GOODE Granted New Patents

GOODE Granted Patent on Ski Pole Graphics Application

Waterford, Mich., May 12, 1999 -- The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted Dave Goode, president of GOODE Ski Technologies, a patent (US Patent 5,718,792) on his unique ski pole graphic application known as "replimation". This method involves applying a pre-printed transfer sheet of sublimation ink graphics in a conforming cylindrical sleeve around the diameter of a composite ski pole shaft. The graphics contained on the sleeves are applied with heat, and baked on. This process not only saves time, but also provides a very durable, nearly chip-proof colored surface.

Most aluminum ski pole shaft graphics are applied with paint. Applying several different colors requires multiple passes during the painting process. The paint on aluminum shafts is prone to chipping and scratching. The newly patented replimation process is a one-pass process.

Patent on PowerShell Water Ski Binding System Approved

Waterford, Mich., May 13, 1999 -- The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently granted Dave Goode, president of GOODE Ski Technologies, a patent (US Patent 5,897,408) on his screwless, releasable water ski binding- the PowerShell System. The system is comprised of hard shell (plastic) boots, which are affixed to an aluminum plate. The binding plate attaches to the ski with Inter-Loc. The Inter-Loc material is held to the plate and ski surface with an adhesive. When pressed together, hundreds of mushroom-shaped stems interlock with one another. In the event of a hard fall, the aluminum binding plate releases or separates from the ski. Upon separation, the skier remains in his boots, which are affixed to the plate.

Explains inventor Dave Goode, "In September of 1996, I broke my left ankle while skiing in a rubber water ski boot. After six weeks in a cast I vowed never to put my foot back in a rubber boot. I hear from a lot of skiers and this is an all too common problem. It was from this accident that the GOODE PowerShell System was born. Although I am not promoting this as a safety binding, since I believe you can still get hurt while skiing with it, I do believe that it is safer than traditional rubber water ski boots. Water ski boots are required to perform three functions: hold your foot to the ski, provide control, and release your foot during a fall. Traditional rubber boots don’t do these well. The GOODE PowerShell System was developed to hold your feet comfortably and securely, while giving you increased edge control and power."