U.S. patent application number 11/581947 was filed with the patent office on 2008-04-17 for " no mess" wax scraper.
Invention is credited to Joshua Wade Adams.
Application Number | 20080086829 11/581947 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 39301837 |
Filed Date | 2008-04-17 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080086829 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Adams; Joshua Wade |
April 17, 2008 |
" No mess" wax scraper
Abstract
A scraper for removing wax or similar material from bases of
skis, snowboards, surfboards, or similar recreational equipment.
The blade for scraping is positioned inside the hollow unit and
scrapes up the wax through a slot in the scraper that runs parallel
to the blade. The wax is then contained inside the device until
emptied.
Inventors: |
Adams; Joshua Wade;
(Spokane, WA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Josh Adams
2340 E. Hudlow Rd.
Hayden Lake
ID
83835
US
|
Family ID: |
39301837 |
Appl. No.: |
11/581947 |
Filed: |
October 16, 2006 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
15/236.01 ;
30/169 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63C 11/08 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
15/236.01 ;
30/169 |
International
Class: |
A47L 13/08 20060101
A47L013/08 |
Claims
1. A scraper for removing wax or other materials that consist of an
elongated hollow member, in order to contain the wax or debris,
that has a top and bottom case with at least one blade positioned
generally parallel to a gap in the bottom case, for removing the
wax or said materials and acts as a device for containing wax to
eliminate the mess associated with removing said material from the
equipment.
2. The device as in claim 1 wherein the blade is beveled on at
least one edge and has a generally rectangular shape with at least
one edge to scrape with and can typically be removed or reversed to
use another edge and the blade can be attached and removed by a
mechanical lever arm but may also be attached by simple mechanical
devices such as clipping mechanisms, sliding mechanisms, snapping
mechanisms, screws, or can be in a fixed position.
3. The device as in claim 1 wherein it is typically made of
plastic, but can be composed of metal or other material that can
still achieve its function and proper use.
4. The device as in claim 1, wherein the top and bottom case
contains support ribs to help support the blade.
5. The device as in claim 1, wherein the top and bottom cases are
held together by a hinge and clips, but can be held together by
other various devices for example: screws, clipping mechanisms,
sliding mechanisms, snapping mechanisms, or a fixed unit, or can
also be other various mechanical devices that will still achieve
the units function.
6. The device as in claim 1, wherein the said member has a hollow
cavity adjacent to the blade so the wax and said material can be
stored and or contained.
Description
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[0001] As well known to the ski and snowboard sports industries
there are several different ways to wax a ski or snowboard to
achieve superior glide. A hot wax is one of the most common types.
This layer of wax will also fill any cracks or voids that are
caused by hitting rocks, sticks, or exposed material on the
slopes.
[0002] When the hot wax is applied, it generally leaves a thick
layer of wax that is typically uneven in consistency, and is
somewhat rough in texture that would cause the base of the ski or
snowboard to not have the best gliding properties.
[0003] The most common means of eliminative the rough consistency
on the base to improve smoothness and gliding properties is the
handheld wax scraper. It is most commonly a flat piece of metal or
plastic that has sharp edges to scrape the excess wax off the base.
The scraper is held in such a way that the sharp edges slide along
the base to take off all the excess while still leaving enough for
gliding consistently and any voids or cracks.
[0004] These hand held scrapers work but are at a big disadvantage,
they leave a large amount of wax shavings everywhere because there
is no way to contain it. With this new device, all of the shavings
are trapped inside of the hollow unit while achieving a smooth
consistent base like ordinary wax scrapers.
SUMMARY
[0005] It is an object of this invention to provide a way to remove
wax from a base of a ski or snowboard without making a big mess by
containing the wax. Another purpose is to provide a wax scraper
that has a handle that can be used easily.
[0006] Another object is to provide a device that is relatively
compact so it is easy to transport or store. Another object is to
provide a wax scraper that can be versatile with several different
uses or purposes. Another object is to provide a wax scraper that
is designed to effectively remove the wax without any damage to the
base of the surface.
[0007] There is a need for a scraper that doesn't leave shavings.
It is a simple device that is easy to use and more practical while
eliminating any cleanup.
[0008] The embodiments include a hollow device that includes a top
and bottom half and a blade for the scraping. It is generally a
hollow device designed to contain all the wax scrapings inside the
hollow cavity adjacent to the blade. The scraper has a hinge that
acts as the pivot point so that the device can be opened to empty
the wax shavings out. When in use, the top and bottom portion is in
the closed position so that the base of any ski, snowboard, or top
of a surfboard. The device is then pressed down and moved in a
forward motion with minimal effort. The shavings are then scraped
up into the device through a small gap in front of the blade. The
edge of the blade is positioned slightly lower than the bottom case
in order to come in contact with the base of the ski. The blade is
removable, reversible and when in use pressure is applied over the
edge of the blade for proper results.
SUMMARY
[0009] Conventional scrapers still achieve the results as far as
getting the base cleaned properly, but at the same time, the
shavings can go everywhere. This is why the no mess wax scraper is
needed because it virtually eliminates the hassle of wax falling
everywhere, so that the average person has the option of scraping
wherever because it is all contained and there is no mess to worry
about.
[0010] When the scraping is completed and the device is full, the
scraper can then be opened by releasing the clip at the front of
the device. When the device is open, the blade can also be
reversed, removed, or replaced by releasing the simple locking
mechanism inside the device.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENT
[0011] To further understand the nature and purpose of the
invention, there is a detailed and descriptive drawing to further
illustrate the purpose, in which:
[0012] FIG. 1: A view of the entire unit
[0013] FIG. 2: Is a exploded view of unit
[0014] FIG. 3: Open scraper with a view from the side
DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENT
[0015] In FIG. 1, when in use, the device is ran typically in a
forward motion with the female 9 and male 8 connectors in front. As
it moves, blade 1 is centered over a base of a ski, snowboard, or
surfboard and pressure is applied. As blade 1 slides typically
perpendicular to the length of the base of the ski, snowboard, or
surfboard, the wax billows up into the gap 2 in the front hollow
portion of the device as it is scraped up. Support rib 5 is
positioned above blade 1 for support, while blade 1 is resting on
support ribs 7, as clip 6 holds it in place. Once complete the
excess wax can be released by pressing the male connector 8 inward
from female connector 9 as the scraper is opened up.
[0016] FIG. 3 is a view to the inside as it is opened. As seen
support rib 5 is moved off blade 1 and clip 6 can now be pulled
back to release the blade. As seen in FIG. 2, is a solid view of
the bottom case 3 with a clear view of gap 2 where the wax or
debris is collected towards the front of the case. It also has a
view of hinge 10, the male end 8, and the female 9 connector in the
front.
[0017] FIG. 1 of the drawing shows a view of the top and bottom
portion with an inside view of the device together with the blade
inside. The scraper is run in a frontward motion as the wax is
curled up into the device from blade 1 into the gap 2 in front of
blade 1. The gap 2 runs parallel to the blade 1 to catch all the
wax or debris that is created.
[0018] Typically, the scraper is run down the entire length of the
ski, snowboard, or surfboard. As shown in FIG. 1, the blade 1 is a
set distance out from the base 3 with a set gap 2 typically in
front of blade 1. The support ribs 5 help secure the blade 1 in
place as the unit is closed while clip 6 secures the blade as the
unit is opened and closed. Blade 1 is also secured by the placement
brackets 7.
[0019] As seen in FIG. 3, the unit is opened the male connector 8
is pushed in to allow it to be released from the female connecter
9. As it is opened, the hinge 10 pivots and allows it to be opened.
When the unit is opened, clip 6 can be pushed to allow the release
of blade 1. As seen in FIG. 2, blade 1 has typically 2 sharp
beveled scraping edges and is reversible but can have several
edges.
[0020] As seen in FIG. 1, is a view of bottom case 3 and top case 4
are placed together to form the entire unit. Notice how the male
end on the hinge 10 is placed inside the female to form the
complete hinge. As seen in FIG. 1 is the male connector 8 clipped
into the gap in female connector 9 to close the unit. As seen in
FIG. 3 the unit is opened by pushing the male connector 8 slightly
inward and lifting at the same time to release the excess
material.
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