US3241849A
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Safety release ski bindings
Assignee: GREAT LAKES INST
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Filing: 1964-10-05
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1984-10-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alistair K Bodycomb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 05:14
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C9/00; A63C9/08; A63C9/086; A63C9/084; A63C9/0846; A63C9/0805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
IN SAFETY-RELEASE SKI-BINDINGS, IN COMBINATION, (I) SKI-SECURED ASSEMBLIES, AND (II) A BOOT-SECURED ASSEMBLY WHICH INCLUDES A TOE AND HEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY, SAID SUBASSEMBLIES INCLUDING UPWARDLY PROJECTING FLANGES COVERING A PORTION OF THE LOWER ADJACENT SURROUNDING EDGE OF SAID BOOT, SAID FLANGES BEING PROVIDED WITH DEPRESSIONS THEREIN, SAID SKI-SECURED ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING SPRINGLOADED ELEMENTS ACTING PARALLEL WITH THE SKI-SURFACE AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID FLANGES, A PORTION OF EACH OF SAID ELEMENTS BEING RECEIVABLE UNDER SPRING-BIAS INTO SAID DEPRESSIONS, SAID PORTIONS BEING CAMBERED, SAID SPRINGLOADED ELEMENTS PERMITTING RELATIVE PARALLEL MOVEMENT UNDER STRESS BETWEEN SAID BOOT AND SKI, AND RELEASE OF SAID BOOT AT BOTH ENDS SIMULTANEOUSLY, AS WELL AS INITIALLY, AT EITHER END, AND BOTH HORIZONTALLY AND VERTICALLY, UNDER EXCESSIVE STRESS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
IN SAFETY-RELEASE SKI-BINDINGS, IN COMBINATION, (I) SKI-SECURED ASSEMBLIES, AND (II) A BOOT-SECURED ASSEMBLY WHICH INCLUDES A TOE AND HEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY, SAID SUBASSEMBLIES INCLUDING UPWARDLY PROJECTING FLANGES COVERING A PORTION OF THE LOWER ADJACENT SURROUNDING EDGE OF SAID BOOT, SAID FLANGES BEING PROVIDED WITH DEPRESSIONS THEREIN, SAID SKI-SECURED ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING SPRINGLOADED ELEMENTS ACTING PARALLEL WITH THE SKI-SURFACE AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID FLANGES, A PORTION OF EACH OF SAID ELEMENTS BEING RECEIVABLE UNDER SPRING-BIAS INTO SAID DEPRESSIONS, SAID PORTIONS BEING CAMBERED, SAID SPRINGLOADED ELEMENTS PERMITTING RELATIVE PARALLEL MOVEMENT UNDER STRESS BETWEEN SAID BOOT AND SKI, AND RELEASE OF SAID BOOT AT BOTH ENDS SIMULTANEOUSLY, AS WELL AS INITIALLY, AT EITHER END, AND BOTH HORIZONTALLY AND VERTICALLY, UNDER EXCESSIVE STRESS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-03-21 | 1969-09-20 | 1970-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-21 | 1973-09-20 | 1974-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-21 | 1977-09-20 | 1978-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |