GB2405351A - Toothbrush dry ski slope - Google Patents
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- GB2405351A GB2405351A GB0320002A GB0320002A GB2405351A GB 2405351 A GB2405351 A GB 2405351A GB 0320002 A GB0320002 A GB 0320002A GB 0320002 A GB0320002 A GB 0320002A GB 2405351 A GB2405351 A GB 2405351A
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- ski slope
- angle
- dry ski
- toothbrush
- covered
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- 239000002689 soil Substances 0.000 abstract description 2
- 238000005452 bending Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- 238000001816 cooling Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- 238000010438 heat treatment Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- 230000005484 gravity Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000009434 installation Methods 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
- A63C19/00—Design or layout of playing courts, rinks, bowling greens or areas for water-skiing; Covers therefor
- A63C19/10—Ice-skating or roller-skating rinks; Slopes or trails for skiing, ski-jumping or tobogganing
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
- E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
- E01C13/00—Pavings or foundations specially adapted for playgrounds or sports grounds; Drainage, irrigation or heating of sports grounds
- E01C13/10—Pavings or foundations specially adapted for playgrounds or sports grounds; Drainage, irrigation or heating of sports grounds for artificial surfaces for outdoor or indoor practice of snow or ice sports
- E01C13/12—Pavings or foundations specially adapted for playgrounds or sports grounds; Drainage, irrigation or heating of sports grounds for artificial surfaces for outdoor or indoor practice of snow or ice sports for snow sports, e.g. skiing or ski tow track
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Abstract
A dry ski slope constructed from an existing hill side covered in upturned toothbrush heads. The toothbrush heads are fitted closely together throughout the covered area, held in place by their handles which are pushed vertically into the soil. The angle between the back of the head and the handle is adjusted, through a process of heating bending and cooling, to an angle equal to the angle from the vertical of the area of ground where it is to be used.
Description
240535 1
TOOTHBRUSH DRY SKI SLOPE
This invention relates to skiing; an activity where the participant is propelled under the force of gravity down a slope previously treated, naturally or otherwise, with a friction reducing surface.
In many areas of the world the natural covering of snow is unavailable due to meterological or financial reasons.
There has long been dry ski slope technology where brushes manufactured for the purpose are applied to a snowless slope.
The object of this invention is make skiing available in parts where neither snow nor funding for a purpose built dry ski slope is available.
A hill side is selected, sloping at an appropriate rate and free of trees and other large immovable objects. It is then covered in toothbrush heads, new or used, bristles upwards.
The toothbrushes are heated, for example over a naked flame, until the plastic is sufficiently soft for the head to be bent backwards relative to the handle.
The angle between the back of the head and the handle of the brush must be approximately equal to the angle from the vertical of the area of ground where it is to be used. This angle may vary slightly from brush to brush on the same installation due to variations in the incline of the selected slope.
Once the bend is achieved the plastic is allowed to cool before the handle is hammered or otherwise pushed vertically into the ground, allowing the back of the head to rest on the surface of the soil, bristles uppermost.
A selected area of hill side will be covered in adjacent brush heads.
A gradient so covered will serve for many years as a weatherproof artificial ski slope at low cost and with little damage to the wider environment.
Claims (2)
1) A dry ski slope constructed from toothbrushes with their heads appropriately angled with respect to their handles.
2) A dry ski slope substantially as herein described.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB0320002A GB2405351B (en) | 2003-08-27 | 2003-08-27 | Toothbrush dry ski slope |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB0320002A GB2405351B (en) | 2003-08-27 | 2003-08-27 | Toothbrush dry ski slope |
Publications (3)
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| GB0320002D0 GB0320002D0 (en) | 2003-10-01 |
| GB2405351A true GB2405351A (en) | 2005-03-02 |
| GB2405351B GB2405351B (en) | 2006-10-18 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GB0320002A Expired - Fee Related GB2405351B (en) | 2003-08-27 | 2003-08-27 | Toothbrush dry ski slope |
Country Status (1)
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| GB (1) | GB2405351B (en) |
Citations (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB881511A (en) * | 1958-12-05 | 1961-11-01 | Acquaderni Pietro | Artificial ski-track |
| GB1154423A (en) * | 1966-03-22 | 1969-06-11 | Ski Mor Inc | Sliding Surface Apparatus |
| GB1418458A (en) * | 1971-11-19 | 1975-12-17 | Metriframe Structures Ltd | Surfaces for use as an artificial ski slope |
| US4387130A (en) * | 1981-04-23 | 1983-06-07 | See Jacques Leon Alexandre | Tiles for forming sports ground coverings and in particular ski runs |
| GB2139506A (en) * | 1983-05-11 | 1984-11-14 | Dendix Gem Brushes Limited | Surfaces for standing and walking on by persons wearing skis |
| GB2203654A (en) * | 1987-02-24 | 1988-10-26 | Salter & Co Ltd G | Artificial ski-slopes |
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- 2003-08-27 GB GB0320002A patent/GB2405351B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
Patent Citations (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB881511A (en) * | 1958-12-05 | 1961-11-01 | Acquaderni Pietro | Artificial ski-track |
| GB1154423A (en) * | 1966-03-22 | 1969-06-11 | Ski Mor Inc | Sliding Surface Apparatus |
| GB1418458A (en) * | 1971-11-19 | 1975-12-17 | Metriframe Structures Ltd | Surfaces for use as an artificial ski slope |
| US4387130A (en) * | 1981-04-23 | 1983-06-07 | See Jacques Leon Alexandre | Tiles for forming sports ground coverings and in particular ski runs |
| GB2139506A (en) * | 1983-05-11 | 1984-11-14 | Dendix Gem Brushes Limited | Surfaces for standing and walking on by persons wearing skis |
| GB2203654A (en) * | 1987-02-24 | 1988-10-26 | Salter & Co Ltd G | Artificial ski-slopes |
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| Publication number | Publication date |
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| GB2405351B (en) | 2006-10-18 |
| GB0320002D0 (en) | 2003-10-01 |
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| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 20090827 |