US3781026A
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Ski stopping structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-17
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Granted: 1973-12-25
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Expires: 1992-11-17
Abstract
Abstract A stop structure for skis consisting of a plate member secured to a ski adjacent the rear of a ski boot, a spring tensioned arm journaled in said plate member, said arm being adapted to swing forwardly outwardly of the ski in the direction of said boot and said arm in operative cocked position bearing against the upper heel portion of said ski boot.
Inventors
- 👤 B Bovee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:18
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C7/00; A63C7/10; A63C7/1073; A63C7/108
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A ski stopping structure for a loose ski in connection with a ski mounted boot secured by a binding having in combination a bracket member adjacent the rear of said ski boot, means securing said bracket member to said ski, a bearing member angled upwardly from said bracket in a direction inboard of said skis, an arm, a lower stem portion of said arm being journaled in said bearing member, said bearing member being constructed to position the journaled portion of said arm at an oblique angle with reference to the surface of said ski, an upwardly extending portion of said arm being curved inboard of said ski, an upper terminal portion of said arm bearing against the upper rear portion of said boot free of any engagement with said binding and swingable forwardly downwardly clear of said ski, and means in connection with said bracket placing said arm under tension to have the same bear against the rear upper portion of said boot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A ski stopping structure for a loose ski in connection with a ski mounted boot secured by a binding having in combination a bracket member adjacent the rear of said ski boot, means securing said bracket member to said ski, a bearing member angled upwardly from said bracket in a direction inboard of said skis, an arm, a lower stem portion of said arm being journaled in said bearing member, said bearing member being constructed to position the journaled portion of said arm at an oblique angle with reference to the surface of said ski, an upwardly extending portion of said arm being curved inboard of said ski, an upper terminal portion of said arm bearing against the upper rear portion of said boot free of any engagement with said binding and swingable forwardly downwardly clear of said ski, and means in connection with said bracket placing said arm under tension to have the same bear against the rear upper portion of said boot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, including means projecting from said bracket outboard of said ski to limit the swinging movement of said arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein said bracket comprises a plate portion being angled upwardly in the direction of the outer edge of said ski, said plate portion supporting said spaced bearing plates, and saiD bearing plates having a pair of aligned apertures therethrough receiving said journaled portion of said arm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The structure set forth in claim 3, wherein a bearing sleeve is carried by said angled plate portion of said bracket.
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) | 1976-12-24 | 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 |