Abstract: A boot scraper of novel design and shape and incorporating a novel boot scraping surface that can be mounted to, or incorporated in, skiing implements such as skis and snowboards, as well as ski boot bindings, snowboard boot bindings, and ski boots and snowboard boots. In one embodiment, the boot scraper comprises an elongated polygonal molded rigid ABS plastic block that is mounted to the top surface of a ski. The block is mounted to the ski by an adhesive or by mechanical fasteners such as screws. The top surface of the boot scraper incorporates a two-dimensional grid of adjacent polyhedrons extending in an upward direction. The tips of the polyhedrons form a scraping surface consisting of a multi-dimensional array of spaced, generally rigid pointed surfaces. The underside of the block contains hollowed out cavities that reduce weight but maintain strength and rigidity of the block. The scraper is used by drawing the sole of the ski boot to be cleaned over the scraper.

Abstract: A ski pole assembly includes a pole and a snow head/scraper mounted toward the lower end of the pole. The snow head/scraper is in the form of disc-like member defining an upper surface and a lower surface, with a peripheral edge extending therebetween. The peripheral edge includes a substantially flat, planar surface. The intersection between the substantially flat, planar surface and one of the surfaces of the snow head/scraper member defines a substantially linear scraping edge, which is used by a skier to scrape snow from the sole of the skier's boot.

Abstract: A snow board parking brake apparatus for holding a snow board at rest during the time a snow boarder is attaching or detaching the snow boarder's boots to or from the snow board bindings. A function of this invention is to make snow boarding more enjoyable by 1) holding the snow board member stable on the snow while the snow boarder is attaching or detaching the snow boarder's boots and snow board bindings; 2) removing snow build-up on the snow boarder's boot soles; 3) providing a convenient handle to hand carry the snow board when the snow boarder is walking; and 4) providing convenient rings to attach a carrying strap to put over the snow boarder's shoulder or a padlock and chain assembly for security during storage of the snow board member. The snow board parking brake apparatus includes 1) a basic support base assembly secured to the snow board member; and 2) a main parking brake assembly mounted on the basic support base assembly.

Abstract: A ski pole hand grip is provided with a straight edge for scraping ice and snow off of the surface of a goggle lens. The hand grip has a main body of conventional form with an upper and lower flange for preventing slippage of the skier's hand off of the ends of the hand grip. An extension made of the same material as the hand grip is integrally connected to the upper flange and extends in the rearward direction. The extension decreases in width and height in the rearward direction, terminating in a straight edge suitable for scraping ice and snow from the goggle lens. The straight edge has an acute angle profile. The hand grip with goggle scraper is a unitary piece made from plastic or rubber. Preferably the piece is formed by injection molding of a plastic material.

Abstract: There is provided a new and useful ski boot scraper comprising a scraper element for mounting on an alpine ski forward of a ski binding toe piece and moveable between an extended operative position and a retracted rest position; a control unit for mounting on an alpine ski between the toe and heel pieces of a ski binding and moveable between an extended operative position and a retracted rest position; connecting structure extending between the scraper element and the control unit for moving the scraper element or the control unit between the extended and the retracted positions responsive to corresponding movement of the control unit or the scraper element between the extended and the retracted positions; and a biasing member for biasing at least one of the control unit and the scraper element into the extended position.

Abstract: A scraping device adhesively mounted on the top surface of a ski for removing ice and snow from the bottom surfaces of a ski boot. The scraping device, with a rectangular base supporting a plurality of vertical segments, symmetrically spaced, is molded from an elastomeric material having sufficient stiffness and elasticity to rotate horizontally under the compressive force of a ski boot. The top surface of each segment having a saw tooth or abrasive surface. The skier scraping the boot while asserting pressure on the scraper is able to remove ice and snow from the bottom surface of the boot.

Abstract: A selectively positionable scraping apparatus is disclosed for scraping matter from the sole of articles of footwear, for example ski boots or shoes. The apparatus is mountable, for example, on the upper surfaces of a ski adjacent to the ski boot binding toe piece and includes a mounting portion and a scraper connected with the mounting portion and movable with respect thereto between stored and operative positions. A spring biases the scraper toward the operative position abutting the binding toe piece and a retainer connected with the mounting portion is provided for releasably securing the scraper in the stored position.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for removing debris from the soles of ski boots prior to locking the ski boots in the bindings of skis. The device is a compact, low profile scraper mountable on the skis themselves. The scraper is formed of a molded plastic material having flexible properties at extremely cold temperatures. The scraper has slanting side surfaces with a single semi-cylindrical channel formed in the scraper body extending the full length of the scraper. The upper surface of the scraper has two narrow flat lip surfaces. The lip surfaces and the slanting side surfaces form blunt scraping edges. The single relatively large channel provides an efficient method of removing debris and also allowing the scraper body to flex about its longitudinal axis. The scraper is mounted on the ski so that channel is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the ski. The ability of the ski to flex about its longitudinal axis is not limited by the addition of the scraper.

Abstract: A snow removal device for use in conjunction with a runner of a ski assembly, which comprises a pedestal and a plurality of upright bristles. The pedestal is secured fixedly to the runner, while the bristles are affixed to the pedestal. In this manner, the pedestal at an inclined forward angle to the ski provides the necessary height to the bristles and the bristles provide maximum digging action to remove snow and ice while maintaining a smooth and easy motion of the boot. The bristles are fabricated of the proper designs and material to prevent filling with snow and ice and thereby avoid freezing solid or breaking during use. The pedestal is arranged in a transverse manner to the runner at a predetermined distance forward of the toe piece of the binding mechanism. Alternatively, the pedestal may be formed integral with the toe piece base plate or may be incorporated into a base plate onto which the top piece mounts. In this way, the removal snow is deposited away from the binding.

Abstract: A wiper for ski goggles is provided. The wiper is adapted to be removably mounted on a mounting member having a longitudinal axis. The wiper has a first and second end, with one end having a single-edged blade contoured to fit the surface of ski goggles and a second end having a holder for mounting on a mounting member.

Abstract: A device for removal of matter from shoes and boots is disclosed. The device includes a scraping portion, a mounting portion, and a rotatable member for mounting the scraping portion on the mounting portion so that the scraping portion can be rotated, relative to the mounting portion, between stored and operative positions, with the rotatable member being biased to urge the scraping portion toward the operative position upon actuation of a release mechanism connected with the rotatable member. The device is mounted upon, or integrated with, a handle structure, such as, for example, a ski pole, so that, when so mounted or integrated, the scraping portion is substantially aligned with the handle structure in the stored position and is rotated to a position extending in a direction away from the handle structure in the operative position.

Abstract: A scraper for cleaning packed snow and the like from the sole of ski boots includes a tubular member that is adapted to be carried on the shaft of a ski pole at a point spaced from the basketed end of the pole. The scraper is a generally tubular member provided with a plurality of outwardly projecting fins or blades which are adapted to remove snow from the boot.

Abstract: A ski pole in which the elongated shaft is provided with a mounting device for mounting the ski-pole to the seat of a ski-lift and a foot support device extending from the shaft for supporting the feet of a skier when the ski pole is mounted to the ski-lift seat. The mounting device and foot support device have a stored position on the pole and may be a unitary part of the pole or detachably mounted thereto.

Abstract: An improved footrest on a surf-type single ski has a plurality of skid-resistant, generally L-shaped members, one positioned in front and the other behind the center line of the ski for receiving the feet of the skier in a readily removable relationship, preferably normal to the transverse axis of the ski. The ski member includes a longitudinal axis, a narrow width, a generally planar intermediate portion, a front portion extending mildly upwardly and inwardly from the intermediate portion to a front end, the intermediate portion and the front portion having a substantially rectangular cross section transverse to the longitudinal axis. The foot receiving L-shaped members include a plurality of recesses along the length thereof for accommodating snow and serving to clean the boot of the user. In an alternative embodiment, a ski of the type described has a metallic plate base member for sking on sand. An improved handle member may be provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to ski poles in general and more specifically to a ski pole shaft manufactured from plastic and having an integral recessed portion which functions as a snow and ice scraper to clean the bottom of a ski boot so that the boot will fit securely in the binding of the ski.