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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 30, 2001
Filed:
Feb. 27, 1998
Charles D. Kelman, New York, NY (US);
Other;
Abstract
A snowboard with a single lateral edge modified and/or a device for modifying a single lateral edge of a snowboard for the purpose of making the snowboard easier to control while learning to traverse snow covered slopes on the snowboard. A single edge of the snowboard is modified such that at least a portion of the edge is provided with a structure having a rounded profile of substantially larger radius of curvature than would result from merely rounding the sharp corners of the edge of the snowboard. The structure is positioned so that an arcuate surface is directed outwardly and downwardly from the edge. The structure of substantially larger radius of curvature can be provided in the form of permanent integrally formed swellings of portions of the snowboard edge, or could be provided by one or more removable members attached to the snowboard edge. The removable members are provided with a clearance which engages the edge, and fasteners to mount the member to the edge. Alternatively, the structure may embrace the edge of the snowboard with a friction fit sufficient to keep it mounted on the board in use. The surface of the structure preferably has a low coefficient of friction so that it slides easily in snow.