PIVOTING FOOTWEAR SYSTEMS AND, CONFIGURABLE TRACTION SYSTEMS
First Claim
1. A device for traversing over snow and ice covered terrain, the device comprising:
- a ski with a mechanism that can removably couple footwear directly to the ski engaging at least one outside perimeter of footwear and at least one are directly on the ski to releasably couple the footwear to the ski.
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Abstract
A device is disclosed that traverses snow and ice covered terrain. The device includes footwear that has the ability to mount directly to a sliding device or snowshoe and pivot without the need of a mounting plate or base plate. The footwear may also be configured for use in snowboard boot retaining bindings. The footwear may have strapless and detachable crampons. Additionally, the crampons may have a coating for repelling snow and ice covering exterior surfaces of the crampon. A configurable crampon may additionally be joined to a rear portion of the footwear. Furthermore, a mounting plate with a toe cleat and heel cleat are disclosed as being removably coupled with the mounting plate able to be attached to sliding or snowshoe devices in a quick-release manner and quick connecting manner. Also disclosed is a movable traction system that may be raised and lowered through a sliding surface.
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23 Claims
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1. A device for traversing over snow and ice covered terrain, the device comprising:
a ski with a mechanism that can removably couple footwear directly to the ski engaging at least one outside perimeter of footwear and at least one are directly on the ski to releasably couple the footwear to the ski. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A device for traversing over snow and ice covered terrain, the device comprising:
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footwear having a surface area to protect a human foot; and
,a pivot axis in the design of the footwear enabling the footwear to pivot on a pivoting axis system within its own surface area creating an upward and downward motion of the foot wear heel; and
,detachable coupling means for the footwear directly to and from the surface of the device that moves over snow and ice.
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23. A mounting plate for winter footwear to be mounted to;
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a front traction portion that is detachable and attachable in a quick-release manner under the ball of the foot region of the mounting plate; and
,a rear heel traction portion of the mounting plate that is detachable and attachable in a quick release manner.
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