Patents by Inventor Lars Karlof

Lars Karlof 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).

  • Publication number: 20150251077
    Abstract: A pole handle (1) is arranged with a strap (2) which is accommodated in an attachment recess in a looped shaped manner for the fastening of the strap to the pole handle. The strap extends out from the attachment recess (4) which is arranged in the pole handle and forms a wrist loop to be arranged around a users wrist. The which wrist loop is provided with adjustment and locking means for regulating the size of the wrist loop and maintaining the chosen size of the wrist loop. A portion of the strap (2) is allowed to move through the attachment recess (4) when the size of the wrist loop is adjusted and when the adjustment and locking means is repositioned relative to the pool handle. The invention also includes a ski pole arranged with the pole handle and a method for adjusting the size of a wrist loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Svein Pedersen, Elise Reiten, Lars Karlöf, Erik Lorange Meyer
  • Publication number: 20140367952
    Abstract: A hand strap (1) comprises a flexible hand-supporting strap body (3) having first and second ends (7a, 7b) configured for connection to a handle (2) of a skiing pole or similar. A flexible support member (4) extends from a branching region (4a) on the body (3) and has a free end (4b), and comprises an adjustable locking device (5a-e, 6b; 12a, b) configured for releasably securing the free end (4b) to a securing portion (10) of the body (3). The body optionally comprises a central first support region (8) located between the fist and second ends; said first support region being configured for supporting a lower part (H1) of the hand. The strap comprises an elastic set aiming element (19) arranged in a region of the flexible support member at the outer side of the strap turning away from the user's hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Svein Pedersen, Lars Karlof, Erik Lorange Meyer, Elise Reiten
  • Patent number: 8505975
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a solution for releasably attaching and fastening an end piece to a pole such as a ski pole suited for cross country skiing, downhill skiing roller skiing or walking. The end piece may be a basket providing a thrust bearing surface on snow or it may be an end piece with a sharp point for use in walking or roller skiing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Swix Sport AS
    Inventors: Lars Karlöf, Svein Pedersen, Elise Reiten
  • Patent number: 8282131
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a ski pole. More specifically, the invention is directed to an aerodynamically favorable ski pole, which is designed to allow glue less or adhesive less directionally controllable fixation of replaceable means for limiting the sinking of the ski pole into ground surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Swix Sport AS
    Inventors: Lars Karlöf, Svein Pedersen, Elise Reiten
  • Publication number: 20110084471
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a ski pole. More specifically, the invention is directed to an aerodynamically favorable ski pole, which is designed to allow glue less or adhesive less directionally controllable fixation of replaceable means for limiting the sinking of the ski pole into ground surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: SWIX SPORTS AS
    Inventors: Lars Karlöf, Svein Pedersen, Elise Reiten
  • Publication number: 20110084472
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a solution for releasably attaching and fastening an end piece to a pole such as a ski pole suited for cross country skiing, downhill skiing roller skiing or walking. The end piece may be a basket providing a thrust bearing surface on snow or it may be an end piece with a sharp point for use in walking or roller skiing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: SWIX SPORTS AS
    Inventors: Lars Karlöf, Svein Pedersen, Elise Reiten