GB2340739A - seat for a water ski - Google Patents

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GB2340739A
GB2340739A GB9815709A GB9815709A GB2340739A GB 2340739 A GB2340739 A GB 2340739A GB 9815709 A GB9815709 A GB 9815709A GB 9815709 A GB9815709 A GB 9815709A GB 2340739 A GB2340739 A GB 2340739A
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Nicholas Robert John Matthew
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/0009—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00 for handicapped persons
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B29/00—Accommodation for crew or passengers not otherwise provided for
    • B63B29/02—Cabins or other living spaces; Construction or arrangement thereof
    • B63B29/04—Furniture peculiar to vessels
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B32/00—Water sports boards; Accessories therefor
    • B63B32/20—Boards specially adapted for use in a prone position, e.g. wild-water sledges
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B32/00—Water sports boards; Accessories therefor
    • B63B32/30—Water skis fastened to the user's feet; Accessories specially adapted therefor
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C2201/00—Use of skates, skis, roller-skates, snowboards and courts
    • A63C2201/10—Use of skates, skis, roller-skates, snowboards and courts for handicapped people

Abstract

A combined set and suspension assembly with an integral, adjustable shock absorbing system that can be attached directly to any proprietory water ski for use in ski jumping and slalom competitions by disabled skiers.

Description

1 2340739 OSPRO-SKI, This invention relates to the sport of water skiing,
and in particular water ski jumping, for disabled people.
In this field it is already known that there are in current use water skis having a seat attached so allowing then to be used by water skiers suffering from paraplegia and/or injury to, or loss of, the lower limbs.
However, such skis have proved to be unstable and potentially dangerous to the user: the seats are too open and unsupportive, and the combined ski and seat unit is so inflexible and lacking In any kind of shock absorbing suspension that on striking the jump ramp the skier's body must take the entire shock of the impact, so making it extremely difficult to retain control of the ski. This not only reduces the skier's Jumping potential but also increases the risk of accident when the ramp is struck, whilst travelling Its length, and upon landing.
The present invention, OSPRO-SKI, comprises a partially-enveloping and cushioned seat with a separate Insert moulded to the shape of the skier and attached to a baseplate assembly incorporating a shock absorbing unit, the whole of which can be attached to any ski designed for water ski jumping. It can also be fitted to slalom skis.
The invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings and the numbering of the various component parts thereon. Drawing no.1 shows the invention in dismantled form and drawing no.2 shows the shock absorbing unit and pivoting support legs In assembled form.
1. High inpact-resistant, carbon fibre-reinforced fibreglass seat shell with cushioned finish, shaped to give support to and partial envelopment of the lower spine and buttocks.
2. Aluminium baseplate and fin Integral with the seat shell.
3. Expanded foam insert pre-noulded to suit individual skiers.
4. Cushioned under-knee support integral with seat.
5. Movable aluminium front legs fixed to both seat baseplate and ski baseplate and held in position by pivot pins and bolts.
6. Aluminium rear legs, as front.
71 Aluminium ski base-plate.
8. Adjustable shock absorbing unit.
9. Front ski anchorage bolts ( rear omitted for clarity 10. Nylon spacers to allow flexing in ski.
11. lumi) ( or slalom) ski.
21 C LA 1 MS.
1 A water ski seat that SuD-,Dorts and protects the skier's lower body and greatly reduces the potential risk of spinal and knee -zjjrv.
A water ski --eat that can be adaDted to suit the shane of an,,, user.
A,,;ater ski seat that can be fitted to any proprIetory jur-p or sialo= sk i water ski. seat which allows the Ski to whict, it is attached to flex independently.
5. A water ski seat incorporating a shock absorbing unit that can be 5 easily and quickly adjusted to suit the specific verfcrr-ance require=ents / bcdy,iefght of any user.
C - A water ski- seat 4.r-co,-pc)ra'tir-R pivoting s-jppcrtt, legs which, in cczjL:-,ic'ic)r with the adjustable shock wreatly reduce the effect on the skier Of 'LLe impact when the ski bits the jump ra=o, so en-.bl,;ng better control of the ski which in 'urn results in enhanced zer.'o77-:t-.ice and injury potential through tbe entire j 1 u-m-D/land/,-ecc,,erv secuence.
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Cited By (3)

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FR2919507A1 (en) * 2007-07-31 2009-02-06 Tessier Sarl SAT SKI DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION MECHANISM
ITTO20080824A1 (en) * 2008-11-10 2009-02-09 Pininfarina Extra Srl SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR MOBILITY SYSTEMS, IN PARTICULAR FOR SPORTS USE
US20230086218A1 (en) * 2016-10-18 2023-03-23 Yak Board, LLC Support and suspension assembly for a snow sports board

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FR2539041A1 (en) * 1983-01-07 1984-07-13 Carrier Emile Apparatus making it possible to slide on snow
DE3402966A1 (en) * 1983-12-24 1985-07-04 GFL Formteile- und Lärmschutztechnik GmbH & Co, 7320 Göppingen Ski for the handicapped
FR2572350A1 (en) * 1984-10-31 1986-05-02 Christmann Jean Vehicle for moving over snow, especially intended for handicapped people
US4632408A (en) * 1983-12-24 1986-12-30 GFL Formteile-und Larmschutz Technik GmbH & Co. Ski for the handicapped
FR2611515A1 (en) * 1986-12-05 1988-09-09 Saint Martin Patrick Device permitting skiing in a seated position on a monoski
US5116067A (en) * 1990-11-01 1992-05-26 Johnson John M Convertible chair support for disabled persons
FR2710275A1 (en) * 1993-09-23 1995-03-31 France Ass Paralyses Ski wheelchair device
FR2713496A1 (en) * 1993-12-14 1995-06-16 Electricite De France Apparatus for alpine skiing for a disabled skier, and ski equipped with such apparatus.

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2539041A1 (en) * 1983-01-07 1984-07-13 Carrier Emile Apparatus making it possible to slide on snow
DE3402966A1 (en) * 1983-12-24 1985-07-04 GFL Formteile- und Lärmschutztechnik GmbH & Co, 7320 Göppingen Ski for the handicapped
US4632408A (en) * 1983-12-24 1986-12-30 GFL Formteile-und Larmschutz Technik GmbH & Co. Ski for the handicapped
FR2572350A1 (en) * 1984-10-31 1986-05-02 Christmann Jean Vehicle for moving over snow, especially intended for handicapped people
FR2611515A1 (en) * 1986-12-05 1988-09-09 Saint Martin Patrick Device permitting skiing in a seated position on a monoski
US5116067A (en) * 1990-11-01 1992-05-26 Johnson John M Convertible chair support for disabled persons
FR2710275A1 (en) * 1993-09-23 1995-03-31 France Ass Paralyses Ski wheelchair device
FR2713496A1 (en) * 1993-12-14 1995-06-16 Electricite De France Apparatus for alpine skiing for a disabled skier, and ski equipped with such apparatus.

Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2919507A1 (en) * 2007-07-31 2009-02-06 Tessier Sarl SAT SKI DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION MECHANISM
EP2022544A1 (en) 2007-07-31 2009-02-11 Tessier Sit-skiing device with adjustable suspension
ITTO20080824A1 (en) * 2008-11-10 2009-02-09 Pininfarina Extra Srl SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR MOBILITY SYSTEMS, IN PARTICULAR FOR SPORTS USE
WO2010052745A1 (en) * 2008-11-10 2010-05-14 Paninfarina Extra S.R.L. Suspension system for mobility systems, for supports use for handicapped people
US20230086218A1 (en) * 2016-10-18 2023-03-23 Yak Board, LLC Support and suspension assembly for a snow sports board
US11844997B2 (en) * 2016-10-18 2023-12-19 Yak Board, LLC Support and suspension assembly for a snow sports board

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