Patents by Inventor Even Wøllo

Even Wøllo has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10322331
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a system for optional dynamic positioning of a ski binding (2) or parts of this, on or in a ski during use. The invention is characterized in that the system comprises an electrical actuator (6), an energy source (7) in order to run the electrical actuator, in addition to a control system (8) adapted to control the electrical actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Rottefella AS
    Inventors: Øyvind Aanes, Thomas Goverud-Holm, Øyvar Svendsen, Håkon Johan Seiness, Øivind Grønli, Odd Øystein Ra, Even Wøllo
  • Publication number: 20180345120
    Abstract: A system for optional dynamic positioning of a ski binding or parts thereof on or in a ski during use, the system comprising a motor, an energy source for driving the motor, a control system arranged to control the motor and a track that transmits power from the motor to the ski binding or parts thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: ROTTEFELLA AS
    Inventors: Øyvar SVENDSEN, Thomas GOVERUD-HOLM, Jørn Frode DANIELSEN, Steinar HOLØS, Even WØLLO, Øyvind AANES
  • Publication number: 20180264349
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a system for optional dynamic positioning of a ski binding (2) or parts of this, on or in a ski during use. The invention is characterized in that the system comprises an electrical actuator (6), an energy source (7) in order to run the electrical actuator, in addition to a control system (8) adapted to control the electrical actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Øyvind AANES, Thomas GOVERUD-HOLM, Øyvar SVENDSEN, Håkon Johan SEINESS, Øivind GRØNLI, Odd Øystein RA, Even WØLLO
  • Patent number: 9884245
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ski binding (1) for the different forms of cross-country skiing, comprising a forward housing part (2) that contains a fixed engagement part (3), a movable engagement part (4), an actuating element (5) for moving the movable engagement part (4) between a locking position and a released position, and at least one flexible element (6) for abutment and cushioning against the front part of a ski shoe. The invention is characterized in that the flexible element (6) is injection molded together with the housing part (2). The present invention also relates to a method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: ROTTEFELLA AS
    Inventors: Thomas Holm, Even Wøllo, Øyvar Svendsen
  • Patent number: 9566498
    Abstract: A ski binding comprises a first recess for receiving a ski shoe pin, a locking member movable between a locking position and a open position, a biasing means to bias the locking member towards the locking position, and an activation member rotatably attached to the housing for rotation around a transversal rotational axis of the binding. The locking member has at least one outer portion that allows a ski shoe pin to force the locking member from the locking position towards the open position when the ski shoe pin enters the first recess. The activation member has an arm extending radially away from its transversal rotational axis. The activation member and the locking member are operatively connected such that when the arm rotates in the first rotational direction through a predetermined lower operational range, the activation member forces the locking member from the locking position to the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: ROTTAFELLA AS
    Inventors: Thomas Holm, Øyvar Svendsen, Even Wøllo
  • Publication number: 20160220889
    Abstract: A ski binding comprises a first recess for receiving a ski shoe pin, a locking member movable between a locking position and a open position, a biasing means to bias the locking member towards the locking position, and an activation member rotatably attached to the housing for rotation around a transversal rotational axis of the binding. The locking member has at least one outer portion that allows a ski shoe pin to force the locking member from the locking position towards the open position when the ski shoe pin enters the first recess. The activation member has an arm extending radially away from its transversal rotational axis. The activation member and the locking member are operatively connected such that when the arm rotates in the first rotational direction through a predetermined lower operational range, the activation member forces the locking member from the locking position to the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: ROTTEFELLA AS
    Inventors: Thomas HOLM, Øyvar SVENDSEN, Even WØLLO
  • Patent number: 9320961
    Abstract: The present provides and a method of assembling a touring or cross-country binding, the touring or cross-country binding comprising: an engagement section for pivotal engagement of a ski shoe engagement pin, the engagement section including a stationary engagement part and a movable engagement part; the stationary engagement part comprising a base and a pair of protruding elements, wherein the distal part of the protruding elements are provided with a recess adapted to receive the ski shoe engagement pin; and the movable engagement part is a slider in sliding engagement with the stationary engagement part; an activation element adapted to move the movable engagement part between a locking position and a releasing position of the engagement pin; and a downwards pointing button arranged on the activation element to directly engage an opening in the movable engagement part, whereby the movable engagement part is sliding forward to the releasing position by a downwards force on the activation element at a positio
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Rottefella AS
    Inventors: Even Wøllo, Thomas Holm, Øyvar Svendsen, Aksel Pettersen
  • Patent number: 9192847
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ski binding (1) with ski brake (50), particularly a touring and telemark binding, comprising a front retaining element (11) and a rear retaining element (15) and also a tensioning device (25) designed to connect the front and rear retaining elements such that they can be locked to a ski boot (5), the front retaining element (1 1), rear retaining element (15) and the tensioning device (25) being designed to rotate upward and forward about an axis of rotation (59) with an opening angle (a) relative to a ski, wherein the ski brake (50) is disposed between an upper surface of the ski and the assembly consisting of front retaining element (11), rear retaining mechanism (15) and the tensioning devices (25), wherein the assembly consisting of front retaining element (11), rear retaining element (15) and tensioning device (25) comprises a plate or a piece (17) that is designed to receive a front section (55) of the ski brake (50), the ski brake (1) being inactive when the front sect
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: ROTTEFELLA AS
    Inventors: Thomas Holm, Even Wøllo, Aksel Pettersen, Øyvar Svendsen
  • Publication number: 20150328530
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ski binding (1) for the different forms of cross-country skiing, comprising a forward housing part (2) that contains a fixed engagement part (3), a movable engagement part (4), an actuating element (5) for moving the movable engagement part (4) between a locking position and a released position, and at least one flexible element (6) for abutment and cushioning against the front part of a ski shoe. The invention is characterised in that the flexible element (6) is injection molded together with the housing part (2). The present invention also relates to a method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: ROTTEFELLA AS
    Inventors: Thomas HOLM, Even WØLLO, Øyvar SVENDSEN
  • Publication number: 20150272267
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an outer sole (6) for a ski boot. The outer sole comprises a fastening pin (2) to attach a ski boot to a binding, two longitudinal and parallel outer sole ridges (7) which between them form a longitudinal recess (8), where the fastening pin (2) is arranged in and between the two longitudinal and parallel outer sole ridges (7). The outer sole may have two longitudinal and parallel outer sole ridges (7) that are comprised a number of fastening points which form at least two different positions (3; 4; 5) in longitudinal or vertical direction, the fastening pin (2) being arranged to be movable between the at least two different positions (3; 4; 5) in longitudinal or vertical direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: ROTTEFELLA AS
    Inventors: Even Wøllo, Thomas Holm, Øyvar Svendsen
  • Patent number: 9126095
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a touring or cross-country binding comprising: an engagement section (2.1) for pivotal engagement of a ski shoe engagement pin (21); a first housing section (9) provided with an opening (9.2) adapted to receive the engagement section (2.1); at least one resilient element (10) fastenable in front of the engagement section (2.1); and a second housing section (7) connected to the first housing section (9); wherein the resilient element (10) is provided with at least one rear flange (10.1) extending from a rear lower section of the element, wherein the at least one rear flange extends to a position under a bottom surface of the second housing section (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Rottefella AS
    Inventors: Even Wøllo, Thomas Holm, Øyvar Svendsen, Aksel Pettersen
  • Publication number: 20150209651
    Abstract: The present provides and a method of assembling a touring or cross-country binding, the touring or cross-country binding comprising: an engagement section for pivotal engagement of a ski shoe engagement pin, the engagement section including a stationary engagement part and a movable engagement part; the stationary engagement part comprising a base and a pair of protruding elements, wherein the distal part of the protruding elements are provided with a recess adapted to receive the ski shoe engagement pin; and the movable engagement part is a slider in sliding engagement with the stationary engagement part; an activation element adapted to move the movable engagement part between a locking position and a releasing position of the engagement pin; and a downwards pointing button arranged on the activation element to directly engage an opening in the movable engagement part, whereby the movable engagement part is sliding forward to the releasing position by a downwards force on the activation element at a positio
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Even WØLLO, Thomas HOLM, Øyvar SVENDSEN, Aksel PETTERSEN
  • Patent number: 9016713
    Abstract: The invention relates to a ski binding (1) for fastening a ski boot, comprising a front retainer (2); a rear retainer (3); a tensioning mechanism (20) acting between the front and the rear retainer whereby the ski boot can be clamped between the front (2) and the rear (3) retainer in such a way as to allow the heel to be lifted freely; a front sole support device (6) arranged at or by the front retainer (2), the front sole support device being pivotal about the horizontal transverse axis (7) relative to the front retainer (2); and a locking element (8) adapted to fix the front sole support device (6); wherein the locking element (8) is adapted to lift the front sole support device (6) into contact with the front part of the ski boot such that the front sole support device (6) is fixed between the locking element (8) and the front part of the ski boot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Rottefella AS
    Inventors: Even Wøllo, Thomas Holm, Aksel Pettersen, Øyvar Svendsen
  • Patent number: D733242
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: ROTTEFELLA AS
    Inventors: Øyvar Svendsen, Even Wøllo
  • Patent number: D733243
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: ROTTEFELLA AS
    Inventors: Øyvar Svendsen, Even Wøllo, Thomas Holm
  • Patent number: D739124
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: ROTTEFELLA AS
    Inventors: Øyvar Svendsen, Even Wøllo
  • Patent number: D740008
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: ROTTEFELLA AS
    Inventor: Even Wøllo
  • Patent number: D740901
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: ROTTEFELLA AS
    Inventors: Øyvar Svendsen, Even Wøllo
  • Patent number: D741432
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: ROTTEFELLA AS
    Inventors: Øyvar Svendsen, Even Wøllo
  • Patent number: D794736
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: ROTTEFELLA AS
    Inventors: Øyvar Svendsen, Even Wøllo, Thomas Holm