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Ski lock apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-20
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Granted: 1977-05-03
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Expires: 1995-10-20
Abstract
Abstract Ski locking apparatus for attachment to a pair of skis arranged back-to-back comprises a pair of U-shaped body members each of which has parallel legs extending from a web. The legs of one member are shaped to embrace the legs of the other member. A latch bolt located between the legs of both members spans the distance between the webs and is secured at one of its ends to one of the webs and is anchored at its other end to the other of the webs.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward L. Rich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:49
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/004; A63C11/006; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
257 words
Lock apparatus adapted for mounting on a pair of skis and comprising assembled first and second U-shaped body members, said first body member having spaced apart, substantially parallel legs joined at corresponding ends by a web, said second body member having spaced apart, substantially parallel legs joined at corresponding ends by a web, the legs of each of said body members being shorter in length than the width of said skis, the legs of one of said body members slidably embracing the legs of the other of said body members, and said webs being spaced apart by the legs of said body members, the combined lengths of the respective legs being at least as great as the width of said skis; an elongate anchor member rigidly fixed to one of said webs between the legs of the latter and projecting from said one of said webs toward the other of said webs, said anchor member having a length less than that of the legs of said one of said webs, said other of said webs having an opening therein in alignment with said anchor member; an elongate latchbolt one end of which is in threaded, axially adjustable engagement with said anchor member and extending in prolongation thereof toward said other of said webs; and a head carried by said latchbolt at its outer end and extending through said opening in said outer of said webs, said web being of such size and shape relative to said opening as to be slidably but non-rotatably accommodated in said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
257 words
Lock apparatus adapted for mounting on a pair of skis and comprising assembled first and second U-shaped body members, said first body member having spaced apart, substantially parallel legs joined at corresponding ends by a web, said second body member having spaced apart, substantially parallel legs joined at corresponding ends by a web, the legs of each of said body members being shorter in length than the width of said skis, the legs of one of said body members slidably embracing the legs of the other of said body members, and said webs being spaced apart by the legs of said body members, the combined lengths of the respective legs being at least as great as the width of said skis; an elongate anchor member rigidly fixed to one of said webs between the legs of the latter and projecting from said one of said webs toward the other of said webs, said anchor member having a length less than that of the legs of said one of said webs, said other of said webs having an opening therein in alignment with said anchor member; an elongate latchbolt one end of which is in threaded, axially adjustable engagement with said anchor member and extending in prolongation thereof toward said other of said webs; and a head carried by said latchbolt at its outer end and extending through said opening in said outer of said webs, said web being of such size and shape relative to said opening as to be slidably but non-rotatably accommodated in said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the legs of one of said body members are channel-shaped.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the legs of said body members are tubular.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said threaded member comprises a socket into which said one end of said latchbolt extends.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said socket is deformed and exerts a frictional force on said latchbolt.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said opening and said head are of such dimensions that said head may pass through said opening in only a single relative position of said head and said opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus according to claim 6 wherein said head is elongate so as to occupy said opening and project beyond said other web, said head having an aperture therein for the accommodatation of a hasp.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-05-02 | 1980-11-01 | 1981-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-02 | 1984-11-01 | 1985-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-02 | 1988-11-01 | 1989-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |