Patent ID: 6789806
Filing Date: 2004-09-14
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
An accessory device for use in combination with a snowboard comprising: said accessory device being an elongated member having a first end; a second end; a top surface; a bottom surface; a central region; and an attachment member; said first end and said second end defining an X-axis, said central region being located between each said end along a Y-axis relative to said X-axis, said snowboard comprising a nose portion; a tail portion; a base surface; a top surface; and a central section between each said portion; and said attachment member having attachment means for attaching and interconnecting said elongated member and said snowboard together; whereby when said elongated member is attached onto said snowboard, said elongated member functions as a spring board and increases overall performance of said snowboard; wherein said attachment member is formed from an integrally formed plug insert and a cap member in combination, said integrally formed plug insert having an enlarged bottom section which forms a protruding horizontal lip, said plug insert having a top section which forms an upraised vertical protrusion, said central section of said snowboard having a hole there through which is of a shape and size to receive and mate with said integrally formed plug insert, said cap member being of a shape and size to be attached onto and mate with said top section of said integrally formed plug insert; and said central region, said cap member, and said integrally formed plug insert are aligned in combination with each other to form at least one centralized vertical hole for receiving a fastener therein; wherein said elongated member and said snowboard having a spaced apart relationship.