US4015762A
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Portable ski carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-01
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Granted: 1977-04-05
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Expires: 1996-03-01
Abstract
Abstract A portable device for carrying skis defined by an elongated flexible strap, on one end of which a loop portion is formed, and on the other end of which a hook member is secured. The loop end of the strap is securable about the skis in tightened relation along the length thereof, and the hook end of the strap is securable around the skis in spaced relation with respect to the loop end, the length of the strap extending between the secured loop and hook ends defining a carry portion for portably transporting the skis.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony Mendillo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:55
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/02; A63C11/023; A63C11/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A portable device for carrying skis, comprising an elongated flexible strap, on one end of which a loop is formed and on the other end of which a hook is secured, said strap being unencumbered along the length thereof and the loop end of said strap being wrapped around an end of said skis and receiving the remaining portion of said strap therethrough, wherein said remaining portion is pulled in tightened relation on one side of the bindings of said skis to lock said loop end around the end of said skis, the hook end of said strap being wrapped around the other end of said skis to leave said hook exposed, the portion of said strap adjacent to said hook being received therein and pulled relative thereto to lock said strap in tightened relation on the other side of said bindings, wherein said loop and hook ends are located in spaced relation relative to each other, the length of said strap extending between the secured loop and hook ends defining a carry portion for portably transporting said skis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A portable device for carrying skis, comprising an elongated flexible strap, on one end of which a loop is formed and on the other end of which a hook is secured, said strap being unencumbered along the length thereof and the loop end of said strap being wrapped around an end of said skis and receiving the remaining portion of said strap therethrough, wherein said remaining portion is pulled in tightened relation on one side of the bindings of said skis to lock said loop end around the end of said skis, the hook end of said strap being wrapped around the other end of said skis to leave said hook exposed, the portion of said strap adjacent to said hook being received therein and pulled relative thereto to lock said strap in tightened relation on the other side of said bindings, wherein said loop and hook ends are located in spaced relation relative to each other, the length of said strap extending between the secured loop and hook ends defining a carry portion for portably transporting said skis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A portable device as claimed in claim 1, the length of the carry portion of said strap being adjusted by varying the number of turns the hook end of said strap is wrapped around said skis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
A portable device as claimed in claim 2, said skis being disposed in bottom-to-bottom relation so that the securement of said strap therearound on opposite sides of the bindings thereof locks said skis together so that the skis are balanced when lifted by the carrier.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
85 words
A portable device as claimed in claim 1, said hook end including a hook member that is formed in an "S" configuration, one end of said hook member receiving an end of said strap in engaging relation for permanently mounting said strap thereon, the other end of said hook member being open for receiving said strap therein, wherein said other end provides a bearing surface for the strap to enable the hook end of the strap to be securable around said skis in tightened relation.
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) | 1980-04-04 | 1980-10-04 | 1981-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-04 | 1984-10-04 | 1985-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-04 | 1988-10-04 | 1989-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |