DAVID MICHAEL MELLON
Pilots in Park City, UT

7287775, Oct 30, 2007

Oct 20, 2004

10/969396

Ben Walker - Draper UT, US
David Narajowski - Heber City UT, US
David Mellon - Park City UT, US
Thomas Laakso - Park City UT, US

Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. - Salt Lake City UT

B62K 13/06

280604, 280601, 2808967, 280400, 280 43, 280 85

The present invention relates to an adjustable ski skin attachment device that can be used to efficiently attach a skin to a ski or snowboard. In accordance with the present invention, an adjustable ski skin attachment device includes two threaded members, a coupler, and a cover. The two threaded members are threaded in reverse directions from one another. The coupler includes two receiving portions with reverse threaded receiving portions such that when the threaded members are inserted into the two receiving portions and the coupler is rotated in one direction, the two threaded members move closer together. And when the coupler is rotated in the opposite direction, the two threaded members move away from one another. The cover is positioned over the two threaded members opposite the coupler. Unlike conventional skin attachment devices, the adjustable ski skin attachment device in accordance with the present invention can be adjusted to fit over a wide variety of widths and tip shapes.

8276943, Oct 2, 2012

Nov 12, 2007

11/938598

Christopher Best - Park City UT, US
David Mellon - Park City UT, US
Ben Walker - Draper UT, US

Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. - Salt Lake City UT

A63C 11/22

280819, 280821, 280823, 135 65

The present invention relates to systems and methods for damping the impact and rebound forces associated with the use of elongated poles. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a supportive pole system including an elongated shaft, hand receiving member, tip, and force absorbing system. The force absorbing system includes a damping member externally disposed on the elongated shaft between the elongated shaft and either the hand receiving member or the tip. The damping member includes an elastic material such as elastomer that rebounds in response to a compression force. The damping member may include a plurality of stages configured to include independent damping force response characteristics. The force absorbing system may further include a rebound air dampener within the hand receiving member for controlling the rebound force characteristics of the damping member.

8074380, Dec 13, 2011

Nov 2, 2008

12/263479

David Narajowski - Park City UT, US
Jacob Hall - Draper UT, US
Chad Whittaker - Sacramento CA, US
David Mellon - Park City UT, US
Derek Gustafson - Salt Lake City UT, US
Jeremy Saxton - Draper UT, US
Mark Vincent Santurbane - San Luis Obispo CA, US
Thomas Laakso - Park City UT, US

Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. - Salt Lake City

A43B 5/04

361173, 36 15

One embodiment of the present invention relates to a ski boot system with a modular binding interface. The system includes a shell encasing a user's foot and lower leg. A first and second block are interchangeably coupled to the shell below the base to effectuate alternative binding interfaces. The first and second blocks include a binding interface surface and a sole surface. The positioning and shape of the blocks with respect to the shell results in the binding interface surface extending distally from the toe region of the shell and the sole surface being the lowest surface on the boot system. The binding interface surfaces for each block are positioned at different sagittal heights with respect to the shell to facilitate the interconnection with alternative binding coupling systems. The sole surfaces for each block are positioned at substantially identical sagittal heights with respect to the shell to maintain optimum and consistent performance characteristics among different bindings.

2007010, May 17, 2007

Nov 17, 2005

11/281653

Thomas Laakso - Park City UT, US
Jake Hall - Drapes UT, US
Paul Terry - Park City UT, US
Ken Stone - Salt Lake City UT, US
David Mellon - Park City UT, US

A63C 11/00

280823000

The present invention relates to a collapsible pole system. One embodiment of the present invention is directed at a collapsible ski pole with an improved locking system that minimizes operational failures. The collapsible ski pole includes at least two pole segments and a non-twisting locking mechanism disposed between each of the corresponding pole segments. The pole segments are cross-sectionally shaped to prevent rotation with respect to one another. Therefore, the non-twisting locking mechanisms cannot be misaligned or impeded as a result of the inadvertent twisting of the corresponding pole segments.

7444769, Nov 4, 2008

Oct 31, 2007

11/930566

Jake Hall - Draper UT, US
Ben Walker - Draper UT, US
David Mellon - Park City UT, US
Mark Santurbane - Salt Lake City UT, US
David Narajowski - Park City UT, US

Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. - Salt Lake City UT

A43B 5/00

361171, 361172

The present invention relates to a telemark ski boot system configured to enable efficient releasable rotatable coupling to a ski binding at a pivot location corresponding to the metatarsal region. One embodiment of the present invention related to a telemark ski boot system including a shell, a sole, and a binding interface system. The sole is coupled anatomically below the shell and includes a bottom sole surface defining the bottom most portion of the boot. The binding interface system is contained between the shell and bottom of the bottom sole surface and horizontally below the metatarsal region of the boot. In addition, the binding interface system is contained within the two dimensional footprint of the boot. Alternatively or in addition, the binding interface system is contained within the three dimensional space of the shell and sole. The binding interface system may be a rigid cleat.

7219917, May 22, 2007

Jun 30, 2004

10/881592

Ben Walker - Orem UT, US
Mark Santurbane - Salt Lake City UT, US
David Narajowski - Heber City UT, US
David Mellon - Park City UT, US
Thomas Laakso - Park City UT, US

Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. - Salt Lake City UT

A63C 9/00

280613, 280634, 280611, 280615, 280619

The present invention relates to a radius surface for use on a ski binding resistance mechanism cartridge. The radius surface of the present invention enables a cable coupled to the resistance mechanism cartridge to bend directly adjacent to the cartridge. Since the cable is able to bend adjacent to the cartridge, the overall functionality of a binding is improved. In addition, the radius surface can be adjusted to specifically dictate the exit bend radius allowed on the cable coupled to the resistance mechanism cartridge.

2007010, May 17, 2007

Nov 12, 2005

11/271071

Ben Walker - Draper UT, US
Jake Hall - Draper UT, US
Brendan Perkins - Salt Lake City UT, US
Paul Terry - Park City UT, US
David Narajowski - Park City UT, US
Thomas Laakso - Park City UT, US
David Mellon - Park City UT, US
Chad Whittaker - Springville UT, US

A63C 9/06

280619000

The present invention relates to a ski binding that retains a boot to a ski in at least two independent operational states. One embodiment of a ski binding includes a toe receiving member and a releasable system. The toe receiving member is configured to engage the toe portion of the boot. The releasable system is configured to couple the toe receiving member to the ski in at least two independent operational states. A first state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is allowed to freely rotate with respect to the ski. The first state is particularly useful in minimizing the necessary energy output for uphill travel. A second state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is locked with respect to the ski. The second state is particularly useful in high performance downhill travel. The releasable system further includes an engagement mechanism and a switching mechanism. Additional states may also be included such as a third state in which both the toe receiving member and a heel portion of the boot are fixed with respect to the ski.

7571945, Aug 11, 2009

Nov 12, 2005

11/271066

Ben Walker - Draper UT, US
David Narajowski - Park City UT, US
Thomas Laakso - Park City UT, US
David Mellon - Park City UT, US
Chad John Whittaker - Springville UT, US

Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. - Salt Lake City UT

A01B 1/22, B25G 1/04

294 51, 294 545

A portable snow shovel that includes a unique collapsible mechanism. One embodiment of the shovel includes both an expanded and collapsed state. The shovel includes a blade member and an elongated shaft member. The elongated shaft member is slidably engaged to the blade member through a recess that extends through the blade member. The elongated shaft member is able to translate with respect to the blade member between the extended and collapsed states. The collapsed state relates to a configuration in which the elongated shaft member is extended through the recess and over the blade member a particular amount. The extended state relates to a configuration in which the elongated shaft member is extended through the recess and away from the blade member a particular amount.

2006000, Jan 5, 2006

Jun 30, 2004

10/881651

Ben Walker - Orem UT, US
Mark Santurbane - Salt Lake City UT, US
David Narajowski - Heber City UT, US
David Mellon - Park City UT, US
Thomas Laakso - Park City UT, US

A63C 9/00

280619000

The present invention relates to an improved telemark ski binding. More particularly, the present invention relates to a dual front cable under-foot telemark binding. The two front cables attach to a linkage point within the toe receiving portion. The front cables are also designed to be easily replaceable by a consumer thereby extending the overall lifespan of the binding. In addition, the coupling between the two front cables and the resistance mechanism cartridges includes a unique rotational and lateral chalking mechanism that prevents inadvertent adjustment.

7306255, Dec 11, 2007

Nov 12, 2005

11/271072

Ben Walker - Draper UT, US
Jake Hall - Draper UT, US
Brendan Perkins - Salt Lake City UT, US
Paul Terry - Park City UT, US
David Narajowski - Park City UT, US
Thomas Laakso - Park City UT, US
David Mellon - Park City UT, US
Chad John Whittaker - Springville UT, US

Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. - Salt Lake City UT

A63C 9/00, A63C 9/084, A63C 9/085

280614, 280616, 280617, 280618, 280623, 280626, 280631

The present invention relates to a ski binding that retains a boot to a ski in at least two independent operational states. One embodiment of a ski binding includes a toe receiving member and a releasable system. The toe receiving member is configured to engage the toe portion of the boot. The releasable system is configured to couple the toe receiving member to the ski in at least two independent operational states. A first state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is allowed to freely rotate with respect to the ski. The first state is particularly useful in minimizing the necessary energy output for uphill travel. A second state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is locked with respect to the ski. The second state is particularly useful in high performance downhill travel. The releasable system further includes an engagement mechanism and a switching mechanism.