US3861318A
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Safety ski harness cable system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-05
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Granted: 1975-01-21
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Expires: 1993-10-05
Abstract
Abstract A safety harness cable system to protect a skier from injury while learning the art of skiing. A harness attached about a skier is fastened to a pulley which rides on the cable system suspended above the ski run. The cable system is fitted with a brake mechanism at the end of the run to retard the skier''s forward motion.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J Massa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:11
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A cable suspension system for guiding and protecting a skier, attached by a harness and suspension rope to the apparatus, comprising a suspension cable mounted on towers along the length of a ski run, with the suspension rope attached to the harness of the skier and fastened by a pulley to the said suspension cable, with the apparatus fitted with a retard means for slowing the forward progress of an attached skier at the end of the run, in which the suspension system is maintained in a taut condition by winch drum means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A cable suspension system for guiding and protecting a skier, attached by a harness and suspension rope to the apparatus, comprising a suspension cable mounted on towers along the length of a ski run, with the suspension rope attached to the harness of the skier and fastened by a pulley to the said suspension cable, with the apparatus fitted with a retard means for slowing the forward progress of an attached skier at the end of the run, in which the suspension system is maintained in a taut condition by winch drum means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination as recited in claim 1 in which the retard means is actuated by operation of the winch drum means to slacken the cable.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1978-01-20 | 1978-07-22 | 1979-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-20 | 1982-07-22 | 1983-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-20 | 1986-07-22 | 1987-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |