US3928990A
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Ski lock
Assignee: Dipl-Ing Rudolf Konwitschny
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Filing: 1974-04-17
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Granted: 1975-12-30
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Expires: 1994-04-17
Abstract
Abstract The specification describes a ski lock which comprises a pin having a locking groove and attached to one ski while the other ski carries a bush part with a pin opening into which the pin can be plugged. A locking pin opening is provided into which a locking pin provided with a lock cylinder can be inserted so as to engage the locking groove of the pin and the lock cylinder can be locked with a key.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudolf Stenz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:50
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/004; A63C11/005; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5854; Y10T70/5867; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7441; Y10T70/7486; Y10T70/7508; Y10T70/7559; Y10T70/7661
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A ski lock comprising a pin member having a locking groove adapted to be attached to a ski, a bush member adapted to be attached to another ski and having first means defining a first opening into which said pin member is inserted, said bush member having second means defining a second opening, said second opening extending through said bush member in a direction transverse to said first opening and communicating with at least a portion of said locking groove, locking means capable of being inserted into said second opening having a contour complementary to said second opening, said locking means further including a rotatable part which is lockable by a key, said rotatable part providing an offset relative to the contour of said locking means, and retention means on said bush member juxtaposed with said rotatable part to retain said locking means in said second opening when said rotatable part is offset whereupon said key is removed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A ski lock comprising a pin member having a locking groove adapted to be attached to a ski, a bush member adapted to be attached to another ski and having first means defining a first opening into which said pin member is inserted, said bush member having second means defining a second opening, said second opening extending through said bush member in a direction transverse to said first opening and communicating with at least a portion of said locking groove, locking means capable of being inserted into said second opening having a contour complementary to said second opening, said locking means further including a rotatable part which is lockable by a key, said rotatable part providing an offset relative to the contour of said locking means, and retention means on said bush member juxtaposed with said rotatable part to retain said locking means in said second opening when said rotatable part is offset whereupon said key is removed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A ski lock according to claim 1, in which said pin member and said bush member are provided with holes extending along the axis of said pin member and said pin opening, respectively, for countersunk attachment screws.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A ski lock according to claim 2, in which said bush member is adapted to be attached to a ski by means of two screws.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A ski lock according to claim 1, in which said rotatable portion of said locking means extends from the opposite outer face of said bush member with said locking means being inserted into said second opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A ski lock according to claim 1, in which said rotatable portion of said locking means engages an extension provided within said bush member when said locking means is inserted into and secured to said second opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A ski lock according to claim 1, in which the rotatable portion of said locking means engages a recess provided within said bush member when said locking means is inserted into and secured to said second opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A ski lock according to claim 1, in which said bush member has a streamlined contour.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A ski lock according to claim 1, in which said pin member is replaced by another identical pin member having a cable attached thereto, one end of said cable being adapted to be connected to a ski rack.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A ski lock according to claim 8, in which said other end of said cable is constructed as a loop.
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) | 1978-12-29 | 1979-06-30 | 1979-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-29 | 1983-06-30 | 1983-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-29 | 1987-06-30 | 1987-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |