US4060256A
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Device for connecting a skier's leg to a ski
Assignee: Salomon SAS
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Filing: 1975-11-28
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Granted: 1977-11-29
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Expires: 1995-11-28
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for connecting the leg of a skier to a ski comprises a casing comprised of rigid sections articulatedly interconnected for vertical swinging movement relative to each other about horizontal axes perpendicular to the length of the ski. In a preferred form, four such elements are provided, one comprising a sole or base, another comprising an upper pivotally mounted to the front of the base, and the third and fourth forming the front and rear of a boot top, at least one of which is pivoted to the rear of the base, the other being pivoted also to the rear of the base or to the rear of the upper. The various elements can be latched together in closed relationship; and means are provided for deliberately unlatching the elements to free the skier's foot, or for automatically unlatching the elements upon excessive forward or rearward bending or force application, or excessive torsional force. A waterproof sock can be provided within the casing.
Inventors
- 👤 Andre Marcel Collombin
- 👤 Georges Pierre Joseph Salomon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:32
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/04; A43B5/0427; A43B5/0452; A43B5/0454; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/16; A63C9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
Apparatus for connecting the leg of a skier to a ski, comprising a rigid casing in at least three parts, means articulatedly interconnecting said parts for vertical swinging movement relative to each other about a plurality of horizontal axes that are perpendicular to the length of the ski, means for fixing the casing to a ski, locking means for releasably securing together said parts of said casing in a position closely to surround a lower extremity of a skier, and means to release said locking means thereby to release said parts from locked together position responsive to the imposition by the leg of the skier on at least one of said parts of a force greater than a predetermined maximum thereby to release said lower extremity from said apparatus, said casing comprising a base and an upper articulated on the forward end of the base, a rear part of a boot top articulated on a rear portion of said base, and a front part of a boot top articulated on one of a rear portion of said upper and a rear portion of said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
Apparatus for connecting the leg of a skier to a ski, comprising a rigid casing in at least three parts, means articulatedly interconnecting said parts for vertical swinging movement relative to each other about a plurality of horizontal axes that are perpendicular to the length of the ski, means for fixing the casing to a ski, locking means for releasably securing together said parts of said casing in a position closely to surround a lower extremity of a skier, and means to release said locking means thereby to release said parts from locked together position responsive to the imposition by the leg of the skier on at least one of said parts of a force greater than a predetermined maximum thereby to release said lower extremity from said apparatus, said casing comprising a base and an upper articulated on the forward end of the base, a rear part of a boot top articulated on a rear portion of said base, and a front part of a boot top articulated on one of a rear portion of said upper and a rear portion of said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, said means to release said parts comprising a plate mounted for sliding movement on and relative to said base in the plane of the plate, and means responsive to relative movement between said plate and said base to release said locking means thereby to open said casing to free the foot of the skier.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 2, and a cable connecting said plate and a portion of said casing that is swingable forwardly and rearwardly relative to said base, whereby forward or rearward movement of said casing portion moves said plate relative to said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, and means resiliently mounting said upper for horizontal translatory movement relative to said base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, and two elastic systems between the base and the boot top, one said system resisting forward bending movement of the boot to relative to the base and the other elastic system resisting rearward bending movement of the boot top relative to the base with a force greater than the force of the first-mentioned elastic system.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 5, and means responsive to forward or rearward bending movement of the boot top relative to the base in excess of a predetermined maximum, to release said locking means to release the foot of the skier.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, and means responsive to forward to rearward bending movement of the boot top relative to the base in excess of a predetermined maximum, to release said locking means to release the foot of the skier.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, said front part being articulated on a rear portion of said upper.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, said front part being articulated on a rear portion of said base.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, said rigid articulated parts being in the form of troughs.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, in which the pivotal axes of said elements are fixed.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, and a flexible waterproof sock disposed between said articulated elements.
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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) | 1980-11-28 | 1981-05-30 | 1981-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-28 | 1985-05-30 | 1985-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-28 | 1989-05-30 | 1989-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |