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US4077554A
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Window mount ski rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-11
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Granted: 1978-03-07
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Expires: 1996-06-11
Abstract
Abstract A window-mount ski rack comprising a frame having spaced pairs of threaded rods mounted thereon, the inboard ends of the rods carrying suction cups which bear against the window, and the outboard portions of the rods carrying plastic sleeves upon which the skis rest. Flexible rubber ties bind the skis to the rods. Flat metal hangers extend from the frame to and over the top of the window to hold the rack in place. The rack fits any side or rear window and is quickly and easily mounted and demounted.
Inventors
- 👤 David P. Goode
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:04
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/08; B60R9/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A ski rack adapted to be mounted on any substantially vertical window panel of an automotive vehicle comprising: a frame; at least one pair of spaced parallel elongate members carried by and extending through said frame, said elongate member ends extending from one side of the frame to form a rest for skis; said pair of elongate member ends extending from said other side of said frame each having mounted thereon a suction cup for securement to the window panel; and at least one hanger of flat stock extending from the frame transversely to said elongate members and having a hooked free end for disposition over the top edge of the window whereby said portion of said pair of elongate members are disposed in a substantially horizontal direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A ski rack adapted to be mounted on any substantially vertical window panel of an automotive vehicle comprising: a frame; at least one pair of spaced parallel elongate members carried by and extending through said frame, said elongate member ends extending from one side of the frame to form a rest for skis; said pair of elongate member ends extending from said other side of said frame each having mounted thereon a suction cup for securement to the window panel; and at least one hanger of flat stock extending from the frame transversely to said elongate members and having a hooked free end for disposition over the top edge of the window whereby said portion of said pair of elongate members are disposed in a substantially horizontal direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 further including ties mounted on the portions of said elongate members forming said ski rest for strapping skis thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 2 further including a sleeve of soft polymeric material disposed on each of said pair of elongate members to form a cushion for the skis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein the elongate members are threaded rods extending through the frames and having said suction cups securely mounted on one end thereof and further including a soft sleeve of polymeric material disposed on each of said pair of elongate members thereover on the other side of said rack.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
76 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein the frame is U-shaped, said one pair of elongate members being carried by the frame in spaced parallel relationship at the upper ends of the frame and further including a second parallel pair of elongate members being carried near the lower end of the frame to form a substantially rectangular support assembly, said second pair of elongate members also having suction cups mounted thereon for securement to the window.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 5 wherein the elongate members are threaded rods having cushioning sleeves disposed thereover as well as end caps and tie means for binding skis thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 5 including a second hanger substantially parallel to said one hanger and having a hooked free end to be disposed over the upper edge of the window panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
79 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein each of said elongate members is sufficiently long to accommodate two pairs of skis in side-by-side relationship, said elongate members carrying stretchable ties secured at one end to the rod and being stretchable over the skis and secured to the rod at the other end, each rod having a pin disposed centrally thereon and between the skis when resting on the rod to accommodate the free end of one of said ties.
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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) | 1981-03-06 | 1981-09-05 | 1982-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-06 | 1985-09-05 | 1986-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-06 | 1989-09-05 | 1990-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |