Patents Assigned to Canadian Skate Contours, Ltd.
  • Patent number: 4392332
    Abstract: The invention comprises an improved ice skate grinding, sharpening and contouring machine. The machine includes pins mounted in movable blocks to accurately center an ice skate between the heel and sole struts in a movable holding fixture and alternate eccentric pin positions to select the best contour location on the blade as a function of intended skate usage. As an example, the best blade contour for a hockey forward requires a deeper grind below the forward strut than the contour for a hockey defenseman. The centering feature assures that the skate contour desired will be accurately ground onto the blade and pitched forward the desired amount. An eccentrically mounted pin to adjust the blade position relative to the blade holding fixture for pitching is disclosed in one embodiment. In an alternative embodiment the entire fixture is pitched relative to the fixture follower rollers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1983
    Assignee: Canadian Skate Contours, Ltd.
    Inventor: Glenn Sakcriska