Patents by Inventor Wally Rauf

Wally Rauf 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: 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