Articulated two-piece snowboard with rigid, flexible connector

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2011-03-01

2011-03-01

Shriver, II, J. Allen (Department: 3618)

Land vehicles

Runner vehicle

Standing occupant

C280S607000, C280S609000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07896365

ABSTRACT:
A two-piece snowboard includes an improved bottom shape and connector. The bottom surface of each snowboard section facilitates three primary functions: riding in a straight line, turning, and stopping. The bottom surfaces are concave or substantially flat, and grooves or ribs are provided along bottom edges of the sections to provide for turning and/or braking. Thus placed, the grooves and/or ribs do not interfere with straight line riding. The connector is somewhat stiff, and resists twisting. An example of a suitable connector is a length of reinforced hydraulic hose. The connector allows both vertical and horizontal flexing to facilitate riding over irregular terrain, while resisting twisting between sections to facilitate control.

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