Abstract: An improved runner and method of manufacture. The runner is formed by insert injection molding a steel insert blade, by which the total weight of the runner may be reduced substantially in comparison to conventional steel runners having similar size and shape. A skate blade and an ice skate including the improved runners are also provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 17, 2001
Date of Patent:
July 13, 2004
Assignee:
HIP Technologies, LLC
Inventors:
Richard J. Fask, George T. (Crow) Smith, II, James M. Boudreau