SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 1990

Classification Context

Section:: HUMAN NECESSITIES
Class:: SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
Subclass:: SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE

Description

A63C covers ice skates, roller skates, skis, and related footwear devices designed for gliding or sliding on surfaces, along with the structural design and layout of facilities where these activities occur. This includes innovations in skate blade materials, fastening mechanisms, boot construction, ski bindings, and architectural or engineering solutions for ice rinks, roller skating rinks, and ski slopes. The classification excludes general footwear design (covered under A43) and focuses specifically on equipment and infrastructure integral to skating and skiing sports.

Scope Notes

Limiting references: Footwear for skating, skiing or snowboarding Training devices for skiing, snowboarding or skating Fittings on vehicles for carrying skis Non-motorised scooters; Kickboards Sledges with runners Ice boats or sailing sledges Waterskis; Watersledges ,

Related Keywords

SKI(S) sticksindoor SPORTSTOBOGGANS

10 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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A63C 1/00 Skates
A63C 10/00 Snowboard bindings
A63C 11/00 Accessories for skiing or snowboarding
A63C 13/00 Snow shoes
A63C 17/00 Roller skates; Skate-boards
A63C 19/00 Design or layout of playing courts, rinks, bowling greens or areas for water-skiing; Covers therefor
A63C 3/00 Accessories for skates
A63C 5/00 Skis or snowboards
A63C 7/00 Devices preventing skis from slipping back; Ski-stoppers or ski-brakes
A63C 9/00 Ski bindings