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US3642269A
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Bench jig for skis
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-05
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Granted: 1972-02-15
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Expires: 1990-10-05
Abstract
Abstract A table- or bench-type clamp including laterally spaced pairs of longitudinally aligned and spaced upstanding abutment flanges each having associated therewith an opposing laterally shiftable flange. A pair of skis are positionable on the remote sides of the pairs of abutment flanges between the latter and the corresponding laterally shiftable flanges. The laterally shiftable flanges have actuating structure operatively associated therewith for simultaneously shifting those flanges toward and away from the abutment flanges whereby the opposite side marginal edge portions of each of the associated skis may be clamped between the corresponding pairs of abutment flanges and the opposing laterally shiftable flanges. A centering structure is provided for properly longitudinally shifting the associated skis to positions with their longitudinal centers in predetermined position spaced between the pairs of longitudinally spaced abutment flanges and associated laterally shiftable flanges and in this manner proper indexing and rigid stationary support of an associated pair of skis is afforded in order that bindings may be properly anchored in exact corresponding positions on each pair of skis supported from the clamp assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Blaine K Ladd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:22
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H1/00; B25H1/10; A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
In combination, a support defining a longitudinal centerline and including portions for supporting a pair of skis thereon with the skis only generally paralleling said centerline and transversely registered position relative to each other and spaced on opposite sides of said centerline, said support including longitudinal shift means operative to engage the opposite ends of said skis and longitudinally shift the latter relative to each other and said support into exact transverse registry and with the skis shifted along said centerline into position centered relative to a predetermined line disposed normal to said centerline and extending between said skis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
In combination, a support defining a longitudinal centerline and including portions for supporting a pair of skis thereon with the skis only generally paralleling said centerline and transversely registered position relative to each other and spaced on opposite sides of said centerline, said support including longitudinal shift means operative to engage the opposite ends of said skis and longitudinally shift the latter relative to each other and said support into exact transverse registry and with the skis shifted along said centerline into position centered relative to a predetermined line disposed normal to said centerline and extending between said skis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
93 words
In combination, a support defining a longitudinal centerline and including portions for supporting a pair of skis thereon with the skis only generally paralleling said centerline and transversely registered position relative to each other and spaced on opposite sides of said centerline, said support including lateral shift means operative to engage the opposite sides of each of said skis at each of a plurality of locations spaced longitudinally thereof and shift said skis laterally relative to each other and said support into exact parallel relation equally spaced to opposite sides of said centerline.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
93 words
In combination, a support defining a longitudinal centerline and including portions for supporting a pair of skis thereon with the skis only generally paralleling said centerline and transversely registered position relative to each other and spaced on opposite sides of said centerline, said support including lateral shift means operative to engage the opposite sides of each of said skis at each of a plurality of locations spaced longitudinally thereof and shift said skis laterally relative to each other and said support into exact parallel relation equally spaced to opposite sides of said centerline.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said support means further includes means operative to engage the longitudinal shift means operative to engage the opposite ends of said skis and longitudinally shift the latter relative to each other and said support into exact transverse registry and with the skis shifted along said centerline into position centered relative to a predetermined line disposed normal to said centerline and extending between said skis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said longitudinal shift means includes a pair of generally parallel abutment members mounted on said support at points spaced along said centerline and interconnected for simultaneous and equal inverse movement along said centerline and including opposing upstanding opposing faces for engagement with the tip and rear ends of said skis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
100 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said lateral shift means includes pairs of first stationary abutment elements spaced along said centerline with thE elements of each pair disposed on opposite sides of the centerline and against which said skis may be laterally abutted, said lateral shift means also including pairs of second abutment elements spaced along said centerline, opposing the first elements and mounted on said support for shifting laterally of said centerline toward and away from the opposing first elements, and means associated with said second elements operative to simultaneously shift said second elements toward the opposing first elements.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
56 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein said longitudinal shift means includes a pair of generally parallel abutment members mounted on said support at points spaced along said centerline and interconnected for simultaneous and equal inverse movement along said centerline and including opposing upstanding opposing faces for engagement with the tip and rear ends of said skis.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said support means comprise a pair of generally parallel horizontal support arms between and generally normal to which said centerline extends.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
148 words
The combination of claim 7 including lateral shift means operative to engage the opposite sides of each of said skis at each of a plurality of locations spaced longitudinally thereof and shift said skis laterally relative to each other and said support into exact parallel relation equally spaced to opposite sides of said centerline, said lateral shift means including pairs of first stationary abutment elements spaced along said centerline with the elements of each pair disposed on opposite sides of the centerline and against which said skis may be laterally abutted, said lateral shift means also including pairs of second abutment elements spaced along said centerline, opposing the first elements and mounted on said support for shifting laterally of said centerline toward and away from the opposing first elements, and means associated with said second elements operative to simultaneously shift said second elements toward the opposing first elements.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 8 wherein said second abutment elements are mounted on said arms for shifting therealong.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 9 wherein said stationary abutment elements being stationarily supported from said arms.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
69 words
The combination of claim 2 including a positioning arm supported at one end from said support for swinging through a plane normal to said centerline and between a first position swung away from said centerline and a second position crossing said centerline a spaced distance above the latter for closely overlying the upper surfaces of said skis after they have been positioned by said longitudinal and lateral shift means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said lateral shift means includes means for clampingly retaining said skis in adjusted shifted position.
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) | 1975-02-14 | 1975-08-16 | 1976-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-14 | 1979-08-16 | 1980-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-14 | 1983-08-16 | 1984-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |