US3727933A
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Ski binding
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-09-21
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Granted: 1973-04-17
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Expires: 1990-09-21
Abstract
Abstract A ski binding adapted to release under predetermined conditions, and wherein the binding will release in a forward fall, or a twisting fall or any combination of the forward fall or twisting fall. The ski binding releases by rotation on or near the ball of the foot, and wherein the contact points of the heel and toe may be on rollers or hinges to reduce friction, and wherein there is provided a turntable for the ski boot. The binding is so constructed that in a forward twisting fall, the heel will release before any pressure is applied between the sole of the boot and the ski at the toe thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 I Allsop
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:48
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C9/00; A63C9/08; A63C9/084; A63C9/0844; A63C9/081; A63C9/0846; A63C9/085; A63C9/08507; A63C9/08521; A63C9/08557; A63C9/08585; A63C9/086; A63C9/001; A63C9/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
259 words
In a ski binding, a releasable heel engaging means, a releasable toe engaging means, and swivel means for the ball of the foot, said toe engaging means comPrising a post fixed to the ski, a pair of pivotally mounted jaws arranged on opposite sides of the post, spring means operatively connecting said jaws, pivot pins mounted in the ski and having said jaws pivotally connected thereto, said jaws having upper flanged portions arranged above the jaws, and end portions of said jaws being recessed to provide shoulders for engaging the toe portion of the sole of the ski boot; said heel engaging means comprising a pair of spaced apart bearings forming a pivot axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of said ski, L-shaped pins having horizontally disposed first portions pivotally mounted in said bearings, a support piece mounted on the rear of the ski, an inclined coil spring having its lower end engaging said support piece, a cross piece extending between the upprr ends of the upstanding second portions of the L-shaped pins, and said cross piece having a flange depending therefrom which is engaged by the upper end of the coil spring, a pair of jaws mounted for movement toward and away from sach other, and said jaws having their rear portions pivotally connected to the upstanding portions of the L-shaped pins, said jaws having chamfered inclined upper surfaces, and said jaws having also shouldered portions adjacent the front ends thereof, a spring member connecting said pair of jaws together, and screw members adjustably connected to said jaws.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
259 words
In a ski binding, a releasable heel engaging means, a releasable toe engaging means, and swivel means for the ball of the foot, said toe engaging means comPrising a post fixed to the ski, a pair of pivotally mounted jaws arranged on opposite sides of the post, spring means operatively connecting said jaws, pivot pins mounted in the ski and having said jaws pivotally connected thereto, said jaws having upper flanged portions arranged above the jaws, and end portions of said jaws being recessed to provide shoulders for engaging the toe portion of the sole of the ski boot; said heel engaging means comprising a pair of spaced apart bearings forming a pivot axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of said ski, L-shaped pins having horizontally disposed first portions pivotally mounted in said bearings, a support piece mounted on the rear of the ski, an inclined coil spring having its lower end engaging said support piece, a cross piece extending between the upprr ends of the upstanding second portions of the L-shaped pins, and said cross piece having a flange depending therefrom which is engaged by the upper end of the coil spring, a pair of jaws mounted for movement toward and away from sach other, and said jaws having their rear portions pivotally connected to the upstanding portions of the L-shaped pins, said jaws having chamfered inclined upper surfaces, and said jaws having also shouldered portions adjacent the front ends thereof, a spring member connecting said pair of jaws together, and screw members adjustably connected to said jaws.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
184 words
In a ski binding, a releasable heel engaging means, a releasable toe engaging means, and swivel means for the ball of the foot, said releasable heel engaging means comprising a pair of spaced apart bearings forming a pivot axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of said ski, L-shaped pins having horizontally disposed first portions pivotally mounted in said bearings, a support piece mounted on the rear of the ski, an inclined coil spring having its lower end engaging said support piece, a cross piece extending between the upper ends of the upstanding second portions of the L-shaped pins, and said cross piece having a flange depending therefrom which is engaged by the upper end of the coil spring, a pair of jaws mounted for movement toward and away from each other, and said jaws having their rear portions pivotally connected to the upstanding portions of the L-shaped pins, said jaws having chamfered inclined upper surfaces, and said jaws having also shouldered portions adjacent the front ends thereof, a spring member connecting said pair of jaws together, and screw members adjustably connected to said jaws.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
184 words
In a ski binding, a releasable heel engaging means, a releasable toe engaging means, and swivel means for the ball of the foot, said releasable heel engaging means comprising a pair of spaced apart bearings forming a pivot axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of said ski, L-shaped pins having horizontally disposed first portions pivotally mounted in said bearings, a support piece mounted on the rear of the ski, an inclined coil spring having its lower end engaging said support piece, a cross piece extending between the upper ends of the upstanding second portions of the L-shaped pins, and said cross piece having a flange depending therefrom which is engaged by the upper end of the coil spring, a pair of jaws mounted for movement toward and away from each other, and said jaws having their rear portions pivotally connected to the upstanding portions of the L-shaped pins, said jaws having chamfered inclined upper surfaces, and said jaws having also shouldered portions adjacent the front ends thereof, a spring member connecting said pair of jaws together, and screw members adjustably connected to said jaws.
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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) | 1976-04-16 | 1976-10-16 | 1977-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-16 | 1980-10-16 | 1981-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-16 | 1984-10-16 | 1985-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |