Patents by Inventor Brian H. C. Smith

Brian H. C. Smith 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).

  • Snow riding implement
    Patent number: 8262123
    Abstract: A ski in accordance with the invention increases in width from a tip or shovel portion to a mid-portion. The mid-portion includes at least a slight sidecut. The ski then decreases in width from the mid-portion to a tail portion. The ski also includes an undersurface with a substantial portion being rockered. A substantial portion of the mid-portion of the ski is not rockered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Armada Skis, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian H. C. Smith, Alan Trimble
  • SNOW RIDING IMPLEMENT
    Publication number: 20100176575
    Abstract: A ski in accordance with the invention increases in width from a tip or shovel portion to a mid-portion. The mid-portion includes at least a slight sidecut. The ski then decreases in width from the mid-portion to a tail portion. The ski also includes an undersurface with a substantial portion being rockered. A substantial portion of the mid-portion of the ski is not rockered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: Armada Skis, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian H.C. Smith, Alan Trimble
  • Snow riding implement
    Patent number: 7690674
    Abstract: A ski in accordance with the invention increases in width from a tip or shovel portion to a mid-portion. The mid-portion includes at least a slight sidecut. The ski then decreases in width from the mid-portion to a tail portion. The ski also includes an undersurface with a substantial portion being rockered. A substantial portion of the mid-portion of the ski is not rockered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Armada Skis, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Trimble, Brian H. C. Smith
  • Ski with replaceable edge
    Patent number: 7390009
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein provides a replaceable edge cassette for skis or a snowboard. The skis have a top, a base, a core, two sides, and edges along the sides of the base. The cassette includes an edge portion removably secured adjacent the base of the ski. The edge portion has an attachment portion for securing the edge portion to the ski and a peripheral portion for contact with the surface to be ridden. The cassette includes a sidewall portion secured to the edge portion. A fastener is connectable through the sidewall portion to be secured to the ski adjacent the core. Base material is also secured beneath the removable edge portion so as to be adjacent the main base portion when the cassette is secured to the side of the ski. The edge cassette is removable and replaceable by removing the fasteners secured through the sidewall. The edge alone may also be separately replaceable by removing it from the sidewall portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Armada Skis, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Trimble, Brian H. C. Smith, Julien Regnier
  • SNOW RIDING IMPLEMENT
    Publication number: 20080042400
    Abstract: A ski in accordance with the invention increases in width from a tip or shovel portion to a mid-portion. The mid-portion includes at least a slight sidecut. The ski then decreases in width from the mid-portion to a tail portion. The ski also includes an undersurface with a substantial portion being rockered. A substantial portion of the mid-portion of the ski is not rockered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: ARMADA SKIS, INC.
    Inventors: Brian H.C. Smith, Alan Trimble