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US4140330A
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Ski having a patterned top covering
Assignee: Fischer GmbH
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Filing: 1977-10-04
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Granted: 1979-02-20
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Expires: 1997-10-04
Abstract
Abstract A ski which has a tread and a patterned top covering consisting of a plurality of sheets of plastics material, which are colored throughout in different colors and arranged in succession in the longitudinal direction of the ski and adjoin at mating adjacent edges. Those portions of said sheets of plastics material which define said adjoining edges are held together in pairs by a grid on the underside of the sheets.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudolf Ferch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:26
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C5/00; A63C5/003; B; B44; B44C; B44C1/00; B44C1/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
In combination with a snow ski having a tread and a smooth upper surface, the improvement comprising a patterned top covering comprising a plurality of elongated sheets of plastic material, said plural sheets being colored throughout in different colors and arranged in succession longitudinally of said ski, adjacent sheets having mating edges such that said sheets are disposed in direct juxtaposition with each other throughout the length of the ski, a bond-improving liner means applied to at least protions of the undersurface of the top covering, and means for adhering said sheets and liner means to said upper surface of the ski, said liner means covering only the joint areas between the sheets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
In combination with a snow ski having a tread and a smooth upper surface, the improvement comprising a patterned top covering comprising a plurality of elongated sheets of plastic material, said plural sheets being colored throughout in different colors and arranged in succession longitudinally of said ski, adjacent sheets having mating edges such that said sheets are disposed in direct juxtaposition with each other throughout the length of the ski, a bond-improving liner means applied to at least protions of the undersurface of the top covering, and means for adhering said sheets and liner means to said upper surface of the ski, said liner means covering only the joint areas between the sheets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A ski as set forth in claim 1, in which said sheets have a thickness of about 0.3 to 1.5 millimeters.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A ski as set forth in claim 1, in which the liner means comprises a mesh.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A ski as set forth in claim 1, in which the liner consists of metal threads.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A ski as set forth in claim 3, in which the mesh consists of a fine-mesh grid of metal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A ski as set forth in claim 5, in which mesh is included in the welded joints between the sheets on the underside thereof.
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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) | 1982-02-19 | 1982-08-21 | 1983-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-19 | 1986-08-21 | 1987-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-19 | 1990-08-21 | 1991-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |