US3796438A
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Runaway binding assembly for skis
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-16
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Granted: 1974-03-12
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Expires: 1992-02-16
Abstract
Abstract A runaway binding assembly for skis comprising an elongated member, having opposing ends and means for connecting one end of said elongated member to a ski with the member in a desired normal position, said member being resiliently deformable in a plurality of directions from said normal position; and a locking member for releasably locking the other end of the elongated member therein. The locking member is securable to a skier such as, for example, by being directly attached to a ski boot or by being bound about such boot or the skier''s leg.
Inventors
- 👤 A Zimmet
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:35
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C9/00; A63C9/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A runaway device for preventing inadvertent complete disengagement of a ski from a skier, said device comprising: a. an elongated member that is deformable in a plurality of directions from a normal position and is resiliently restorable from said deformed condition to said normal position, said elongated member comprising a flaccid cable having opposing ends defining the opposing ends of said member and a resilient helically wound spring which is wound about said cable, said spring means restoring the cable to a normally substantially straight position from a deformed position; b. means for operatively securing one end of said elongated member to a ski so that said elongated member is normally upstanding from said ski; c. a locking member and means for securing said locking member to a skier; and d. a lock engaging device mounted on the other end of said cable for releasable engagement with said locking member to releasably lock the other end of said elongated member to said locking member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A runaway device for preventing inadvertent complete disengagement of a ski from a skier, said device comprising: a. an elongated member that is deformable in a plurality of directions from a normal position and is resiliently restorable from said deformed condition to said normal position, said elongated member comprising a flaccid cable having opposing ends defining the opposing ends of said member and a resilient helically wound spring which is wound about said cable, said spring means restoring the cable to a normally substantially straight position from a deformed position; b. means for operatively securing one end of said elongated member to a ski so that said elongated member is normally upstanding from said ski; c. a locking member and means for securing said locking member to a skier; and d. a lock engaging device mounted on the other end of said cable for releasable engagement with said locking member to releasably lock the other end of said elongated member to said locking member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The assembly of claim 1, wherein said means for securing said locking means to a skier comprises a strap for securing said locking means to a skier or a ski boot.
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) | 1977-03-11 | 1977-09-10 | 1978-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-11 | 1981-09-10 | 1982-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-11 | 1985-09-10 | 1986-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |