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US3565450A
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Releasable connecting device for a ski
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-08-14
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Granted: 1971-02-23
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Expires: 1988-08-14
Abstract
Abstract A leash connects a skier''s boot to his ski and has a connector that is releasably held by a holding device. The latter and the connector are so formed that the leash can be released by the skier while remaining erect. A retracting device holds the leash under tension when the ski and boot are connected thereby, and automatically winds it on a spool when the connector is released.
Inventors
- 👤 Sidney Rosenthal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:52
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C9/00; A63C9/08; A63C9/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A connecting device for a ski comprising a retracting device attachable to a ski, a leash having an elongate, rodlike connector having a reduced portion intermediate opposite ends thereof, said leash being retractably connected to said device, a holding device attachable to a ski boot embodying a housing having an opening adapted to receive said connector, and a movable constrictor supported by and exteriorly of said device and normally entering said opening to thereby constrict the latter and hold said connector in said opening, said housing having a cutout extending inwardly from an outer side and communicating with said housing opening, said constrictor being adapted to enter said reduced portion and said cutout.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A connecting device for a ski comprising a retracting device attachable to a ski, a leash having an elongate, rodlike connector having a reduced portion intermediate opposite ends thereof, said leash being retractably connected to said device, a holding device attachable to a ski boot embodying a housing having an opening adapted to receive said connector, and a movable constrictor supported by and exteriorly of said device and normally entering said opening to thereby constrict the latter and hold said connector in said opening, said housing having a cutout extending inwardly from an outer side and communicating with said housing opening, said constrictor being adapted to enter said reduced portion and said cutout.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
A connecting device as of claim 1, said constrictor being resilient and being movably away from said housing opening when pressure is applied to it, said holding device having a retainer attached to and partly enclosing said housing, said constrictor being attached to and extending upwardly from said retainer in position of use.
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) | 1974-02-22 | 1974-08-24 | 1975-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-22 | 1978-08-24 | 1979-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-22 | 1982-08-24 | 1983-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |