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US3780920A
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Ski carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-01
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Granted: 1973-12-25
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Expires: 1991-11-01
Abstract
Abstract The opposing end portions of an elongated flexibly constructed strap are folded upwardly about a pair of longitudinally juxtaposed skis resting in a horizontal condition on the center portion of the strap, and a pair of handles formed on the end portions of the strap are gripped simultaneously in one hand to form a sling which, when raised, tightly corners about the skis and presses them together against a frictional interlock member that is upstanding on the center portion of the strap between the running surfaces of the skis. Moreover, to increase the frictional effect, the interlock member preferably has a pair of laterally outstanding ribs thereon which mate with the longitudinally extending grooves commonly provided in the surfaces of the skis.
Inventors
- 👤 D Green
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 06:11
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/02; A63C11/023; A63C11/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A ski carrier having an elongated bottom section, a pair of handle-equipped sidewalls interconnected therewith, which are upstanding along the longitudinal edge portions of the section to define a sling, and which are articulated with respect to the bottom section, so as to tightly clamp a pair of longitudinally juxtaposed skis together therebetween, when the sling is raised off the ground by the handles, with the skis cradled therein, a centrally located, longitudinally oriented septum within the sling, between the walls thereof, which is operatively interposed between the running surfaces of the ski, to provide a frictional interlock therebetween, and which is upstanding on the bottom section of the sling, and has a laterally outstanding coping thereon which is elevated above the section to mate with the longitudinally extending grooves in running surfaces of the skis. in the
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A ski carrier having an elongated bottom section, a pair of handle-equipped sidewalls interconnected therewith, which are upstanding along the longitudinal edge portions of the section to define a sling, and which are articulated with respect to the bottom section, so as to tightly clamp a pair of longitudinally juxtaposed skis together therebetween, when the sling is raised off the ground by the handles, with the skis cradled therein, a centrally located, longitudinally oriented septum within the sling, between the walls thereof, which is operatively interposed between the running surfaces of the ski, to provide a frictional interlock therebetween, and which is upstanding on the bottom section of the sling, and has a laterally outstanding coping thereon which is elevated above the section to mate with the longitudinally extending grooves in running surfaces of the skis. in the
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The ski carrier according to claim 1 wherein the handles are provided on the upper edge portions of the walls, and said upper edge portions are articulated with respect to the lower edge portions of the walls, so that the walls corner tightly about the skis in the upper regions of the sling.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The ski carrier according to claim 2 wherein the handles are pivotally engaged with the upper edge portions of the walls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The ski carrier according to claim 3 wherein the handles are hinged to the walls, in loops formed on the ends thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
140 words
A ski carrier having an elongated bottom section and a pair of handle-equipped sidewalls interconnected therewith, which are upstanding along the longitudinal edge portions of the section to define a sling, and which are articulated with respect to the bottom section, so as to tightly clamp a pair of longitudinally juxtaposed skis together therebetween, when the sling is raised off the ground by the handles, with the skis cradled therein, the sling being formed from an elongated, flexibly constructed, end-handled strap having an upstanding fold in the center portion thereof, the halves of which are interconnected to form an envelope which in turn has a stiffener enclosed therein to form a centrally located, longitudinally oriented septum within the sling, between the walls thereof, which is operatively interposed between the running surfaces of the ski, to provide a frictional interlock therebetween.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
140 words
A ski carrier having an elongated bottom section and a pair of handle-equipped sidewalls interconnected therewith, which are upstanding along the longitudinal edge portions of the section to define a sling, and which are articulated with respect to the bottom section, so as to tightly clamp a pair of longitudinally juxtaposed skis together therebetween, when the sling is raised off the ground by the handles, with the skis cradled therein, the sling being formed from an elongated, flexibly constructed, end-handled strap having an upstanding fold in the center portion thereof, the halves of which are interconnected to form an envelope which in turn has a stiffener enclosed therein to form a centrally located, longitudinally oriented septum within the sling, between the walls thereof, which is operatively interposed between the running surfaces of the ski, to provide a frictional interlock therebetween.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
92 words
In a ski carrier having an elongated bottom section and a pair of operatively upstanding, handle-equipped side members interconnected with the section along the longitudinal edge portions thereof, a septum operatively centrally upstanding on the bottom section, longitudinally thereof, to be operatively interposed between the running surfaces of a pair of skis juxtaposed in the carrier, and having longitudinally outstanding ribs thereon which are formed by a laterally outstanding coping on the top of the septum and adapted to mate with the longitudinally extending grooves in the running surfaces of the skis.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
92 words
In a ski carrier having an elongated bottom section and a pair of operatively upstanding, handle-equipped side members interconnected with the section along the longitudinal edge portions thereof, a septum operatively centrally upstanding on the bottom section, longitudinally thereof, to be operatively interposed between the running surfaces of a pair of skis juxtaposed in the carrier, and having longitudinally outstanding ribs thereon which are formed by a laterally outstanding coping on the top of the septum and adapted to mate with the longitudinally extending grooves in the running surfaces of the skis.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The ski carrier according to claim 6, wherein the septum is integrally formed on the carrier.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
116 words
A device for carrying longitudinally juxtaposed skis, comprising an elongated, end-handled strap which has an upstanding portion on the center section thereof defining an opening therein, and the two end sections of which are inter-connected with the center section so that they can be swung upwardly away from the center section, to form a sling in which the skis can be cradled for carrying when the handles of the end sections are gripped in one hand, and means which are relatively rigid in construction and interengageable with the strap in the opening of the upstanding portion to form a septum that is operatively upstanding on the center section for interengagement between the skis in the sling.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
116 words
A device for carrying longitudinally juxtaposed skis, comprising an elongated, end-handled strap which has an upstanding portion on the center section thereof defining an opening therein, and the two end sections of which are inter-connected with the center section so that they can be swung upwardly away from the center section, to form a sling in which the skis can be cradled for carrying when the handles of the end sections are gripped in one hand, and means which are relatively rigid in construction and interengageable with the strap in the opening of the upstanding portion to form a septum that is operatively upstanding on the center section for interengagement between the skis in the sling.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device according to claim 8, wherein the septum forming means has laterally outstanding ribs thereon which are adapted to mate with the longitudinally extending grooves in the running surfaces of the skis.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device according to claim 8 wherein the upstanding portion of the strap forms an envelope within which the septum forming means is enclosable.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device according to claim 8 wherein the opening is oriented crosswise of the strap and the septum forming means is interengageable with the upstanding portion.
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) | 1976-12-24 | 1977-06-25 | 1977-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-24 | 1981-06-25 | 1981-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-24 | 1985-06-25 | 1985-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |