) are angled at an acute angle with respect to a longitudinal axis (L) of the sole (4). Preferably, the mid-section (7) of the sole covers a position anatomically beneath the location of the metatarsal bones and the plantar arch of a person wearing the ski boot and a majority of the fibers in this mid-section (7) of the sole are angled at substantially ±45°±10° to the longitudinal axis (L) of the sole (4) and between 5% and 10% of the fibers in the mid-section (7) of the sole (4) are substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the sole at angles within ±20° of being parallel to the longitudinal axis (L) of the sole (4). A ski boot (2) incorporating such a sole (4) is also provided.
A ski boot comprises a sole portion (2) that is attached to one or more separate outsole elements (3, 4, 5) for location between the sole portion (2) and a ski binding. At least one of the outsole elements (3, 4, 5) is adjustably mounted on the sole portion (2) prior to a secure fixing of said outsole element (3, 4, 5) to the sole portion (2) by at least one fastener (13) so as to be adjustable in forward, rearward, lateral and medial directions relative to the sole portion (2) and so as to be rotatable clockwise and counter clockwise relative to a centerline of the boot. Preferably, at least one of the outsole elements (5) is adapted for attachment to the ski binding. Advantageously, a plurality of outsole elements (3, 4, 5) is provided that are adjustably mounted on the sole portion (2) independently of the other outsole elements.
(1) Binding system for snowshoes, consisting of an injection-molded binding with three-dimensional lateral structure that supports the ankle and heel of a boot.
(1) Sporting goods, namely, snowshoes, snowshoe poles, bags especially designed to carry snowshoes, snowshoe kits comprising snowshoes, snowshoe poles and snowshoe bag.
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
Produits et services
(1) Clothing, namely, shirts, tee shirts, caps, beanies, hooded sweatshirts. (1) Education and entertainment services, namely, production and distribution of ski videos.
Luggage, packs, all-purpose sports bags, knapsacks, tote
bags, backpacks (all the aforesaid goods included in this
class). Clothing for men, women and children; headgear, footwear. Sporting goods and related accessories (included in this
class).
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
Produits et services
(1) Promoting athletes through the use of the athlete's name, photograph and/or image on products, catalogs, posters, advertisements, and by scheduling athletes to attend events; promoting ski schools, ski camps, ski classes, on-slope demonstrations, competitions, and conferences for ski resorts and other third parties through the dissemination of print advertisements, tv and radio broadcasts and the Internet.
(2) Entertainment services namely, personal appearances by sports personalities; educational services namely, conducting courses and clinics in skiing; conducting ski schools, ski camps, ski classes, on-slope demonstrations, competitions, and conferences.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
16 - Papier, carton et produits en ces matières
18 - Cuir et imitations du cuir
25 - Vêtements; chaussures; chapellerie
28 - Jeux, jouets, articles de sport
36 - Services financiers, assurances et affaires immobilières
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
Produits et services
(1) Helmets for sports namely ski helmets, snowboard helmets, football helmets, baseball helmets, hockey helmets and safety helmets; goggles.
(2) Bicycles and parts therefore sold as a unit.
(3) Stickers, decals, posters, pictures, photographs, trade brochures about the sporting industry, sporting events, and sporting goods; pens.
(4) Backpacks, luggage, all-purpose sport bags, knapsacks, tote bags; ski and ski pole storage and carrying bags; in-line skate storage and carrying bags; snowboard storage and carrying bags; snowboard boot storage and carrying bags.
(5) Snowboard boots; clothing, namely, t-shirts, shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, coats, parkas, snowboard pants, pants, hats, caps, beanies, headbands, visors, gloves, mittens, ski clothing, ski jackets, ski pants, snowboard clothing, namely, snowboard jackets, winter sports clothing, namely, water resistant pants, waterproof pants, down jackets, down vests, fleece jackets, fleece pants, fleece sweaters, fleece vests, fleece gloves, socks.
(6) Sports equipment namely, snow skis, ski poles, snowboards, snowboard bindings, in-line skates, knee pads, wrist pads and elbow pads, all for athletic use and protective gloves for skating. (1) Conducting and sponsoring of ski camps, ski exhibitions, ski movies and competitions for ski racers and freestyle skiers, and the sponsoring of ski racing and freestyle skiing teams.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
16 - Papier, carton et produits en ces matières
18 - Cuir et imitations du cuir
25 - Vêtements; chaussures; chapellerie
28 - Jeux, jouets, articles de sport
36 - Services financiers, assurances et affaires immobilières
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
Produits et services
(1) Helmets for sports namely, ski helmets, snowboard helmets, football helmets, baseball helmets, hockey helmets and safety helmets; goggles.
