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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 07, 1987
Filed:
Dec. 20, 1985
William Powell, Andover, NJ (US);
Other;
Abstract
The platform comprises a single base member secured to the upper surface of a ski at a predetermined location along the length thereof; a first plate disposed substantially parallel to and spaced a first predetermined distance above the base member to support the toe portion of both feet of a skier; a second plate disposed substantially parallel to and spaced a second predetermined distance above the base member in a predetermined longitudinal spaced relationship with the first plate to support the heel portion of both feet of the skier; a first column extending at a first predetermined angle from the base member to the first plate to support the first plate above the base member; a second column extending at a second predetermined angle from the base member to the second plate to support the second plate above the base member; and a rigid bar-like member secured to and extending between the first and second plates. A releasable retaining means for one foot of the skier is provided having a toe portion secured to the first plate and a heel portion secured to the second plate. A slide plate is releasably fastened to the other foot of the skier with the slide plate having a forward portion thereof releasably secured to the first plate and a rearward portion thereof secured to the second plate. The slide plate could be replaced by conventional retaining means.