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Is a ski pole patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a ski pole have been patented many times, but "a ski pole" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 91 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “ski pole” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 91 best keyword matches we examined, 22 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: GABEL SRL (2), LEKISPORT AG (2), SWIX SPORT AS (2), EXEL OYJ (2).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A63C (88), A45B (22), Y10T (6), A63B (5).
Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.
14 real patent publications related to a ski pole
- Snow basket quick-release system for a ski pole US-11701572-B1 2023 · ZHENG ZHOUYANG
A ski pole including a sleeve and a snow basket, wherein the upper end of the sleeve is provided with a hook, the snow basket is provided with a sleeve mounting groove, the upper end of the sleeve mounting groove is provided with …
View on Google Patents - Ski pole basket US-2016136506-A1 2016 · LAING CHRIS
A ski pole basket is formed to leave an imprint in the snow in the shape of a print. In embodiments, the ski pole basket has a profile of a selected animal footprint. In various embodiments, ski pole baskets disclosed herein may b…
View on Google Patents - Pole baskets for ski poles for the touring sector, which pole baskets can be folded in the direction of the pole tip US-9168449-B2 2015 · LENHART KLAUS
A pole basket ( 8 ) for a ski pole, cross-country pole, trekking pole, Nordic walking pole, or hiking pole, in particular for a ski pole for the touring sector, wherein the pole basket ( 8 ) has a planar basket region ( 9, 11, 15 …
View on Google Patents - Ski pole grip having a smoking apparatus US-8210570-B1 2012 · NAGLE JESSE D
The ski pole grip having a smoking apparatus includes a housing, a bowl piece disposed within the housing, the bowl piece including a bowl portion having a circular opening formed at a bottom thereof, a bowl plate attached to a to…
View on Google Patents - Ski pole basket US-8302996-B2 2012 · MCLAIN MARK
The present invention relates to a basket for a ski pole at the tip of the pole, in which the basket comprises a disk of flexible rods, bristles or filaments extending from a hub and in which the hub contains a center opening for …
View on Google Patents - Ski pole basket comprising an adjustable supporting surface US-7926849-B2 2011 · LEKISPORT AG
The invention relates to an attachment for a ski pole, especially for downhill or cross-country skiing, comprising a tip attachment ( 3 ) that is provided with an upward-facing receiving area ( 4 ) for a pole tube ( 1 ), a downwar…
View on Google Patents - Grip system for a ski pole or a walking stick WO-2010036187-A1 2010 · KUZMIN LEONID
A ski pole/walking stick grip system is disclosed, comprising a catching member (1) arranged to be carried on the hand of a user so as to be located in the gap formed between the thumb and forefinger, and a grip (9) having a thumb…
View on Google Patents - Ski Pole Basket US-2009058064-A1 2009 · FORD III ALBERT FRANCIS
A ski pole basket adapted to couple to a ski boot buckle and perform one of an opening or a closing of the ski boot buckle when one of general longitudinal push or a general longitudinal pull of a coupled ski pole is performed. Th…
View on Google Patents - Device for fastening, quick unfastening, safety release and adjustment of straps for walking sticks, ski poles, hiking canes and the like US-7191495-B2 2007 · GABEL SRL
A device is provided for the fastening, quick unfastening, safety release and adjustment of straps for the handles of walking sticks, ski poles, hiking canes and the like. The device includes a buckle ( 2 ), on which are wound the…
View on Google Patents - Ski pole grip and glove combination US-6898804-B2 2005 · APLIX SA
A pole grip and glove combination that uses a hook material on at least a portion of the grip with a corresponding mating loop material on at least a portion of the palm of a glove such that when the user grasps the grip at the po…
View on Google Patents - Quick release ski pole and strap system US-RE38573-E 2004 · WELLS GALEN
A quick release skip pole strap system includes a novel ski pole strap that attaches to a ski pole grip. A locking mechanism within the ski pole grip automatically engages with a strap pin. A button attached to a side of the ski p…
View on Google Patents - Ski pole grip assembly having changeable hand grip US-2003042726-A1 2003
A ski pole grip includes a stronger barrel engaged in a hand grip of cork material. A ski pole is engaged into the barrel. An engaging strap has a portion engaged into the barrel, and a shaft is engaged through the barrel and the …
View on Google Patents - Ski pole grip and strap system US-6386588-B1 2002
A cam buckle system has a lever arm which is pivotally connected to a base plate. The lever arm rotates a lock arm with cam teeth into abutment with a strap to lock the strap against movement. The strap also extends through a capt…
View on Google Patents - Gripping handle for tubular elements such as ski poles and the l ike WO-0234343-A1 2002 · COBER S R L
Gripping handle for tubular elements such as ski poles and the like, comprising an anatomically shaped body which has, formed inside it, a longitudinal cavity (13), a transverse wall (15) and a housing (16) provided with an openin…
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a ski pole been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Sports equipment patents tend to cover the grip, impact absorption, training feedback, and how gear is adjusted.
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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.