Lou Patnode

US Patent:

20050102864, May 19, 2005

Filed:

Nov 13, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/713610

Inventors:

David Levy - Seattle WA, US
Paul Smith - Kirkland WA, US
Lou Patnode - Seattle WA, US

International Classification:

A43B005/00

US Classification:

036132000

Abstract:

A braking member attachable to a sledder's boot is provided. The braking member includes a braking surface that is oriented at a specific ranges of angles with respect to the boot. In use, the braking surface engages the snow like an anchor as the sledder traverses snow covered terrain, thereby producing a braking force against sled forward movement. In one embodiment, the braking member is rotatably attached to the boot and is moveable between a first, walking position, and a second, braking position. In another embodiment, the braking member is fixed in the braking position.