US3861664A
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Ski clamping device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-18
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Granted: 1975-01-21
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Expires: 1993-07-18
Abstract
Abstract A ski clamp device which permits clamping of skis for bench work in three different positions. Skis are clamped between vise jaws and a floating spacing member which equalizes clamping pressure. Moving parts are slidably mounted on a track and actuated by a screw mechanism providing rotation of the vise jaws to conform with the side curvature of the clamped skis.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald D Durkee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:54
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B1/00; B25B1/06; B25B1/10; B25B1/103; A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S269/00; Y10S269/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A ski clamping device comprising: a. a pair of movably mounted vise jaws, b. a spacing member having two upstanding side surfaces disposed between the vise jaws, c. clamping means for simultaneously moving the vise jaws in opposite directions toward the spacing member so as to clamp a ski in a position between one vise jaw and one of the side surfaces of the spacing member and another ski in a position between the other vise jaw and the other of the side surfaces of the spacing member, and d. means mounting the spacing member to permit free movement thereof in a direction to equalize the pressure exerted on the skis when the vise jaws are moved to a ski clamping position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A ski clamping device comprising: a. a pair of movably mounted vise jaws, b. a spacing member having two upstanding side surfaces disposed between the vise jaws, c. clamping means for simultaneously moving the vise jaws in opposite directions toward the spacing member so as to clamp a ski in a position between one vise jaw and one of the side surfaces of the spacing member and another ski in a position between the other vise jaw and the other of the side surfaces of the spacing member, and d. means mounting the spacing member to permit free movement thereof in a direction to equalize the pressure exerted on the skis when the vise jaws are moved to a ski clamping position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The ski clamping device of claim 1 wherein the side surfaces of the spacing member have a slight curvature to prevent damage to the skis by contact with sharp edges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The ski clamping device of claim 1 wheRein the spacing member has notched side portions adapted to support adjacent edges of two horizontally positioned skis clamped between the vise jaws and the spacing member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The ski clamping device of claim 1 wherein the vise jaws are mounted on an elongated track and are provided with shoulders engaging the track to guide movement of the jaws along the track.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The ski clamping device of claim 4 wherein the spacing member also has shoulders engaging the track for guiding movement of the spacing member along the track.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
The ski clamping device of claim 1 wherein the clamping means for moving the vise jaws comprises a screw having two reversely threaded portions and a pair of threaded nuts separately engaging the threaded portions of the screw, the nuts being connected to actuate the vise jaws in opposite directions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The ski clamping device of claim 5 wherein the vise jaws are provided with resilient pads engaging the skis in the clamped position.
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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 |