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US3825360A
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Joint apparatus for sectioned skis or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-30
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Granted: 1974-07-23
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Expires: 1992-06-30
Abstract
Abstract An interconnecting joint for joining together adjacent ends of a pair of planar members such as portions to make up a ski. Key interlocks are formed at the ends of the members which are joined together for interlocking the members and preventing longitudinal separation thereof. Slotted portions are formed in the members for positioning an insert, with a portion of the insert mounted in each of the planar members and secured in place by easily removable retainers. The insert provides additional support for the joint and prevents undesired transverse flexing of the members at the joint. The joint provides a generally unitary structure having the same cross-sectional dimensions as each of the members at the joint with no protruding portions. Moreover, the joint allows ready separation of the planar members to permit packing of the members for transportation in a more compact array.
Inventors
- 👤 T Galich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:13
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C5/00; A63C5/02; F; F16; F16B; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/69; F16B2200/71; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/55; Y10T403/553
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
An interconnecting joint for connecting one end of a first planar section to one end of a second planar section, each of said section ends having generally similar cross-sectional dimensions at the interconnected ends, the joint comprising: a channel formed in the plane of each of said sections intermediate the planar faces thereof extending from the said ends of said sections so as to divide each of said planar sections into a top portion and a bottom portion; key lock means formed on the ends of said sections for interconnecting said sections at said section ends; an insert releasably mounted in said channel; and retaining means for coacting with and securing said insert to said sections for providing a generally rigid joint having the same cross-sectional dimension as each of the sections at the joint with no protruding portions, said retaining means being internally mounted in said channel in a position inaccessible from any outside surface of the joint.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
An interconnecting joint for connecting one end of a first planar section to one end of a second planar section, each of said section ends having generally similar cross-sectional dimensions at the interconnected ends, the joint comprising: a channel formed in the plane of each of said sections intermediate the planar faces thereof extending from the said ends of said sections so as to divide each of said planar sections into a top portion and a bottom portion; key lock means formed on the ends of said sections for interconnecting said sections at said section ends; an insert releasably mounted in said channel; and retaining means for coacting with and securing said insert to said sections for providing a generally rigid joint having the same cross-sectional dimension as each of the sections at the joint with no protruding portions, said retaining means being internally mounted in said channel in a position inaccessible from any outside surface of the joint.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
An interconnecting joint in accordance with claim 1 wherein said insert extends across the entire width of said planar sections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
An interconnecting joint in accordance with claim 1 wherein said insert extends partially across the width of said planar sections.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
An interconnecting joint in accordance with claim 1 wherein said key lock means comprises a trapezoidally-shaped key member which extends forwardly from said end of one of the planar sections and a keyway formed in said end of the other planar section, with said key member insertable in said keyway for preventing axial separation of said sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
An interconnecting joint in accordance with claim 1 wherein said ends of said interconnecting joints are formed of a plurality of spaced apart keys and keyways for interlocking the ends of said joints.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
131 words
Interconnection means for a pair of members having generally U-shaped portions to be joined together at the open end of the U''s comprising: cooperative lock means formed in each of said members for preventing axial separation of said members when joined together; an insert providing transverse support for said joined members, said insert positioned in and substantially filling the U-shaped portions of said members; and retainer means for releasably locking the insert in place by engaging a portion of the insert internally of said members; the formed lock means and the insert being configured to fit together smoothly and provide outer surfaces which are flush with the outer surfaces of said members, the retainer means being internally mounted within one U-shaped portion and inaccessible from any outside surface of the members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
131 words
Interconnection means for a pair of members having generally U-shaped portions to be joined together at the open end of the U''s comprising: cooperative lock means formed in each of said members for preventing axial separation of said members when joined together; an insert providing transverse support for said joined members, said insert positioned in and substantially filling the U-shaped portions of said members; and retainer means for releasably locking the insert in place by engaging a portion of the insert internally of said members; the formed lock means and the insert being configured to fit together smoothly and provide outer surfaces which are flush with the outer surfaces of said members, the retainer means being internally mounted within one U-shaped portion and inaccessible from any outside surface of the members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
129 words
An interconnecting joint for connecting one end of a first planar section to one end of a second planar section, each of said section ends having generally similar cross-sectional dimensions at the interconnected ends, the joint comprising: keylock mating configurations formed on the ends of said sections for releasably interconnecting said sections at said section ends by sliding fit of one of said configurations relative to its mating configuration; means mounted adjacent at least one of said sections for releasably interfEring with the sliding of said mating configurations relative to each other in the direction of disassembly thereof; and retainer means for removably securing said interfering means in place, said retainer means being internally mounted within the joint in a position inaccessible from any outside surface of the joint.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
129 words
An interconnecting joint for connecting one end of a first planar section to one end of a second planar section, each of said section ends having generally similar cross-sectional dimensions at the interconnected ends, the joint comprising: keylock mating configurations formed on the ends of said sections for releasably interconnecting said sections at said section ends by sliding fit of one of said configurations relative to its mating configuration; means mounted adjacent at least one of said sections for releasably interfEring with the sliding of said mating configurations relative to each other in the direction of disassembly thereof; and retainer means for removably securing said interfering means in place, said retainer means being internally mounted within the joint in a position inaccessible from any outside surface of the joint.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
An interconnecting joint in accordance with claim 7 wherein said retaining means contacts the interfering means in the position of interfering with said sliding.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
47 words
An interconnecting joint in accordance with claim 7 having an overlapping extension along at least one face of the first planar section to extend into and fill a recess in the corresponding face of the second planar section so as to partially conceal the keylock mating configurations.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
49 words
An interconnecting joint in accordance with claim 7 wherein the keylock mating configurations comprise separate assemblies which are mounted within hollowed-out recesses in the ends of the first and second planar sections such that the keylock mating configurations are not visible along at least three sides of the joint.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
50 words
An interconnecting joint in accordance with claim 8 wherein the interfering means comprises a slab insert adapted to be received within slot portions of the keylock mating configurations, the insert having at least one notch along an edge thereof which is concealed when the insert is assembled in the joint.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
44 words
An interconnecting joint in accordance with claim 11 wherein the retaining means comprises a hollow member mounting an outwardly biased spring-loaded ball, the hollow member being positioned within one of the mating configurations opposite said notch when the insert is assembled in the joint.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
41 words
An interconnecting joint in accordance with claim 12 wherein the insert has four notches positioned along two opposing edges thereof and so located that each may engage the spring-loaded ball for a corresponding orientation of the insert in the assembled joint.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
40 words
An interconnecting joint in accordance with claim 13 wherein the insert is adapted to be ejected from the assembled position by the application of an E-shaped implement over the edge of the assembled sections at the location of the insert.
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) | 1977-07-22 | 1978-01-21 | 1978-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-22 | 1982-01-21 | 1982-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-22 | 1986-01-21 | 1986-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |