US2961362A
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Methods of fabricating aircraft skis and components thereof
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-06-12
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Granted: 1960-11-22
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Expires: 1979-06-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wesley K Landes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:30
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64C; B64C25/00; B64C25/32; B64C25/52; B29; B29C; B29C70/00; B29C70/04; B29C70/28; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S264/00; Y10S264/53; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1002; Y10T156/1028; Y10T156/1031; Y10T156/1052; Y10T156/1056; Y10T156/1057
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
THE METHOD OF FABRICATING A SKI OF LAMINATED INTEGRAL CONSTRUCTION FOR USE ON AIRCRAFT AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING FORMING A PEDESTAL PORTION FROM SUCCESSIVE LAYERS OF A HARDENABLE SYNTHETIC RESIN AND WOVEN GLASS FIBERS TO PROVIDE A PEDESTAL CONFIGURATION HAVING A CENTRALLY ARRANGED PYRAMIDAL AREA AND SLOPING PEDESTAL PORTIONS DIVERGING THEREFROM, BONDING A METAL AXLE BEARING TO SAID PYRAMIDAL PEDESTAL PORTION WITH THE ENDS OF SAID BEARING EXTENDING THERETHROUGH, FORMING A GENERALLY FLAT RUNNER SURFACE FROM SUCCESSIVE LAYERS OF A HARDENABLE SYNTHETIC RESIN AND WOVEN GLASS FIBERS, AND BONDING SAID PEDESTAL PORTION AND SAID RUNNER SURFACE ONLY ADJACENT THE EDGES THEREOF TO PROVIDE AN INTEGRAL SKI CONSTRUCTION ENCLOSING A HOLLOW INTERSPACE BETWEEN SAID PEDESTAL PORTION AND SAID RUNNER SURFACE, SAID INTERSPACE THEREBY EXTENDING ALMOST THE ENTIRE LENGTH AND WIDTH OF SAID SKI IN FURTHER PROVIDING ENHANCED STRENGTH AND RESILIENCY CHARACTERISTIC TO A SKI SO FORMED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
145 words
THE METHOD OF FABRICATING A SKI OF LAMINATED INTEGRAL CONSTRUCTION FOR USE ON AIRCRAFT AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING FORMING A PEDESTAL PORTION FROM SUCCESSIVE LAYERS OF A HARDENABLE SYNTHETIC RESIN AND WOVEN GLASS FIBERS TO PROVIDE A PEDESTAL CONFIGURATION HAVING A CENTRALLY ARRANGED PYRAMIDAL AREA AND SLOPING PEDESTAL PORTIONS DIVERGING THEREFROM, BONDING A METAL AXLE BEARING TO SAID PYRAMIDAL PEDESTAL PORTION WITH THE ENDS OF SAID BEARING EXTENDING THERETHROUGH, FORMING A GENERALLY FLAT RUNNER SURFACE FROM SUCCESSIVE LAYERS OF A HARDENABLE SYNTHETIC RESIN AND WOVEN GLASS FIBERS, AND BONDING SAID PEDESTAL PORTION AND SAID RUNNER SURFACE ONLY ADJACENT THE EDGES THEREOF TO PROVIDE AN INTEGRAL SKI CONSTRUCTION ENCLOSING A HOLLOW INTERSPACE BETWEEN SAID PEDESTAL PORTION AND SAID RUNNER SURFACE, SAID INTERSPACE THEREBY EXTENDING ALMOST THE ENTIRE LENGTH AND WIDTH OF SAID SKI IN FURTHER PROVIDING ENHANCED STRENGTH AND RESILIENCY CHARACTERISTIC TO A SKI SO FORMED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1963-11-22 | 1964-05-23 | 1964-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-11-22 | 1968-05-23 | 1968-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-11-22 | 1972-05-23 | 1972-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |