US3765694A
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Safety harness or strap for ski boots
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-21
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Granted: 1973-10-16
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Expires: 1991-10-21
Abstract
Abstract A strap arrangement for ski bindings that includes a vertical member or portion as well as an encircling portion that is adapted to surround a portion of the ski boot, or leg above the foot, and wherein there is provided a unique means for fastening the device to the ski binding and boot.
Inventors
- 👤 I Allsop
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:17
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C9/00; A63C9/002; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S24/00; Y10S24/30; Y10S24/43; Y10S24/49; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1498
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
In a safety harness for ski equipment, including a ski boot, and heel and toe clamp, said safety harness comprising a bracket on the heel clamp, a vertical strap including a retainer on its lower end having a groove for engaging said bracket, said retainer comprising a horizontally disposed portion and an upstanding portion, said upstanding portion having a key slot therein, a ball on a shank connected to the vertical strap, and said ball adapted to selectively engage the key slot, said key slot including a narrow portion and a generally circular portion, a loop on the upper end of the vertical strap, a horizontal strap element having a portion extending through the loop, shoulders on the horizontal strap adjacent the loop, said shoulders defining therebetween a recessed portion, said horizontal strap including an end portion having a ball member thereon, the opposite end portion of the horizontal strap having a plurality of key slots therein, the portion of the horizontal strap with the key slots having an outwardly flaring end portion provided with an enlargement thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
In a safety harness for ski equipment, including a ski boot, and heel and toe clamp, said safety harness comprising a bracket on the heel clamp, a vertical strap including a retainer on its lower end having a groove for engaging said bracket, said retainer comprising a horizontally disposed portion and an upstanding portion, said upstanding portion having a key slot therein, a ball on a shank connected to the vertical strap, and said ball adapted to selectively engage the key slot, said key slot including a narrow portion and a generally circular portion, a loop on the upper end of the vertical strap, a horizontal strap element having a portion extending through the loop, shoulders on the horizontal strap adjacent the loop, said shoulders defining therebetween a recessed portion, said horizontal strap including an end portion having a ball member thereon, the opposite end portion of the horizontal strap having a plurality of key slots therein, the portion of the horizontal strap with the key slots having an outwardly flaring end portion provided with an enlargement thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure as defined in claim 1, wherein the harness has a construction so that the vertical strap member has a tendency to remain upright.
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) | 1976-10-15 | 1977-04-16 | 1977-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-15 | 1981-04-16 | 1981-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-15 | 1985-04-16 | 1985-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |