Surface conforming rock climbing hold

Abstract

The present invention is a climbing hold for removably securing on a mounting surface or a climbing wall. The climbing hold comprises a hold body, a surface conforming member integrated with the hold body, and a fastening means. The surface conforming member is made of a pliable material with physical characteristics that impart tear-resistance, enhanced frictional properties, abrasion-resistance, and elasticity. The hold body is made of a gripping material suitable for climbing. The surface conforming member is positioned to abut the mounting surface. The fastening means is then used for removably mounting the climbing hold on the mounting surface, whereby the surface conforming member deforms and conforms to any unique texture and shape of the mounting surface, which results in a substantial gapless interface between the climbing hold and the mounting surface.

1 . An improved climbing hold for removably securing on a climbing wall or mounting surface, comprising; 
 a hold body;    a resilient pliable surface conforming member integrated with the hold body, positioned to abut the mounting surface;    a fastening means for removably mounting the climbing hold on the mounting surface, wherein the surface conforming member deforms and conforms to the unique texture and shape of the mounting surface, resulting in a gapless interface between the climbing hold and the mounting surface.    
   
   
       2 . The improved climbing hold of  claim 1 , wherein the surface conforming member is made of a pliable material with the physical characteristics of tear-resistance, enhanced frictional properties, abrasion-resistance, and elasticity.  
   
   
       3 . The improved climbing hold of  claim 1 , wherein the surface conforming member presents a rough gripping surface.  
   
   
       4 . The improved climbing hold of  claim 1 , wherein the hold body is made of a hard material suitable for climbing that presents a rough gripping surface.  
   
   
       5 . The improved climbing hold of  claim 1 , wherein the surface conforming member is attached to the hold body by a chemical bond  
   
   
       6 . The improved climbing hold of  claim 1 , wherein the surface conforming member provides enough tensile strength to resist rotation of the climbing hold when supporting the weight of a climber.  
   
   
       7 . The improved climbing hold of  claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the surface conforming member is less in center and increases towards its perimeter where it abuts the mounting surface, thereby achieving a concaved shape.  
   
   
       8 . The improved climbing hold of  claim 7 , wherein the surface conforming member generates significantly more friction by concentrating the mounting pressure on its perimeter and by producing a tight interface with the mounting surface, thereby making the climbing hold more spin resistant and reducing the mounting pressure needed to secure said climbing hold.  
   
   
       9 . The improved climbing hold of  claim 1 , wherein bolts and washers are used as a fastening means and the washer or washers are incorporated into the hold body.  
   
   
       10 . The improved climbing hold of  claim 1 , wherein screws, clamps, hooks, latches, or magnets are used as the fastening means to removably secure the climbing hold to the mounting surface.  
   
   
       11 . The improved climbing hold of  claim 1 , wherein the surface conforming member is made of polyurethane.  
   
   
       12 . The improved climbing hold of  claim 1 , wherein the hold body is made of polyurethane resin.  
   
   
       13 . The improved climbing hold of claims  1 , wherein the surface conforming member is attached to the hold body by a chemical bond possible between two different polyurethanes.  
   
   
       14 . The improved climbing hold of  claim 1 , wherein a variety of colors are used for the surface conforming member and the hold body.  
   
   
       15 . The improved climbing hold of  claim 1 , wherein the hold body is made of varying shapes.  
   
   
       16 . The improved climbing hold of claims  1  and  18 , wherein the surface conforming member can be adapted to any shape of the hold body.  
   
   
       17 . The improved climbing hold of  claim 1 , wherein the surface conforming member can be adapted wherever a temporary seamless interface is required between an object and a curved or unevenly textured surface.