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Safety ski poles provided with grips
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-08-12
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Granted: 1971-04-27
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Expires: 1988-08-12
Abstract
Abstract Profiled grips of a pair of ski poles have recesses for the embracing fingers and an elevation for supporting the palm of the band. Said recesses and said elevation are so shaped that one ski pole grip conforms to the left-hand, the ski pole grip conforms to the right-hand and the inside surfaces of the ski pole grips are smooth.
Inventors
- 👤 Franz Xaver Bruckl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:33
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/22; A63C11/222; A63C11/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A pair of ski poles having profiled grips, each grip having recesses for the embracing fingers and an elevation for supporting the palm of the hand and said recesses and said elevation being so shaped that one ski pole grip conforms to the left hand and the other ski pole grip conforms to the right hand, the inside surfaces of the ski pole grips being substantially vertical planar surfaces whereby said planar surfaces may be placed adjacent each other for storage and transport of the ski poles
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A pair of ski poles having profiled grips, each grip having recesses for the embracing fingers and an elevation for supporting the palm of the hand and said recesses and said elevation being so shaped that one ski pole grip conforms to the left hand and the other ski pole grip conforms to the right hand, the inside surfaces of the ski pole grips being substantially vertical planar surfaces whereby said planar surfaces may be placed adjacent each other for storage and transport of the ski poles
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
Ski poles according to claim 1, wherein cooperating detent devices are provided on the inside planar of the grips (18, 19) of a pair of ski poles and integral with the corresponding ski pole handle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
Ski poles according to claim 2, wherein one ski pole handle (19) comprises a snap fastener (15) and the other snap fastener handle (18) comprises a mating opening, flush into the planar surface of the grip, (17) into which the snap fastener can be forced.
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) | 1974-04-26 | 1974-10-26 | 1975-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-26 | 1978-10-26 | 1979-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-26 | 1982-10-26 | 1983-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |