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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 27, 2004
Filed:
Jan. 04, 2002
Daniel T. Emerson, Berkeley, CA (US);
Nathan J. Messmer, San Francisco, CA (US);
Atlas Snowshoe Company, San Francisco, CA (US);
Abstract
A snowshoe having a tubular frame supporting a flexible deck has a molded tail piece connecting the tail ends of the tubular frame. The tail piece has two dowel members which are angled to form a rear apex, such that the tail ends of the tubular frame extend over the dowel members for secure connection. In addition, the molded tail piece has a connecting bracket extending forwardly, with a wide slot in which the tail of the stretched membrane decking is secured. In this way a rear support and connection point for the decking is provided by the tube end connector, while also providing tension on the tail piece retaining it in place without the need for fasteners.