US3701436A
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Water ski rack
Assignee: RADCO Mfg CO Inc
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Filing: 1970-12-28
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Granted: 1972-10-31
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Expires: 1990-12-28
Abstract
Abstract A water ski rack comprising two spaced rack units for supporting a pair of water skis adjacent the respective ends thereof. Each rack unit includes a fork-like rack element having three tines adapted to receive the skis therebetween. Each rack element has a projecting prong adapted to be plugged into a socket in a bracket mounted on a suitable supporting structure. A spring clip carried by each bracket and engageable with the corresponding prong retains it in its socket. Straps secure the skis in the rack elements.
Inventors
- 👤 Harvey Keith Adams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 00:26
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/02; A63C11/028; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/31; Y10T24/314; Y10T24/316
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
In a ski rack unit, or the like, the combination of: a. a fork-like rack element having three tines adapted to receive two skis therebetween; b. said rack element also having a prong projecting from said tines and provided with transverse notches spaced apart longitudinally thereof; c. a bracket having a socket of a size to receive said prong therein; d. a spring clip carried by said bracket and receivable in any one of said notches in said prong to retain same in said socket, said spring clip being generally U-shaped over-all and having end portions secured to said bracket and a transverse portion interconnecting said end portions and receivable in any one of said notches; and e. means for mounting said bracket on a suitable supporting structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
In a ski rack unit, or the like, the combination of: a. a fork-like rack element having three tines adapted to receive two skis therebetween; b. said rack element also having a prong projecting from said tines and provided with transverse notches spaced apart longitudinally thereof; c. a bracket having a socket of a size to receive said prong therein; d. a spring clip carried by said bracket and receivable in any one of said notches in said prong to retain same in said socket, said spring clip being generally U-shaped over-all and having end portions secured to said bracket and a transverse portion interconnecting said end portions and receivable in any one of said notches; and e. means for mounting said bracket on a suitable supporting structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A ski rack unit or the like, according to claim 1 wherein said bracket is provided with undercut grooves and wherein said end portions of said spring clip are U-shaped and pressed into said grooves, respectively.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A ski rack unit, or the like, as set forth in claim 1 including a strap connectible to the outermost of said tines and adapted to span the spaces between said tines to retain the two skis therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A ski rack unit, or the like, as set forth in claim 1 wherein said prong makes an angle of about 45* with said tines.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A ski rack, or the like, including two ski rack units according to claim 1 in spaced relationship with the spaces between the tines of said rack elements in alignment so that said rack elements support the skis at spaced points.
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) | 1975-10-31 | 1976-05-01 | 1976-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-31 | 1980-05-01 | 1980-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-31 | 1984-05-01 | 1984-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |