Mark J Kobylenski

US Patent:

56180519, Apr 8, 1997

Filed:

Jun 5, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/658505

Inventors:

Mark J. Kobylenski - Goshen CT
David M. Dupill - Norfolk CT

International Classification:

B62B 1304

US Classification:

280 142

Abstract:

An articulated two-section snowboard includes separate front and rear sections joined together for articulation and oscillation, each section having a binding for one foot. In a preferred embodiment, the joint between the two sections is achieved by one or more flexible straps. The front end of the strap being attached to the rear end of the front section and the rear end of the strap being attached to the front of the rear section, the strap preferably passes through openings formed for the purpose in the front of the rear section. A spacer may be provided to keep the rear section from riding up over the front section, and a quick-connect and disconnect latch may be provided to separate the sections for purposes of storage or replacement of a section.

US Patent:

58654461, Feb 2, 1999

Filed:

Mar 24, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/823197

Inventors:

Mark J. Kobylenski - Goshen CT
David M. Dupill - Norfolk CT

International Classification:

B62B 1304

US Classification:

280 142

Abstract:

An articulated two-section snowboard has a first and second section joined together for twisting and oscillation. Each section has an upper surface, a lower surface and an outer portion and an inner portion. A flexible connector joins the inner portions of the first and second sections and a pair of bindings for securing the feet of a user to the upper surface of the first and second sections.