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Safety ski binding
Assignee: E and U GERSTCH AG SKI PRODUKTE
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Filing: 1976-02-02
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Granted: 1978-02-14
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Expires: 1996-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A safety ski binding wherein the ski boot is clamped between an automatic heel portion of the binding and a pivotal jaw held in its operable position by spring force. The jaw is provided with a plate which engages beneath the sole of the ski boot and is fastened to the ski by means of a spring-loaded locking element arranged forwardly thereof and a pivot bearing engaging the plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Ulrich Gertsch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:32
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C9/00; A63C9/003; A63C9/001; A63C9/007; A63C9/08; A63C9/081; A63C9/084; A63C9/005; A63C9/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
286 words
A safety ski binding for releasably securing a ski boot having a ski boot sole to a ski, comprising; an automatic heel portion means for permitting forward release of the ski boot; a toe jaw arranged in spaced relation to said automatic heel portion means, said ski boot being received between said automatic heel portion means and said toe jaw; a laterally pivotable plate secured to said toe jaw and extending between said toe jaw and said automatic heel portion means a distance less than the spacing therebetween and from said toe jaw at least to a location beneath the ball of the foot of a skier when said ski boot is disposed in said safety ski binding between said toe jaw and said automatic heel portion means, said plate including an upwardly extending portion having a substantially vertical surface defining abutment means; stop means arranged on the underside of said plate in longitudinally spaced, confronting relation with said abutment means; counter support means fixed to the ski and arranged beneath said plate in non-contacting relation with the sole of said ski boot, said counter support means having a substantially vertical surface means engaging between said abutment means and said stop means for preventing movement of said plate along the longitudinal axis of the ski and for permitting lateral movement of said plate relative to said counter support means; bearing means cooperating with said plate for enabling lateral pivotal movement of said plate about a point longitudinally spaced from said counter support means; means for releasably fastening the plate to the ski, said fastening means comprising a spring-loaded locking means arranged forwardly of and cooperating with said plate for enabling lateral pivotal movement of said plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
286 words
A safety ski binding for releasably securing a ski boot having a ski boot sole to a ski, comprising; an automatic heel portion means for permitting forward release of the ski boot; a toe jaw arranged in spaced relation to said automatic heel portion means, said ski boot being received between said automatic heel portion means and said toe jaw; a laterally pivotable plate secured to said toe jaw and extending between said toe jaw and said automatic heel portion means a distance less than the spacing therebetween and from said toe jaw at least to a location beneath the ball of the foot of a skier when said ski boot is disposed in said safety ski binding between said toe jaw and said automatic heel portion means, said plate including an upwardly extending portion having a substantially vertical surface defining abutment means; stop means arranged on the underside of said plate in longitudinally spaced, confronting relation with said abutment means; counter support means fixed to the ski and arranged beneath said plate in non-contacting relation with the sole of said ski boot, said counter support means having a substantially vertical surface means engaging between said abutment means and said stop means for preventing movement of said plate along the longitudinal axis of the ski and for permitting lateral movement of said plate relative to said counter support means; bearing means cooperating with said plate for enabling lateral pivotal movement of said plate about a point longitudinally spaced from said counter support means; means for releasably fastening the plate to the ski, said fastening means comprising a spring-loaded locking means arranged forwardly of and cooperating with said plate for enabling lateral pivotal movement of said plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The safety ski binding as defined in claim 1, further including means for connecting said plate with said bearing means and for permitting forward longitudinal movement of said plate relative to said bearing means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The safety ski binding as defined in claim 1, wherein said counter support means is located between said toe jaw and said bearing means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The safety ski binding as defined in claim 2, wherein said bearing means comprises a substantially cylindrical bearing pin fixedly secured to the ski and said connecting means comprises a slot in said plate, said bearing pin engaging in said slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The safety ski binding as defined in claim 1, wherein said fastening means further includes means mounting said plate for movement about a transverse axis for permitting said plate to pivot upwardly and in the direction of said automatic heel portion means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The safety ski binding as defined in claim 1, wherein said plate comprises two parts hingedly connected about a transverse axis located between said counter support means and said bearing means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
67 words
The safety ski binding as defined in claim 2, wherein said bearing means and said connecting means comprise a holder portion secured to the ski and two pair of cooperating stops on said plate and said holder portion, one pair of stops being located to one side of the longitudinal axis of the ski and the other pair of stops being located to the other side thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The safety ski binding as defined in claim 7, wherein said plate includes a rearward end, said rearward end having a substantially flat extension, having two sides, said holder portion engaging both sides of said extension thereby forming said two pair of stops.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
44 words
The safety ski binding as defined in claim 8, wherein said extension engages beneath said holder portion and is retained such that said plate is upwardly tiltable in the direction of said automatic heel portion means to permit rearward release of the ski boot.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The safety ski binding as defined in claim 1, wherein said counter support means comprises a substantially cylindrical disk.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The safety ski binding as defined in claim 1, wherein said stop means includes a substantially vertically extending, convex support surface providing a bearing surface contacting said counter support means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The safety ski binding as defined in claim 4, wherein the bearing pin engages into the slot intermediate the ends thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
42 words
The safety ski binding as defined in claim 4, wherein the bearing pin engages over the edges of said slot and said plate being provided with hinge means between said slot and the pivotal jaw for allowing upward tilting of said plate.
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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) | 1981-02-13 | 1981-08-15 | 1982-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-13 | 1985-08-15 | 1986-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-13 | 1989-08-15 | 1990-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |