US3854740A
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Releasable ski binding partially mounted in a ski boot sole
Assignee: Gertsch AG
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Filing: 1972-11-27
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Granted: 1974-12-17
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Expires: 1992-11-27
Abstract
Abstract A releasable or safety ski binding partially mounted in the sole of a ski boot, wherein the ski boot sole and the ski boot upper portion or upper are coupled for rotational movement with one another, however secured against rotation by the mechanism for the lateral release action of the binding which is mounted in the boot, and the mechanism for the vertical release action of the binding is arranged at the ski.
Inventors
- 👤 E Gertsch
- 👤 U Gertsch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:07
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C9/00; A63C9/08; A63C9/086; A63C9/084; A63C9/0841; A63C9/0805; A63C9/0846
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A releasable binding for skis and partially mounted in the ski boot sole of a ski boot having a ski boot upper and ski boot sole, the improvement comprising said ski boot sole and ski boot upper being connected for rotation with one another, a mechanism for lateral release of the ski boot for retaining the ski boot sole and the ski boot upper against rotation, said lateral release mechanism including a spring-loaded locking mechanism mounted in the ski boot, and a mechanism for the vertical release of the ski boot which is arranged upon the ski, said ski boot upper and said ski boot sole form two parts of the ski boot, said spring-loaded locking mechanism includes pivot means defined by a cam-like member, a cam follower member cooperating with the camlike member, and said spring biasing said cam follower towards the cam-like member, said cam-like member being carried by one part of said ski boot and said cam follower being carried by another part of said ski boot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A releasable binding for skis and partially mounted in the ski boot sole of a ski boot having a ski boot upper and ski boot sole, the improvement comprising said ski boot sole and ski boot upper being connected for rotation with one another, a mechanism for lateral release of the ski boot for retaining the ski boot sole and the ski boot upper against rotation, said lateral release mechanism including a spring-loaded locking mechanism mounted in the ski boot, and a mechanism for the vertical release of the ski boot which is arranged upon the ski, said ski boot upper and said ski boot sole form two parts of the ski boot, said spring-loaded locking mechanism includes pivot means defined by a cam-like member, a cam follower member cooperating with the camlike member, and said spring biasing said cam follower towards the cam-like member, said cam-like member being carried by one part of said ski boot and said cam follower being carried by another part of said ski boot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
The releasable binding as defined in claim 1, wherein said pivot means is a pivot pin, the ski boot upper carries said pivot pin which engages with the ski bOot sole, said spring-loaded locking mechanism having a spring located in a recess of the ski boot sole, and an adjustment screw against which bears said spring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The releasable binding as defined in claim 2, wherein the spring-loaded locking mechanism defines said lateral release mechanism.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The releasable binding as defined in claim 2, wherein said cam-like member is defined by said pivot pin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The releasable binding as defined in claim 1, wherein said lateral release mechanism is totally mounted in the ski boot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The releasable binding as defined in claim 1, wherein the ski boot upper carries said pivot means which engages with the ski boot sole, said lateral release mechanism incorporating a spring-loaded locking mechanism having a spring, and an adjustment screw against which bears said spring.
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) | 1977-12-16 | 1978-06-17 | 1978-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-16 | 1982-06-17 | 1982-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-16 | 1986-06-17 | 1986-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |