US3746356A
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Hand enclosure for ski poles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-19
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1991-03-19
Abstract
Abstract An enclosure dimensioned to receive a skier''s gloved hand and containing a hand grip secured to a ski pole, the grip being removably or permanently secured at its ends to the top and bottom of the enclosure so that a skier may insert his gloved hand around the grip and clench his fist.
Inventors
- 👤 D Shipstad
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:47
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/22; A63C11/222
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
An enclosure for a skier''s hand, and intended also to receive an end of a ski pole, the enclosure comprising: a. a flexible enclosure member dimensioned to cover and enclose a skier''s hand and permit the skier''s hand to assume a clenched position; b. a hand grip coMpletely traversing the enclosure member internally thereof and secured at its ends to the enclosure member, the space within the enclosure member surrounding the hand grip being dimensioned to permit free insertion of the skier''s hand and clenching of the skier''s hand about the hand grip, and free removal of the skier''s hand whereby the enclosure member may be quickly discarded; c. the hand grip having a bore therethrough closed at one end substantially flush with said enclosure and open at its other end externally of the enclosure member for receiving an end of a ski pole in the hand grip while the hand grip remains secured in the enclosure member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
An enclosure for a skier''s hand, and intended also to receive an end of a ski pole, the enclosure comprising: a. a flexible enclosure member dimensioned to cover and enclose a skier''s hand and permit the skier''s hand to assume a clenched position; b. a hand grip coMpletely traversing the enclosure member internally thereof and secured at its ends to the enclosure member, the space within the enclosure member surrounding the hand grip being dimensioned to permit free insertion of the skier''s hand and clenching of the skier''s hand about the hand grip, and free removal of the skier''s hand whereby the enclosure member may be quickly discarded; c. the hand grip having a bore therethrough closed at one end substantially flush with said enclosure and open at its other end externally of the enclosure member for receiving an end of a ski pole in the hand grip while the hand grip remains secured in the enclosure member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
An enclosure, as defined in claim 1, wherein the enclosure and hand grip are permanently joined.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
An enclosure, as defined in claim 1, wherein the enclosure and hand grip are separably connected.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
An enclosure, as defined in claim 1, wherein the enclosure is shaped in approximate conformity to a skier''s gloved hand when clenched to form a fist, and the hand grip is offset from the center of the enclosure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
An enclosure, as defined in claim 1, wherein the enclosure includes an attaching means engageable with the extended end of the ski grip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
An enclosure, as defined in claim 5, wherein the attaching means is forcibly detachable by the skier''s hand to permit angular movement of the hand grip with respect to the enclosure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
110 words
Means for attachment to a ski pole for protection of a skier''s gloved hand, said means comprising: a. a hand grip fitting having a socket closed at one end receiving an end of a ski pole, the hand grip having a first attachment element at its end from which the ski pole extends and a second attachment element at its extended end; b. and a yieldable enclosure member having an access opening to receive a skier''s gloved hand, and a first and a second attachment means cooperating respectively with the first and second attachment elements, the enclosure being dimensioned to contain a skier''s hand when clenched about the hand grip.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
110 words
Means for attachment to a ski pole for protection of a skier''s gloved hand, said means comprising: a. a hand grip fitting having a socket closed at one end receiving an end of a ski pole, the hand grip having a first attachment element at its end from which the ski pole extends and a second attachment element at its extended end; b. and a yieldable enclosure member having an access opening to receive a skier''s gloved hand, and a first and a second attachment means cooperating respectively with the first and second attachment elements, the enclosure being dimensioned to contain a skier''s hand when clenched about the hand grip.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A protecting means, as defined in claim 7, wherein: a. the attachment elements and attachment means are bonded together.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
A protecting means, as defined in claim 7, wherein: a. the second attachment element is separable by a force applied internally of the enclosure, to permit angular movement of the hand grip with respect to the enclosure.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
A protecting means, as defined in claim 7, wherein: a. the enclosure is shaped in approximate conformity to a skier''s gloved hand when clenched, and the hand grip is offset from the center of the enclosure.
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) | 1976-07-16 | 1977-01-15 | 1977-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-16 | 1981-01-15 | 1981-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-16 | 1985-01-15 | 1985-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |