US4111444A
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Ski pole with timing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-09-29
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Granted: 1978-09-05
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Expires: 1997-09-29
Abstract
Abstract A ski pole having an accurate timing mechanism associated with the handle portion thereof and including actutation means disposed adjacent the free end of the handle for recording a given period of time and also independently recording split intervals of time within the given period of time. The timing mechanism is preferably an electronic stopwatch having a portable power source and a digital display face that is viewable by the skier from the side of the handle.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph A. Clements, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 03:03
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/22; A63C11/222; A63C11/224
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A ski pole comprising: a. an elongate handle having 1. a first free end, and 2. a second end for attachment to a shaft; b. a recess disposed inwardly of the first free end of the handle; c. a timing means disposed within the recess and including a display face that is viewable along an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the handle; and d. means carried adjacent the first free end of the handle for actuating the timing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A ski pole comprising: a. an elongate handle having 1. a first free end, and 2. a second end for attachment to a shaft; b. a recess disposed inwardly of the first free end of the handle; c. a timing means disposed within the recess and including a display face that is viewable along an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the handle; and d. means carried adjacent the first free end of the handle for actuating the timing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The pole of claim 1 wherein the actuating means includes: a. a first manually-actuated switch for recording a given period of time, and b. a second manually-actuated switch for independently recording a split interval of time within the given period of time.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A pole of claim 1 wherein the timing means includes an electronic watch having a digital display face.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The pole of claim 3 wherein the display face includes a liquid crystal display.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The pole of claim 3 wherein the display face includes light emitting diodes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The pole of claim 1 further including a transparent cover for enclosing the timing device within the recess.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The pole of claim 6 wherein the exterior surface of the cover is substantially coplanar with adjacent exterior surface portions of the pole.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The pole of claim 1 wherein the actuating means includes a plurality of spring-biased buttons.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The pole of claim 1 wherein the handle is molded from plastic material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
The pole of claim 1 further including: a. a wrist strap for securing the pole to the hand of a skier, and b. a plurality of convolutions on the handle for forming a gripping surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The pole of claim 1 wherein the recess is provided within the handle and between the ends thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The pole of claim 1 further including: a. a housing disposed adjacent the second end of the handle, and b. the recess is provided within the housing.
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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) | 1981-09-04 | 1982-03-06 | 1982-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-04 | 1986-03-06 | 1986-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-04 | 1990-03-06 | 1990-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |