Land vehicles – Ski or skate appliance or attachment – Ski pole
Patent
1997-07-08
2000-01-18
Mai, Lanna
Land vehicles
Ski or skate appliance or attachment
Ski pole
135 84, 441 59, A63C 1124
Patent
active
06015165&
ABSTRACT:
A weight distribution and support device for use on an unstable support surface includes attachment means for engagement with the lower end of a ski pole and a support base, or umbrella, adapted to be opened and closed. The support sturcture has a plurality of support spines radially extending from the attachment means, and a covering which surrounds and is supported by the spines. When in its opened state, the support base or umbrella engages the surface of the snow, thereby allowing the user to lean upon the upper end of the ski pole, exerting a downward force upon the support base, and gaining stability when standing up in deep snow or other unstable conditions. The support device preferably includes a strap or other means secured to the outer covering to maintain the device in its closed state during transport and storage, or to allow the user to wear the device on his hand, without the need for a ski pole. The device may also be used as a support stand for equipment in sand or snow.
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Artemis Chris A.
Joseph Daniel A.
Mentgen William P.
Avery Bridget
Mai Lanna
Stachniak Jennifer S.
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