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Ski covers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-11-09
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Granted: 1980-03-04
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Expires: 1998-11-09
Abstract
Abstract Individual covers are provided for each ski with detachable top covers so that a limited adjustment for ski length is provided. Each cover has a web portion substantially centrally located by which means the two covers can be detachably secured together by means such as a slide fastener. Alternatively, each web can be secured by slide fastener to a tote bag depending therebetween. Straps are provided to detachably secure the ends of the ski covers together and straps are provided to enable the package to be carried easily in one hand. A pocket on each cover receives the ski pole handles. The skis can be carried joined together by the web, joined to a tote bag or the covers can be separated to enable the skis to be carried on a conventional car ski rack or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon McKay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:18
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/02; A63C11/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
A pair of individual flexible and detachable cover assemblies, one each for each ski of a pair of skis, a web portion extending from each of said cover assemblies intermediate the ends thereof and fastening means for detachably securing said web portions together and hence said ski cover assemblies together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
50 words
A pair of individual flexible and detachable cover assemblies, one each for each ski of a pair of skis, a web portion extending from each of said cover assemblies intermediate the ends thereof and fastening means for detachably securing said web portions together and hence said ski cover assemblies together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said web portion is elongated, said fastening means comprising a sliding fastener assembly, one portion of said sliding fastener assembly being on one of said web portions, the complementary portion of said sliding fastener assembly being on the other of said web portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention according to claim 1 which includes tip covers for said cover assemblies detachably securable to said cover assemblies for limited length adjustable relationship therewith.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention according to claim 2 which includes tip covers for said cover assemblies detachably securable to said cover assemblies for limited length adjustable relationship therewith.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention according to claim 1 which includes pocket means on at least one of said cover assemblies to receive the handles of the associated ski poles.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention according to claim 2 which includes pocket means on at least one of said cover assemblies to receive the handles of the associated ski poles.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention according to claim 3 which includes pocket means on at least one of said cover assemblies to receive the handles of the associated ski poles.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention according to claim 4 which includes pocket means on at least one of said cover assemblies to receive the handles of the associated ski poles.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
56 words
The invention according to claim 1 together with storage bag means, means detachably securing said storage bag between said web portions of said pair of cover assemblies, said last mentioned means comprising complementary fastening means along each side of said storage bag means, detachably engageable with the corresponding fastener means on each of said web portions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
56 words
The invention according to claim 2 together with storage bag means, means detachably securing said storage bag between said web portions of said pair of cover assemblies, said last mentioned means comprising complementary fastening means along each side of said storage bag means, detachably engageable with the corresponding fastener means on each of said web portions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
56 words
The invention according to claim 3 together with storage bag means, means detachably securing said storage bag between said web portions of said pair of cover assemblies, said last mentioned means comprising complementary fastening means along each side of said storage bag means, detachably engageable with the corresponding fastener means on each of said web portions.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
56 words
The invention according to claim 4 together with storage bag means, means detachably securing said storage bag between said web portions of said pair of cover assemblies, said last mentioned means comprising complementary fastening means along each side of said storage bag means, detachably engageable with the corresponding fastener means on each of said web portions.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
56 words
The invention according to claim 5 together with storage bag means, means detachably securing said storage bag between said web portions of said pair of cover assemblies, said last mentioned means comprising complementary fastening means along each side of said storage bag means, detachably engageable with the corresponding fastener means on each of said web portions.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
56 words
The invention according to claim 6 together with storage bag means, means detachably securing said storage bag between said web portions of said pair of cover assemblies, said last mentioned means comprising complementary fastening means along each side of said storage bag means, detachably engageable with the corresponding fastener means on each of said web portions.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
56 words
The invention according to claim 7 together with storage bag means, means detachably securing said storage bag between said web portions of said pair of cover assemblies, said last mentioned means comprising complementary fastening means along each side of said storage bag means, detachably engageable with the corresponding fastener means on each of said web portions.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
56 words
The invention according to claim 8 together with storage bag means, means detachably securing said storage bag between said web portions of said pair of cover assemblies, said last mentioned means comprising complementary fastening means along each side of said storage bag means, detachably engageable with the corresponding fastener means on each of said web portions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-03-04 | 1983-09-03 | 1984-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-04 | 1987-09-03 | 1988-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-04 | 1991-09-03 | 1992-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |