Land vehicles – Skates – Runner type
Patent
1991-02-07
1992-12-08
Mitchell, David M.
Land vehicles
Skates
Runner type
208809, A63C 1108
Patent
active
051691698
ABSTRACT:
A ski waxing system (20) for applying a waxing substance (126) to the running surface (28) of a ski (22). In one embodiment, the waxing system (20) includes a wax supply canister (38) in fluid communication with supply terminals (44) on the top surface (26) of the ski (22). Capillaries (68) are formed in the body (24) of the ski to provide fluid communication between the supply terminal and the running surface (28). Nozzles (70) are formed in the running surface (28) to distribute the waxing surface to the running surface (28). A heel pump (40) is actuated by the skier's (30) boot heel (72) to urge the waxing substance through the system (20). Other alternative methods for practicing the invention are also disclosed.
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