US3715127A
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Ski binding with clamping bail
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-25
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Granted: 1973-02-06
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Expires: 1991-01-25
Abstract
Abstract In a ski binding of the toe binding type having a clamping bail engaging the sole rim and pivoted in a toe iron, and a toothed hook engaging a transverse portion of the bail and pivoted at an axis in a structurally defined distance from the pivotal axis of the bail, the hook has on its front side a corrugated edge onto which the said transverse portion can be pressed firmly in an inwardly turned inoperative position of the hook. The pivotal support for the hook is integral with the toe iron or engages a forward portion of the same. In the latter case it is attached to the ski by only one screw located behind the pivotal axis of the hook and is locked against lateral rotation by engaging the bottom plate of the toe iron. The said transverse portion of the bail is the bight portion of the same or a cross-bar interconnecting the legs of the bail at bends forming downwardly and inwardly facing angles, while the bail has an outward spring bias.
Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:03
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C9/00; A63C9/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A ski binding having a toe iron with a bottom plate and upstanding lateral lugs, a clamping bail adapted to press the sole rim down and pivotally mounted in said toe iron lugs, and a hook having a toothed rearwardly facing edge for engaging said bail, said hook being pivotally mounted in a support on an axis at a structurally defined distance from the pivotal axis of said bail, said hook having a corrugated edge along its front side which extends substantially vertically in an inwardly turned position of the hook and is at such a distance from the pivotal axis of the bail that a transverse portion of the bail can be pressed firmly onto it when the binding is not in use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A ski binding having a toe iron with a bottom plate and upstanding lateral lugs, a clamping bail adapted to press the sole rim down and pivotally mounted in said toe iron lugs, and a hook having a toothed rearwardly facing edge for engaging said bail, said hook being pivotally mounted in a support on an axis at a structurally defined distance from the pivotal axis of said bail, said hook having a corrugated edge along its front side which extends substantially vertically in an inwardly turned position of the hook and is at such a distance from the pivotal axis of the bail that a transverse portion of the bail can be pressed firmly onto it when the binding is not in use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
124 words
A ski binding having a toe iron with a bottom plate and upstanding lateral lugs, a clamping bail adapted to press the sole rim down and pivotally mounted in said toe iron lugs, and a hook having a toothed rearwardly facing edge for engaging said bail, said hook being pivotally mounted in a support on an axis at a structurally defined distance from the pivotal axis of said bail, said hook having a corrugated edge along its front side which extends substantially vertically in an inwardly turned position of the hook and is at such a distance from the pivotal axis of the bail that a transverse portion of the bail can be pressed firmly onto it when the binding is not in use.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
124 words
A ski binding having a toe iron with a bottom plate and upstanding lateral lugs, a clamping bail adapted to press the sole rim down and pivotally mounted in said toe iron lugs, and a hook having a toothed rearwardly facing edge for engaging said bail, said hook being pivotally mounted in a support on an axis at a structurally defined distance from the pivotal axis of said bail, said hook having a corrugated edge along its front side which extends substantially vertically in an inwardly turned position of the hook and is at such a distance from the pivotal axis of the bail that a transverse portion of the bail can be pressed firmly onto it when the binding is not in use.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A ski binding as claimed in claim 1, wherein said transverse portion of said bail is disposed to engage the toothed edge of the bail in the position of use.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A ski binding as claimed in claim 2, wherein said support is attached by one screw only and includes a rear end portion in engagement with said bottom plate of said toe iron to prevent lateral rotation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A ski binding as claimed in claim 3, wherein said support includes an upwardly bulged portion having a screw hole for receiving said one screw.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A ski binding as claimed in claim 4, wherein said screw hole is located behind the pivot of said hook.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
A ski binding as claimed in claim 2, wherein the bight portion of the bail in a forwardly turned position extends in front of the hook, and said bail is provided with a rigid cross-bar suitably located for engaging the hook.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
A ski binding as claimed in claim 6, wherein said cross-bar is in the form of a rod having its ends clamped around the legs of the bail at a bend.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
A ski binding as claimed in claim 7 wherein the legs of the bail form inwardly facing angles at the bends.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
48 words
A ski binding as claimed in claim 8, wherein said bail forms a downwardly facing angle at the bends, so that Its front portion slopes downwardly in its lowermost position, which is defined by engagement of the cross-bar with the base portion of the hook in released position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3481618A
Cited
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 |