US3232631A
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Safety attachment device for skis
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-11-01
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Granted: 1966-02-01
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Expires: 1983-11-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Witschard Walter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:35
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C9/00; A63C9/08; A63C9/085; A63C9/08557; A63C9/08571; A63C9/08507; A63C9/08521; A63C9/08564; A63C9/005; A63C9/0805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A SAFETY ATTACHMENT FOR SKI BOOTS COMPRISING, A SUPPORT (1) SPACED SPINDLES (8) ON THE SUPPORT PERPENDICULAR TO THE SURFACE OF THE SKI (2) AND SITUATED ON EITHER SIDE OF THE LONGITUDINAL MEDIAN PLANE OF THE SKI, BOOT CONTROLLED LEVERS (9-9) SPACED APART AND MEDALLY PIVOTED ON SAID SPINDLES (8), ONE END OF THE SAID LEVERS HAVING A BOOT ENGAGING SURFACE ADAPTED TO BEAR ON THE FRONT PORTION OF THE BOOT (12 OR 25) AND AN AUTOMATICALLY RELEASABLE LOCKING DEVICE (15) NORMALLY HOLDING THE SAID BOOT CONTROLLED LEVERS (9-9) IN AN INITIAL POSITION OF UTILIZATION AND SUBSEQUENTLY RELEASING THE SAME IN THE EVENT OF ABNORMAL STRESSES OF THE BOOT AGAINST THE SAID BOOT ENGAGING SURFACES, SAID LOCKING DEVICE COMPRISING A SPRING PRESSED LATCH BAR (15) ON THE SUPPORT (1) AND HAVING END PORTIONS COOPERATING WITH RELATED ENDS OF THE SAID LEVERS OPPOSITE SAID BOOT BEARING SURFACES, SAID SURFACES HAVING COMPLEMENTAL INTERFITTING BOSS AND GROOVE PORTIONS (22-23), AND ABUTMENT MEANS (24-26) ON THE SUPPORT ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED BY SAID LATCH BAR WHEN THE BOOT ENGAGING PORTIONS OF SAID LEVERS ARE IN BOOT RELEASING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A SAFETY ATTACHMENT FOR SKI BOOTS COMPRISING, A SUPPORT (1) SPACED SPINDLES (8) ON THE SUPPORT PERPENDICULAR TO THE SURFACE OF THE SKI (2) AND SITUATED ON EITHER SIDE OF THE LONGITUDINAL MEDIAN PLANE OF THE SKI, BOOT CONTROLLED LEVERS (9-9) SPACED APART AND MEDALLY PIVOTED ON SAID SPINDLES (8), ONE END OF THE SAID LEVERS HAVING A BOOT ENGAGING SURFACE ADAPTED TO BEAR ON THE FRONT PORTION OF THE BOOT (12 OR 25) AND AN AUTOMATICALLY RELEASABLE LOCKING DEVICE (15) NORMALLY HOLDING THE SAID BOOT CONTROLLED LEVERS (9-9) IN AN INITIAL POSITION OF UTILIZATION AND SUBSEQUENTLY RELEASING THE SAME IN THE EVENT OF ABNORMAL STRESSES OF THE BOOT AGAINST THE SAID BOOT ENGAGING SURFACES, SAID LOCKING DEVICE COMPRISING A SPRING PRESSED LATCH BAR (15) ON THE SUPPORT (1) AND HAVING END PORTIONS COOPERATING WITH RELATED ENDS OF THE SAID LEVERS OPPOSITE SAID BOOT BEARING SURFACES, SAID SURFACES HAVING COMPLEMENTAL INTERFITTING BOSS AND GROOVE PORTIONS (22-23), AND ABUTMENT MEANS (24-26) ON THE SUPPORT ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED BY SAID LATCH BAR WHEN THE BOOT ENGAGING PORTIONS OF SAID LEVERS ARE IN BOOT RELEASING POSITION.
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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) | 1969-01-31 | 1969-08-02 | 1970-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-31 | 1973-08-02 | 1974-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-31 | 1977-08-02 | 1978-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |