US3570681A
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Rack for the storage of skis in pairs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-02-10
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Granted: 1971-03-16
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Expires: 1989-02-10
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for the storage of skis in pairs, comprising a support rail and clamping assemblies mounted on the support rail to enable distortion-free clamping of the skis at their points of contact near their tips and ends when placed together in a soleto-sole relationship. Each of the clamping assemblies comprises a movable slide having clamping arms connected thereto in a substantially perpendicular direction from the support rail with the clamping arms supporting rocking arms having wheels at each end. The wheels are pressed onto the surface of the skis when the skis are clamped in the desired position.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred Nikolaus Kinshofer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:09
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/02; A63C11/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
Apparatus for the storage of skis in pairs, comprising a support rail and clamping assemblies mounted on said support rail to enable the distortion-free clamping of skis at their points of contact near their tips and ends when placed together in a soleto-sole relationship, each clamping assembly comprising a movable slide, clamping arms connected to said slide substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the support rail, rocker arms supported on said clamping arms, and wheels mounted at the ends of said rocker arms, said wheels being pressed onto the surface of the skis when the skis are clamped in position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
Apparatus for the storage of skis in pairs, comprising a support rail and clamping assemblies mounted on said support rail to enable the distortion-free clamping of skis at their points of contact near their tips and ends when placed together in a soleto-sole relationship, each clamping assembly comprising a movable slide, clamping arms connected to said slide substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the support rail, rocker arms supported on said clamping arms, and wheels mounted at the ends of said rocker arms, said wheels being pressed onto the surface of the skis when the skis are clamped in position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 characterized in that the support rail has a V-shaped channel section to receive the clamping assemblies, each of said clamping assemblies being movable along the centerline of the support rail and lockable in any position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 characterized in that the support rail defines a longitudinal slot and each clamping assembly is movable along the longitudinal slot of the support rail and is free to swivel, each clamping assembly has an adjusting and clamping bolt provided for adjusting the position of the clamping arms of said clamping assembly relative to each other, said bolt being adjusted by means of a nut.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
Apparatus according to claim 3 characterized in that the adjustment and clamping bolt has the form of a head bolt having washers provided between the head and one clamping arm on the one side and the adjusting nut and the other clamping arm on the other side.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus according to claim 4, wherein cup springs are substituted for washers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus according to claim 4 characterized in that the adjustment and clamping bolt has a plastic sleeve over the section where it may contact the skis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 characterized in that said rocker arms are in the form of two parallel arms and a center pivot pin interconnecting said arms for pivotal movement thereabout, said rocker arms being joined together by axles of wheels which are pressed onto the surface of the skis when clamped in position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 characterized in that the clamping arms have pads of elastic material on their inner side.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 characterized in that the support rail has a device for maintaining the ski tip profile, said device comprising a cylinder arranged in line with the gap between the clamping assemblies and normal to the longitudinal centerline of the support rail.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
55 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 characterized in that an infinitely variable and lockable tensioning cam is fitted to the support rail, said cam being located between the two skis clamped in position, allowing an adjustment of the distance between the two skis in their center sections and thus the adjustment of their center section tension.
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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) | 1974-03-15 | 1974-09-14 | 1975-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-15 | 1978-09-14 | 1979-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-15 | 1982-09-14 | 1983-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |