Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
280140210 | Standing occupant | 50 |
20080290621 | ALPINE SNOWBOARD - An alpine snowboard comprises a boot portion having elements of a binding, a tail portion located at the back of said snowboard and extending along about 1/10 of the total length of said snowboard, and a back intermediate portion located between the boot portion and the tail portion, part of which is a zone having reduced mechanical properties. | 11-27-2008 |
20090066043 | Snowboard with retractable braking device - A snowboard with retractable braking device includes a board member with a brake member reversibly pivotal through a hole in the board member. When retracted, the bottom surface of the brake member is flush with, or above, the bottom surface of the board member. A retractor, such as a torsional spring, may resiliently hold the brake member in a retracted position. Also provided is a snowboard with an automatically deployable retractable braking device which deploys when the rider falls off a pressure pad affixed to the board member. Also provided is a braking device for boards that glide on snow, and an automatically deployable braking device for boards that glide on snow. | 03-12-2009 |
20090066044 | SNOWBOARD WITH RETRACTABLE BRAKING DEVICE - A snowboard board member is provided with inwardly tapered side walls such that a flat bottom surface of the board member is significantly narrower than the corresponding top surface of the board member. The side walls may be linear or curved. Also provided is a releasable foot strap for attachment to the top surface of the board member using strap mounts affixed to the board member. The foot strap may be adjustable in size, position, and orientation. | 03-12-2009 |
20090134590 | SNOWBOARD AND ASSEMBLY FOR THE PRACTICE OF SNOWBOARDING - This snowboard comprises a bottom at least partly defined by a base, a top and sides which connect the bottom and top to each other. Part of the top and the sides being part of a visible surface of the snowboard in use. The snowboard comprises a first part of means for reversibly mounting at least one removable decorative mask on said visible surface. | 05-28-2009 |
20090261544 | End piece for the front or rear end of a ski or snowboard and a ski fitted therewith or a snowboard fitted therewith - The invention relates to an end piece ( | 10-22-2009 |
20100019463 | GLIDING OR ROLLING BOARD - A gliding or rolling board having a length extending longitudinally between a first end and a second end, a width extending transversely between a first edge and a second edge, as well as a height extending between a bottom surface and a top surface. The board includes a core extending along a substantial surface, the core housing at least one sliding rail, which extends transversely between a first side edge and a second side edge, and heightwise from a base to a top. The board includes an intermediate reinforcement that at least partially covers the top of the sliding rail, runs along at least one side edge from the top toward the base, and then extends away from the sliding rail. | 01-28-2010 |
20100133766 | SPORTS BOARD WITH AN INTERLOCKING STRUCTURE - A sports board, such as a snow board, has a board core structure that provides desired structural characteristics localized to select regions of the board while maintaining predictable produceability and optimum operating qualities of the board. In an embodiment, the sports board includes a plurality of layered elements or segments, of which certain elements or segments are joined using interlocking elements. | 06-03-2010 |
20100308549 | Temporary snowboard binding apparatus - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a temporary binding apparatus for binding a snowboard boot to a snowboard. A magnetic element is affixed to the snowboard and a permeable element is affixed to the snowboard boot. The magnetic element and permeable element are configured to develop a binding force that is a function of a rotation angle between the magnetic element and permeable element. In an engaged configuration, the permeable element is aligned with the magnetic element and the binding force should be sufficient to enable a snowboarder to readily perform certain simple maneuvers, such as dismounting a chairlift. A pivot means is formed by joining the permeable element and magnetic element. The pivot means enables the snowboarder to easily rotate the permeable element into misalignment with the magnetic element, thus decreasing the binding force and enabling easy detachment of the snowboard boot from the snowboard. | 12-09-2010 |
20120061928 | SNOWSKATE AND A TIP FOR A SNOWSKATE - A snowskate, comprising: an upper deck having a first tip at one end of the snowskate, the upper deck having an upper surface for supporting a user while riding the snowskate; a lower deck having a second tip at the one end, the lower deck having a lower surface for contacting snow upon which the snowskate is ridden by the user; and, one or more trucks for mounting the upper deck above the lower deck; wherein the second tip extends above the first tip at the one end to thereby reduce the snow from gathering between the upper and lower decks when the snowskate is ridden in the direction of the one end. | 03-15-2012 |
20120061929 | SNOWBOARD - Some embodiments are directed to a board for riding on a snow surface, comprising a base having a first snow engaging element, a second snow engaging element, and a third snow engaging element positioned on a bottom surface of the base. The first snow engaging element can be positioned beneath a user's front foot during operation of the board and positioned entirely on a forward half of the base. The second and third snow engaging elements can be positioned such that a fore portion of each is positioned beneath a user's front foot during operation of the board and extends toward the rear portion of the board at least to the user's rear foot. In some embodiments, the snow engaging elements can be protrusions, depressions, or otherwise, and can be removably supported by the base. | 03-15-2012 |
20120235369 | GLIDING BOARD WITH MODIFIED BENDING CHARACTERISTICS AND EDGE FEATURES ADJACENT BINDING MOUNTING REGIONS - A gliding board may have less resistance to bending in portions within one or both binding mounting regions as compared to portions at or near ends of the binding mounting regions. Some embodiments provide for increased ability to store and release energy when performing certain maneuvers with the board, such as nose presses, ollies and similar moves. Regions of greatest stiffness may be arranged at outer ends of the binding mounting regions, and may be arranged along lines that are transverse to a longitudinal axis of the board. Alternately, a board may include heel and toe convex portions in the heel and toe side edges that are offset along the board length, e.g., so that the heel convex portions are closer to each other and to a longitudinal board center than the toe convex portions. | 09-20-2012 |
20150054235 | Methods of Fabricating Snowboard and Ski and the Apparatuses Thereof - A method of fabricating a snowboard or ski is provided. In one embodiment, a trench is routed at the face of a core. A thermosetting polymeric solution is poured into the trench. The thermosetting polymeric solution is cured to form a thermosetting polymeric mold. A region between the outer perimeter of the core and the outer perimeter of the trench is removed without stripping the thermosetting polymeric mold so as to form a sidewall integrally surrounding the core. | 02-26-2015 |
20150353117 | Ski Bike - A ski bike for recreation is disclosed. The ski bike features a frame with forward and rearward skis with improved foot mountings. The foot mountings are canted so that the rider is in a forward position over the bike's handlebars. The degree of cant is adjustable and provided stomp plates are modular for different terrain and environment. Adjustable foot bindings are also provided. | 12-10-2015 |
20160096103 | DUAL-EDGED SNOWBOARD AND SNOW SKIS - The present disclosure relates to snowboards and skis that include a pair of edges for each longitudinal side of the snowboard or ski. The edges are laterally spaced apart, with one edge being an outer edge and the other edge being an inner edge. The inner edge is positioned vertically lower than the outer edge. The inner edge generally engages the snow surface prior to the outer edge, and is thus a transitional edge. Transitional edges may be rounded edges. The top surface of dual-edges snowboards or ski include an inner portion flanked on each lateral side by a lateral offset. A portion of the inner portion is recessed relative to the lateral offsets. The outer edges are positioned on a base surface of the lateral offsets. The inner edges are positioned on a base surface that is below the interface between the lateral offsets and the inner portion. | 04-07-2016 |
20160151699 | SKATEBOARD ASSEMBLY | 06-02-2016 |
20160175689 | HEEL LOCKING BINDING SYSTEM | 06-23-2016 |
280140220 | With two bindings mounted on single platform | 22 |
20090079148 | FLEXIBLE FOOT-BOARD FOR JUMPING DEVICES - A footboard for play, exercise and practice of aerial maneuvers and recreational moves on a jumping device. The footboard is preferably flexible in a variety of directions, but has sufficient firmness so as to allow the board to retain a desired shape. The footboard is attached to the user's feet by a strap system, which holds the user's feet within recesses in the board itself. The footboard is preferably waterproof or water resistant for use on water trampolines, in lakes and swimming pools. Handgrips may be provided at one or more locations of the footboard, which, combined with the flexibility of the board, enhance the moves and style of the practicing foot boarder. | 03-26-2009 |
20090206564 | Snow Glider With Elevated Chatter-Absorbing Rider Deck - A snow glider comprises a longitudinally-extending runner for supporting a rider on ridden snow and having a generally central, longitudinally-extending slot. The glider further comprises an elevated rider-supporting deck and chatter-absorbing means straddling the slot for supporting the deck above the runner. Preferably, the bottom surface of the runner is preferably generally convex across its width, with curved outer edges that provide directional control to the rider when turning, and at least one longitudinally-extending, generally straight longitudinally-extending inner edge adjacent the periphery of the slot for greater directional control when the rider is going straight. To enhance controllability, the deck of the preferred embodiment is preferably coupled to the runner near the runner's outer periphery so that the force exerted by the rider is transmitted from his/her feet directly to the outer edges of the runner. To further reduce frictional contact with the snow, the bottom surface of the runner is preferably dimpled. | 08-20-2009 |
20100090425 | RECREATIONAL PERSONAL VEHICLE FOR SLIDING - A stand-on recreational personal vehicle device for sliding. The device may be used for sliding on ice or snow in activities resembling skiing or snowboarding. The device includes one or two boards, two foot straps for holding down feet of the rider to the boards, one or two foot platforms for supporting the feet of the rider, and one or two risers for coupling the foot platforms to the boards and providing a distance between the foot platforms and the boards. When two boards are used, a spring connecting rod couples the two boards together. Pivot joints may be used to connect the rod to the boards, or to the foot platforms, that permit the two boards to move with respect to each other from a parallel position to an aligned position. The rod and the board may be adapted for twisting, bending or both. | 04-15-2010 |
20110248457 | SNOWBOARD - Disclosed is a multi-piece snowboard having a divided sliding surface, the multi-piece snowboard being characterized by a main body, which comprises two sliding parts and an exchangeable longitudinal strut provided between the sliding parts, and being characterized in that lateral gaps are provided between the sliding parts and the longitudinal strut and the transition points of the longitudinal strut to the front and rear areas of the main body are formed with radii. | 10-13-2011 |
20120223493 | Three-Dimensional Snowboard With Accompanying Goggles - A snowboard for enhanced visual effects comprising: a snowboard, where the snowboard includes a top surface; a three dimensional graphical image on the top surface; and a pair of three-dimensional goggles for use in conjunction with the snowboard and for viewing the graphical image. | 09-06-2012 |
20130228987 | Flexible Ergonomic Sportsboard Wedges - Flexible binding wedges are provided with flexion slots cut in a widthwise direction to allow flexibility when mounted to a sportsboard such as a snowboard. “T” inserts through the wedges provide a mount for boot bindings. Flex adjustment bushings may be inserted into the slots to adjust the flexibility of the wedge when mounted on a sportsboard, e.g., a snowboard. The flexible wedges may be mounted under a top surface of the sportsboard, or even on top of the finished upper surface of the sportsboard. | 09-05-2013 |
20140110910 | SNOWBOARD - The disclosure herein is directed toward systems and methods for supporting a person and enabling motion of a person across a surface of snow can while satisfying the countervailing requirements of increasing surface area for weight-carrying capacity on soft snow and reducing the opposing forces, like for example drag and friction, in hard snow. More specifically, a snowboard with improved rider support, increased speed and enhanced safety performance. | 04-24-2014 |
20150048580 | SNOWBOARD - The disclosure herein is directed toward systems and methods for supporting a person and enabling motion of a person across a surface of snow while satisfying the countervailing requirements of increasing surface area for weight-carrying capacity on soft snow and reducing the opposing forces, like for example drag and friction, in hard snow. More specifically, a snowboard described herein includes an inner edge and an outer edge, and allows the rider to control the amount of board-to-snow contact. This snowboard is configured to improve rider support, increase speed and enhance safety performance. | 02-19-2015 |
20150108727 | RECREATIONAL BOARD RISER - A riser for mounting to a rider-support surface of a recreational board and having a binder connected thereto comprises a first plate and a second plate selectively connectable to the first plate along a length of the first plate so as to define a connection location. A plurality of separate and interchangeable dampening members is connectable to each of the first plate and second plate. The plurality of dampening members is spaced along a portion of each first and second plate which is opposite the connection location of the first and second plates. The plurality of dampening members includes a first dampening member and a second dampening member, each having a differing hardness. | 04-23-2015 |
20150130147 | Attachment for Sliding Boards - A binding for a sliding board includes a stationary part connected to the board, forming a rotating body, and provided with a retaining and fastening arrangement; and a moving part provided with an attachment and retaining arrangement for attaching and retaining same in relation to the retaining and fastening arrangement of the stationary part. The retaining and fastening arrangement of the stationary part are formed by peripherally arranged flanges separated from the board, as well as including portions with no flanges. The moving part includes a boot securing arrangement including a cavity, which can also rotate, provided with internal ridges, the cavity having a diameter approximately equal to that of the rotating body of the stationary part together with the flanges, such that the connection between the stationary part and the moving part takes the form of a bayonet coupling obtained by insertion and rotation. | 05-14-2015 |
20150290525 | Snowboard Control Lever - An attachment and/or configuration to a snowboard or snowboard boot binding which offers an elongated extended levering like apparatus that when disposed to provides means for a steering device through mechanical leverage from the free unbound booted foot of the snowboarder. The snowboard attachment assists the snowboarder in acquiring edge control when positioning the boot toe of the unbound booted foot under the elongated extended levering like device urging snowboard on back edge or front edge. This attachment offers a means of steering a snowboard when exiting the chair lift when one foot is free and unbound from its snowboard boot binding. The attachment also offers a resting position for the snowboard on the toe of the free unbound foot while riding on the chair lift. When the toe of the free unbound boot is positioned under the lever like apparatus during the chair lift ride the rider/snowboarder is in position to exit the chair lift safer by urging lever like apparatus backwards for a back edge on the snowboard or forward on the boot toe and front edge on the snowboard thus steering away from obstacles due to enhanced snowboard control. | 10-15-2015 |
20160129336 | Binding System For A Touring Snowboard - The invention relates to a system ( | 05-12-2016 |
20160175688 | ADJUSTING ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A RETAINING LINK AND A BLOCKING DEVICE FOR KEEPING A SHOE ON A SPORTS APPARATUS | 06-23-2016 |
280140240 | Bindings pivot about vertical axis | 9 |
20090194956 | Binding mechanism for board-type gliding devices - The invention relates to a binding mechanism ( | 08-06-2009 |
20090212513 | Snowboard Fixing Device - A snowboard binding has a front fixation device and a rear fixation device. The front fixation device and the rear fixation device secure a snowboard boot in a way that the snowboard boot is able to perform a free lateral roll movement about an axis extending in a longitudinal direction of the snowboard binding. The front and rear fixation devices have pivot points located in an area of a toe of the snowboard boot and in an area of a heel of the snowboard boot, respectively. | 08-27-2009 |
20100102522 | SPLITBOARD BINDING APPARATUS - The present disclosure includes a binding apparatus for use on a splitboard. The binding apparatus may be used to change the splitboard between a snowboard for riding downhill in a ride mode and touring skis for climbing up a hill in a tour mode. The binding apparatus can include at least one board joining device. The binding apparatus can also include a binding interface configured to receive a boot and selectively attach to a ride mode interface in a snowboard configuration and to a tour mode interface in a ski configuration. | 04-29-2010 |
20100171277 | DISK FOR CONTROLLING AN ANGLE OF BINDING IN SNOWBOARD - Disclosed is a disk for adjusting the angle of a snowboard binding. A base plate of the snowboard binding has a toothed gear formed at an inner periphery of a center opening thereof. As toothed gear formed at outer ends of disk gears included in the disk are engaged with the toothed gear of the base plate of the snowboard binding when a disk lever provided at the center of the disk is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise, the disk can be mounted to the base plate of the snowboard binding, so as to control the angle of the snowboard binding. | 07-08-2010 |
20110254239 | ANGLE ADJUSTER FOR SNOWBOARD BINDER - The present invention relates to an angle adjuster for a snowboard binder; the angle adjuster for a snowboard binder according to the present invention comprises a fixation member that forms a first locking part on its plate face and has first projection pieces protruding at least from both sides of its upper edge to be fixed on the snowboard, a base that has a through hole formed on its center, whereinto the fixation member is inserted, a diaphragm that is respectively formed on both sides of the base in a vertical direction, first combination grooves that are formed in a vertical direction at least on both sides of the through hole so that the first projection pieces may be inserted thereinto, a binder that is assembled with the fixation member to enable its rotation along upper grooves whereby the first projection pieces move along the upper edge of the through hole of the base, and a coupling member assembled above said binder whereon is formed a second locking part that mates with the first locking part of the fixation member at its bottom. | 10-20-2011 |
20140042719 | SNOWBOARD BINDING - A snowboard binding includes a base plate and a heel support attached directly or indirectly to this base plate so that it can pivot. Intermediate elements mount the heel support and can be adjusted in the longitudinal direction of the snowboard binding. Thus, the effective length of the snowboard binding can be adapted to the respective boot. Also, through different positioning of the intermediate elements, the heel support can be arranged diagonally relative to the longitudinal axis of the snowboard binding. | 02-13-2014 |
20140265179 | ROTATBLE FOOTPLATE INTEGRATED WITH A BEARING ASSEMBLY IMBEDDED IN A SINGLE-BOARD SPORT BOARD - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention would provide a rotatable footplate integrated with a corresponding bearing and well assembly that is imbedded into, screwed into, or otherwise, integrally a part of, a single-board sports board, such as a snowboard. | 09-18-2014 |
20160107069 | ROTATABLE FOOTPLATE INTEGRATED WITH BEARING ASSEMBLY IMBEDDED IN A SINGLE-BOARD SPORT BOARD - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention would provide a rotatable footplate integrated with a corresponding bearing and well assembly that is imbedded into, screwed into, or otherwise, integrally a part of, a single-board sports board, such as a snowboard. | 04-21-2016 |
20160375345 | ROTATABLE FOOTPLATE INTEGRATED WITH BEARING ASSEMBLY IMBEDDED IN A SINGLE-BOARD SPORT BOARD - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention would provide a rotatable footplate integrated with a corresponding bearing and well assembly that is imbedded into, screwed into, or otherwise, integrally a part of, a single-board sports board, such as a snowboard. | 12-29-2016 |
280140250 | Platform supported by tandem runners | 1 |
20160184688 | RIDABLE BOARD ASSEMBLIES AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - A snowboard assembly is disclosed that includes a deck supported above a pair of longitudinally spaced apart blades. The deck has an upper surface for supporting a rider thereon and each blade has a lower surface for contacting ice or snow upon which the snowboard assembly is ridden. The deck is supported above the blades by mounts that are interposed between each blade and the deck. The deck is torsionally rigid between the mounts such that, in use, rider induced weight transfer forces are able to be transferred from the deck through one or both mounts and into one or both blades in order to steer the assembly. The mounts may be truck assemblies which enable the blades to move independently with respect to the deck. | 06-30-2016 |
280140260 | Platform supported by side by side runners | 2 |
20090079149 | Iceboard - In one embodiment, an iceboard includes a plank having a first end and a second end and a first side and a second side. One or more supports are coupled to the first side of the plank and, one or more blades are coupled to the one or more supports, the blades operable to glide across an icy surface. The iceboard further includes a piece of frictional material coupled to the second side of the plank and operable to provide traction relative to the plank. The iceboard further includes a brake coupled to the first side of the plank adjacent a first end of the plank. In particular embodiments, the brake is operable to abrasively scrape the icy surface when applied to the icy surface. | 03-26-2009 |
20120146300 | Ice Skateboard - An ice skateboard comprising a skateboard having a top surface, a bottom surface, side edges, and a front and back section, said ice skateboard having an ice blade assembly attached to the bottom surface, said ice blade assembly comprising a mounting plate having at least one integral ice blade that extends outwardly at substantially right angles from said mounting plate. | 06-14-2012 |
280140270 | With handle | 9 |
20090108548 | Monoski - The invention relates to a monoski, consisting of a front and a back board connected to each other by means of a hinge, in which the hinge is constructed in such a way that the back board can be folded over the front board through which a less large package is created and also the two board parts can be moved in a horizontal plane in a limited angle. During skiing the skier stands with one foot on the front board and the other on the back board. During skiing, the skiers feet are not fixed to the boards. In order to keep sufficient contact with the ski, a foldable supporting instrument is mounted on the front board part. The back board part has a surface relief at the bottom to track better. | 04-30-2009 |
20100078900 | Apparatus and method for maneuvering a snowboard - An apparatus and method for maneuvering a snowboard includes a removable strap that straps around a boot that attaches to a board. The removable strap includes an upper strap portion, a lower strap portion, and a securing strap portion. The securing strap portion is positioned under the boot and is attached to the lower strap portion. The lower strap portion is strapped to the boot and the upper strap portion is strapped above the lower strap portion. Attached to an outward facing section of the upper strap portion is a first handle which has a semi-rigid loop portion. By pulling the loop portion, an end section of the board may be maneuvered. Attached to an inward facing section of the lower strap portion is a second handle for assisting in stabilizing the board and used as leverage in pulling up into a standing position. | 04-01-2010 |
20130277926 | Board Sport Strap Assembly - A board sport strap assembly and method of training is disclosed to help a board sport rider maintain an athletic balanced position, helping to keep their feet in better contact with the sport board, providing stability and balance, enhancing and creating maneuvers, assisting movement, and improving balance and ease of learning. The assembly is made of two straps, each with a handle and a board end, the board ends of the straps being attached to the front of the board and the back of the board, respectively. The sport board rider grasps each handle, one in each hand, to assist with balance and to maintain an athletic position. The rider is able to lift on one or the other, or both, of the straps to lift, turn or otherwise move the respective ends, or both together, enabling the rider enhanced maneuverability and stability. | 10-24-2013 |
20140070503 | RIDER CONTROLLABLE SKIMBOARD - A rider-controllable skimboard includes a planar board having a top surface and a connection mechanism mounted to the top surface and proximate a nose of the planar board. The connection mechanism has a vertical pivoting mechanism and a lateral pivoting mechanism. The skimboard further includes a handle mechanism connected with the vertical pivoting mechanism and the lateral pivoting mechanism of the connection mechanism for respective limited vertical pivoting and lateral pivoting of the handle relative to the planar board. The handle mechanism has a length of 80 to 120 percent of a length of the board, such that in a non-pivoted position a handgrip connected with the handle mechanism is positioned within 20 percent of the length of the board from the tail, and such that the limited vertical pivoting of the handle by the rider positions the upper stem portion substantially horizontal and proximate the rider's waist. | 03-13-2014 |
20140367933 | SNOWBOARD - A snowboard without foot bindings enables a rider to perform skateboard tricks while sliding on snow. A pair of runner boards is connected in a spaced longitudinal relationship by a strut. A pole is attached to the strut by a universal joint enabling a rider to perform maneuvers while holding onto a handle at the end of the pole. The universal joint enables the runner boards to rotate 360° about a longitudinal axis extending along the board and rotate 360° about a vertical axis and other angles therebetween providing the same freedom of movement to the runner boards that a skateboard provides for its rider. The pole is pivotally mounted to the connector enabling the pole to pivot through an arc of at least 180°. | 12-18-2014 |
20150145222 | SNOWBOARD ACCESSORY - Systems and methods herein provide a snowboard rider with a manner for carrying a snowboard more easily to and from a lift. In one embodiment, a system includes at least one grasping means (e.g., a handle or a strap) affixed to a top surface of a snowboard. The system also includes an attachment means for affixing the grasping means to the top surface of the snowboard. The grasping means allows a snowboarder to grab the snowboard to carry the snowboard and more easily transport it. The grasping means may also allow the snowboarder to perform certain tricks (e.g., by grabbing the grasping means in air). | 05-28-2015 |
20150375089 | Snowboard Accessory - Systems and methods herein provide a snowboard rider with a manner for carrying a snowboard more easily to and from a lift. In one embodiment, a system includes at least one grasping means (e.g., a handle or a strap) affixed to a top surface of a snowboard. The system also includes an attachment means for affixing the grasping means to the top surface of the snowboard. The grasping means allows a snowboarder to grab the snowboard to carry the snowboard and more easily transport it. The grasping means may also allow the snowboarder to perform certain tricks (e.g., by grabbing the grasping means in air). | 12-31-2015 |
280140280 | Steerable handle | 2 |
20090033047 | Skiing implement having a simplified structure - A skiing implement having a simplified structure, comprising an elongated frame which defines, in a central portion, supports for the feet of a user and, at the front end, a head tube for rotary engagement with a steering column; there are also provided a front ski, which is connected to the lower end of the column, and a rear ski, which is connected to the rear end of the frame; the skis are connected so that they can oscillate about substantially horizontal axes. | 02-05-2009 |
20090058023 | Tri-Axial Control Device - A person rides the Tri-Axial Control Device standing on pedal assemblies. The pedal assemblies are attached to a control axial member thus forming the Tri-Axial Control Device. The control axial member on the vertical stick, can rotate fore and aft, and turns the front skis and/or wheels. Changing the angle of the vertical stick side-to-side changes the pedal angle. If the rider falls forward the front stick can rotate away. Various torsion controls rod assemblies and pedal assemblies can be utilized to create a unique tri axial device. The device can be folded, is lightweight and can be manufactured without welding. No special equipment or training is required to operate the device. In addition to its entertainment uses, the mounting device for portable electronics can also be used for added safety by adding a global positioning system or other electronic signal device, allowing safety personnel to locate the rider. | 03-05-2009 |