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US3874512A
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Multi-sided storage rack for skis or similar articles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-23
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Granted: 1975-04-01
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Expires: 1993-08-23
Abstract
Abstract A multi-sided or polygonal rack for storing or displaying skis or similar articles. A pair of unitary molded frame members are formed with a polygonal web integrally joined to a central top by a plurality of spokes extending radially from the hub to the midpoint of each side of the polygonal member. In one embodiment of the invention a carousel type arrangement is achieved by mounting two frame members in vertically spaced relationship upon a central post, the frame members being freely rotatable on the post. Another version finds the upper and lower frame members provided with wall mounting brackets, while still a third version finds the two frame members mounted upon a central post and provided with mounting brackets for mounting the rack upon a car. Both frame members of the car rack version and the upper frame members of the carousel and wall mounted versions are provided with resilient straps each having one end anchored to a projecting pin fixedly mounted adjacent one end of each side of the polygonal web, the straps having a washer like member fixed to their opposite ends which can be slipped over the pin at the next adjacent side to clamp the skis against the outer side of the polygonal member. The lower frame members of the carousel and wall mounted versions are formed with integral pockets at each exposed side of the polygonal outer web, the pockets serving to receive the tails of a pair of skis.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack H Wegley
- 👤 John C Foraker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-04 21:25
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/02; A63C11/028; A47; A47B; A47B81/00; A63B; A63B55/00; A63B55/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
232 words
A carousel type rack comprising: a vertically disposed post; and upper and lower frame members projecting radially outwardly from said post, said pair of frame members being rotably mounted on said post and each of said frame members comprising: a hub rotatably received upon said post; a polygonal outer web coaxial with said post; a plurality of radially extending spokes integral with said hub and extending from said hub to the midpoInts of the sides of said polygonal member and integrally jointed thereto to define a rigid one piece frame member, the axial width of said polygonal web being less than the axial length of said hub with said spokes being tapered from a maximum axial width equal to that of the hub at their juncture therewith to a minimum axial width equal to that of said web at the juncture of said spokes within said web; and retaining means for retaining articles contiguous to the sides of said polygonal member, said retaining means on the lower frame member comprising upwardly opening pockets integrally formed on the outer sides of the polygonal web, and said retaining means on the upper frame member comprising resilient straps secured at one end to one end of each side of said polygonal web and means for releasably attaching the other end of said strap at the other end of said one side of said polygonal web.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
232 words
A carousel type rack comprising: a vertically disposed post; and upper and lower frame members projecting radially outwardly from said post, said pair of frame members being rotably mounted on said post and each of said frame members comprising: a hub rotatably received upon said post; a polygonal outer web coaxial with said post; a plurality of radially extending spokes integral with said hub and extending from said hub to the midpoInts of the sides of said polygonal member and integrally jointed thereto to define a rigid one piece frame member, the axial width of said polygonal web being less than the axial length of said hub with said spokes being tapered from a maximum axial width equal to that of the hub at their juncture therewith to a minimum axial width equal to that of said web at the juncture of said spokes within said web; and retaining means for retaining articles contiguous to the sides of said polygonal member, said retaining means on the lower frame member comprising upwardly opening pockets integrally formed on the outer sides of the polygonal web, and said retaining means on the upper frame member comprising resilient straps secured at one end to one end of each side of said polygonal web and means for releasably attaching the other end of said strap at the other end of said one side of said polygonal web.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
271 words
A ski rack comprising a pair of frame members, each frame member including a one piece polygonal outer web symmetrical about a central axis, a cylindrical central hub coaxial of said axis and a plurality of stiffening webs each intricately joined at one end of said hub and projecting radially from said hub, the opposite ends of said stiffening webs being respectively integrally joined to the midpoints of the sides of said polygonal outer web to constitute said hub, stiffening webs and polygonal web has a unitary one piece frame member, a rod like central member received within the hubs of said frame members, locating means engaged between said central member and said hubs to maintain a selected axial spacing between said frame members, and releasable securing means on said frame members for releasably securing skis to the sides of said polygonal webs, said securing means including a bolt fixedly mounted at one end of a side of said polygonal outer web of one of said frame members projecting outwardly from said outer web, a resilient strap having a length less than the length of a side of said polygonal web, means mounting one end of each said strap upon said bolt against the outer side of said outer web, and means at the other end of said strap for detachably securing said strap to a similar second bolt located at a corresponding position on an adjacent side of said outer web, and wherein said securing means also includes a ski tail receiving cup integrally formed on a respective side at the outer web of the other of said frame members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
271 words
A ski rack comprising a pair of frame members, each frame member including a one piece polygonal outer web symmetrical about a central axis, a cylindrical central hub coaxial of said axis and a plurality of stiffening webs each intricately joined at one end of said hub and projecting radially from said hub, the opposite ends of said stiffening webs being respectively integrally joined to the midpoints of the sides of said polygonal outer web to constitute said hub, stiffening webs and polygonal web has a unitary one piece frame member, a rod like central member received within the hubs of said frame members, locating means engaged between said central member and said hubs to maintain a selected axial spacing between said frame members, and releasable securing means on said frame members for releasably securing skis to the sides of said polygonal webs, said securing means including a bolt fixedly mounted at one end of a side of said polygonal outer web of one of said frame members projecting outwardly from said outer web, a resilient strap having a length less than the length of a side of said polygonal web, means mounting one end of each said strap upon said bolt against the outer side of said outer web, and means at the other end of said strap for detachably securing said strap to a similar second bolt located at a corresponding position on an adjacent side of said outer web, and wherein said securing means also includes a ski tail receiving cup integrally formed on a respective side at the outer web of the other of said frame members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A ski rack as defined in claim 2 further comprising means for supporting said central member in a vertical position with said one of said frame members located adjacent the lower end of said central member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A ski rack as defined in claim 3 wherein said locating means comprises bracket means for fixedly mounting said frame members upon a wall surface spaced in vertical alignment with each other.
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 |