US3714803A
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Ski lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-27
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Granted: 1973-02-06
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Expires: 1990-11-27
Abstract
Abstract A ski lock adapted to be mounted on one of a pair of skis and being normally in the unlocked position and adapted to be altered to a locked condition whereby the pair of skis is affixed to a support. Retractable means are mounted in a housing and are adapted to be partially extended through an opening in the housing. A two-piece fastener is provided with one part of the fastener on the exterior of the housing and the other part of the fastener connected to the retractable means. There are means in the housing to facilitate the extension and retraction of the retractable means which is attachable to the support and the other ski with the two-part fastener in locked engagement thereby locking the skis to the support to minimize the danger of the skis being stolen until it is desirable to utilize the skis whereupon the parts of the fastener are unlocked and disengaged.
Inventors
- 👤 N Chenenko
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:03
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/004; A63C11/007; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
286 words
A ski lock mounted on one of a pair of skis and being normally in the unlocked position and adapted to be altered to a locked condition whereby said pair of skis is affixed to a support, the lock comprising: a housing having means thereon for attachment to said one ski; a chain having one end mounted in said housing; an opening in the exterior of said housing to permit passage of said chain therethrough; a two-piece fastener including locking means with one part of said fastener on the exterior of said housing and the other part of said fastener connected to the other end of said chain; a spindle rotatably mounted inside said housing; a spring in said housing; said chain and spring being associated with said spindle so that when said chain is pulled outwardly from the opening in said housing, said spindle will rotate in one direction and a load will be placed on said spring and when said chain is released, said spring will automatically return to its relaxed position and rotate said spindle in the opposite direction and draw said chain back into said housing; said chain being attachable to the support and said other ski with the parts of said fastener in locked engagement thereby locking said skis to said support to minimize the danger of said skis being stolen until it is desirable to utilize the skis when the parts of the fastener are unlocked and disengaged to permit the chain to be automatically returned by said spring into said housing; and the lock assembly adapted to be entirely mounted on said ski to eliminate the necessity of any additional disconnected components to operate the lock and locking means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
286 words
A ski lock mounted on one of a pair of skis and being normally in the unlocked position and adapted to be altered to a locked condition whereby said pair of skis is affixed to a support, the lock comprising: a housing having means thereon for attachment to said one ski; a chain having one end mounted in said housing; an opening in the exterior of said housing to permit passage of said chain therethrough; a two-piece fastener including locking means with one part of said fastener on the exterior of said housing and the other part of said fastener connected to the other end of said chain; a spindle rotatably mounted inside said housing; a spring in said housing; said chain and spring being associated with said spindle so that when said chain is pulled outwardly from the opening in said housing, said spindle will rotate in one direction and a load will be placed on said spring and when said chain is released, said spring will automatically return to its relaxed position and rotate said spindle in the opposite direction and draw said chain back into said housing; said chain being attachable to the support and said other ski with the parts of said fastener in locked engagement thereby locking said skis to said support to minimize the danger of said skis being stolen until it is desirable to utilize the skis when the parts of the fastener are unlocked and disengaged to permit the chain to be automatically returned by said spring into said housing; and the lock assembly adapted to be entirely mounted on said ski to eliminate the necessity of any additional disconnected components to operate the lock and locking 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) | 1976-02-06 | 1976-08-07 | 1977-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-06 | 1980-08-07 | 1981-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-06 | 1984-08-07 | 1985-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |