US3860253A
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Ski binding
Assignee: Gertsch AG
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Filing: 1973-08-03
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Granted: 1975-01-14
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Expires: 1993-08-03
Abstract
Abstract Releasable ski binding permitting longitudinal movement of the ski boot with respect to the ski. One binding, such as the rearward binding, grips a suitable fitting on the ski boot in a conventional manner both above and on both sides thereof and is arranged for resiliently opposed release upon either upward or sideward movement of the associated end of the ski boot. Adjacent the other end of the boot, such as the toe, there is provided a fitting fixed rigidly with respect to the ski and a recess is provided in the fitting. The toe of the boot is provided with a single longitudinally aligned pin which projects into said recess, preferably received into the upper portion thereof, to permit longitudinal motion between the pin and the fitting but to prevent motion in any direction perpendicular thereto. This holds the boot firmly and safely on the ski but permits relative longitudinal motion between the boot and the ski which may result if the ski bends during skiing. Such longitudinal motion is permitted without affecting or altering the accuracy of setting of the release portion of the binding.
Inventors
- 👤 Gottfried Schweizer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:14
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C9/00; A63C9/003; A63C9/007; A63C9/08; A63C9/084; A63C9/0845; A63C9/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
218 words
In a ski binding having a front and a rear binding part mounted on a ski each being adapted to cooperate with means on one of a ski boot and a bottom plate on which a ski boot is mounted for effecting a releasable securement of one of said ski boot and said bottom plate to said ski, the improvement comprising wherein one of said front and rear binding parts includes means defining an elongated pin mounted on one end of one Of said ski boot and said bottom plate and extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of said ski and means defining a recess mounted on said ski and adapted to receive said pin therein for longitudinal sliding movement with respect thereto, and wherein the other of said front and rear binding parts includes securement means (1) for releasably holding the other end of one of said ski boot and said bottom plate against at least a lateral movement and (2) for preventing a longitudinal movement of one of said ski boot and said bottom plate relative to said ski whereby the permitted relative movement between said pin and said recess means will thereby facilitate a bending of said ski without varying the force holding one of said ski boot and said boot plate onto said ski.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
218 words
In a ski binding having a front and a rear binding part mounted on a ski each being adapted to cooperate with means on one of a ski boot and a bottom plate on which a ski boot is mounted for effecting a releasable securement of one of said ski boot and said bottom plate to said ski, the improvement comprising wherein one of said front and rear binding parts includes means defining an elongated pin mounted on one end of one Of said ski boot and said bottom plate and extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of said ski and means defining a recess mounted on said ski and adapted to receive said pin therein for longitudinal sliding movement with respect thereto, and wherein the other of said front and rear binding parts includes securement means (1) for releasably holding the other end of one of said ski boot and said bottom plate against at least a lateral movement and (2) for preventing a longitudinal movement of one of said ski boot and said bottom plate relative to said ski whereby the permitted relative movement between said pin and said recess means will thereby facilitate a bending of said ski without varying the force holding one of said ski boot and said boot plate onto said ski.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The improved ski binding according to claim 1, wherein said one end is the toe of said one of said ski boot and said bottom plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The improved ski binding according to claim 2, wherein said recess is triangular in shape and said pin means is positioned at an apex thereof when said one of said ski boot and said bottom plate are longitudinally aligned with said longitudinal axis of said ski.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
The improved ski binding according to claim 3, wherein said triangular shaped recess is an equilateral triangle; and wherein the base of said equilateral triangular shaped recess extends parallel to the top surface of said ski; and wherein said apex is the uppermost one of said angles of said triangular shaped recess.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The improved ski binding according to claim 1, wherein said means defining a recess includes means made of an elastic material at least surrounding said recess.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
The improved ski binding according to claim 1, wherein said recess includes means defining an upper narrow region and a wide lower region; and wherein said pin means is positioned in said upper narrow region when said one of said ski boot and said bottom plate are longitudinally aligned with said longitudinal axis of said ski.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The improved ski binding according to claim 1, wherein said securement means is also adapted to releasably secure said other end against a vertical movement.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
215 words
A releasable ski binding for use with ski boot means consisting of one of a ski boot and a bottom plate on which said ski boot is mounted, comprising: first and second longitudinally spaced binding parts mounted on a ski and on opposite ends of said ski boot means to effect an engagement of the ends of said ski boot means with said ski; one of said first and second binding parts including means defining an elongated pin extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of said ski and means defining a recess adapted to receive said pin means therein for longitudinal sliding movement with respect thereto, for releasably holding one of said ends of said ski boot means on said ski, said pin means being mounted on one of said ski and said ski boot means and said means defining a recess being mounted on the other of said ski and said ski boot means; and the other of said first and second binding parts including securement means (1) for releasably holding the other of said ends of said ski boot means remote from said one of said first and second binding parts against at least a lateral movement and (2) for preventing a longitudinal movement of said ski boot means relative to said ski.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
215 words
A releasable ski binding for use with ski boot means consisting of one of a ski boot and a bottom plate on which said ski boot is mounted, comprising: first and second longitudinally spaced binding parts mounted on a ski and on opposite ends of said ski boot means to effect an engagement of the ends of said ski boot means with said ski; one of said first and second binding parts including means defining an elongated pin extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of said ski and means defining a recess adapted to receive said pin means therein for longitudinal sliding movement with respect thereto, for releasably holding one of said ends of said ski boot means on said ski, said pin means being mounted on one of said ski and said ski boot means and said means defining a recess being mounted on the other of said ski and said ski boot means; and the other of said first and second binding parts including securement means (1) for releasably holding the other of said ends of said ski boot means remote from said one of said first and second binding parts against at least a lateral movement and (2) for preventing a longitudinal movement of said ski boot means relative to said ski.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
A releasable ski binding according to claim 8, wherein said first binding part engages the toe end of said ski boot means and said second binding part engages the heel end of said ski boot means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
A releasable ski binding according to claim 9, wherein said pin means is mounted on said toe end of said ski boot means and said means defining a recess is mounted on said ski.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
A releasable ski binding according to claim 8, wherein said securement means is also adapted to releasably secure said one of said ends remote from said one of said first and second binding parts against a vertical movement.
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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) | 1978-01-13 | 1978-07-15 | 1979-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-13 | 1982-07-15 | 1983-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-13 | 1986-07-15 | 1987-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |