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Protective coverings for snow ski bindings with carrying case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-16
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Granted: 1977-10-25
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Expires: 1996-09-16
Abstract
Abstract An arrangement for protecting snow ski bindings from the elements. A pair of covers, each made of flexible sheet material with attached fasteners, encase and protect the bindings when the skis are being transported or are in storage. When not in use, the covers are folded and inserted into the pocket of a carrying case. A pair of handles attached to opposing edges of the carrying case pocket form a carrying sling to permit the skier to conveniently hand-carry both skis and ski poles to and from the slopes.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles E. Champenois, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:29
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/02; A63C11/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
In combination, a pair of covers for protecting the bindings on snow skis, each of said covers being made of flexible sheet material and including fastening means for securing said sheet in an enveloping position around said bindings, each of said covers being foldable into a rectangular configuration, a carrying case comprising a rectangular pocket for receiving said covers, and handles attached to opposing sides of said pocket, said pocket and handles together forming a sling for carrying said snow skis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
In combination, a pair of covers for protecting the bindings on snow skis, each of said covers being made of flexible sheet material and including fastening means for securing said sheet in an enveloping position around said bindings, each of said covers being foldable into a rectangular configuration, a carrying case comprising a rectangular pocket for receiving said covers, and handles attached to opposing sides of said pocket, said pocket and handles together forming a sling for carrying said snow skis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
91 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein each of said covers is formed from a substantially rectangular sheet of material having a length of 4M units and a width of 2M units, the mid-portion of the opposing longer edges of said sheet being joined to form a central elongated tube section flanked on each end by an end flap section, said covers being foldable into a folded square of approximately M units by M units, and said rectangular pocket of said carrying case being approximately M units by M units.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination set forth in claim 2 wherein said units are inches and wherein M is greater than 6 and less than 10.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
In combination, a pair of removable coverings for protecting snow-ski bindings, said coverings being constructed from a flexible sheet which may be arranged in a rectangular, multi-ply, folded configuration, a pouch having an interior compartment shaped to receive and conform to said pair of coverings in said folded configuration, and handles attached to opposing edges of said pouch to form a sling for carrying skis by hand.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
67 words
In combination, a pair of removable coverings for protecting snow-ski bindings, said coverings being constructed from a flexible sheet which may be arranged in a rectangular, multi-ply, folded configuration, a pouch having an interior compartment shaped to receive and conform to said pair of coverings in said folded configuration, and handles attached to opposing edges of said pouch to form a sling for carrying skis by hand.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein opposing edges of said flexible sheet are joined along a mid-portion thereof to form a tube flanked by end-flaps.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination set forth in claim 5 including a separable fastener of the hook-and-loop type affixed to each of said end flaps for securing said end flaps tightly around a ski when said tube is centrally positioned around a binding on said ski.
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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) | 1980-10-24 | 1981-04-25 | 1981-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-24 | 1985-04-25 | 1985-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-24 | 1989-04-25 | 1989-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |