US3826518A
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Boot scraper for application to a ski
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-02
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Granted: 1974-07-30
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Expires: 1992-08-02
Abstract
Abstract A boot scraping means for application to a ski includes an elongated member connected to the upper surface of the ski in front of the toe binding. The member is provided with upwardly projecting parts which extend across the ski in several directions relative to the longitudinal axis of the ski. The parts are rigid and are adapted to receive the lower part of a ski boot from substantially any direction in a frictional engagement to thereby dislodge snow from the boot. Control of the ski is provided during use of the boot scraper by an upwardly projecting crown piece having a receptacle large enough to receive a ski pole in a snug engagement. Pressure on the ski pole restrains movement of the ski while the boot is passed over the boot scraper.
Inventors
- 👤 D Hennig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:23
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C5/00; A63C5/06; A63C5/061
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
In combination with a ski, boot scraping means comprising a unitary member operatively connected to the upper surface of said ski, said member having a width dimension substantially equivalent to that of said ski and having a plurality of rigid parts projecting upwardly therefrom, said parts being oriented on said member in at least two directions relative to the longitudinal extension of said ski thereby being adapted to receive and clean the lower surface of a ski boot when said boot is moved across said parts in substantially any direction, and control means operatively connected to said member and adapted to receive the tip of a ski pole in a snug engagement, said control means providing resistance to lateral and axial movement of said engaged ski pole thereby to control said ski when said boot scraping means is in use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
In combination with a ski, boot scraping means comprising a unitary member operatively connected to the upper surface of said ski, said member having a width dimension substantially equivalent to that of said ski and having a plurality of rigid parts projecting upwardly therefrom, said parts being oriented on said member in at least two directions relative to the longitudinal extension of said ski thereby being adapted to receive and clean the lower surface of a ski boot when said boot is moved across said parts in substantially any direction, and control means operatively connected to said member and adapted to receive the tip of a ski pole in a snug engagement, said control means providing resistance to lateral and axial movement of said engaged ski pole thereby to control said ski when said boot scraping means is in use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The combination of claim 1, in which said control means comprises a crown piece extending upwardly from the upper surface of said member and defining a receptacle therein, said receptacle being adapted to receive the tip of a ski pole in snug engagement with said crown piece.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
139 words
In combination with a ski, boot scraping means operatively connected to said ski and adapted to receive and clean the lower surface of a ski boot when said surface is moved on said means, and control means operatively connected to said ski and adapted to receive the tip of a ski pole in a snug, releasable engagement thereby providing resistance to lateral and axial movement of said engaged ski pole whereby the movement of said ski is controlled during the movement of said ski boot on said boot scraping means, in which said control means is operatively connected to said boot scraping means and in which said control means comprises a crown piece extending upwardly from said ski and defining a receptacle therein, said receptacle being adapted to receive a ski pole in snug engagement with said crown piece.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
139 words
In combination with a ski, boot scraping means operatively connected to said ski and adapted to receive and clean the lower surface of a ski boot when said surface is moved on said means, and control means operatively connected to said ski and adapted to receive the tip of a ski pole in a snug, releasable engagement thereby providing resistance to lateral and axial movement of said engaged ski pole whereby the movement of said ski is controlled during the movement of said ski boot on said boot scraping means, in which said control means is operatively connected to said boot scraping means and in which said control means comprises a crown piece extending upwardly from said ski and defining a receptacle therein, said receptacle being adapted to receive a ski pole in snug engagement with said crown piece.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
83 words
The combination of claim 3, in which said boot scraping means comprises an elongated member positioned on the upper surface of said ski and having a plurality of rigid parts projecting upwardLy from said member, at least some of said parts having first and second sections extending across the width of said member in at least two directions relative to the longitudinal axis of said ski, said first and second sections of each of said parts intersecting at some position on said member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 4, in which substantially all of said parts are V-shaped, each of said parts being aligned and spaced on said member along the longitudinal axis of said ski.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-07-29 | 1978-01-28 | 1978-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-29 | 1982-01-28 | 1982-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-29 | 1986-01-28 | 1986-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |