CA3118265A1 - Snowshoe traction device - Google Patents
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Abstract
A device for adding traction to a snowshoe; the device includes a first plate, a second plate, at least one spike and at least one attachment means. The device is easily attached and detached from a snowshoe to provide traction thereto, allowing a wearer to walk on an inclined snow/icy surface. The first plate installs over the snowshoe and the second plate installs under the snowshoe. The first plate and the second plate attach together to secure the device to the snowshoe. In some embodiments, the first plate and the second plate include apertures and bolt(s) are used to fasten through the apertures and openings in a weave of the snowshoe to fasten the device thereto.
Description
SNOWSHOE TRACTION DEVICE
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
TECHNICAL FIELD
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] The present invention relates generally to the field of traction footwear of existing art and more specifically relates to a traction device attachment for a snowshoe.
RELATED ART
RELATED ART
[0003] A snowshoe is an article of footwear used for aiding a wearer in walking over snow.
Snowshoes work by distributing the weight of the person over a larger area so that the person's foot does not sink completely into the snow. Snowshoes are typically made of a lightweight material and are designed to provide flotation. As such, many snowshoes include a frame and material weaved about the frame in a 'latticework' type pattern.
Snowshoes work by distributing the weight of the person over a larger area so that the person's foot does not sink completely into the snow. Snowshoes are typically made of a lightweight material and are designed to provide flotation. As such, many snowshoes include a frame and material weaved about the frame in a 'latticework' type pattern.
[0004] Snowshoes are often used for recreation in an activity called "snowshoeing".
Snowshoeing is a relatively safe and inexpensive recreational activity.
However, as the simple construction of snowshoes do not typically provide grip, snowshoeing in icy, steep terrain can be more difficult and even dangerous. Thus, a suitable solution is desired.
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Snowshoeing is a relatively safe and inexpensive recreational activity.
However, as the simple construction of snowshoes do not typically provide grip, snowshoeing in icy, steep terrain can be more difficult and even dangerous. Thus, a suitable solution is desired.
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[0005] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known traction footwear art, the present disclosure provides a novel snowshoe traction device. The general purpose of the present disclosure, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a traction device that may be easily attached and detached from a snowshoe to provide traction thereto.
[0006] A device for adding traction to a snowshoe is disclosed herein. The device includes a first plate, a second plate, at least one spike and at least one attachment means. The first plate may include a first body having a first top surface opposite a first bottom surface. The first plate may be configured for installation over a section of the snowshoe whereby the first bottom surface of the first plate contacts a foot-contacting surface of the snowshoe. Similarly, the second plate may include a second body having a second top surface opposite a second bottom surface. The second plate may be configured for installation under the section of the snowshoe whereby the second top surface contacts a snow-contacting surface of the snowshoe. The first plate and the second plate may be substantially aligned when installed on the section of the snowshoe.
[0007] The least one spike may be attached about the second bottom surface of the second plate and may be configured to pierce (and grip) a ground surface. The at least one attachment means may be configured to attach the second plate and the first plate together. Attachment of the first plate and the second plate when both installed over the section may secure the device to the snowshoe for use. Other suitable attachment means may be used.
[0008] According to another embodiment, a method of using a device for adding traction to a snowshoe is also disclosed herein. The method includes providing the device as above; installing Date Recue/Date Received 2021-05-13 the second plate under the section of the snowshoe with the second top surface contacting the snow-contacting surface of the snowshoe; installing the first plate over the section of the snowshoe with the first bottom surface of the first plate contacting the foot-contacting surface; aligning the first plate over the second plate; attaching the second plate and the first plate together, thereby securing the device to the snowshoe for use; and using the snowshoe with the device attached on ground surfaces requiring added traction.
[0009]
For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.
Date Recue/Date Received 2021-05-13 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.
Date Recue/Date Received 2021-05-13 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a snowshoe traction device, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.
[0011] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the device during an 'in-use' condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.
[0012] FIG. 2 is a top view of the device and illustrating a first plate thereof, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0013] FIG. 3 is a top view of the device and illustrating a second plate thereof, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0014] FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the device and illustrating the first plate, the second plate (including a set of teeth), and an attachment means for attaching the first plate and the second plate together and to a snowshoe, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0015] FIG. 5 is a top view of the device and illustrating the device attached to the snowshoe, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.
[0016] FIG. 6 is a rear cutaway view of the device and illustrating the device attached to the snowshoe, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.
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[0017] FIG. 7 is a side view of the device and illustrating the first plate and the second plate, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0018] FIG. 8 is a side perspective view of the device and illustrating the second plate including a vertical section and a set of teeth, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0019] FIG. 9 is a front view of the device of FIG. 8 illustrating the vertical section and the set of teeth, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0020] FIG. 10A is a side perspective view of the device attached to the snowshoe and illustrating the set of teeth, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0021] FIG. 10B is a side view of the device attached to the snowshoe and illustrating the set of teeth, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0022] FIG. 11 is a flow diagram illustrating a method of using a device for adding traction to a snowshoe, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0023] The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.
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[0024] As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to traction footwear and more particularly to a snowshoe traction device as used to provide an easily attachable and detachable traction device for a snowshoe. Generally disclosed is a device to add traction on snow/ice as well as biting (gripping) into a surface to aid in walking on inclined surfaces when wearing snowshoes. The device may be easily installed to the snowshoe and may require basic tools for install. The device may be made of non-corroding materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, etc. and may be lightweight but durable. The device may include a top plate, a bottom plate and bolts for bolting through apertures in the plates and open spaces in the snowshoe weave. This may effectively add snow and ice capabilities of a crampon to snowshoes that originally did not have a traction/crampon feature.
[0025] Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-10B, various views of a device 100.
[0026] FIG. 1 shows a device 100 during an 'in-use' condition, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 1, the device 100 may be used for adding traction to a snowshoe 5. Particularly, the device 100 may be used to add traction such that a wearer of the snowshoe 5 is able to walk up and down an inclined surface (particularly a snowy/icy surface).
The snowshoe 5 being defined by a foot-contacting surface 10 opposite a snow-contacting surface 15. As shown particularly in FIGS. 2-3, the device 100 may include a first plate 110 and a second plate 120. The first plate 110 may be configured for installation over a section 20 of the snowshoe whereby the first bottom surface 113 of the first plate 110 contacts the foot-contacting surface 10. Similarly, the second plate 120 may be configured for installation under the section 20 of the Date Recue/Date Received 2021-05-13 snowshoe 5 whereby the second top surface 121 contacts the snow-contacting surface 15. The first plate 110 and the second plate 120 may be substantially aligned when installed over the section 20 on the snowshoe 5. As shown in FIGS. 1, 5, 10A and 10B specifically, the section 20 may be a mid-front of the snowshoe 5 and substantially aligned with toes of a wearer.
However, it should be appreciated that the device 100 is contemplated for use with any section of the snowshoe 5 depending on user preference and/or traction need.
The snowshoe 5 being defined by a foot-contacting surface 10 opposite a snow-contacting surface 15. As shown particularly in FIGS. 2-3, the device 100 may include a first plate 110 and a second plate 120. The first plate 110 may be configured for installation over a section 20 of the snowshoe whereby the first bottom surface 113 of the first plate 110 contacts the foot-contacting surface 10. Similarly, the second plate 120 may be configured for installation under the section 20 of the Date Recue/Date Received 2021-05-13 snowshoe 5 whereby the second top surface 121 contacts the snow-contacting surface 15. The first plate 110 and the second plate 120 may be substantially aligned when installed over the section 20 on the snowshoe 5. As shown in FIGS. 1, 5, 10A and 10B specifically, the section 20 may be a mid-front of the snowshoe 5 and substantially aligned with toes of a wearer.
However, it should be appreciated that the device 100 is contemplated for use with any section of the snowshoe 5 depending on user preference and/or traction need.
[0027] The first plate 110 may include a first body 112 having a first top surface 111 opposite a first bottom surface 113 and the second plate 120 may include a second body 122 having a second top surface 121 opposite a second bottom surface 123. Preferably, the first body 112 may include a (3-D) rectangular shape and the second body 122 may include the (3-D) rectangular shape.
Further, the first plate 110 may include a first left side 114 opposite a first right side 115 and a first length 116 therebetween, and the second plate 120 may include a second left side 124 opposite a second right side 125 and a second length 126 therebetween.
Further, the first plate 110 may include a first left side 114 opposite a first right side 115 and a first length 116 therebetween, and the second plate 120 may include a second left side 124 opposite a second right side 125 and a second length 126 therebetween.
[0028] As shown, the first body 112 and the second body 122 may be equal in size (or at least substantially equal in size) to aid in alignment of the first plate 110 and the second plate 120 when attached to the snowshoe 5. For example, the first length 116 and the second length 126 may be between 7-9 inches in some embodiments. The lengths of the plates (110, 120) may depend on a size of the snowshoe 5, or may be standard for all sizes of snowshoes. For example, the lengths (116, 126) may be 8 1/4 inches. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the first plate 110 may include a first width 118 and the second plate 120 may include a second width 128. The widths (118, 128) may, in some embodiments, be 1 3/8 inches.
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[0029] As shown in FIG. 4, at least one attachment means 130 may be provided with the device 100 and configured to attach the second plate 120 and the first plate 110 together. The attachment of the first plate 110 and the second plate 120 when both installed over the section 20 may attach the device 100 to the snowshoe 5 for use. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 4, the first plate 110 and the second plate 120 may be installed on the snowshoe 5 such that the lengths (116, 126) span a width of the snowshoe 5. However, it should be appreciated that the device 100 is not limited to this orientation and, again, the device 100 may be installed in different ways depending on user preference and traction need.
[0030] In this embodiment, the first plate 110 may include at least one first aperture 140 and the second plate 120 may include at least one second aperture 150. As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG.
6, when the first plate 110 and the second plate 120 are substantially aligned, the at least one first aperture 140 and the at least one second aperture 150 may also be substantially aligned. Preferably, the at least one first aperture 140 may comprise two first apertures 240. One of the two first apertures 242 may be located about the first left side 114 of the first plate 110 and another one of the two first apertures 244 may be located about the first right side 115 of the first plate 110.
Similarly, the at least one second aperture 150 may comprise two second apertures 250. One of the two second apertures 252 may be located about the second left side 124 of the second plate 120 and another one of the two second apertures 254 may be located about the second right side 125 of the second plate 120.
6, when the first plate 110 and the second plate 120 are substantially aligned, the at least one first aperture 140 and the at least one second aperture 150 may also be substantially aligned. Preferably, the at least one first aperture 140 may comprise two first apertures 240. One of the two first apertures 242 may be located about the first left side 114 of the first plate 110 and another one of the two first apertures 244 may be located about the first right side 115 of the first plate 110.
Similarly, the at least one second aperture 150 may comprise two second apertures 250. One of the two second apertures 252 may be located about the second left side 124 of the second plate 120 and another one of the two second apertures 254 may be located about the second right side 125 of the second plate 120.
[0031] As shown in FIG. 4 when the first plate 110 and the second plate 120 are substantially aligned, the one of the two first apertures 242 and the one of the two second apertures 252 as well as the another one of the two first apertures 244 and the another one of the two second apertures Date Recue/Date Received 2021-05-13 254 may also be substantially aligned. For example, the one of the two first apertures 242 and the one of the two second apertures 252 may be located 17/32 inches from the first left side 114 and the second left side 124 (as measured from a center of the apertures), respectively, and the another one of the two first apertures 244 and the another one of the two second apertures 254 may also be located 17/32 inches from the first right side 115 and the second right side 125 (as measured from the center of the apertures), respectively. Further, all of the apertures may be located 9/16 inches from top and bottom sides of the plates (110, 120) again, as measured from a center of the apertures. As such, when the first plate 110 and the second plate 120 are aligned (with the sides aligned), the apertures (242, 244, 252, 254) are all aligned. The two first apertures 240 and the two second apertures 250 may be at least substantially equal in size. For example, in some embodiments, the apertures (242, 244, 252, 254) may include a diameter of 5/16 inches.
[0032] Further, as illustrated in these figures, the snowshoe 5 may include a plurality of openings 25. The plurality of openings 25 may be configured to provide flotation and may also prevent accumulation of snow thereon. For example, the plurality of openings 25 may be integral to a weave of the snowshoe 5. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, when the first plate 110 and the second plate 120 are substantially aligned, the one of the two first apertures 242, the one of the two second apertures 252, and one of the plurality of openings 30 (on the snowshoe 5), as well as the another one of the two first apertures 244, the another one of the two second apertures 254 and another one of the plurality of openings 35 (on the snowshoe 5) may also be substantially aligned.
[0033] In this embodiment, the at least one attachment means 130 may include a shaft 132 configured for insertion into the at least one first aperture 140, the at least one second aperture 150 Date Recue/Date Received 2021-05-13 and at least one of the plurality of openings, thereby securely fastening the device 100 to the snowshoe 5. Preferably, the at least one attachment means 130 may comprise a set of two attachment means 230 including a first shaft 232 and a second shaft 234. The first shaft 232 may be configured for insertion into the one of the two first apertures 242, the one of the two second apertures 252 and the one of the plurality of openings 30, and the second shaft 234 may be configured for insertion into the another one of the two first apertures 244, the another one of the two second apertures 254 and the another one of the plurality of openings 35.
This may ensure both sides (114, 115, 124, 125) of the device 100 are secured to the snowshoe 5, effectively preventing the device 100 from lifting or gathering snow thereunder.
This may ensure both sides (114, 115, 124, 125) of the device 100 are secured to the snowshoe 5, effectively preventing the device 100 from lifting or gathering snow thereunder.
[0034]
Preferably, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, the first shaft 232 may be a first bolt configured for insertion into the one of the two first apertures 242, the one of the two second apertures 252 and the one of the plurality of openings 30, and the second shaft 234 may be a second bolt 235 configured for insertion into the another one of the two first apertures 244, the another one of the two second apertures 254 and the another one of the plurality of openings 35. In this embodiment, a first nut 236 and a second nut 237 may be provided with the device 100 to secure the bolts (233, 235) within the apertures (242, 244, 252, 254). Further, the apertures (242, 244, 252, 254) may include a female thread, and the bolts (233, 235) may include a male thread configured to mate with the apertures (242, 244, 252, 254). However, it should be appreciated that the shafts (232, 234) are not limited to being bolts. It should also be appreciated that the at least one attachment means 130 and/or the means by which the plates (110, 120) attach together and to the snowshoe 5 are not limited to the options discussed above (shaft, bolts, nuts, apertures). For example, the at least one attachment means 130 may include magnet(s), clamp(s), clip(s), adhesives(s), etc.
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Preferably, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, the first shaft 232 may be a first bolt configured for insertion into the one of the two first apertures 242, the one of the two second apertures 252 and the one of the plurality of openings 30, and the second shaft 234 may be a second bolt 235 configured for insertion into the another one of the two first apertures 244, the another one of the two second apertures 254 and the another one of the plurality of openings 35. In this embodiment, a first nut 236 and a second nut 237 may be provided with the device 100 to secure the bolts (233, 235) within the apertures (242, 244, 252, 254). Further, the apertures (242, 244, 252, 254) may include a female thread, and the bolts (233, 235) may include a male thread configured to mate with the apertures (242, 244, 252, 254). However, it should be appreciated that the shafts (232, 234) are not limited to being bolts. It should also be appreciated that the at least one attachment means 130 and/or the means by which the plates (110, 120) attach together and to the snowshoe 5 are not limited to the options discussed above (shaft, bolts, nuts, apertures). For example, the at least one attachment means 130 may include magnet(s), clamp(s), clip(s), adhesives(s), etc.
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[0035] As above, the device 100 may be used for adding traction to a snowshoe 5. As such, at least one spike 160 may be attached about the second bottom surface 123 of the second plate 120 and the at least one spike 160 may be configured to pierce a ground surface.
The at least one spike 160 may be arranged at least substantially perpendicular to the second plate 120 such that the at least one spike 160 pierces the ground surface as a wearer is walking.
The at least one spike 160 may be arranged at least substantially perpendicular to the second plate 120 such that the at least one spike 160 pierces the ground surface as a wearer is walking.
[0036] Preferably, the at least one spike 160 may include a set of spikes 162. As shown specifically in FIGS. 8-9, the set of spikes 162 may be integral to a downwardly extending vertical section 127 of the second plate 120, which again, may be at least substantially perpendicular to the second plate 120. Preferably, the vertical section 127 may be at a 90-degree angle relative to the second plate 120 (as shown in FIG. 7). The vertical section 127 of the second plate 120 may include a plate-height 227 of between 1-2 inches, and each spike from the set of spikes 162 may include a spike-height 262 of between 1/2 - 1 inch. Particularly, the plate-height 227 may be 1 1/2 inches and the spike-height 262 may be 3/4 inch. The set of spikes 162 may span the second length 126 of the second plate 120 and may be spaced equally apart from each other to provide optimal traction across the lengths (116, 126) of the device 100. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG.
8, each spike may include a triangular shape (with a point of the triangle defining the spike). The triangular shape may be a substantially equilateral triangle.
8, each spike may include a triangular shape (with a point of the triangle defining the spike). The triangular shape may be a substantially equilateral triangle.
[0037] Referring now to FIG. 11 showing a flow diagram illustrating a method 200 of using a device 100 for adding traction to a snowshoe, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In particular, the method 200 may include one or more components or features of the device 100 as described above. As illustrated, the method of use 200 may include the steps of: step one 201, providing the device as above; step two 202, installing the second plate under the section Date Recue/Date Received 2021-05-13 of the snowshoe with the second top surface contacting the snow-contacting surface of the snowshoe; step three 203, installing the first plate over the section of the snowshoe with the first bottom surface of the first plate contacting the foot-contacting surface; step four 204, aligning the first plate over the second plate; step five 205, attaching the second plate and the first plate together, thereby securing the device to the snowshoe for use; step six 206;
and using the snowshoe with the device attached on ground surfaces requiring added traction.
and using the snowshoe with the device attached on ground surfaces requiring added traction.
[0038] Further steps may include step seven 207, providing the device as above (whereby the first plate includes the two first apertures, the second plate includes the two second apertures and the at least one attachment means includes the set of two attachment means comprising the first shaft and the second shaft); step eight 208, installing the second plate under the section of the snowshoe with the second top surface contacting the snow-contacting surface of the snowshoe;
step nine 209, installing the first plate over the section of the snowshoe with the first bottom surface of the first plate contacting the foot-contacting surface; step ten 210, aligning the first plate over the second plate; step eleven 211, inserting the first shaft into the one of the two first apertures, the one of the two second apertures and the one of the plurality of openings; step twelve 212; inserting the second shaft into the another one of the two first apertures, the another one of the two second apertures, and the another one of the plurality of openings, thereby securing the device to the snowshoe for use; and step thirteen 213, using the snowshoe with the device attached on ground surfaces requiring added traction.
step nine 209, installing the first plate over the section of the snowshoe with the first bottom surface of the first plate contacting the foot-contacting surface; step ten 210, aligning the first plate over the second plate; step eleven 211, inserting the first shaft into the one of the two first apertures, the one of the two second apertures and the one of the plurality of openings; step twelve 212; inserting the second shaft into the another one of the two first apertures, the another one of the two second apertures, and the another one of the plurality of openings, thereby securing the device to the snowshoe for use; and step thirteen 213, using the snowshoe with the device attached on ground surfaces requiring added traction.
[0039] It should be noted that steps seven 207, eight 208, nine 209, ten 210, eleven 211, twelve 212, thirteen 213, are optional steps and may not be implemented in all cases.
Optional steps of method of use 200 are illustrated using dotted lines in FIG. 11 so as to distinguish them from the Date Recue/Date Received 2021-05-13 other steps of method of use 200. It should also be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference.
The use of "step of' should not be interpreted as "step for", in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. 112(f). It should also be noted that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods for using a device for adding traction to a snowshoe, are taught herein.
Optional steps of method of use 200 are illustrated using dotted lines in FIG. 11 so as to distinguish them from the Date Recue/Date Received 2021-05-13 other steps of method of use 200. It should also be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference.
The use of "step of' should not be interpreted as "step for", in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. 112(f). It should also be noted that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods for using a device for adding traction to a snowshoe, are taught herein.
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It should be appreciated that the measurements given are given as examples only and are not meant to be limiting. Further, the embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.
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It should be appreciated that the measurements given are given as examples only and are not meant to be limiting. Further, the embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.
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Claims (20)
1. A device for adding traction to a snowshoe, the snowshoe being defined by a foot-contacting surface opposite a snow-contacting surface, the device comprising:
a first plate including a first body, the first body including a first top surface opposite a first bottom surface, the first plate being configured for installation over a section of the snowshoe whereby the first bottom surface of the first plate contacts the foot-contacting surface;
a second plate including a second body, the second body including a second top surface opposite a second bottom surface, the second plate being configured for installation under the section of the snowshoe whereby the second top surface contacts the snow-contacting surface, the first plate and the second plate being substantially aligned when installed on the section of the snowshoe;
at least one spike attached about the second bottom surface of the second plate, the at least one spike configured to pierce a ground surface; and at least one attachment means configured to attach the second plate and the first plate together, and wherein attachment of the first plate and the second plate when both installed over the section secures the device to the snowshoe for use.
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a first plate including a first body, the first body including a first top surface opposite a first bottom surface, the first plate being configured for installation over a section of the snowshoe whereby the first bottom surface of the first plate contacts the foot-contacting surface;
a second plate including a second body, the second body including a second top surface opposite a second bottom surface, the second plate being configured for installation under the section of the snowshoe whereby the second top surface contacts the snow-contacting surface, the first plate and the second plate being substantially aligned when installed on the section of the snowshoe;
at least one spike attached about the second bottom surface of the second plate, the at least one spike configured to pierce a ground surface; and at least one attachment means configured to attach the second plate and the first plate together, and wherein attachment of the first plate and the second plate when both installed over the section secures the device to the snowshoe for use.
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2. The device of claim 1, wherein the first body includes a rectangular shape, and wherein the second body includes the rectangular shape.
3. The device of claim 2, wherein the first plate includes a first left side opposite a first right side and a first length therebetween, and wherein the second plate includes a second left side opposite a second right side and a second length therebetween.
4. The device of claim 3, wherein the first body and the second body are equal in size.
5. The device of claim 4, wherein the first plate includes at least one first aperture, wherein the second plate includes at least one second aperture, and wherein when the first plate and the second plate are substantially aligned, the at least one first aperture and the at least one second aperture are also substantially aligned.
6. The device of claim 5, wherein the at least one first aperture comprises two first apertures, wherein one of the two first apertures is located about the first left side of the first plate, wherein another one of the two first apertures is located about the first right side of the first plate, wherein the at least one second aperture comprises two second apertures, wherein one of the two second apertures is located about the second left side of the second plate, wherein another one of the two second apertures is located about the second right side of the second plate, and wherein when the first plate and the second plate are substantially aligned, the one of the two first apertures and the one of the two second apertures as well as the another one of the two first apertures and the another one of the two second apertures are also substantially aligned.
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7. The device of claim 6, wherein the snowshoe includes a plurality of openings therein, and wherein when the first plate and the second plate are substantially aligned, the one of the first two apertures, the one of the second two apertures, and one of the plurality of openings, as well as the another one of the first two apertures, the another one of the second two apertures and another one of the plurality of openings are also substantially aligned.
8. The device of claim 7, wherein the at least one attachment means includes a shaft configured for insertion into the at least one first aperture, the at least one second aperture and at least one of the plurality of openings.
9. The device of claim 8, wherein the at least one attachment means comprises a set of two attachment means including a first shaft and a second shaft, wherein the first shaft is configured for insertion into the one of the two first apertures, the one of the two second apertures and the one of the plurality of openings, and wherein the second shaft is configured for insertion into the another one of the two first apertures, the another one of the two second apertures and the another one of the plurality of openings.
10. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one spike is arranged at least substantially perpendicular to the second plate.
11. The device of claim 10, wherein the at least one spike includes a set of spikes.
12. The device of claim 11, wherein the set of spikes are integral to a downwardly extending vertical section of the second plate.
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13. The device of claim 12, wherein the vertical section of the second plate includes a plate-height of between 1-2 inches.
14. The device of claim 13, wherein each spike from the set of spikes includes a spike-height of between 1/2 - 1 inch.
15. The device of claim 14, wherein each spike from the set of spikes are spaced equally.
16. The device of claim 15, wherein the set of spikes span the second length of the second plate.
17. The device of claim 16, wherein the first length and the second length are between 7-9 inches.
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18. A device for adding traction to a snowshoe, the snowshoe being defined by a foot-contacting surface opposite a snow-contacting surface and including a plurality of openings therein, the device comprising:
a first plate including a first body having a rectangular shape, the first body including a first top surface opposite a first bottom surface, a first left side opposite a first right side, a first length therebetween and two first apertures, one of the two first apertures being located about the first left side of the first plate, another one of the two first apertures being located about the first right side of the first plate, the first plate being configured for installation over a section of the snowshoe, whereby the first bottom surface of the first plate contacts the foot-contacting surface;
a second plate including a second body at least substantially equal in size to the first body and a downwardly extending vertical section, the second body including the rectangular shape and having a second top surface opposite a second bottom surface, a second left side opposite a second right side, a second length therebetween, and two second apertures, one of the two second apertures being located about the second left side of the second plate, another one of the two second apertures being located about the second right side of the second plate, the second plate being configured for installation under the section of the snowshoe whereby the second top surface contacts the snow-contacting surface, the first plate and the second plate being substantially aligned when installed on the section of the snowshoe, and wherein when the first plate and the second plate are Date Recue/Date Received 2021-05-13 substantially aligned, the one of the first two apertures, the one of the second two apertures, and one of the plurality of openings, as well as the another one of the first two apertures, the another one of the second two apertures and another one of the plurality of openings are also substantially aligned;
a set of spikes attached about the second bottom surface of the second plate and spanning the second length of the second plate, the set of spikes being integral to the downwardly extending vertical section of the second plate, each spike from the set of spikes being spaced equally apart, and each spike being configured to pierce a ground surface; and a set of two attachment means configured to attach the second plate and the first plate together, wherein attachment of the first plate and the second plate when both installed over the section secures the device to the snowshoe for use, the set of attachment means including a first shaft and a second shaft, wherein the first shaft is configured for insertion into the one of the two first apertures, the one of the two second apertures and one of the plurality of openings, and wherein the second shaft is configured for insertion into the another one of the two first apertures, the another one of the two second apertures and another one of the plurality of openings.
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a first plate including a first body having a rectangular shape, the first body including a first top surface opposite a first bottom surface, a first left side opposite a first right side, a first length therebetween and two first apertures, one of the two first apertures being located about the first left side of the first plate, another one of the two first apertures being located about the first right side of the first plate, the first plate being configured for installation over a section of the snowshoe, whereby the first bottom surface of the first plate contacts the foot-contacting surface;
a second plate including a second body at least substantially equal in size to the first body and a downwardly extending vertical section, the second body including the rectangular shape and having a second top surface opposite a second bottom surface, a second left side opposite a second right side, a second length therebetween, and two second apertures, one of the two second apertures being located about the second left side of the second plate, another one of the two second apertures being located about the second right side of the second plate, the second plate being configured for installation under the section of the snowshoe whereby the second top surface contacts the snow-contacting surface, the first plate and the second plate being substantially aligned when installed on the section of the snowshoe, and wherein when the first plate and the second plate are Date Recue/Date Received 2021-05-13 substantially aligned, the one of the first two apertures, the one of the second two apertures, and one of the plurality of openings, as well as the another one of the first two apertures, the another one of the second two apertures and another one of the plurality of openings are also substantially aligned;
a set of spikes attached about the second bottom surface of the second plate and spanning the second length of the second plate, the set of spikes being integral to the downwardly extending vertical section of the second plate, each spike from the set of spikes being spaced equally apart, and each spike being configured to pierce a ground surface; and a set of two attachment means configured to attach the second plate and the first plate together, wherein attachment of the first plate and the second plate when both installed over the section secures the device to the snowshoe for use, the set of attachment means including a first shaft and a second shaft, wherein the first shaft is configured for insertion into the one of the two first apertures, the one of the two second apertures and one of the plurality of openings, and wherein the second shaft is configured for insertion into the another one of the two first apertures, the another one of the two second apertures and another one of the plurality of openings.
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19. A method of using a device for adding traction to a snowshoe, the snowshoe being defined by a foot-contacting surface opposite a snow-contacting surface, the method comprising the steps of:
providing the device including:
a first plate including a first body, the first body including a first top surface opposite a first bottom surface, the first plate being configured for installation over a section of the snowshoe whereby the first bottom surface of the first plate contacts the foot-contacting surface;
a second plate including a second body, the second body including a second top surface opposite a second bottom surface, the second plate being configured for installation under the section of the snowshoe whereby the second top surface contacts the snow-contacting surface, the first plate and the second plate being substantially aligned when installed on the section of the snowshoe;
at least one spike attached about the second bottom surface of the second plate, the at least one spike configured to pierce a ground surface; and at least one attachment means configured to attach the second plate and the first plate together, and wherein attachment of the first plate and the second plate when both installed over the section secures the device to the snowshoe for use;
Date Recue/Date Received 2021-05-13 installing the second plate under the section of the snowshoe with the second top surface contacting the snow-contacting surface of the snowshoe;
installing the first plate over the section of the snowshoe with the first bottom surface of the first plate contacting the foot-contacting surface;
aligning the first plate over the second plate;
attaching the second plate and the first plate together, thereby securing the device to the snowshoe for use; and using the snowshoe with the device attached on ground surfaces requiring added traction.
providing the device including:
a first plate including a first body, the first body including a first top surface opposite a first bottom surface, the first plate being configured for installation over a section of the snowshoe whereby the first bottom surface of the first plate contacts the foot-contacting surface;
a second plate including a second body, the second body including a second top surface opposite a second bottom surface, the second plate being configured for installation under the section of the snowshoe whereby the second top surface contacts the snow-contacting surface, the first plate and the second plate being substantially aligned when installed on the section of the snowshoe;
at least one spike attached about the second bottom surface of the second plate, the at least one spike configured to pierce a ground surface; and at least one attachment means configured to attach the second plate and the first plate together, and wherein attachment of the first plate and the second plate when both installed over the section secures the device to the snowshoe for use;
Date Recue/Date Received 2021-05-13 installing the second plate under the section of the snowshoe with the second top surface contacting the snow-contacting surface of the snowshoe;
installing the first plate over the section of the snowshoe with the first bottom surface of the first plate contacting the foot-contacting surface;
aligning the first plate over the second plate;
attaching the second plate and the first plate together, thereby securing the device to the snowshoe for use; and using the snowshoe with the device attached on ground surfaces requiring added traction.
20. The method of claim 19, wherein the snowshoe includes a plurality of openings therein, the method further comprising the steps of:
providing the device further including:
the first plate having a first left side opposite a first right side, a first length therebetween and two first apertures, one of the two first apertures being located about the first left side of the first plate, another one of the two first apertures being located about the first right side of the first plate;
the second plate having a second left side opposite a second right side, a second length therebetween, and two second apertures, one of the two Date Recue/Date Received 2021-05-13 second apertures being located about the second left side of the second plate, another one of the two second apertures being located about the second right side of the second plate; and the at least one attachment means including a set of two attachment means comprising a first shaft and a second shaft;
installing the second plate under the section of the snowshoe with the second top surface contacting the snow-contacting surface of the snowshoe;
installing the first plate over the section of the snowshoe with the first bottom surface of the first plate contacting the foot-contacting surface;
aligning the first plate over the second plate;
inserting the first shaft into the one of the two first apertures, the one of the two second apertures and the one of the plurality of openings;
inserting the second shaft into the another one of the two first apertures, the another one of the two second apertures, and the another one of the plurality of openings, thereby securing the device to the snowshoe for use; and using the snowshoe with the device attached on ground surfaces requiring added traction.
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providing the device further including:
the first plate having a first left side opposite a first right side, a first length therebetween and two first apertures, one of the two first apertures being located about the first left side of the first plate, another one of the two first apertures being located about the first right side of the first plate;
the second plate having a second left side opposite a second right side, a second length therebetween, and two second apertures, one of the two Date Recue/Date Received 2021-05-13 second apertures being located about the second left side of the second plate, another one of the two second apertures being located about the second right side of the second plate; and the at least one attachment means including a set of two attachment means comprising a first shaft and a second shaft;
installing the second plate under the section of the snowshoe with the second top surface contacting the snow-contacting surface of the snowshoe;
installing the first plate over the section of the snowshoe with the first bottom surface of the first plate contacting the foot-contacting surface;
aligning the first plate over the second plate;
inserting the first shaft into the one of the two first apertures, the one of the two second apertures and the one of the plurality of openings;
inserting the second shaft into the another one of the two first apertures, the another one of the two second apertures, and the another one of the plurality of openings, thereby securing the device to the snowshoe for use; and using the snowshoe with the device attached on ground surfaces requiring added traction.
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