US3670535A
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Ski equipment lock assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-01
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Granted: 1972-06-20
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Expires: 1990-06-01
Abstract
Abstract A ski equipment lock assembly affixed to a ski, includes a spring wound cable adapted to be threaded through and wrapped about associated ski equipment and available rail or pole, and its free end then locked and restrained against unauthorized removal. The lock preferably includes a combination mechanism, whereby only those having the combination, may unlock the free end of the cable.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis Stettner
- 👤 Ronald B Hollison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:32
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B73/00; E05B73/0005; E05B73/0011; A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/004; A63C11/005; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/40; Y10T70/413; Y10T70/417; Y10T70/435; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7153; Y10T70/7181; Y10T70/7198; Y10T70/7237; Y10T70/726; Y10T70/7305
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
In combination, a ski and a ski lock assembly having means totally enclosed therein and normally inaccessible from without for affixing said lock assembly to said ski, said ski lock assembly including a spring controlled cable reel with a cable on said reel, said cable having a free end to permit withdrawal of said cable for threading through and wrapping about other equipment to the protected from theft, and means for locking said free end of said cable in said lock assembly, said locking means including a passageway into which to thread the free end of said cable, and releasable means for engaging said cable through a wall of said passageway to preclude its withdrawal from said passageway.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
In combination, a ski and a ski lock assembly having means totally enclosed therein and normally inaccessible from without for affixing said lock assembly to said ski, said ski lock assembly including a spring controlled cable reel with a cable on said reel, said cable having a free end to permit withdrawal of said cable for threading through and wrapping about other equipment to the protected from theft, and means for locking said free end of said cable in said lock assembly, said locking means including a passageway into which to thread the free end of said cable, and releasable means for engaging said cable through a wall of said passageway to preclude its withdrawal from said passageway.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
194 words
A ski equipment lock assembly comprising a casing adapted for affixing same to a ski, a cable having one end anchored within said casing and capable of being threaded through and wrapped about equipment to be protected against theft, means in said casing for receiVing the free end of said cable, and means for precluding withdrawal of said cable end from said cable end receiving means,said means for receiving the free end of said cable including a passageway having a wall with at least one opening therein, and said means for precluding withdrawal of said cable end from said passageway including a rotatable indicia wheel in proximity to said wall opening and having a notch in the rim thereof, a stop alongside said wall and adapted to move from a position in said notch through said wall opening and into engagement with said cable end, means normally biasing said stop toward said indicia wheel and into said notch when said notch is in alignment with said stop, and means for rotatably adjusting said indicia wheel to drive said stop out of said notch and into said passageway to preclude withdrawal of said cable end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
194 words
A ski equipment lock assembly comprising a casing adapted for affixing same to a ski, a cable having one end anchored within said casing and capable of being threaded through and wrapped about equipment to be protected against theft, means in said casing for receiVing the free end of said cable, and means for precluding withdrawal of said cable end from said cable end receiving means,said means for receiving the free end of said cable including a passageway having a wall with at least one opening therein, and said means for precluding withdrawal of said cable end from said passageway including a rotatable indicia wheel in proximity to said wall opening and having a notch in the rim thereof, a stop alongside said wall and adapted to move from a position in said notch through said wall opening and into engagement with said cable end, means normally biasing said stop toward said indicia wheel and into said notch when said notch is in alignment with said stop, and means for rotatably adjusting said indicia wheel to drive said stop out of said notch and into said passageway to preclude withdrawal of said cable end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A ski equipment lock assembly in accordance with claim 2, characterized by cable end having a collar just beyond the said wall opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
A ski equipment lock assembly in accordance with claim 3 characterized by a plurality of spaced passageway wall openings, said cable end having a collar just beyond each of said spaced wall openings, a rotatable indicia wheel in proximity to each of said wall openings and a stop associated with each, whereby the notches of all indicia wheels must be similarly located to effect withdrawal of said cable end from said passageway.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-06-20 | 1975-12-20 | 1976-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-20 | 1979-12-20 | 1980-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-20 | 1983-12-20 | 1984-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |