US3844575A
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Connecting element for ski boot
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-29
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Granted: 1974-10-29
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Expires: 1993-01-29
Abstract
Abstract A connecting element is provided on a ski boot for allowing the ski and the boot to separate without, however, allowing complete separation, the boot being held to the ski by retention means which can be safety-released or intentionally released when the skier actuates a control lever. One end of the connecting element is received in a part integral with the ski and the other end thereof is received in a part integral with the boot. The connecting element is coupled to the control member which is adapted to move between two positions: a first boot-retaining position in which the retention means is locked and the control lever does not act upon the connecting element; and a second position for unlocking the retention means in which the control member exerts a pull on the retention means in order to unlock it and on the connecting element in order to restore the boot to a position in which it may be conveniently put on again.
Inventors
- 👤 G Salomon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:35
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C9/00; A63C9/08; A63C9/086; A63C9/085; A63C9/08535; A63C9/08557; A63C9/08564; A63C9/0805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
A device for connecting a boot to a ski which allows them to move away from each other but prevents their complete separation, said boot being held to said ski by a retention means which can be safety-released or intentionally released when the user actuates a control member, said device comprising at least one connecting element, one end thereof being accommodated in a part secured to the ski, and the other end in a part secured to the boot, said connecting element being independent of said retention means and not acting upon the boot when the latter is held in position on the ski, said connecting element being coupled to said control member which is adapteD to move between two positions: a first boot-retaining position in which the retention means is locked and the control member does not act upon the connecting element; a second position for unlocking the retention means in which the control member exerts a pull, during the movement from said first to said second position, both on the retention means in order to unlock it, and on the connecting element in order to restore the boot to a position in which it may be conveniently put on again.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
202 words
A device for connecting a boot to a ski which allows them to move away from each other but prevents their complete separation, said boot being held to said ski by a retention means which can be safety-released or intentionally released when the user actuates a control member, said device comprising at least one connecting element, one end thereof being accommodated in a part secured to the ski, and the other end in a part secured to the boot, said connecting element being independent of said retention means and not acting upon the boot when the latter is held in position on the ski, said connecting element being coupled to said control member which is adapteD to move between two positions: a first boot-retaining position in which the retention means is locked and the control member does not act upon the connecting element; a second position for unlocking the retention means in which the control member exerts a pull, during the movement from said first to said second position, both on the retention means in order to unlock it, and on the connecting element in order to restore the boot to a position in which it may be conveniently put on again.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein at least the end of the connecting element accommodated in the part secured to the ski is arranged to move in the interior of said part.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein a resilient element is interposed between one end of the connecting member and a part which moves in relation to said part secured to the ski.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device according to claim 3, wherein said moving part is associated with the control member and moves under the influence thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 3, wherein the moving part is a part of the control member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 3, whereiin the moving part is the part secured to the boot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
82 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein when the boot is held in its pre-determined position on the ski, at least one end of the connecting element is spaced from the part with which it is adapted to cooperate, the projecting portion of the connecting element thus allowing the part secured to the boot to move in relation to the ski, the connecting element remaining motionless in relation to the ski during this movement, and applying no restoring force to the boot.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the connecting element comprises at least one cable, at least one end thereof being enlarged to act as a stop.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device according to claim 8, wherein a resilient element consisting of a helicoidal spring surrounding a part of the cable is associated therewith, said cable being free to slide within said spring.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the control member cooperates with an actuating part on the retention making it possible to unlock the latter at will.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
94 words
A device according to claim 10, in which the retention means on the ski comprises at least one locking piston arranged to move within an element attached to the ski, said piston retracting against the action of a resilient means and cooperating with one end of a part secured to the boot, wherein the control member of the device is coupled to an actuating part on the locking piston which effectively assures retraction of the piston, against the action of its resilient means, whenever the control member exerts a pull on the connecting element.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
50 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the control member consists of a lever pivoting about an axis integral with the element attached to the ski, and of a control cable one end of which is connected to the pivoting lever, while the other is attached to the connecting element.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device according to claim 12, wherein the control cable is attached directly to one end of the cable, constituting the connecting element.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
44 words
A device according to claim 9, wherein the spring cooperating with the connecting cable, is arranged in a part secured to the boot and is interposed between a fixed stop on said part and the other end of the cable, constituting the connecting element.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device according to claim 12, wherein the control cable is attached to a part which slides in the element attached to the ski.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device according to claim 15, wherein the spring cooperating with the connecting cable, is interposed, in the element attached to the ski, between the sliding piece and the end of the connecting cable.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device according to claim 15, wherein the other end of the connecting cable, is accommodated so that it slides in the part secured to the boot.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device according to claim 15, wherein the other end of the connecting cable, is attached to the part secured to the boot.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
66 words
A device according to claim 1, in which the boot is secured to an intermediate part temporarily associated therewith and intended to be located between the sole of the boot and the ski, wherein said intermediate part has a centering profile cooperating with a corresponding profile secured to the ski, these two profiles ensuring the retention of said intermediate part, and thus of the boot itself.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 19, wherein the profile secured to the ski is the locking piston.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device according to claim 19, wherein the profile secured to the ski is a flat surface at right angles to the ski and pertaining to the binding element.
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) | 1977-10-28 | 1978-04-29 | 1978-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-28 | 1982-04-29 | 1982-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-28 | 1986-04-29 | 1986-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |