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US3972457A
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Ski rack for vehicles with outside mounted tires
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-17
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Granted: 1976-08-03
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Expires: 1994-09-17
Abstract
Abstract A ski rack is disclosed with a unique mounting means designed to fit securely on an external, rear-mounted, spare tire of a motor vehicle. The rack comprises a central elongated vertical member to which are attached lower and upper ski supporting means and a pair of brackets for securing the rack to an externally mounted spare tire.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon Maynard Kesler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 10:11
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/08; B60R9/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A ski rack adapted for mounting to a rear mounted spare tire of a vehicle comprising: a singular continuous, substantially elongated vertical support member, a lower ski supporting means perpendicularly and centrally mounted to the lower extremity of said elongated vertical support member for receiving the heel or tail portion of a vertically positioned upstanding ski, an upper ski supporting means perpendicularly and centrally mounted to the upper extremity of said elongated vertical support member for firmly retaining a ski in a vertical upstanding position, and a vertically adjustable tire clasping means mounted to said elongated vertical support member intermediate said upper and lower ski supporting means for attaching said ski rack to a rear mounted spare tire of a vehicle, said vertically adjustable tire clasping means comprising a lower tire clasping bracket mounted for adjustable vertical movement along said elongated vertical support member with screw adjustment means and clamp means holding said clasping means to said vertical support member and an upper V-shaped tire clasping bracket fixed to said elongated vertical support member whereby each arm of said upper V-shaped tire clasping bracket is fixed at an angle of about 45° to said elongated vertical support member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A ski rack adapted for mounting to a rear mounted spare tire of a vehicle comprising: a singular continuous, substantially elongated vertical support member, a lower ski supporting means perpendicularly and centrally mounted to the lower extremity of said elongated vertical support member for receiving the heel or tail portion of a vertically positioned upstanding ski, an upper ski supporting means perpendicularly and centrally mounted to the upper extremity of said elongated vertical support member for firmly retaining a ski in a vertical upstanding position, and a vertically adjustable tire clasping means mounted to said elongated vertical support member intermediate said upper and lower ski supporting means for attaching said ski rack to a rear mounted spare tire of a vehicle, said vertically adjustable tire clasping means comprising a lower tire clasping bracket mounted for adjustable vertical movement along said elongated vertical support member with screw adjustment means and clamp means holding said clasping means to said vertical support member and an upper V-shaped tire clasping bracket fixed to said elongated vertical support member whereby each arm of said upper V-shaped tire clasping bracket is fixed at an angle of about 45° to said elongated vertical support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The ski rack of claim 1 wherein said lower ski supporting means comprises a horizontal, elongated member having a plurality of ski supporting members mounted thereto, each ski supporting member being adapted to support a pair of skis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The ski rack of claim 2 wherein said upper ski supporting means comprises a horizontal elongated member having a plurality of ski retaining members mounted thereto, each retaining member being adapted to retain a pair of skis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The ski rack of claim 3 wherein said horizontal elongated member of said upper ski supporting means is of longer length than said horizontal elongated member of said lower ski supporting means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The ski rack of claim 4 wherein each of said ski retaining members includes a flexible strap and a rod fastened to said horizontal elongated member for encompassing and holding said skis firmly thereto.
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) | 1979-08-03 | 1980-02-02 | 1980-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-03 | 1984-02-02 | 1984-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-03 | 1988-02-02 | 1988-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |