US3568902A
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Device for carrying and securing ski equipment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-07-11
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Granted: 1971-03-09
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Expires: 1988-07-11
Abstract
Abstract A device for use in carrying and securing ski equipment including a U-shpaed member and a hinged member that is lockable with respect to the U-shaped member after the U-shaped member and hinged member are positioned around a pair of skis that are disposed in back-to-back relationship. The device also includes a pivotable member for locking ski poles into a fixed position, the pivotable member being positioned so that a single locking plunger can tie together the U-shaped member, the hinged member, and the pivotable member thereby adapting the device to be carried or alternatively secured to a fixed object.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel M Highberger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:39
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/004; A63C11/007; A63C11/006; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
259 words
A device for securing and carrying ski equipment comprising: a ski clamp for holding a pair of skis including a plurality of pivotally connected ski clamp members having inner and outer surfaces and being pivotal relative to each other between an open position to permit insertion of a pair of skis between said members and a cloSed position in which the skis are secured together and held by said members by contacting the inner surfaces thereof against removal from between said members; a ski pole clamping member mounted on the outer surface of one of said plurality of ski clamp members for pivotal movement with respect to said one ski clamp member between an open position to permit ski poles to be inserted between said ski pole clamping member and the outer surface of said one ski clamp member, and a ski pole clamping position to secure the ski poles in a position located between said ski pole clamping member and the outer surface of said one ski clamp member; locking member engaging elements on said ski clamp and ski pole clamping member movable into engaging relationship when said ski clamp members are in the closed position and said ski pole clamping member is in its ski pole clamping position to be engaged by a single locking member to lock said ski clamp members against movement from the closed position and said ski pole clamping member against movement from the ski pole clamping position, and means defining a handle for manually transporting said device and ski equipment attached thereto.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
259 words
A device for securing and carrying ski equipment comprising: a ski clamp for holding a pair of skis including a plurality of pivotally connected ski clamp members having inner and outer surfaces and being pivotal relative to each other between an open position to permit insertion of a pair of skis between said members and a cloSed position in which the skis are secured together and held by said members by contacting the inner surfaces thereof against removal from between said members; a ski pole clamping member mounted on the outer surface of one of said plurality of ski clamp members for pivotal movement with respect to said one ski clamp member between an open position to permit ski poles to be inserted between said ski pole clamping member and the outer surface of said one ski clamp member, and a ski pole clamping position to secure the ski poles in a position located between said ski pole clamping member and the outer surface of said one ski clamp member; locking member engaging elements on said ski clamp and ski pole clamping member movable into engaging relationship when said ski clamp members are in the closed position and said ski pole clamping member is in its ski pole clamping position to be engaged by a single locking member to lock said ski clamp members against movement from the closed position and said ski pole clamping member against movement from the ski pole clamping position, and means defining a handle for manually transporting said device and ski equipment attached thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 further including securing means carried by said ski clamp for securing said ski clamp to a relatively immovable object.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device as claimed in claim 2 wherein said securing means comprises an elongated flexible member having one end secured to said ski clamp.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device as claimed in claim 3 further including a locking member carried by the free end of said elongated flexible member, said locking member being engageable with said locking member engaging elements on said ski clamp and ski pole clamping means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
A device as claimed in claim 4 wherein said locking member comprises a plunger and said locking member engaging elements are apertured for receiving said plunger, and further including a lock carried by another of said ski clamp members for receiving said plunger when it is inserted through said apertures and locking said plunger against withdrawal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device as claimed in claim 3 further including a reel portion carried by said ski clamp around which the elongated flexible member can be wrapped for storage and transport.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as claimed in claim 6 wherein said handle is mounted on another of said ski clamp members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device as claimed in claim 7 wherein said reel is on said handle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device as claimed in claim 2 wherein said securing means comprises a mounting bracket for attaching said ski clamp to a relatively immovable object.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
54 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said ski clamp members include a U-shaped member and said one ski clamp member comprises a closure member hinged to one leg of said U-shaped member and extending across the space between the free end of the legs of the U-shaped member in the closed position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
67 words
A device as claimed in claim 10 further including a support bracket mounted on said closure member, said ski pole clamping member being pivotally mounted on said support bracket for movement between a position pivoted out of engagement with said support bracket to define the open position of said ski pole clamping member and a position seated against said support bracket to define the closed position thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device as claimed in claim 11 further including a spring interconnected between said support bracket and said ski pole clamping member biasing said ski pole clamping member toward the closed position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
47 words
A device as claimed in claim 12 wherein said ski pole clamping member includes a pair of curved ski pole receiving portions each operable to confine a ski pole against the outer surface of said closure member in the closed position of said ski pole clamping means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device as claimed in claim 13 further including securing means carried by said U-shaped member for securing said ski clamp to a relatively immovable object.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device as claimed in claim 14 wherein Said securing means comprises an elongated flexible member having one end secured to said U-shaped member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device as claimed in claim 15 further including a locking member carried by the free end of said elongated flexible member, said locking member being engageable with said locking member engaging elements on said ski clamp and ski pole clamping member.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
75 words
A device as claimed in claim 16 wherein said locking member engaging elements include a lock carried by one leg of said U-shaped member and a pair of apertured members, one of which is carried by said ski pole clamping member and the other of which is carried by said closure member, and wherein said locking member comprises a plunger insertable through said apertured members and into said lock for locked engagement with said lock.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device as claimed in claim 17 wherein said closure member is adjustably secured to said one leg of said U-shaped member to accommodate skis of different sizes.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
44 words
A device as claimed in claim 18 including a stop member on said locking plunger engageable with the apertured member of said ski pole clamping member, said stop member being adjustable to accommodate adjustment of said closure member with respect to said U-shaped member.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device as claimed in claim 14 further including a reel portion carried by said U-shaped member for storage and transport of said flexible member.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device as claimed in claim 20 wherein said handle is mounted on said U-shaped member, said reel being carried on said handle.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
51 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 further including an elongated flexible member for securing said device to a relatively immovable object, said elongated flexible member having one end attached to said ski clamp, and a reel carried by said ski clamp for storage and transport of said elongated flexible member.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
137 words
A device for use in carrying and securing ski equipment comprising: first means for holding a pair of skis in fixed relation with respect to one another; second means attachable to said first means for holding a pair of ski poles in fixed relation with respect to one another and with respect to the pair of skis; third means for interlocking said first and second means; fourth means engaging said first means for securing said first, second and third means to an immovable object; said first means having attached thereto a handle for manually transporting said device and ski equipment attached thereto; said handle including means for holding said fourth means thereon when said device is being manually transported; said last-named means comprising a reel portion formed with said handle into which is wrapped said fourth means.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
137 words
A device for use in carrying and securing ski equipment comprising: first means for holding a pair of skis in fixed relation with respect to one another; second means attachable to said first means for holding a pair of ski poles in fixed relation with respect to one another and with respect to the pair of skis; third means for interlocking said first and second means; fourth means engaging said first means for securing said first, second and third means to an immovable object; said first means having attached thereto a handle for manually transporting said device and ski equipment attached thereto; said handle including means for holding said fourth means thereon when said device is being manually transported; said last-named means comprising a reel portion formed with said handle into which is wrapped said fourth means.
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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) | 1974-03-08 | 1974-09-07 | 1975-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-08 | 1978-09-07 | 1979-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-08 | 1982-09-07 | 1983-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |