US3602361A
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Ski tow
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-06-27
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Granted: 1971-08-31
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Expires: 1989-06-27
Abstract
Abstract A ski tow arrangement having a start up section wherein a skier is gradually brought up to the speed of the tow. The start up section generally comprises a roller bearing section above which extend a pair of moving handrails. By gripping the moving handrails while standing on the roller bearing section a skier is brought up to the speed of the tow. The roller bearing section is adjacent a conveyor belt type tow. The conveyor belt tow and the moving handrail move at approximately the same speed. A second roller bearing section is positioned adjacent to the opposite end of the conveyor belt tow to aid in the exiting of a skier from the tow. The tow can be covered by a hood to protect the tow and skier from the weather.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur G Cheronis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:45
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61B; B61B11/00; B61B12/00; B61B12/10; B61B12/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A ski tow arrangement comprising a first roller bearing section, a pair of powered moving handrails arranged in parallel relation to and above said first roller bearing section, a conveyor belt section adjacent to said first roller bearing section and having an intake end and a discharge end, said conveyor belt being arranged to move at approximately the same speed as said powered moving handrails.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
A ski tow arrangement comprising a first roller bearing section, a pair of powered moving handrails arranged in parallel relation to and above said first roller bearing section, a conveyor belt section adjacent to said first roller bearing section and having an intake end and a discharge end, said conveyor belt being arranged to move at approximately the same speed as said powered moving handrails.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The ski tow of claim 1 wherein said powered moving handrails extend over the intake end of said conveyor belt section as well as over said roller bearing section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The ski tow of claim 1 additionally comprising a pair of free wheeling handrails arranged above and in parallel relation to said conveyor belt section, said free wheeling handrails being aligned with said powered handrails.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The ski tow of claim 1 additionally comprising a hood covering said conveyor belt section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The ski tow of claim 1 additionally comprising a second roller bearing section positioned adjacent the discharge end of said conveyor belt section to aid in the exiting of skiers from said conveyor belt section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
The ski tow of claim 5 wherein said moving handrails extend over said conveyor belt section as well as said roller bearing section, a pair of free wheeling handrails positioned above and in parallel relation to said conveyor belt section, and a hood covering said conveyor belt section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
61 words
A ski tow arrangement comprising a conveyor belt section upon which a skier stands while moving up the hill, and a pair of powered handrails arranged in parallel relation to said conveyor belt section and positioned to move a skier onto said conveyor belt section, said conveyor belt section being arranged to move at approximately the same speed as said handrails.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
61 words
A ski tow arrangement comprising a conveyor belt section upon which a skier stands while moving up the hill, and a pair of powered handrails arranged in parallel relation to said conveyor belt section and positioned to move a skier onto said conveyor belt section, said conveyor belt section being arranged to move at approximately the same speed as said handrails.
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) | 1974-08-30 | 1975-03-01 | 1975-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-30 | 1979-03-01 | 1979-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-30 | 1983-03-01 | 1983-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |