US3874202A
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Ski support and lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-13
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Granted: 1975-04-01
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Expires: 1993-07-13
Abstract
Abstract A ski lock includes a support member providing several openings having configurations for receiving the rigid portions of skis and ski poles while one or more locking bars are pivotally connected to the support member for rotation in a plane substantially parallel to the outer surfaces of the support member. A lock having a latching pin is removably positioned within selectively aligned openings within the support member and the securing members for confining the ski members therein while a flexible tether is preferably connected to the support member and the lock.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond H Effenheim
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:40
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/004; A63C11/007; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
An apparatus for securing first and second ski equipment members, comprising a support member having a first outer surface providing a first opening and a second outer surface providing a second opening with said first and second surfaces located on opposite sides of said support member and said first and second openings receiving said first and second ski equipment members, respectively, first and second securing members having first and second rotating surfaces, respectively, pivotally connected to said support member, said first rotating surface rotatable in a plane substantially parallel to said first outer surface and said second rotating surface rotatable in a plane substantially parallel to said second outer surface, and latching means releasably engaging said support member and said first and second securing members for selectively securing said first and second rotating surfaces in spaced relationship to said first and second outer surfaces, respectively, for confining said first and second ski equipment members within said first and second openings, respectively.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
161 words
An apparatus for securing first and second ski equipment members, comprising a support member having a first outer surface providing a first opening and a second outer surface providing a second opening with said first and second surfaces located on opposite sides of said support member and said first and second openings receiving said first and second ski equipment members, respectively, first and second securing members having first and second rotating surfaces, respectively, pivotally connected to said support member, said first rotating surface rotatable in a plane substantially parallel to said first outer surface and said second rotating surface rotatable in a plane substantially parallel to said second outer surface, and latching means releasably engaging said support member and said first and second securing members for selectively securing said first and second rotating surfaces in spaced relationship to said first and second outer surfaces, respectively, for confining said first and second ski equipment members within said first and second openings, respectively.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
190 words
An apparatus for securing first and second ski equipment members, comprising a support member having a first outer surface providing a first opening and a second outer surface providing a second opening with said first and second surfaces located on opposite sides of said support member and said first and second openings receiving said first and second ski equipment members, respectively, first and second securing members having first and second rotating surfaces, respectively, said support member and said first and second securing members each having aligned pivotal openings, a pin positioned within said pivotal openings for pivotally connecting said first and second securing members to said support member, said first rotating surface rotatable in a plane substantially parallel to said first outer surface and said second rotating surface rotatable in a plane substantially parallel to said second outer surface, and latching means releasably engaging said support member and said first and second securing members for selectively securing said first and second rotating surfaces in spaced relationship to said first and second outer surfaces, respectively, for confining said first and second ski equipment members within said first and second openings, respectively.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
190 words
An apparatus for securing first and second ski equipment members, comprising a support member having a first outer surface providing a first opening and a second outer surface providing a second opening with said first and second surfaces located on opposite sides of said support member and said first and second openings receiving said first and second ski equipment members, respectively, first and second securing members having first and second rotating surfaces, respectively, said support member and said first and second securing members each having aligned pivotal openings, a pin positioned within said pivotal openings for pivotally connecting said first and second securing members to said support member, said first rotating surface rotatable in a plane substantially parallel to said first outer surface and said second rotating surface rotatable in a plane substantially parallel to said second outer surface, and latching means releasably engaging said support member and said first and second securing members for selectively securing said first and second rotating surfaces in spaced relationship to said first and second outer surfaces, respectively, for confining said first and second ski equipment members within said first and second openings, respectively.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
188 words
An apparatus for securing first and second ski equipment members, comprising a support member having a first outer surface providing a first opening and a second outer surface providing a second opening with said first and second surfaces located on opposite sides of said support member and said first and second openings receiving said first and second ski equipment members respectively, first and second securing membErs having first and second rotating surfaces, respectively, pivotally connected to said support member, said first rotating surface rotatable in a plane substantially parallel to said first outer surface and said second rotating surface rotatable in a plane substantially parallel to said second outer surface, said support member and said first and second securing members each contain selectively aligned latch openings, and latching means including a latching pin releasably positioned within said latch openings to releasably engage said support member and said first and second securing members for selectively securing said first and second rotating surfaces in spaced relationship to said first and second outer surfaces, respectively, for confining said first and second ski equipment members within said first and second openings, respectively.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
188 words
An apparatus for securing first and second ski equipment members, comprising a support member having a first outer surface providing a first opening and a second outer surface providing a second opening with said first and second surfaces located on opposite sides of said support member and said first and second openings receiving said first and second ski equipment members respectively, first and second securing membErs having first and second rotating surfaces, respectively, pivotally connected to said support member, said first rotating surface rotatable in a plane substantially parallel to said first outer surface and said second rotating surface rotatable in a plane substantially parallel to said second outer surface, said support member and said first and second securing members each contain selectively aligned latch openings, and latching means including a latching pin releasably positioned within said latch openings to releasably engage said support member and said first and second securing members for selectively securing said first and second rotating surfaces in spaced relationship to said first and second outer surfaces, respectively, for confining said first and second ski equipment members within said first and second openings, respectively.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said first and second outer surfaces and said first and second rotating surfaces each contain a latch opening, and said latching means includes a latching pin releasably positioned within said latch openings, and including a flexible tethering member connected to said pivotal pin and releasably connected to said latching pin.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
51 words
The apparatus of 3 wherein said support member contains an anchor opening, and including an anchoring pin secured to said support member on opposite sides of said anchor opening and spanning said anchor opening, and a flexible tethering member connected to said anchoring pin and releasably connected to said latching pin.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
51 words
The apparatus of 3 wherein said support member contains an anchor opening, and including an anchoring pin secured to said support member on opposite sides of said anchor opening and spanning said anchor opening, and a flexible tethering member connected to said anchoring pin and releasably connected to said latching pin.
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) | 1978-03-31 | 1978-09-30 | 1979-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-31 | 1982-09-30 | 1983-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-31 | 1986-09-30 | 1987-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |