Patents Assigned to Canadian Luge Association
  • Patent number: 5551714
    Abstract: A luge (30) for tobogganing on snow comprises an integrally moulded body member (32) having a front end and a rear end. The body member (32) comprises a pair of spaced runners (34) extending from the front to the rear ends thereof. A single bridge portion (36) extends between the runners (34) and is moulded integrally with the runners (34). A seat portion (38) extends rearwardly of the bridge portion (36) and is moulded integrally with the body member (32). A pair of handles 40 which are spaced laterally of the seat portion (38) are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Canadian Luge Association
    Inventors: Wally Rauf, Derek Gratz, Bruce Smith
  • Patent number: 5348322
    Abstract: A luge (10) for tobogganing on snow comprises an integrally moulded body member (12) having a front end and a rear end. The body member (12) comprises a pair of spaced runners (14) extending from the front to the rear ends thereof. A single bridge portion (16) extends between the runners (14) and is moulded integrally with the runners (14). A projection (26) extends rearwardly of the bridge portion (16) and is moulded integrally with the body member (12). The projection (26) is provided with a formation for engaging with snow when the body member (12) is tilted rearwardly, thereby to effect braking of the movement of the luge (10) over the snow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Assignee: Canadian Luge Association
    Inventors: Wally Rauf, Derek Gratz