US4035856A
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Water ski safety flag
Assignee: Berkley and Co Inc
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Filing: 1976-07-29
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Granted: 1977-07-19
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Expires: 1996-07-29
Abstract
Abstract A visual marker means for attachment to the floatation gear of a water skier to enable the skier to be more readily detected when down in the water. The marker means includes a staff having a flag member secured to the upper end thereof, and attachment means are secured to the lower end of the staff to permit releasable attachment of the staff and flag member to the floatation gear of the water skier. The attachment means includes a resilient belt or strap member which is coupled at its upper end to the staff, and at its lower end to the staff securing buckle or plate, the attachment being such that the belt and the staff form a closed loop for the attachment of the safety flag to the floatation gear of the skier.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary R. Oberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 04:33
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C9/00; B63C9/08; B63C9/20; B63B; B63B32/00; B63B32/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
Visual marker means for attachment to the floatation gear of a water skier and comprising: a. staff means having a flag member secured to the upper end thereof and attachment means secured to the lower end thereof, and adjustable belt means for releasably coupling said staff and said attachment means to the floatation gear of a water skier; b. said attachment means comprising a staff securing buckle for retaining said staff therein, said buckle having slots formed therein for releasably and adjustably receiving the lower end of said belt means in firm engagement therewith; and c. said adjustable belt means having a bore formed therein at the upper end thereof for receiving said staff in slidable engagement therewith, the arrangement being such that said staff and said belt means form a closed loop for the releasable coupling of said visual marker means to the floatation gear of a water skier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
Visual marker means for attachment to the floatation gear of a water skier and comprising: a. staff means having a flag member secured to the upper end thereof and attachment means secured to the lower end thereof, and adjustable belt means for releasably coupling said staff and said attachment means to the floatation gear of a water skier; b. said attachment means comprising a staff securing buckle for retaining said staff therein, said buckle having slots formed therein for releasably and adjustably receiving the lower end of said belt means in firm engagement therewith; and c. said adjustable belt means having a bore formed therein at the upper end thereof for receiving said staff in slidable engagement therewith, the arrangement being such that said staff and said belt means form a closed loop for the releasable coupling of said visual marker means to the floatation gear of a water skier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The visual marker means as defined in claim 1 being particularly characterized in that said adjustable belt means is fabricated from rubber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The visual marker means as defined in claim 1 being particularly characterized in that said flag member is mounted with a fluorescent material which glows in response to solar radiation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The visual marker means as defined in claim 1 being particularly characterized in that said staff means is a fiberglass shaft.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1980-07-18 | 1981-01-17 | 1981-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-18 | 1985-01-17 | 1985-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-18 | 1989-01-17 | 1989-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |