Abstract: The invention is directed to a Nordic walking/running/exercise pole, which is equipped with a handle flexing towards the pole shaft.

Abstract: The present invention provides a strap holding device for attachment to a structural member for holding a bottle, comprising a strap having a leading portion, a trailing portion and a securing region therebetween. The leading portion forms a holding loop for holding the bottle, and the trailing portion is used to wrap around the structural member for attachment of the device onto the structural member. The strap holding device is releasably attachable to the structural member for safely maintaining the bottle in place during exercise or travel, and is easily removed or withdrawn from the structural member.

Abstract: A grip device for a pole includes a grip and a wrist strap unit. The grip has a connecting part that defines a connecting space therein, and that has a lower portion and a protruding portion disposed in the connecting space. The wrist strap unit includes a connecting member that engages removably the connecting space, and that has a tail part. The tail part is pivotable between a locked position, where the tail part is adjacent to the lower portion so that the connecting member is retained in the connecting space by the protruding portion, and an unlocked position, where the tail part is away from the lower portion and the protruding portion so that the connecting member is permitted to be separated from the connecting part.

Abstract: A pole handle (1), for walking sticks and the like, having a handle body (3) and a hook-like device (14) for fastening a hand strap or of a glove. A displaceable latch-in structure (7) is arranged in the region of the hook-like device (14) such that a eyelet-form device (42), which is provided on the hand strap or glove and is pushed into the hook-like device (14) essentially from above, is fixed in the hook-like device (14) with self-latching action. The pole handle (1) does not have any structure that can displace or free the latch-in structure (7), such that an eyelet-form device (42) pushed into the hook-like device (14) can be removed from a confined region (15) in a force-free manner or counter to a relatively low force, the hand strap or glove being separated from the pole handle (1) in the process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pole handle (1) for walking poles, trekking poles, alpine ski poles, cross-country ski poles or Nordic walking poles, comprising a length-adjustable hand strap (2), wherein the strap length is fixed using a blocking element arranged in the handle body. A first end of the hand strap is secured in a top section (4a) of the handle body (4), wherein a mid-section (2d) of the strap is introduced into a recess (6) of the handle body (4), is deflected about a deflection element (11) in the recess (6), and passes downwards out of the handle body as the free second end (2b). The blocking element is pressed onto a lower strap section (2e) in order to block the adjustability of the length of the hand strap.

Abstract: A pole/wearable article assembly that includes a pole, a handle for the pole, and a wearable article designed to at least partially cover a user's hand. The wearable article includes an element for fastening to the handle. The handle includes the following: a body having a housing to receive the fastening element; a retaining element cooperating with the fastening element when the latter is within the rear housing; and a latch. The retaining element is movable in relation to the body between a position for retaining the fastening element and a position for releasing this fastening element. The latch is movable between a locking position in which the latch cooperates with the retaining element so as to maintain the retaining element in its retaining position, and an unlocking position in which the latch no longer cooperates with the retaining element to maintain it in its retaining position. The handle of the assembly includes a return mechanism biasing the latch towards its locking position.

Abstract: A loop (5) is attached to a grip (1) of a pole using a ball and socket joint. The ball and socket joint encompasses a ball (7) that is held with the capacity to turn and pivot in a recess (8) in the head (4) of the grip (1).

Abstract: A pole grip (1), particularly for walking sticks, trekking poles, alpine ski poles, cross-country ski poles and Nordic walking poles, comprising a grip body (3) and a hooking device (14) for attaching a hand-retaining device particularly provided in the form of a hand strap or a glove. Latching structure (6, 11) is placed in the area of the hook-like device (14) in such a manner that a strap-shaped, ring-shaped or eyelet-shaped device (33), which is inserted from above into the hooking device (14)and which is provided on a hand-retaining device, is fixed in the hooking device (14) in a self-latching manner. This simple and self-latching mechanism enormously simplifies use and is preferably combined with a safety release in the event of a heavy load acting in the opening direction of the hooking device.

Abstract: A handle for a cane has a holding apparatus for a hand. The apparatus is attached or can be attached to a handle and includes an attachment section, which encloses the hand at the side of the back of the hand at least in the region between the thumb and index finger, and a wrist section, which is connected to the attachment section and substantially encloses the wrist or the back of the hand and which is connected to the handle by another attachment section on the side of the palm. The wrist section has an adjustment apparatus so that the circumference of an opening defined by the wrist section can be varied. A closing apparatus is provided separate from the adjustment apparatus which, when open, allows the hand to be removed from the holding apparatus and inserted into the holding apparatus.

Abstract: A stick handle (1) is described, in particular for walking sticks, trekking sticks, alpine ski sticks, cross-country sticks and Nordic walking sticks, with a handle body (14) and with a device (8-11, 15) for the self-latching fastening of a hand-holding device (25), in particular in the form of a hand loop or a glove.

Abstract: The invention is a device for coupling and releasing the wrist strap to/from the handgrip of a pole for sporting activities, comprising: a buckle associated with the wrist strap; a seat obtained in the handgrip to house the buckle; means for coupling the buckle comprising an elastic tab that projects from the body of the buckle and a support surface obtained in the seat that cooperate by mutual contact when the buckle is constrained to the handgrip; means for coupling the buckle that can be maneuvered by the user. The releasing means comprise a release lever that can be maneuvered by the user and is housed inside the seat, wherein in said release lever it is possible to identify a central core with a rotation pin, a maneuvering end that can be reached by the user and a release end that cooperates by contact with the elastic tab to move it away from the support surface.

Abstract: A description is given of a handle (1) for in particular (cross-country) ski sticks and Nordic walking sticks, having a hand-retaining device (17), such as a hand loop or glove, which can be fastened in a releasable manner to the stick handle (1) via a coupling element (12) secured on the hand-retaining device (17), the stick handle (1) having a top end (22) and a bottom end (23), on or in which a stick tube can be, and/or is, fastened.

Abstract: A pole grip, especially for canes, trekking poles, downhill skiing poles, cross-county skiing poles, and Nordic walking poles. The pole grip includes a grip member and a hand-retaining device in the form of a hand strap or a glove. The hand-retaining device is equipped with a substantially band-shaped element which is provided with an end that is fixed inside the recess in the area of the top wall on the grip member.

Abstract: The invention is a unit for coupling and releasing the wrist strap to/from the handgrip of a pole for sporting activities, e.g. skiing, trekking and the like, comprising: a buckle with which the wrist strap is associated; a housing obtained in the handgrip housing the buckle; coupling means comprising an elastic tab projecting from the body of the buckle and cooperating with a corresponding support surface obtained in the housing to fix the buckle to the handgrip; releasing means that can be reached by the user and are inserted in the housing, suitable for cooperating with the elastic tab to release the buckle from the handgrip.

Abstract: The invention is a device for coupling and releasing the wrist strap to/from the handgrip of a pole for sporting activities, comprising: a buckle associated with the wrist strap; a seat obtained in the handgrip to house the buckle; means for coupling the buckle comprising an elastic tab that projects from the body of the buckle and a support surface obtained in the seat that cooperate by mutual contact when the buckle is constrained to the handgrip; means for coupling the buckle that can be maneuvered by the user. The releasing means comprise a release lever that can be maneuvered by the user and is housed inside the seat, wherein in said release lever it is possible to identify a central core with a rotation pin, a maneuvering end that can be reached by the user and a release end that cooperates by contact with the elastic tab to move it away from the support surface.

Abstract: A pole handle (10) provided with a hand retaining device (11) in the form of a toggle strap or a glove which can become detachably engaged with the pole handle (10) by means of a connecting element (64) disposed on the hand retaining device (11). A second connecting element (46) which cooperates with the first connecting element (64) is provided in a recess (26) of the pole handle and can be moved by means of an actuating member (41), which is accessible in the handle head region. In order to ensure a simpler and more ergonomic detachable fixing of the hand retaining device, access to the pole handle recess (26) is provided by means of a longitudinal slit (31) which extends from above to below the area of movement of the second connecting element (46), and parallel or inclined in relation to the longitudinal pole handle axis (17).

Abstract: A shock absorbing ski pole with an articulating hand grip that flexes to allow for angular motion between handle and shaft during normal use. The handle contains a spring mechanism that keeps the shaft angled away from the skier when no load is applied. When the skier plants their pole, his forward motion compresses the spring and the shaft flexes into a vertical position, in-line with the grip. The grip also contains a quick release mechanism that allows the ski glove to be quickly and directly attached and unattached to the grip. In addition, the basket of the ski pole is adjustable to allow for different ski conditions. The basket consists of two disks with petals that may be rotated relative to each other. By rotating the disks coincident to each other to reduce wind resistance. However, for soft snow conditions the disks may be rotated such that the petals are offset from each other creating a greater amount of contact with the snow.

Abstract: A ski pole grip includes a stronger barrel engaged in a hand grip of cork material. A ski pole is engaged into the barrel. An engaging strap has a portion engaged into the barrel, and a shaft is engaged through the barrel and the portion of the engaging strap for securing the engaging strap to the barrel. The engaging strap may thus be secured to the barrel instead of being secured to the hand grip, such that the barrel may sustain the force from the engaging strap applied. The barrel may be engaged into the other hand grip when the cork hand grip has been damaged or worn out.

Abstract: A ski pole handle assembly having an elongated body adapted to axially engage an upper portion of a ski pole wherein the upper portion of the ski pole is substantially aligned with a shaft of the ski pole, a hand grip pivotable between pull and push poling stroke positions, and a hand grip return mechanism for urging said hand grip from the push position to the pull position of a poling stroke is provided. The hand grip has upper and lower end portions, the upper end portion being pivotably connected to a free end of the elongated body.

Abstract: A stick handle for ski, trekking and the like, equipped with an improved device for adjusting the wrist strap. An operating lever is equipped with a cam pawl which allows to obtain an effective blocking of the wrist strap for a variety of thickness of the strip of the wrist strap itself. One end of the wrist strap is connected to an elastic element which automatically returns it into a housing of the stick handle.

Abstract: A pole grip for releasably locking a wrist strap to the pole grip, the pole grip being, in particular, for cross-counting ski poles includes is a first connecting element that is fixed to the wrist wrap, a second connecting element cooperating with the first connecting element provided in a pole grip recess and is movable counter to a resilent bearing by means of an actuating member that is accessible in the region of grip head of pole grip. The pole grip includes a body which defines the recess, an inlet and an outlet to the recess, with the inlet being dosposed in an approximately rectilinear alignment with the outlet in whose region the actuating member is actuable. The first connecting element being introduced and retracted relative to said inlet.

Abstract: A stick with shock-absorber including: an elongated member associated with a movable member with the interposition of a shock-absorbing member; a means for activating and deactivating the shock-absorbing member and adapted to determine a first shock-absorbing condition and a second condition in which shock-absorbing is disabled. The movable member includes a grip body which is adapted to be gripped by a user, and the shock-absorbing member and the activation and deactivation means are arranged substantially at the grip body.

Abstract: A handle for ski sticks and the like provided with a wrist strap. The wrist strap is attached to the stick handle by a first connecting element fixed at the wrist strap and a second connecting element lodged at the ski's stick handle, which are interlocked. To insure that the connection between the stick handle and the wrist strap is disengaged automatically only in case of danger and no inopportune releasing occurs, a flexible releasing device is installed, which holds one of the connecting elements at the interlocked position and yields only when the wrist strap is pulled in the same direction, a direction with a force component running longitudinally in the stick from its tip toward the handle, so that the second connecting element held together by the releasing device can be disengaged from its interlocked position.

Abstract: Ski pole straps separate from wrist straps are adapted to be releasably coupled by fastening means such as buckles or Velcro fasteners. The ski pole straps are adapted to be fastened to releasably attach the ski poles together. The wrist straps are adapted to be releasably attached to facilitate carrying ski boots and skis together with ski poles by hand. A sling strap is adapted to be fastened to the wrist straps to facilitate carrying ski boots and skis together with ski poles over the shoulder.

Abstract: A quick release skip pole strap system includes a novel ski pole strap that attaches to a ski pole grip. A locking mechanism within the ski pole grip automatically engages with a strap pin. A button attached to a side of the ski pole grip, when depressed, causes the strap pin to automatically eject from the ski pole grip decoupling the skier from the ski pole. The skier can depress the button without having to remove his hands from the ski pole grips. The ski pole strap in one embodiment is made of an elastic material that automatically pulls the pin from the ski pole grip and holds the ski pole in a "ready to plant" position.

Abstract: A ski pole assembly and a ski pole and ski glove combination. The grip includes a central core member of a relatively hard low friction material and an outer sheath member of a relatively soft high friction material. The core member includes raised pads proximate the upper end of the grip and the sheath includes windows receiving the pads so as to expose the pad surfaces and provide low friction pivot areas proximate the upper end of the grip to facilitate the swinging movement of the pole. The core member includes a downwardly opening bore receiving the upper end of the shaft of the ski pole and allowing the shaft to be adjustably positioned in the bore to selectively vary the overall length of the ski pole.

Abstract: The present invention concerns telescopic tubular assemblies comprising a plurality of successive tubular sections sliding one inside the other between a retracted position and a deployed position. One non-limiting example of such assemblies is a ski stick.

Abstract: A quick release skip pole strap system includes a novel ski pole strap that attaches to a ski pole grip. A locking mechanism within the ski pole grip automatically engages with a strap pin. A button attached to a side of the ski pole grip, when depressed, causes the strap pin to automatically eject from the ski pole grip decoupling the skier from the ski pole. The skier can depress the button without having to remove his hands from the ski pole grips. The ski pole strap in one embodiment is made of an elastic material that automatically pulls the pin from the ski pole grip and holds the ski pole in a "ready to plant" position.

Abstract: A combination ski pole grip, and a form-fitting hand strap which can be comfortably worn by a skier and selectively secured to a pole grip for use in all alpine and nordic skiing and competition. The hand strap comprises a wrist band and a palm strap which traverses across the skier's palm and which is wider proximate the wrist band than a midsection disposed between the thumb and index finger. The wrist band forms an inverted V-shape over the palm and above the wrist such that the hand strap provides the thumb and wrist with a full range of motion, does not migrate up the hand, cannot rotate about the skier's wrist, provides better application of poling force, and generates no pressure points on the hand and wrist. The palm strap includes a securing mechanism, as does the pole grip, such that the hand strap can be quickly and easily detached and reattached from the pole grip at any time the skier chooses.

Abstract: A ski pole latch for removably securing a ski pole to a bar of the type generally found on ski lifts. Either a latch or a strap connection is utilized to allow a skier to encircle a bar of the type normally found on the ski lift so as to enable the skier to have free use of hands. The encircling feature while securing the pole to a ski lift bar is readily removed by opening the encircling device when the skier pulls on the ski pole hand grips.

Abstract: A novel ski glove/grip interlock system is disclosed in which the ski pole grip is releasably attached to the glove in a manner to maintain it in proper reflexive grasping position with a preferred swing angle relative to the skier's hand. In one embodiment, a transverse lock bar is positioned immediately adjacent the intersection of the V between thumb and forefinger on the glove for pivotal connection to a clip formed on the ski pole grip. The position and tension of the lock bar on the glove can be adjusted with a series of straps. The connection between glove and ski pole grip permits pivoting of the grip and ski pole relative to the hand at a preferred swing angle while maintaining proper position of the ski pole grip relative to the glove.

Abstract: A ski pole handle strap comprising a main wrist strap forming a loop and a secondary thumb strap connected to the main strap which divides the loop into first and second loops such that the wrist of a skier is retained by the first loop and the thumb of the skier is retained by the second loop. If a skier's grasp on the wrist strap is lost the thumb strap retains the ski pole close enough to the skier's hand to allow the skier to regain their grip.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for linking a ski pole to a hand of a skier. The apparatus has a hand cover that is placed over the hand of said skier. The hand cover includes a strap for transmitting forces of the skier to the ski pole. First and second connections secure the hand of the skier to a handle of the ski pole.

Abstract: A ski glove having a strap extending diagonally across the palm and between a thumb-receiving pocket and an index finger-receiving pocket is fastened to the rear of the glove and includes a clip thereon for engaging a mating latch mechanism formed on the hand-grip of a ski pole such that the skier may more rapidly engage and disengage his hand from the ski pole than can be accomplished when conventional ski pole straps are employed. The quick-connected/disconnect feature is important in certain competitions where skiing and another activity, e.g., rifle shooting, are involved. Discussed are several connected/disconnect devices.

Abstract: A control rod having a wrist strap fastened thereon is connected to a ski pole and its handle. The control rod is positively releasably locked to the pole. The releasable lock comprises a resilient latch which engages the control rod via a circumferential channel therein and which is moved laterally outward when the rod is depressed. Downward movement of the control rod against a helical biasing spring causes a tubular collar to engage and force the latch outward into a vertical slot in a tubular member. The lock preferably has opposed latches that are integral upstanding members of a cylindrical member disposed within the tubular member. The spring, housed within the cylindrical member, causes the control rod to move upward placing the channel above the latches before the latches return to their normal position so that the rod and strap are removed from the ski pole and its handle.

Abstract: A ski pole has a handle adapted to urge the shaft forward during a pole plant. The handle has a finger grip attached to the pole and a palm element pivotally connected to the top of the finger element. A spring biases the finger element away from the palm element. The handle may be equipped with a strap that aids in transmission of downward force from a hand to the ski pole. This strap also is adjustable and provides for quick safety release. The ski pole may also be provided with a basket that universally pivots on the bottom of the shaft.

Abstract: A releasable strap system and, more particularly, to the combination of a hand strap and a device strap for an item. The hand strap is removably connectable around the wrist of a hand and between two of the five fingers of the hand leaving the hand free for normal use. The device strap is removably connected to the hand strap for supporting an item not held in the hand of a user and for quick release from the hand strap.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a combination ski glove and ski strap. The glove has the hook portion of a fastener extending back on the backside thereof from the thumb and forefinger junction. The strap has the loop portion of the fastener materials are pressed together, the strap is affixed to the glove. If the ski pole to which the strap is connected becomes jammed, the strap is peeled away and no injury to the skier's hand or arm occurs.

Abstract: A portable ski pole wrist strap and seat assembly comprising a seating strap attached to a retraction device locating within each of two ski poles wherein said retraction device is anchored by a support wire fixed within the ski pole handle. The seating straps having a locking clasp which interlocks with the opposing locking clasp thereby joining the two seating straps allowing the skier to sit on the straps as they are stretched between the two poles. Further, each of said ski poles being equipped with wrist straps connected to break-away inserts located within the ski pole handle.

Abstract: A ski pole having a basket and grip configuration for use in carrying a pair of skis. The basket defines a first gripping surface for securing the basket to a pair of skis and a second gripping surface for securing the basket to the grip end of a second pole. The grip of each pole is provided with an adjustable rotatably mounted strap for use in holding the basket in gripping contact with the skis. So secured, the skis and two poles are held together to facilitate carrying.

Abstract: A multi-looped ski-pole strap arranged to be releasably disconnected from the pole and/or the skier's wrist under adverse conditions, the strap comprising an elongated, flexible, soft strip of material defined by first and second section members which are interconnected by a longitudinal, stretchable, elastic band member, providing a flexible predetermined length of strap, wherein one end thereof is formed with a small loop so as to be releasably attached to the pole adjacent the pole handle thereof, and wherein the other end is arranged to provide an enlarged releasable loop for releasable attachment around the skier's wrist by means of two opposing, cooperating, fastening-sheet-material members.

Abstract: A combination safety strap and handle for ski poles wherein the strap is arranged to be releasably disconnected from the wrist of a skier under adverse conditions, the strap having at least one end thereof attached directly to the handle member and formed having an enlarged loop, the loop being defined by the strap looped over itself and held in this configuration by means of two opposing, cooperating, fastening-sheet-material tape members which will disconnect under stress, thus freeing the ski pole from the skier.

Abstract: A handle or grip for a ski pole comprising a body adapted to be grasped by the hand and having a means encircling the back of the hand of the user which means is resiliently mounted to the grip and extends downwardly within the grasp of the user, then around the back of the user's hand or wrist. The hand encircling portion is free at its upper end to deflect outwardly at the top of the grip to effect release from the user's hand. The resilient mount permits improved forward reach during use of the ski pole.

Abstract: A ski-pole or crutch is provided with a forearm yoke at its upper end and a pistol grip spaced below it. Both the yoke and pistol grip face rearward so that when the pistol grip is held in one hand the yoke can be swung into and out of locking engagement with the upper side of the forearm simply by bending the wrist, thereby providing greater maneuverability of the pole and support of the arm when needed for balance, support of the body and steering by planting the pole or dragging it.

Abstract: A quick release skip pole strap system includes a novel ski pole strap that attaches to a ski pole grip. A locking mechanism within the ski pole grip automatically engages with a strap pin. A button attached to a side of the ski pole grip, when depressed, causes the strap pin to automatically eject from the ski pole grip decoupling the skier from the ski pole. The skier can depress the button without having to remove his hands from the ski pole grips. The ski pole strap in one embodiment is made of an elastic material that automatically pulls the pin from the ski pole grip and holds the ski pole in a “ready to plant” position.