US3924868A
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Ski binding having an adjustable heel holder
Assignee: Gertsch AG
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Filing: 1974-07-22
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Granted: 1975-12-09
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Expires: 1994-07-22
Abstract
Abstract Heel holder for a ski binding. In order quickly to adjust a ski binding to boots of different sizes, there is provided means for connecting a heel holder to selectable positions in a boot plate. A preferred embodiment is disclosed comprising a coiled spring encircling a Bowden wire. Said Bowden wire is headed at each end and received into suitable slotted means arranged along each side of the boot plate. Said slotted means may include enlargements for receiving the headed ends of said Bowden wire and said slotted means may be inclined as required to be aligned with the direction of force imposed between said Bowden wire and said boot plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Josef Koos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:41
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C9/00; A63C9/08; A63C9/086; A63C9/005; A63C9/083; A63C9/084; A63C9/0841; A63C9/0842; B; B60; B60W; B60W30/00; B60W30/18; B60W30/18009; B60W30/18027; B60W50/00; B60W50/08; B60W50/14; B60W2050/143
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A safety ski binding for ski boots, comprising: a plate separate from said ski and adapted to have a sole of a ski boot mounted on an upper surface thereof; holding means connected to said plate for holding a heel portion of said ski boot onto said upper surface of said plate, said holding means comprising (1) a control cable having enlargements on the opposite free ends thereof, (2) at least a pair of recesses in said plate, said recesses sized to receive said control cable therein, retain said enlargements therein, and prevent passage of said enlargements therethrough so that said control cable extends between said pair of recesses in vertically spaced relation to said upper surface of said ski, (3) a holding member mounted on said control cable for engaging and holding said heel portion of said ski boot onto said upper surface of said plate and (4) a spring located between said enlargements, engaging said holding member and encircling said control cable, the ends of said spring adjacent said enlargements engaging said upper surface to urge said enlargements into said recesses.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A safety ski binding for ski boots, comprising: a plate separate from said ski and adapted to have a sole of a ski boot mounted on an upper surface thereof; holding means connected to said plate for holding a heel portion of said ski boot onto said upper surface of said plate, said holding means comprising (1) a control cable having enlargements on the opposite free ends thereof, (2) at least a pair of recesses in said plate, said recesses sized to receive said control cable therein, retain said enlargements therein, and prevent passage of said enlargements therethrough so that said control cable extends between said pair of recesses in vertically spaced relation to said upper surface of said ski, (3) a holding member mounted on said control cable for engaging and holding said heel portion of said ski boot onto said upper surface of said plate and (4) a spring located between said enlargements, engaging said holding member and encircling said control cable, the ends of said spring adjacent said enlargements engaging said upper surface to urge said enlargements into said recesses.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
100 words
A ski binding according to claim 1, wherein said pair of recesses in said plate are elongated slots in the opposite side edges of said plate, which slots have a longitudinal axis inclined to the plane of said upper surface of said plate, each of said slots having at their ends adjacent said ski boot a slope or curved portion for permitting a movement of said control cable relative to said plate without affecting the holding forces on said control cable holding said ski boot on said plate, said holding forces having a vector component coextensive with said control cable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A ski binding according to claim 2, wherein a plurality of said slots are provided in the edges of said plate, each being differently inclined with respect to the plane of the upper surface of said plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A ski binding according to claim 2, wherein a plurality of said slots are provided in the edges of said plate, each of said slots being parallel to one another.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
A ski binding according to claim 2, wherein said slots extend through said plate from said upper surface to a lower surface and the lower ends thereof are enlarged to receive said enlargements therein, the outwardly opening sides of said slots have a width corresponding to the diameter of said control cable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A ski binding according to claim 1, wherein said spring consists of two springs encircling said control cable with the ends thereof remote from said enlargements engaging said holding member.
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) | 1978-12-08 | 1979-06-09 | 1979-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-08 | 1983-06-09 | 1983-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-08 | 1987-06-09 | 1987-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |