Patent Application
20190134489
The present invention relates generally to a ski pole with internal reservoir and method for use thereof, and more specifically to a ski pole with an internal reservoir for storing fluids such as drinks.
Skiing is a popular past time, and most skiers carry ski poles with them. Additional gear can make skiing difficult, making it impractical to carry drinks and drink containers on the mountain. While existing ski poles with fluid reservoirs exist, they are limited in storage capacity and have structural limitations due to removable handles, handles being affixed to poles at the end of the pole, and other limitations making them not ideal for use as an actual ski pole.
Heretofore there has not been available a system or method for a ski pole with internal reservoir with the advantages and features of the present invention.
The present invention generally provides a ski pole having a pole formed from anodized aluminum or other non-toxic material having an internal reservoir for storing liquid such as drinks. The pole passes completely through the handle portion and the tip portion of the pole providing superior structural integrity. The handle includes a strap which passes through a loop on the handle to secure it and includes an adjustable clasp for adjusting size of the strap. A cap is threaded to a top end of the handle portion for sealing the internal reservoir and allowing for refilling of the reservoir and pouring liquid therefrom.
The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments of the present invention illustrating various objects and features thereof.
I. Introduction and Environment
As required, detailed aspects of the present invention are disclosed herein, however, it is to be understood that the disclosed aspects are merely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art how to variously employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed structure.
Certain terminology will be used in the following description for convenience in reference only and will not be limiting. For example, up, down, front, back, right and left refer to the invention as orientated in the view being referred to. The words, “inwardly” and “outwardly” refer to directions toward and away from, respectively, the geometric center of the aspect being described and designated parts thereof. Forwardly and rearwardly are generally in reference to the direction of travel, if appropriate. Said terminology will include the words specifically mentioned, derivatives thereof and words of similar meaning.
II. Preferred Embodiment Ski Pole 2
Referring to the figures in more detail,
A cap 14 is threaded to the handle 4 via threads 20 formed in the handle portion 4 as shown in more detail in the sectional view of
The pole 6 includes an internal reservoir 24 for containing liquids, such as drinks. As shown in
In use, the cap 14 can be unscrewed from the threads 20 providing an opening 32 for filling the internal reservoir 24 with liquid. The cap 14 can then be threaded back onto the handle 4, being spun about the pin 22 and secured to the flap 16. This closes and seals the internal reservoir 24 until the user decides to pour the liquid from the reservoir. The cap 14 is then removed again and the liquid can then be poured from the reservoir 24 via the opening 32.
It is to be understood that while certain embodiments and/or aspects of the invention have been shown and described, the invention is not limited thereto and encompasses various other embodiments and aspects.
