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Ski machine

CA 1254244 A · Owner: Dryland Kinetics Inc. · Inventors: Cottee, John J.

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An exercising and training apparatus particularly for use for training for alpine skiing. The apparatus comprises a frame having a platform pivotably secured to the frame for movement from side-to-side through a convex arcuate path to provide lateral motion for the user's feet and an accentuated degree of forced vertical motion. At the same time the platform tilts to the outside as it moves through its arcuate path. The platform is associated with spring biasing means to increase the resistance against sideways movement of the platform increasingly with sideways movement. The apparatus according to the present invention closely duplicates the motion and rhythm required in alpine skiing and …

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  • Granted May 16, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 16, 2006.
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FiledMarch 25, 1987
GrantedMay 16, 1989
Term endedMay 16, 2006
Patent numberCA 1254244 A
Classification (IPC)A63B69/18

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1988199019921994199619982000200220042006Application filedMarch 25, 1987Patent grantedMay 16, 1989Term endedMay 16, 2006

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