Magnetic traction device

Abstract

A magnetic traction device includes at least one shoe member having a sole, the sole having an inner surface and an opposite surface. The magnetic traction device also includes a plurality of magnets positioned on at least one surface of the shoe member. Additionally, the magnetic traction device includes a board member having a traction pad, wherein the shoe member is detachably coupled to the traction pad to provide a means to maneuver the board member.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A magnetic traction device, comprising: 
 at least one shoe member having a sole, said sole having a first surface and an opposite surface;    a plurality of magnetic inserts positioned on at least one of said first surface and said opposite surface of said sole;    a board member having a traction pad, wherein said shoe member is detachably coupled to said traction pad to provide a means to maneuver said board member.    
     
     
         2 . The magnetic traction device of  claim 1 , wherein said shoe member includes a support mechanism affixed to a surface of said shoe member to secure a user to said shoe member.  
     
     
         3 . The magnetic traction device of  claim 2 , wherein said support mechanism consists of a strap.  
     
     
         4 . The magnetic traction device of  claim 1 , wherein said shoe member is composed of a water-proof rubber material.  
     
     
         5 . The magnetic traction device of  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of magnetic inserts are composed of a magnetic material.  
     
     
         6 . The magnetic traction device of  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of magnetic inserts are detachably coupled to said sole of said shoe member.  
     
     
         7 . The magnetic traction device of  claim 1 , wherein said board member is composed of a material selected from the group consisting of wood, plastic, rubber, fabric and metal.  
     
     
         8 . The magnetic traction device of  claim 1 , wherein said traction pad includes a first surface and an opposite surface.  
     
     
         9 . The magnetic traction device of  claim 8 , wherein a protective coating is affixed to at least one of the first surface and said opposite surface of said traction pad.  
     
     
         10 . The magnetic traction device of  claim 9 , wherein said protective coating comprises a textured material to provide an increase in traction on said board member.  
     
     
         11 . The magnetic traction device of  claim 10 , wherein said textured material is selected from the group consisting of foam and rubber.  
     
     
         12 . The magnetic traction device of  claim 1 , wherein an adhesive coating is affixed to at least one of the first surface and said opposite surface of said traction pad.  
     
     
         13 . The magnetic traction device of  claim 1 , wherein said traction pad includes a metal insert.  
     
     
         14 . The magnetic traction device of  claim 1 , wherein said metal insert comprises a ferrous metal material.  
     
     
         15 . The magnetic traction device of  claim 11 , wherein said metal insert is shaped in the form of a metal sheet.  
     
     
         16 . The magnetic traction device of  claim 11 , wherein said metal insert is shaped in the form of a metal fragment.  
     
     
         17 . The magnetic traction device of  claim 1 , wherein said metal insert is embedded in a surface of said board member.  
     
     
         18 . The magnetic traction device of  claim 1 , wherein the sole of the shoe member includes a textured material.