US3879048A
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Ski pole handle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-12-18
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Granted: 1975-04-22
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Expires: 1992-12-18
Abstract
Abstract A ski pole handle composed on an elongate body or grip that is contoured to provide finger gripping and thumb rest portions thereon, on which body, projecting normally from the upper end thereof, is arranged a flange that is contoured along its undersurface to slope somewhat downwardly and inwardly from along its outer edge to overlap most of a skier''s thumb, the thumb joint with his hand, and the joint of his hand and index finger as he grips the handle. A lip is formed around part of the lower end of the elongate handle body extending in a normal plane therefrom as a reaction surface to support and to partially contain the bottom of the skier''s hand and a part of his lower wrist to which extension lip a support platform may be hinge connected to prevent unwanted lateral wrist bending. A wrist clamp that will open automatically when subjected to a sharp pulling force thereon is attached by a strap to the handle or is formed as part of the hinged platform.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald A Penney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:17
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/22; A63C11/222; A63C11/2228; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/2078; Y10T74/20828
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A ski pole handle comprising an elongate body formed to accommodate a skier''s hand therearound, arranged to be secured axially to a ski pole; an extension flange projecting normally from the upper end of said body to overlie a portion of the skier''s hand; an extension lip projecting from the lower end of said body so as to underlie a portion of the skier''s hand; and a clamping means secured to one end of a strap, which strap is connected on its other end to said ski pole handle, wherein the clamping means is formed from a continuous loop, that is broken at a single point, of a resilient material such that the ends thereof are biased towards one another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A ski pole handle comprising an elongate body formed to accommodate a skier''s hand therearound, arranged to be secured axially to a ski pole; an extension flange projecting normally from the upper end of said body to overlie a portion of the skier''s hand; an extension lip projecting from the lower end of said body so as to underlie a portion of the skier''s hand; and a clamping means secured to one end of a strap, which strap is connected on its other end to said ski pole handle, wherein the clamping means is formed from a continuous loop, that is broken at a single point, of a resilient material such that the ends thereof are biased towards one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
120 words
A ski pole handle comprising an elongate body formed to accommodate a skier''s hand therearound, arranged to be secured axially to a ski pole; an extension flange projecting normally from the upper end of said body to overlie a portion of the skier''s hand; an extension lip projecting from the lower end of said body so as to underlie a portion of the skier''s hand; and a clamping means secured to one end of a strap, which strap is connected on its other end to said ski pole handle, wherein the clamping means is formed from a continuous loop, that is broken at a single point, of a resilient material such that the ends thereof are biased towards one another.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
120 words
A ski pole handle comprising an elongate body formed to accommodate a skier''s hand therearound, arranged to be secured axially to a ski pole; an extension flange projecting normally from the upper end of said body to overlie a portion of the skier''s hand; an extension lip projecting from the lower end of said body so as to underlie a portion of the skier''s hand; and a clamping means secured to one end of a strap, which strap is connected on its other end to said ski pole handle, wherein the clamping means is formed from a continuous loop, that is broken at a single point, of a resilient material such that the ends thereof are biased towards one another.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
130 words
A ski pole handle comprising an elongate body formed to accommodate a skier''s hand therearound, arranged to be secured axially to a ski pole; an extension flange projecting normally from the upper end of said body to overlie a portion of the skier''s hand; an extension lip projecting from the lower end of said body portion so as to underlie a portion of the skier''s hand; and a clamping means secured to one End of the strap, which strap is connected on its other end to said ski pole handle, wherein the strap secured on its one end to the clamping means is secured on its other end to the undersurface of the extension lip; and a strap of resilient metal is arranged as the core of said clamping means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
130 words
A ski pole handle comprising an elongate body formed to accommodate a skier''s hand therearound, arranged to be secured axially to a ski pole; an extension flange projecting normally from the upper end of said body to overlie a portion of the skier''s hand; an extension lip projecting from the lower end of said body portion so as to underlie a portion of the skier''s hand; and a clamping means secured to one End of the strap, which strap is connected on its other end to said ski pole handle, wherein the strap secured on its one end to the clamping means is secured on its other end to the undersurface of the extension lip; and a strap of resilient metal is arranged as the core of said clamping means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
184 words
A ski pole handle comprising an elongate body formed to accommodate a skier''s hand therearound, arranged to be secured axially to a ski pole; an extension flange projecting normally from the upper end of said body that overlies both the skier''s thumb joint and knuckle, a portion of his hand, a portion of his index finger, and the index finger joint with said hand; a thumb rest formed as an outward projection from said body whose upper surface is arranged opposite to the undersurface of a portion of said extension flange spaced therefrom an amount to accommodate a skier''s thumb closely therebetween; an extension lip projecting from the lower end of said body portion so as to underlie the heel of the skier''s hand and a portion of his wrist; a clamping means secured to one end of a strap, which strap is connected on its other end to said ski pole handle; and said clamping means being formed from a continuous loop, that is broken at a single point, of a resilient material such that the ends thereof are biased towards one another.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
184 words
A ski pole handle comprising an elongate body formed to accommodate a skier''s hand therearound, arranged to be secured axially to a ski pole; an extension flange projecting normally from the upper end of said body that overlies both the skier''s thumb joint and knuckle, a portion of his hand, a portion of his index finger, and the index finger joint with said hand; a thumb rest formed as an outward projection from said body whose upper surface is arranged opposite to the undersurface of a portion of said extension flange spaced therefrom an amount to accommodate a skier''s thumb closely therebetween; an extension lip projecting from the lower end of said body portion so as to underlie the heel of the skier''s hand and a portion of his wrist; a clamping means secured to one end of a strap, which strap is connected on its other end to said ski pole handle; and said clamping means being formed from a continuous loop, that is broken at a single point, of a resilient material such that the ends thereof are biased towards one another.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
195 words
A ski pole handle comprising an elongate body formed to accommodate a skier''s hand therearound, arranged to be secured axially to a ski pole; an extension flange projecting normally from the upper end of said body that overlies both the skier''s thumb joint and knuckle, a portion of his hand, a portion of his index finger, and the index finger joint with said hand; a thumb rest formed as an outward projection from said body whose upper surface is arranged opposite to the undersurface of a portion of said extension flange spaced therefrom an amount to accommodate a skier''s thumb closely therebetween; an extension lip projecting from the lower end of said body portion so as to underlie the heel of the skier''s hand and a portion of his wrist; a clamping means secured to one end of a strap, which strap is connected on its other end to said ski pole handle; and wherein the strap secured on its one end to the clamping means is secured on its other end to the under surface of the extension lip; and a strap of resilient material is arranged as the core of said clamping means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
195 words
A ski pole handle comprising an elongate body formed to accommodate a skier''s hand therearound, arranged to be secured axially to a ski pole; an extension flange projecting normally from the upper end of said body that overlies both the skier''s thumb joint and knuckle, a portion of his hand, a portion of his index finger, and the index finger joint with said hand; a thumb rest formed as an outward projection from said body whose upper surface is arranged opposite to the undersurface of a portion of said extension flange spaced therefrom an amount to accommodate a skier''s thumb closely therebetween; an extension lip projecting from the lower end of said body portion so as to underlie the heel of the skier''s hand and a portion of his wrist; a clamping means secured to one end of a strap, which strap is connected on its other end to said ski pole handle; and wherein the strap secured on its one end to the clamping means is secured on its other end to the under surface of the extension lip; and a strap of resilient material is arranged as the core of said clamping means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
71 words
A ski pole handle comprising an elongate body formed to accommodate a skier''s hand therearound, arranged to be secured axially to a ski pole; a reaction platform contoured to accommodate part of the skier''s arm and wrist thereon; means for rotatably connecting one end of said reaction platform to the lower end of said body; and means for releasably connecting the opposite end of said reaction platform to the skier''s arm.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
71 words
A ski pole handle comprising an elongate body formed to accommodate a skier''s hand therearound, arranged to be secured axially to a ski pole; a reaction platform contoured to accommodate part of the skier''s arm and wrist thereon; means for rotatably connecting one end of said reaction platform to the lower end of said body; and means for releasably connecting the opposite end of said reaction platform to the skier''s arm.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
41 words
A ski pole handle as recited in claim 5, wherein the reaction platform has the edges of its opposite sides upturned to extend outwardly from said reaction platform forming a saddle therewith to support part of the skier''s wrist and arm.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
72 words
A ski pole handle as recited in claim 5, wherein the means for rotatably connecting one end of said reaction platform to the lower end of said body consists of a double leaf hinge, one leaf of which is formed along the one end of said reaction platform, with the other leaf thereof formed to connect to the lower end of said body; and pin means for insertion through said hinge leaves.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
36 words
A ski pole handle as recited in claim 5, wherein the means for rotatably connecting one end of said reaction platform to the lower end of said body consists of an integral plastic hinge arranged therebetween.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
51 words
A ski pole handle as recited in claim 5, wherein the means for releasably connecting the end of said reaction platform to the skier''s arm consists of a clamping means arranged tO project upwardly from the sides of said reaction platform for releasably coupling said reaction platform to the skier''s arm.
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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) | 1978-04-21 | 1978-10-21 | 1979-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-21 | 1982-10-21 | 1983-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-21 | 1986-10-21 | 1987-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |