US3837548A
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Ski carrying case
Assignee: INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL AND SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT 376 EAST 400 SOUTH NO 315 SALT LAKE CITY UTAH 84111 A CORP OF UTAH
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Filing: 1973-03-27
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Granted: 1974-09-24
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Expires: 1993-03-27
Abstract
Abstract A case for carrying skis comprises a rigid case having oppositely disposed hollow case portions and one or more removable case sections which sections may be removed for varying the length of the ski case.
Inventors
- 👤 D Nerger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:43
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/02; A63C11/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
An elongated and substantially rigid ski carrying case comprising a section at each end thereof and a plurality of removable intermediate sections therebetween, each said section comprising a pair of opposite half case portions, each portion having top and bottom edges therealong meeting the respective top and bottom edges of the opposite portion when said case is closed, means pivotably securing said bottom edges of selected opposite pairs of portions permitting said case to be opened and closed, releasable engaging means for securing said top edges of selected opposite pairs to each other when said case is closed, disengageable fastening means for securing adjacent sections to one another, whereby said case may be lengthened or shortened by adding or removing one or more intermediate sections, and carrying handle means secured to one of said sections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
An elongated and substantially rigid ski carrying case comprising a section at each end thereof and a plurality of removable intermediate sections therebetween, each said section comprising a pair of opposite half case portions, each portion having top and bottom edges therealong meeting the respective top and bottom edges of the opposite portion when said case is closed, means pivotably securing said bottom edges of selected opposite pairs of portions permitting said case to be opened and closed, releasable engaging means for securing said top edges of selected opposite pairs to each other when said case is closed, disengageable fastening means for securing adjacent sections to one another, whereby said case may be lengthened or shortened by adding or removing one or more intermediate sections, and carrying handle means secured to one of said sections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The case of claim 1 wherein said means securing said bottom edges of opposite pairs comprises a hinge attached adjacent the bottom edges thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The case of claim 2 wherein said engaging means securing said top edges of opposite pairs comprises clasp means secured adjacent the top edges of said pair for holding said edges in abutment when said case is closed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The case of claim 1 wherein said case comprises a plastic material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The case of claim 4 wherein said plastic material comprises an impact resistant synthetic resin.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The case of claim 5 wherein said synthetic resin is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, polycarbonate, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene terpolymers, acrylic resins and fiberous glass reinforced epoxy resin.
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) | 1977-09-23 | 1978-03-25 | 1978-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-23 | 1982-03-25 | 1982-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-23 | 1986-03-25 | 1986-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |