US3915467A
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Safety binding for skis
Assignee: Mitchell SA
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Filing: 1974-01-28
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Granted: 1975-10-28
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Expires: 1994-01-28
Abstract
Abstract A ski binding comprises a base and a jaw pivotally mounted on the base for engaging a ski boot. A releasable locking mechanism locks the jaw from pivoting to secure the ski boot to a ski and releases the jaw to pivot to release the ski boot if a lateral force having a magnitude greater than a selected predetermined magnitude of a break away force is applied thereto. The releasable locking mechanism is adjustable by a user of the ski binding to set the break away force and the ski binding is provided with an indicator mechanism to indicate the break away force for which the binding is set. The indicator mechanism includes a marker moveable relative to indicia indicating the break away force and the marker and indicia are disposed for viewing thereof by the user of the binding at a surface of the jaw or the base opposite the ski.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean-Paul Frechin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:40
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C9/00; A63C9/08; A63C9/0805; A63C9/085; A63C9/08535; A63C9/0855; A63C9/08557; A63C9/08564
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
306 words
A ski binding for holding a ski boot to a ski, comprising; a base attachable to a ski; a jaw mounted on said base for pivotal movement about a pivot axis for normally engaging a ski boot, a portion of said jaw overlying said base; releasable locking means for selectively (A) preventing said jaw from pivoting to secure the ski boot to the ski and (B) releasing said jaw to pivot to release the ski boot if a lateral force greater than a predetermined force is applied between the ski boot and the ski, said releasable locking means having adjusting means for manually setting said predetermined lateral force at which said jaw releases said ski boot; said base having a channel disposed in a longitudinal direction thereof in a surface of said base adjacent said portion of said jaw overlying said base, said jaw having a recess disposed in a surface of said portion of said jaw overlying said base and adjacent to said base; and indicator means for indicating said predetermined lateral force, comprising, means on said jaw defining a window in said jaw, a slider disposed in said channel, a spring biasing said slider in said channel, and a marker disposed in said recess overlying said slider and opposite said window, said marker being mounted for slidable displacement in and longitudinally of said recess, and having an arcuate groove concentric with said pivotal axis and disposed in a surface of said marker adjacent said slider, and said slider having (1) a finger narrower than said arcuate groove and engaging said arcuate groove to limit the longitudinal slidablE displacement of said marker and to allow said marker to copivot with said jaw, and (2) means cooperating with said adjusting means to displace said marker in said recess in response to setting said predetermined lateral force.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
306 words
A ski binding for holding a ski boot to a ski, comprising; a base attachable to a ski; a jaw mounted on said base for pivotal movement about a pivot axis for normally engaging a ski boot, a portion of said jaw overlying said base; releasable locking means for selectively (A) preventing said jaw from pivoting to secure the ski boot to the ski and (B) releasing said jaw to pivot to release the ski boot if a lateral force greater than a predetermined force is applied between the ski boot and the ski, said releasable locking means having adjusting means for manually setting said predetermined lateral force at which said jaw releases said ski boot; said base having a channel disposed in a longitudinal direction thereof in a surface of said base adjacent said portion of said jaw overlying said base, said jaw having a recess disposed in a surface of said portion of said jaw overlying said base and adjacent to said base; and indicator means for indicating said predetermined lateral force, comprising, means on said jaw defining a window in said jaw, a slider disposed in said channel, a spring biasing said slider in said channel, and a marker disposed in said recess overlying said slider and opposite said window, said marker being mounted for slidable displacement in and longitudinally of said recess, and having an arcuate groove concentric with said pivotal axis and disposed in a surface of said marker adjacent said slider, and said slider having (1) a finger narrower than said arcuate groove and engaging said arcuate groove to limit the longitudinal slidablE displacement of said marker and to allow said marker to copivot with said jaw, and (2) means cooperating with said adjusting means to displace said marker in said recess in response to setting said predetermined lateral force.
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) | 1978-10-27 | 1979-04-28 | 1979-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-27 | 1983-04-28 | 1983-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-27 | 1987-04-28 | 1987-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |