Magnetic method and apparatus for increasing foot traction...

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2006-03-07

2008-03-04

Ellis, Christopher P. (Department: 3618)

Land vehicles

Skates

Shoe attaching means

C280S612000, C280S613000, C280S014220, C441S065000, C441S074000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07338067

ABSTRACT:
A sports board binding and foot traction apparatus for use in sports boards such as surfboard, skateboard, wakeboards, and the like. The apparatus includes a sports board having an upper surface and at least one magnet holding receptable disposed in the upper surface; A a ferromagnetic bar is disposed under the bottom of the magnet holding receptacles, and permanent magnets are placed in the receptacles to form a magnetic region on the surface of the board. An article of sports footwear having a sole is provided, and a ferromagnetic plate is disposed in at lest a portion of the footwear soles. When the footwear is brought into proximity with the magnetic field, a binding force is applied to the footwear.

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