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Ice skate sharpener
Assignee: CANADIAN SKATE CONTOURS Ltd
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Filing: 1979-08-27
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Granted: 1981-10-13
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Expires: 1999-08-27
Abstract
Abstract The invention comprises an improved ice skate grinding, sharpening and contouring machine. The machine includes novel means to accurately center an ice skate between the heel and sole struts in a movable holding fixture and means to select the best contour position on the blade as a function of intended skate usage. As an example, the best blade contour for a hockey forward requires a deeper grind below the forward strut than the contour for a hockey defenseman. The centering feature assures that the skate contour desired will be accurately ground onto the blade and pitched forward the desired amount. Means to adjust the blade position relative to the blade holding fixture for pitching are disclosed in one embodiment. In an alternative embodiment means for pitching the entire fixture as desired are disclosed. Figure skates can be advantageously centered and pitched as desired with the invention for accommodating the particular requirements of the figure skater. New hockey skates with unconventional molded plastic struts such as the Canadian TUUK 2000 have entered commerce. Such skates are accommodated by a modified method of determining the blade center location that is equivalent to the center location of a hockey skate with conventional struts.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenn Sakcriska
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 07:48
CPC Classifications
B; B24; B24B; B24B3/00; B24B3/003; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T409/00; Y10T409/30; Y10T409/303416; Y10T409/303696
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
In a scale for use in conjunction with ice skate blade sharpening and contouring, there being an equivalent center location on the ice skate blade to be sharpened and contoured, the improvement characterized by, a generally oblong scale for determining the equivalent center location on the ice skate blade comprising, a zero mark on the scale to be placed adjacent the front of the blade, a first set of separately identifiable marks on the scale for identifying the length of a particular blade, a second set of separately identifiable marks on the scale indicating said equivalent center locations, each mark of the second set paired to a mark in the first set and located from the mark in the first set a specified percentage of the distance between the mark in the first set and the zero mark.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
In a scale for use in conjunction with ice skate blade sharpening and contouring, there being an equivalent center location on the ice skate blade to be sharpened and contoured, the improvement characterized by, a generally oblong scale for determining the equivalent center location on the ice skate blade comprising, a zero mark on the scale to be placed adjacent the front of the blade, a first set of separately identifiable marks on the scale for identifying the length of a particular blade, a second set of separately identifiable marks on the scale indicating said equivalent center locations, each mark of the second set paired to a mark in the first set and located from the mark in the first set a specified percentage of the distance between the mark in the first set and the zero mark.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The scale of claim 1 wherein the specified percentage is 40%.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
167 words
Apparatus for sharpening and contouring an ice skate blade comprising grinding means, fixture means for retaining an ice skate therein, the ice skate having longitudinally curved blade clamp lips engaging the ice skate blade, an equivalent center location on the ice skate blade, and means to guide the fixture means along a predetermined path relative to the grinding means, the improvement characterized by, a generally oblong scale for determining the equivalent center location on the ice skate blade comprising, a zero mark on the scale to be placed adjacent one end of the blade, a first set of separately identifiable marks on the scale for identifying the length of a particular blade, a second set of separately identifiable marks on the scale indicating said equivalent center locations, each mark of the second set paired to a mark in the first set and located from the mark in the first set a specified percentage of the distance between the mark in the first set and the zero mark.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
167 words
Apparatus for sharpening and contouring an ice skate blade comprising grinding means, fixture means for retaining an ice skate therein, the ice skate having longitudinally curved blade clamp lips engaging the ice skate blade, an equivalent center location on the ice skate blade, and means to guide the fixture means along a predetermined path relative to the grinding means, the improvement characterized by, a generally oblong scale for determining the equivalent center location on the ice skate blade comprising, a zero mark on the scale to be placed adjacent one end of the blade, a first set of separately identifiable marks on the scale for identifying the length of a particular blade, a second set of separately identifiable marks on the scale indicating said equivalent center locations, each mark of the second set paired to a mark in the first set and located from the mark in the first set a specified percentage of the distance between the mark in the first set and the zero mark.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
73 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the improvement is further characterized by the combination of follower means on the fixture means, a centerline on the fixture fixed relative to the follower means and separate locating means equidistant from the fixture centerline, said separate locating means positioned to engage at least one of the blade clamp lips equidistant from the equivalent center location on the blade and adjacent the exposed portion of the blade.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein the separate locating means comprise two dowel pins positioned to engage one blade clamp lip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein the separate locating means comprise two contact points on at least one jaw of the fixture, said jaw relieved between the contact points to provide clearance for the curvature of the blade clamp lip.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein the guide means include a cam engageable by the follower means, a surface supporting both the fixture means and the cam, and hinge means attaching the cam to the supporting surface, said hinge means permitting movement of the cam from the supporting surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
55 words
The apparatus fo claim 3 wherein the guide means include follower means on the fixture and a cam engageable by the follower means, a surface supporting both the fixture means and the cam, and hinge means attaching the cam to the supporting surface, said hinge means permitting movement of the cam from the supporting surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
140 words
Apparatus for sharpening and contouring an ice skate blade comprising grinding means, a supporting surface, fixture means for retaining an ice skate therein and movable on the supporting surface, the ice skate having longitudinally curved blade clamp lips engaging the ice skate blade, follower and cam means to guide the fixture means along a predetermined path relative to the grinding means, and the fixture means having a fixed centerline relative to the fixture follower means, the improvement comprising separate locating means equidistant from the fixture centerline, said separate locating means positioned to engage at least one of the blade clamp lips equidistant from the equivalent center location on the blade and adjacent the exposed portion of the blade, and, hinge means attaching the cam to the supporting surface, said hinge means permitting movement of the cam from the supporting surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
140 words
Apparatus for sharpening and contouring an ice skate blade comprising grinding means, a supporting surface, fixture means for retaining an ice skate therein and movable on the supporting surface, the ice skate having longitudinally curved blade clamp lips engaging the ice skate blade, follower and cam means to guide the fixture means along a predetermined path relative to the grinding means, and the fixture means having a fixed centerline relative to the fixture follower means, the improvement comprising separate locating means equidistant from the fixture centerline, said separate locating means positioned to engage at least one of the blade clamp lips equidistant from the equivalent center location on the blade and adjacent the exposed portion of the blade, and, hinge means attaching the cam to the supporting surface, said hinge means permitting movement of the cam from the supporting surface.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein the separate locating means comprise two dowel pins positioned to engage one blade clamp lip.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein the separate locating means comprise two contact points on at least one jaw of the fixture, said jaw relieved between the contact points to provide clearance for the curvature of the blade clamp lip.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-10-12 | 1985-04-13 | 1985-10-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-10-12 | 1989-04-13 | 1989-10-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-10-12 | 1993-04-13 | 1993-10-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |