Patent ID: 6616151
Filing Date: 2003-09-09
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
An apparatus for gliding over snow comprising:(a) at least one foot enclosure assembly having a toe portion and heel portion and including a magnet affixed thereto intermediate said toe portion and said heel portion; (b) at least one support base having an upper surface and a lower snow-engaging surface; (c) connector means connected to said support base for releasably interconnecting said foot enclosure assembly with said support base, said connector means including: (i) a frame connected to said support base and having a first end and a second end; and (ii) heel securement means connected to said frame for securing said heel portion of said foot enclosure assembly within said frame, said heel securement means comprising: a. a ferrous metal plate affixed to said frame intermediate said first and second ends, said ferrous metal plate being engageable by said magnet affixed to said foot enclosure assembly; b. heel locking means connected to said frame proximate said first end for locking engagement with said heel portion of said foot enclosure assembly, said heel locking means comprising a locking pin an upstanding heel receiving block connected to said support base, said block having a concave surface for receiving said heel portion of said foot enclosure assembly and including a bore therethrough for telescopically receiving said locking pin; and (iii) toe securement means connected to said frame proximate said second end thereof for securing said toe portion of said foot enclosure assembly within said frame.