US4026576A
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Self restoring releasable ski binding
Assignee: Garcia Corp
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Filing: 1975-05-22
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Granted: 1977-05-31
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Expires: 1995-05-22
Abstract
Abstract A safety ski binding has a hollow hole plate of uniform thickness removably fixable under a boot sole. The ends of the sole plate are each retained on a ski by a respective flexible cable held under tension by respective spiral-spring winders both housed within the sole plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean-Paul Frechin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:25
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C9/00; A63C9/08; A63C9/086; A63C9/084; A63C9/0846; A63C9/085; A63C9/08535; A63C9/0855; A63C9/08557; A63C9/0805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
A ski binding having release and return capabilities comprising: a hollow sole plate of substantially uniform thickness; gripping means mounted to said sole plate for holding the sole of a ski boot thereon; front and rear winders housed within said sole plate, said winders being elastically biased by spring means; a front cable and a rear cable, said front cable having one end connected to said front winder and the other end extending from the front of said sole plate, said rear cable having one end connected to said rear winder and the other end extending from the rear of said sole plate, each of said cables being tensioned by said respective winders; a front engagement means constructed and arranged to secure the extending end of said front cable to a ski whereby the front of said sole plate is urged forwardly thereagainst by said front cable; a rear engagement means constructed and arranged to secure the extending end of said rear cable to said ski whereby the rear of said sole plate is urged downwardly thereagainst by said rear cable; and guide means arranged at the rear of said sole plate over which said rear cable passes whereby the traction exerted by said cable upon said rear engagement means is normally substantially perpendicular to said ski.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
A ski binding having release and return capabilities comprising: a hollow sole plate of substantially uniform thickness; gripping means mounted to said sole plate for holding the sole of a ski boot thereon; front and rear winders housed within said sole plate, said winders being elastically biased by spring means; a front cable and a rear cable, said front cable having one end connected to said front winder and the other end extending from the front of said sole plate, said rear cable having one end connected to said rear winder and the other end extending from the rear of said sole plate, each of said cables being tensioned by said respective winders; a front engagement means constructed and arranged to secure the extending end of said front cable to a ski whereby the front of said sole plate is urged forwardly thereagainst by said front cable; a rear engagement means constructed and arranged to secure the extending end of said rear cable to said ski whereby the rear of said sole plate is urged downwardly thereagainst by said rear cable; and guide means arranged at the rear of said sole plate over which said rear cable passes whereby the traction exerted by said cable upon said rear engagement means is normally substantially perpendicular to said ski.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A ski binding according to claim 1 wherein said spring means are spiral springs mounted coaxially with said winders.
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) | 1980-05-30 | 1980-11-29 | 1981-05-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-30 | 1984-11-29 | 1985-05-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-30 | 1988-11-29 | 1989-05-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |