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Title
Portable towing device
Application number
20250976
Case type
National
Status
19.10.2026 Patent meddelt (B1)
Filed
20.08.2025
Priority
24.03.2025 NO 20250321
Effective date
20.08.2025
Publicly available
25.09.2026
Next annual fee due
31.08.2027
Applicant
EASYACTIVITY AS (NO)
Owner
EASYACTIVITY AS (NO)
Inventor
Jon Landvik Holter (NO)
Agent
NERDERIKET AS (NO)
Granted
19.10.2026
Patent number
350224
Expiry date
20.08.2045

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A portable towing device, where a towing unit (100) is connected to a holder (200). The towing unit (100) has multiple adjustment possibilities and comprises a pole (102), a pull means (105) and a mounting unit that can tilt the pull means (105) and optionally lock it in a desired angle with respect to (a button of) the pole (102). The towing unit (100) is attached to the holder (200) that comprises a retractable cord (207) which automatically retracts when the towing unit (100) is not subjected to physical load. The holder (200) comprises mounting devices that are configured to attach the holder (200) to a belt, backpack, harness or similar. The portable towing device is designed to transport a person for various activities, takes up little space, is easy to operate during the activity without longer stops to prepare equipment, provides increased balance, and is safe in use by minimizing the risk of being dragged along the ground.

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Portable towing deviceThe invention is a transportation device adapted for various activities where one person needs to be pulled by another. More specifically, the invention is a portable towing device comprising a towing unit and a holder. The towing unit is connected to the holder and can move between an unfolded and a folded position.The towing unit has multiple adjustment possibilities. The towing unit comprises an adjustable pole, a pull disc and an angle-locking mechanism that can tilt the pull disc and lock it in a desired angle with respect to (a locking means, e.g. a button, of) the adjustable pole (and/or within a plane or in all directions).The towing unit is attached to the holder that comprises a retractable cord which automatically retracts when the towing unit is not subjected to a physical load. The holder comprises mounting straps that are configured to attach the holder to a belt, backpack, harness or similar.During the activity, the invention will make it easy to operate for the person pulling without unnecessary interruption of the activity when there is a need to loosen or fasten the towing unit from the holder to pull another person.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the inventionThe invention relates to portable transportation devices during activities where there is a need for one person to be pulled by another person. The invention is not only intended for children but also for adults, such as for example people with physical disabilities. The invention has multiple uses in the summer and winter. Examples of winter activities include cross-country skiing, snowboarding, slalom skiing, and ice skating. The invention can also be used in the summer for the use of roller skis or rollerblades. This list of uses is not exhaustive.Description of the prior artWhen hiking with children, it is important to start the hike easily without carrying too much equipment. Furthermore, it is important to keep the "wheels turning" once the hike has started in order to maintain interest and morale. If there are longer pauses and fiddling with equipment, the child may lose interest and motivation to continue the activity.The length of an activity is influenced by the age, technique and physical capacity of those performing the activity. To complete a longer hike together with a child, there may be a need for a break or some form of relief. Cross-country skiing, for example, is a winter activity both adults and children often engage in together. A cross-country trail consists of rough terrain with a combination of steep and flat terrain. To complete a longer hike, cooperation between participants is required. If one wishes to continue the hike without stopping to take a physical break, an alternative may be to pull the person who needs a break.When teaching children to snowboard, one often starts by training on a slope near one’s home without access to a ski lift. The slopes are often short with a low gradient. Snowboarding and cross-country skiing can also serve as transportation to the kindergarten in the winter. Today, creative solutions to pull another person are used on hikes, and several products are available on the market.In cross-country skiing, creative solutions are often used when someone needs to be pulled. Some examples include the pulling technique using one or two skiing poles. This technique means that one or both arms of both the puller and the pulled are occupied, which affects progress. The person being pulled can hold the pole with one or two hands and/or have the pole’s basket between the legs and use it as a towing anchor. The pole’s basket is not intended for such a function, and it is neither strong enough nor big enough to provide adequate support for the back of the thigh and buttocks. This requires the person being pulled to use energy to hold on to the pole.Swix “Harness for kids” (link https:bswixsport.com/rio/harriess-for-kids-XT613-V) can be used for cross-country skiing, alpine skiing and snowboarding. When using the “Harness for kids,” the mounting device for the person being pulled in cross-country skiing is attached to a harness or belt. Alternatively, the person being pulled can hold on to the ropes. If fastened to the pusher, this can result in the person being pulled, being dragged along the ground if they fall. The “Harness for kids” has a leash of 5,5 m that lies in a bag where there is a possibility of the leash getting tangled. When switching between walking independently or being pulled, the leash must first be taken out of the bag and connected to the person to be pulled. If the person being pulled wishes to walk independently, the belts must be disconnected, folded, and packed back into the bag, resulting in a stop of the activity. Further, the “Harness for kids” does not have an adjustable pole that can be held onto in order to provide better balance for the person being pulled.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONA goal with the present invention is to overcome the problems of prior art by being easier to transport as it is portable, applicable to several different activities, is easy to operate during the activity without longer stops to prepare equipment, provides increased balance, and is safe in use by minimizing the risk of being dragged along the ground. Furthermore, the invention can be used as a training device for alpine and cross-country skiing. The purpose of the invention is achieved with the help of the features in the patent claims.The present invention concerns a towing unit configured for use during various activities. The towing unit comprises a pole, a pull means, a mounting unit and a fastening means. One end of the pole is connected approximately to the center of the pull means by the mounting unit. The fastening means is arranged at the other end of the pole.The pole can be movably connected to the pull means by the mounting unit.The mounting unit can comprise an angle-locking mechanism. The angle-locking mechanism can be configured to lock the pole relative to the pull means at a desired angle or within a desired angle range. Furthermore, the angle-locking mechanism can be configured to stepwise or smoothly move the pole with respect to the pull means (and/or within a plane or in all directions). Optionally the angle-locking mechanism can hold the pole and the pull means locked at at least one desired angle. The angle of the pole relative to the pull means can be from 0 to 180 degrees (within a plane or in all directions).In addition or alternatively, the angle-locking mechanism can be configured to move the pole relative to the pull means freely between a first angle and a second angle, where the first angle is different from the second angle and the first and second angles are between 0 and 180 degrees.The movement of the pole relative to the pull means can be within a plane or in all directions. The angle-locking mechanism can comprise a locking means, which can be but is not limited to e.g. a button or other suitable locking and/or limiting units and is configured for adjusting to the at least one desired angle of e.g. at least two possible angles and for locking the pole with respect to the pull means at the desired angle.The pole can be an adjustable pole, wherein the length of the adjustable pole can be stepwise or smoothly regulated to a desired length.The pull means is configured to provide support to the buttocks and/or thighs of a person to be pulled.The pull means can be a pull disc having a round and slightly concave or flat shape. The pull means can have other forms / shapes, sizes, colors, and/or functionsThe mounting unit can comprise a mounting device for the pull means and pole, where the mounting device can be configured for easy detachment and attachment of the pull means from the pole, so that pull means with different forms / shapes, sizes, colors, and/or functions can be used.The present invention concerns also a holder configured for use during various activities, such as for example pulling of a person or another object. The holder comprises: at least one mounting strap configured for attachment to a first object which can be at least one of: a belt, a harness, a backpack, a person and/or the like; and a retractable cord configured to automatically retract within its container when not subjected to a physical load. An outer end of the retractable cord is supplied with a fastening device configured for attachment and detachment to and from a second object, such as for example a towing unit for various activities or the like.The holder can further comprise a fastening device configured for attachment of said second object to the holder when not in use.The holder can further comprise at least one pocket configured for storing said at least one mounting strap and/or fastening device. The present invention concerns further a transportation device configured for use during various activities. The transportation device comprises the towing unit according to the present invention and the holder according to the present invention. The fastening means arranged on one end of the pole of the towing unit is attached to the fastening device at the outer end of the retractable cord of the holder.The fastening device, arranged on the holder, is configured to fasten the towing unit to the holder when not in use.By using the angle-locking mechanism mounted to the pulling disc, the device is applicable to various activities. For example, when snowboarding, the pulling disc needs to be tilted to create a straight line between the snowboard and the adjustable cord, preventing the snowboard from being pushed to turn. When used during cross-country skiing, the pull disc must be tilted at a different angle to minimize resistance for the person pulling.The invention is easy to operate during the activity because one can easily switch between being pulled or walking independently without longer stops to prepare the equipment. When the device is not in use, it can be made smaller pulled closer to the body through adjusting the length of the adjustable pole. Furthermore, using the angle-locking mechanism that tilts the pull disc allows the pull disc to take up less space and sit closer to the body. The retractable cord automatically retracts the cord and the pull disc when not subjected to a physical load. The towing unit can easily be released, the pole adjusted to the desired length, and the anglelocking mechanism locks the pull disc to the desired angle when in use. During activity, the invention’s features make it easy to release and attach the towing unit to the holder without having to remove gloves, skiing poles or move the holder from the back.The invention provides increased balance during activity. Jerky movements can cause the person being pulled to lose balance. The adjustable pole allows the person being pulled to hold on to the pole to maintain or regain balance.The design of the pull disc makes the invention safer in the event of a fall. The pull disc with its round and slightly concave shape minimizes the possibility of it getting caught in the clothes or legs during a fall. The pull disc is not fastened to the person being pulled, as is the case with the “Harness for kids”, and the invention minimizes the possibility of being dragged along the ground after a fall. The retractable cord ensures that the pull disc is pulled away from the person being pulled. Therefore, the invention gives the person being pulled control to release himself / herself when desired, for example, if the speed becomes too high or when losing balance.The invention can be used for training before the child is ready to use a ski lift. This is because the invention’s design and use are similar in a way to a button lift on a ski slope, which makes the transition from using the invention to using a button lift much easier. As mentioned earlier, the initial phase in alpine skiing often takes place on a slope near home without access to a lift. It is both cumbersome for the adults to carry or push the children up the slope, and it would not train them in how to use a ski slope lift. Using the invention can provide the necessary training before moving on to master lifts in the ski slope.For athletes being trained in cross-country skiing with their own coach, a training session can include extra resistance by adding heavier weight resistance. This can be done by having the athlete pull another person. The current solution when the athlete pulls another person is by using a product like Swix “Harness for kids” or creative solutions where multiple training bands are attached together. When using these products, one or both arms of the person being pulled are used to hold on to the person pulling them. One disadvantage of this is that during the training session, the coach may need to film the athlete for later analysis of the athlete’s technique while simultaneously being pulled. Since there is no need to hold on to the invention, it allows the coach to film more steadily and better focus on coaching during the training session.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGFig. 1 is a perspective view of a young child being pulled by an adult with the portable towing device according to the invention on cross-country skis.Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a young child being pulled by an adult with the portable towing device according to the invention on a snowboard.Fig. 3 shows the towing unit according to the invention with reference numbers for each component.Figs. 4-6, 7A-7C, 8 and 9 show each component of the towing unit with reference numbers, as well as different embodiments of the towing unit according to the present invention. Fig. 10 shows an alternative foldable pull disc according to the invention.Fig. 11 shows the holder according to the invention with reference numbers for each component.Figs. 12-17 show each component of the holder with reference numbers.Fig. 18 shows the portable towing device when not in use where the towing unit is attached to the holder.Figs. 19-20 show the portable towing device attached to a harness and a belt.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTIONThe following description, examples, and embodiments allows the skilled person to gain a more thorough understanding of the invention. The examples used are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of how the invention may be used and to enable a skilled worker to manufacture the device based on the following description. Therefore, the specific details described in the context of the various embodiments with reference to the attached illustrations are not intended to be construed as limitations, only examples. Rather, the scope of the invention is defined in the appended claims.Figures 1 and 2 illustrate a perspective view of one example of the portable towing device in use with cross-country skiing and snowboard respectively. Figure 18 shows the invention in its entirety, where the towing unit (100) is attached to the holder (200).The towing unit (100) is illustrated in its entirety in figure 3. The main function of the towing unit (100) is to pull a person and easily adapt to various activities, as well as to fold away when not in use. This is achieved by the towing unit (100) which in this embodiment comprises seven components. Each component thereof is illustrated in figures 4-9 with reference numbers (101-108).The fastening means (101) of the towing unit (100) is intended to be the attachment point between the towing unit (100) and the holder (200). To achieve this, the fastening means (101) is attached to the fastening device (208) in the holder (200) in a suitable manner. The fastening means (101) can for example be, but is not limited to, a paracord, D-ring, carabiner or similar. One end of the adjustable pole (102) is attached to the fastening means (101). The adjustable pole (102) provides the person being pulled something to hold onto for increased balance. The adjustment possibilities allow for different lengths of the towing unit, making it both smaller when not in use as well as adaptable in length to the user. The locking system of the adjustable pole (102) in figures 5 and 6 illustrates two examples on how to lock it into place to the desired length. Figure 5 shows the adjustable pole (102) with a telescoping function with a clutch lock which can be loosened and locked by turning the pole. The adjustment is done by first turning, extending the pole, and then turning again in the opposite direction to lock the pole in position. To make the adjustable pole (102) smaller, the pole is turned and pushed in, then turned the opposite direction to lock. Figure 6 shows the adjustable pole (102) with a telescoping function with a push button spring clip tube locking pin to lock it in predetermined positions. These spring clip locking pins are mounted on the inside of the adjustable pole (102) and stick out in precut holes. These spring clip locking pins are released by pressing the pins into the holes, lengthening the adjustable pole (102) to the next hole, which is higher up on the pole, to lock off. To make the adjustable pole (102) shorter, the spring clip locking pins are pressed together, and the pole is pushed down again to the predetermined position, to lock off.Angle-locking mechanism (103) is attached to the other end of the adjustable pole (102). The angle-locking mechanism (103) can tilt the pull disc (105) at least two different angles with respect to the adjustable pole (102). It has a radius (within a plane or in all directions) from 0 degree to 180 degree when the pull disc (105) is locked out as shown in figure 7A. In this embodiment the angle-locking mechanism (103) has 5 different positions with a step of about 45 degrees. Another locking positions should also be possible. The locking means (e.g. the button) (104) of the angle-locking mechanism (103) locks the pull disc (105) to the desired angle to keep the towing unit (100) stable during use. Examples of use are shown: on figure 18 where the angle between the plane of the pull disc (105) and the axis of the adjustable pole (102) is 0 degree when the device is not in use; on figure 1, where the angle is 90 degrees during use in cross-country skiing; and on figure 2, where the angle is 45 degrees during use on a snowboard. It should also be possible as an option that the angle-locking mechanism (103) and the locking means (e.g. the button) (104) are designed to include the possibility for the pull disc (105) to be loose and not locked in any angle so the pull disc (105) can turn in any direction. Furthermore, it can also be possible for the angle-locking mechanism (103) to lock and move the pole (102) relative to the pull means (105) within a plane and freely between two different angles. This embodiment is shown on figure 7B. An example of this is that the pole (102) can, within the flat plane, move relative to the pull means (105) freely between 0-90 degrees or between 90-180, or between 0-180 degrees, or yet another example between 45 to 75 degrees. Other suitable angle ranges can also be possible. The last example can provide a more comfortable ride and can avoid the leg(s) from being pinched between the pole (102) and the pull means (105) in sharp turns or swings. This means that it is unpreferable to go exactly to 0 or 180 degrees as this can cause the pinching of the leg(s).Furthermore, in yet another embodiment the angle-locking mechanism (103) can release the pole (102) to move freely in all directions relative to the pull means (105). However, in this embodiment it can be preferable to have the pull means (105) movable relative to the pole (102) in all directions without any major deviations in degrees. The angle-locking mechanism (103) can comprise a limiting device (108), which can be but is not limited to a knuckle means. The limiting device (e.g. the knuckle means) (108) is configured to give or provide a restricted or limited range of motion in all directions of the pull means (105) relative to the pole (102). The deviation in degrees can be but is not limited to e.g. from 2 or 5 to 10, 15 or 20 degrees. This embodiment is given in figure 7C.The angle-locking mechanism (103) is mounted in the middle of the pull disc (105). The pull disc (105) supports the back of the thighs and buttocks of the person being pulled. It can be made of plastic, wood, or other hard materials which can have low thermal conduction. The pull disc (105) can have a round and flat or slightly concave shape, where the highest point of the concave shape is attached to the angle-lock mechanism (103). The round flat or concave shape will prevent clothing or other items from getting stuck during a fall. The pull disc (105) comes in various sizes and shapes for different users or for those who wish to change color or design. Figure 10 illustrates an example of an alternative way to make the pull disc (105) smaller, where it is folded in two parts and encloses the adjustable pole (102). This is achieved because the pull disc (105) is folded in half in the middle. When the pull disc (105) is in an unfolded position the pull disc (105) is turned and locked so the split position is not in line with the mounting device (106) for the pull disc (105). To fold the pulling device (105), the pulling disc (105) is turned so it is in line with the mounting device (106) for the pull disc. The angle-locking mechanism (103) and the locking means (e.g. the button) (104) tilt the pull disc (105) into 0- or 180-degree angle so the pull disc (105) can enclose the adjustable pole (102). Yet another embodiment of the present invention may be that the pull disc (105) can be designed and made in such a way that it can be folded in and out like an umbrella. In a first embodiment thereof, the pull disc (105) can be made from a flexible material such as silicone or a soft plastic. This will allow the pull disc (105) to bend and flex easily, making it simple to manipulate and use in the desired application. The flexibility of the material ensures that the pull disc (105) can be easily stored or transported without taking up much space, as it also can be folded to its application form (before use). In a second embodiment thereof, the pull disc (105) can be constructed from several elements that can be rigid and that will be connected in a way that allows them to fold in and out, similar to the mechanism of an umbrella. Each segment can be hinged or linked to its neighboring segments, enabling the entire disc to expand into a circular (hemispherical) shape when in use and collapse into a compact form for storage. This design provides a sturdy and reliable structure while still offering the convenience of easy folding and unfolding.The mounting device (106) for the pull disc is attached to the back of the pull disc (105). It holds the angle-locking mechanism (103) and the pull disc (105) in place, provides extra support and durability to the pull disc (105), and makes the pull disc (105) easy to change. The mounting device (106) for the pull disc can come in various sizes and shapes as shown for example in figure 10, where its function is to lock and provide support to the pull disc (105) when its unfolded. The angle-locking mechanism (103) with the pole (102), the pull disc (105) and the mounting device (106) can be attached together with the help of mounting means (107). The mounting means (107) can, as illustrated for example in figure 9, be a locking pin, but the mounting means (107) can alternatively be, and should not be limited to, one or several locking pins, bolts, screws with a nut, spring pins or similar.The holder (200), shown in its entirety in figure 11, is used by the person pulling and can be attached to different equipment, such as a belt, harness, backpack, etc., as shown in figures 19 and 20. The main function of the holder (200) is achieved in this embodiment by the main features provided by fourteen components. Each component is illustrated in figures 12-17 with reference numbers (201-214).The mounting straps (201, 202) are intended to attach the holder (200) to attachment points on the hips often seen on a harness as shown in figure 19. The mounting means (210, 211) of the mounting straps (201, 202) can for example be, but is not limited to, a carabiner, clips, snap hook, bolt snap ore similar. The mounting straps (203, 204) are intended to attach the holder (200) to the middle of the back when it is attached to a backpack, belt, etc. as shown in figure 20. Furthermore, it can be used to give extra support in the middle of the harness when using the mountain straps (201, 202). The mounting means (212, 213) of the mounting straps (203, 204) can for example be, but is not limited to, a buckle, snap hook or similar.The fastening device (205) is intended to fasten the towing unit (100) to the holder (200) when not in use, as shown in figure 14 and 18. The mounting means (214) of the fastening device (205) can for example be, but is not limited to, a buckle, clip, snap hook or similar.At least one pocket (206) is intended to store the fastening devices (205) and/or straps (201, 202, 203, 204) of the holder (200) that are configured for harness, belt, backpack, etc. when not in use.The retractable cord (207) consists of a spool with a retractable cord/cable or similar that automatically retracts when not subjected to a physical load. The retractable cord (207) is stored in a container (209). The container (209) is kept inside the holder (200) as shown in figure 16.The fastening device (208) at the outer end of the retractable cord (207) of the holder (200) is configured to be attached to the fastening means (101) of the towing unit (100). Its purpose is to attach the towing unit (100) to the holder (200). The fastening device (208) can for example be, but is not limited to, a carabiner, snap hook or similar.
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CLAIMS1. A towing unit (100) configured for use during various activities, the towing unit (100) comprising a pole (102), a pull means (105), a mounting unit (103, 106, 107) and a fastening means (101), wherein one end of the pole (102) is connected approximately to the center of the pull means (105) by the mounting unit (103, 106, 107), and the fastening means (101) is arranged at the other end of the pole (102), wherein the pole (102) is movably connected to the pull means (105) by the mounting unit (103, 106, 107), and the mounting unit (103, 106, 107) comprises an angle-locking mechanism (103).2. The towing unit (100) according to claim 1, wherein the angle-locking mechanism (103) is configured to i) stepwise or smoothly move the pole (102) with respect to the pull means (105) and optionally hold the pole (102) and the pull means (105) locked at at least one desired angle, the angle of the pole (102) relative to the pull means (105) being from 0 to 180 degrees, or ii) move the pole (102) relative to the pull means (105) freely between a first angle and a second angle, where the first angle is different from the second angle and the first and second angles are between 0 and 180 degrees.3. The towing unit (100) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the movement of the pole (102) relative to the pull means (105) is within a plane or in all directions.4. The towing unit (100) according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein angle-locking mechanism (103) comprises a locking means (104) configured for adjusting to the at least one desired angle of at least two possible angles and locking the pole (102) with respect to the pull means (105) at the desired angle.5. The towing unit (100) according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein the pole (102) is an adjustable pole (102), wherein the length of the adjustable pole (102) is regulated to a desired length stepwise or smoothly.6. The towing unit (100) according to any one of claims 1-5, wherein the pull means (105) is configured to provide support to the buttocks and/or thighs of a person to be pulled.7. The towing unit (100) according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein the pull means (105) is a pull disc (105) having a round and slightly concave or flat shape.8. The towing unit (100) according to any one of claims 1-7, wherein the mounting unit (103, 106, 107) comprises a mounting device (106) for the pull means (105) and the pole (102), where the mounting device (106) is configured for easy detachment and attachment (107) of the pull means (105) from the pole (102), so that pull means (105) with different forms / shapes, sizes, colors, and/or functions can be used.9. The towing unit (100) according to any one of claims 1-8, further comprising a holder (200) comprising: at least one mounting strap (201, 202, 203, 204) configured for attachment to a first object being at least one of: a belt, a harness, a backpack, a person and/or the like; and a retractable cord (207) configured to automatically retract within a container (209) when not subjected to a physical load, where an outer end of the retractable cord (207) is supplied with a fastening device (208) configured for attachment and detachment to and from a second object, such as for example a towing unit (100) for various activities.10. The towing unit (100) according to claim 9, wherein the holder (200) further comprises a fastening device (205) configured for attachment of the second object (100) to the holder (200) when not in use.11. The towing unit (100) according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the holder (200) further comprises at least one pocket (206) configured for storing said at least one mounting strap (201, 202, 203, 204) and/or a/the fastening device (205).12. The towing unit (100) according to any one of claims 1-11, wherein the fastening means (101) arranged on one end of the pole (102) of the towing unit (100) is attached to the fastening device (208) at the outer end of the retractable cord (207) of the holder (200).13. The towing unit (100) according to claim 12, wherein the fastening device (205), arranged on the holder (200), is configured to fasten the towing unit (100) to the holder (200) when not in use.14. The towing unit (100) according to any one of claims 1-13, wherein the angle-locking mechanism (103) further comprises a limiting device (108) configured to provide a restricted range of motion in all directions of the pull means (105) relative to the pole (102), where the deviation is from 2 or 5 to 10, 15 or 20 degrees.
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24.03.2025 NO 20250321

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IPC classesA63C 11/10A63B 69/18CPC classesA63C 11/10A63B 69/182

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US 2013157237 A1 (A1)US 2008111365 A1 (A1)US 2014272857 A1 (A1)US 2013292432 A1 (A1)US 4509921 A (A)US 5638772 A (A)

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Jon Landvik Holter
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