(2) Bicycles and parts therefor sold as a unit.
(3) Stickers, decals, posters, pictures, photographs, trade brochures about the sporting industry, sporting events, and sporting goods; pens.
(4) Backpacks, luggage, all-purpose sport bags, knapsacks, tote bags; ski and ski pole storage and carrying bags; in-Iine skate storage and carrying bags; snowboard storage and carrying bags; snowboard boot storage and carrying bags.
(5) Snowboard boots; clothing namely, t-shirts, shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, coats, parkas, snowboard pants, pants, hats, caps, beanies, headbands, visors, gloves, mittens, ski clothing, ski jackets, ski pants, snowboard clothing, namely, snowboard jackets, winter sports clothing, namely, water resistant pants, proof pants, down jackets, down vests, fleece jackets, fleece pants, fleece sweaters, fleece vests, fleece gloves, socks.
(6) Sports equipment namely, snow skis, ski poles, snowboards, snowboard bindings, in-line skates, knee pads, wrist pads and elbow pads, all for athletic use and protective gloves for skating.
(7) Ski boots. (1) Conducting and sponsoring of ski camps, ski exhibitions, ski movies and competitions for ski racers and freestyle skiers, and the sponsoring of ski racing and freestyle skiing teams.
21 - Ustensiles, récipients, matériaux pour le ménage; verre; porcelaine; faience
25 - Vêtements; chaussures; chapellerie
28 - Jeux, jouets, articles de sport
Produits et services
(1) Backpacks, waist-packs, carry packs and ski bags; water bottles and canteens; snowshoes and snowshoe-poles.
(2) T-shirts, baseball caps, hats, jackets, pants, shirts, socks, foundation garments, boots and overshoes.
(1) Knapsacks and backpacks.
(2) Ski clothing namely jackets, sweaters, shirts hats, gloves, neckerchiefs and apres-ski clothing namely jackets, sweaters, shirts and gloves.
(3) Equipment and accessories for the sport of skiing namely skis, ski poles and ski carrying bags.
A base (1) is provided for a ski boot (2) and comprises a one-piece sole (4) defining heel and toe portions (6, 7) that is adapted to be secured to one or more outsole elements (8, 9, 10). Preferably, toe and heel outsole elements (8, 9) are bonded to the toe and heel portions (6, 7) respectively to form a base (1) with a unitary construction. The sole (4) also has a fiber-reinforced composite structure wherein a majority of the fibers in at least a mid-section (7) of the sole (4) between the heel and toe portions (6, 7) are angled at an acute angle with respect to a longitudinal axis (L) of the sole (4). Preferably, the mid-section (7) of the sole covers a position anatomically beneath the location of the metatarsal bones and the plantar arch of a person wearing the ski boot and a majority of the fibers in this mid-section (7) of the sole are angled at substantially ~45.degree. ~ 10.degree. to the longitudinal axis (L) of the sole (4) and between 5% and 10% of the fibers in the mid- section (7) of the sole (4) are substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the sole at angles within ~20.degree. of being parallel to the longitudinal axis (L) of the sole (4). A ski boot (2) incorporating such a sole (4) is also provided.
A splitboard (90) having a first ski (92L) releasably attachable to a second ski (92R) and operable in a snowboard mode and in a ski mode. Corresponding toe brackets (140) are attached to the first and second skis. A pair of forward slider blocks (130) and a pair of rear slider blocks (130) are attached to the first and second skis. Left and right bindings (100L, 100R) include front hook portions (116) configured to releasably engage the corresponding toe brackets. The bindings are configured to slidably engage the forward and rear slider blocks in snowboard mode. Pull loops (120) are pivotable between a lock position, wherein a blocking portion (123) of the pull loop extends through an aperture in the binding to engage the slider block in the lock position. A heel stop (112) extends down from the binding to limit the forward slide of the binding.
A base (1) is provided for a ski boot (2) and comprises a (4) and an outsole element (8, 9) that is positioned in a predetermined position relative to a longitudinal axis (L). The outsole element (8, 9) is positioned on the sole (4) by using two projections (25, 26) that are carried by one or other of the sole (4) and the outsole element (8, 9) and that locate in holes or cavities (22, 23) defined by the other. Preferably, the projections (25, 26) are carried by the outsole element (8, 9) and locate in holes or cavities (22, 23) defined by the sole (4). The projections (25, 26) may be integrally formed with the outsole element (8, 9) or the sole (4). Alternatively, they may be formed by injected pins, rivets, fasteners, t-nuts, or screws.
