US3689097A
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Ski binding
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-12-16
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Granted: 1972-09-05
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Expires: 1988-12-16
Abstract
Abstract A releasable ski binding utilizing a toggle structure wherein one toggle arm constitutes engaging means for the ski boot and the other toggle arm provides resilient resistance for the overcenter action. Same can be utilized for either a toe binding or a heel binding.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas G Smolka
- 👤 Johann Zelinka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:07
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C9/00; A63C9/08; A63C9/084; A63C9/0841; A63C9/0842; A63C9/0846; A63C9/085; A63C9/08535; A63C9/0855; A63C9/08557; A63C9/08564; A63C9/08571; A63C9/08578; A63C9/20; A63C9/0805; A63C9/0847
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A ski binding, comprising: means defining a housing attachable to a ski; a holding part means pivotable with respect to said housing means about a first pivot axis and having a ski boot-engaging portion thereon movable between boot-holding and boot-releasing positions; spring means, one of whose ends is mounted for pivotal movement with respect to said holding part means about a second pivot axis; means defining a track attached to said housing means, said spring means being disposed between said second pivot axis and said track means; carriage means movably guided along said track means and coupled to said spring means adjacent the other end thereof, so that pivotal movement of the spring means about said second pivot axis will move said carriage means along said track means from a position on one side of an imaginary line connecting said pivot axes through a dead center position colinear with said imaginary line to a position on the other side of said imaginary line in order alternatively to releasably hold said holding part means in said boot-holding and boot-releasing positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A ski binding, comprising: means defining a housing attachable to a ski; a holding part means pivotable with respect to said housing means about a first pivot axis and having a ski boot-engaging portion thereon movable between boot-holding and boot-releasing positions; spring means, one of whose ends is mounted for pivotal movement with respect to said holding part means about a second pivot axis; means defining a track attached to said housing means, said spring means being disposed between said second pivot axis and said track means; carriage means movably guided along said track means and coupled to said spring means adjacent the other end thereof, so that pivotal movement of the spring means about said second pivot axis will move said carriage means along said track means from a position on one side of an imaginary line connecting said pivot axes through a dead center position colinear with said imaginary line to a position on the other side of said imaginary line in order alternatively to releasably hold said holding part means in said boot-holding and boot-releasing positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A ski binding according to claim 1, wherein the track means has stops at both of its ends to limit the movement of the carriage means therealong.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A ski binding according to claim 1, including means for mounting said track means for movement with respect to said housing means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A ski binding according to claim 1, including means for mounting said track for pivotal movement relative to saId housing means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A ski binding according to claim 1, wherein the second pivot axis is movable with the holding part means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A ski binding according to claim 1, wherein said carriage means includes roller means engaging said track means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A ski binding according to claim 1, wherein said track means extends transverse to and passes through said imaginary line connecting said first and second pivot axes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
A ski binding according to claim 7, wherein said carriage means includes a carrier member and a guide part pivotally attached to said holding part means, said carrier member being telescoped on said guide part, said spring means comprising a coil spring bearing at one end on said guide part and bearing at the other end on said carrier member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A ski binding according to claim 8, wherein said carrier member includes a roller rotatably secured thereto and said coil spring urges said roller into engagement with said track means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
A ski binding according to claim 8, including an operating lever connected to said carrier member for moving said carrier member with respect to said track means.
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) | 1975-09-05 | 1976-03-06 | 1976-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-05 | 1980-03-06 | 1980-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-05 | 1984-03-06 | 1984-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |