US3988070A
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Ski wax applicator
Assignee: TOBLER HOLDING AG
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Filing: 1975-06-03
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Granted: 1976-10-26
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Expires: 1995-06-03
Abstract
Abstract A device for dispensing wax for application on skis is disclosed. The device, operated by hand, utilizes a valve to release in a uniform manner melted wax from a plurality of discharge openings at the bottom of the device. The discharge openings are placed in conjunction with triangular surface parts which place an optimum film of wax on the running surface of the skis. Once the wax is applied, it may be ironed onto the running surface by means of a heated element on one side of the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans Jorg Tobler
- 👤 Hansruedi Luchinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:15
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/04; A63C11/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
In a device for the application of ski wax to the running surface of a ski, said ski having a longitudinal groove on the running surface, by means of an electrically heatable wax container, the outside bottom surface of said container serving as an application surface, at least one wax discharge opening connected with the wax container by way of at least one closeable channel, heating means inside said container, the improvement comprising: a portion of the bottom surface displaced in relation to the remaining portion of the bottom surface, said displaced portion of said bottom surface having two approximately triangular surface portions thereon, each triangular surface portion having at least one wax discharge opening disposed thereon and in communication with said wax container by at least one channel such that wax is discharged on opposite sides of the longitudinal groove onto the running surface, said channel being selectively closed by a valve from said wax container and said remaining portion of said bottom surface being flat and heated by said heating means to uniformly coat the running surface of said ski.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
In a device for the application of ski wax to the running surface of a ski, said ski having a longitudinal groove on the running surface, by means of an electrically heatable wax container, the outside bottom surface of said container serving as an application surface, at least one wax discharge opening connected with the wax container by way of at least one closeable channel, heating means inside said container, the improvement comprising: a portion of the bottom surface displaced in relation to the remaining portion of the bottom surface, said displaced portion of said bottom surface having two approximately triangular surface portions thereon, each triangular surface portion having at least one wax discharge opening disposed thereon and in communication with said wax container by at least one channel such that wax is discharged on opposite sides of the longitudinal groove onto the running surface, said channel being selectively closed by a valve from said wax container and said remaining portion of said bottom surface being flat and heated by said heating means to uniformly coat the running surface of said ski.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device as in claim 1, characterized in that said valve is a closing valve which can be operated manually by way of an operating element disposed near a handle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
A device as in claim 1, characterized in that said portions of the bottom surface of the wax container are formed as a light metal block, said heating means, controlled by a thermostat, and said displaced portion of said bottom surface forms a recess with respect to said remaining portion of said bottom surface.
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) | 1979-10-26 | 1980-04-26 | 1980-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-26 | 1984-04-26 | 1984-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-26 | 1988-04-26 | 1988-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |