US4216665A
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Portable ski/pole lock and carrying apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-07-14
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Granted: 1980-08-12
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Expires: 1998-07-14
Abstract
Abstract Ski/Pole lock and carrying apparatus, foldable, and adapted to be carried in a pocket. The apparatus includes a pair of ski-clamping members connected together by a hinge; a pair of pole clamping members; a second pair of hinges connecting each of the pole clamping members to a ski-clamping member at an end opposite to and transverse to the first hinge; and a locking means for holding the members in a releasably closed position.
Inventors
- 👤 Kay McKelvey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:14
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/004; A63C11/006; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
Portable apparatus for securing and carrying a pair of skis and poles comprising: a first clamping means having opposing members operable to receive a pair of skis; a first hinge means connecting each of said opposing members at one end thereof; a second clamping means having opposing members operable to receive a pair of ski poles; a second pair of hinge means, each of said second hinge means connecting one end of said opposing members of said second clamping means to one end of each of said opposing members of said first clamping means at an end opposite said first hinge means, each of said second pair of hinges transversely oriented to said first hinge means; and locking means disposed on the apparatus for releasably holding said members in a closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
Portable apparatus for securing and carrying a pair of skis and poles comprising: a first clamping means having opposing members operable to receive a pair of skis; a first hinge means connecting each of said opposing members at one end thereof; a second clamping means having opposing members operable to receive a pair of ski poles; a second pair of hinge means, each of said second hinge means connecting one end of said opposing members of said second clamping means to one end of each of said opposing members of said first clamping means at an end opposite said first hinge means, each of said second pair of hinges transversely oriented to said first hinge means; and locking means disposed on the apparatus for releasably holding said members in a closed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
231 words
Portable apparatus for securing and carrying a pair of skis and poles comprising; a first pair of oppositely disposed clamping members, each of said members having wall portions defining an inwardly opening recess in lateral registry with a recess of an opposing member, said recesses operable to receive and hold a pair of skis; a first hinge connecting said first pair of members at one end to permit pivotal movement in a horizontal plane between said first members for retention and removal of the skis and poles; a second pair of oppositely disposed clamping members, each of said members having a wall portion defining a first and second, inwardly opening recess longitudinally spaced from one another, each of said first and second recesses in lateral registry with opposing first and second recesses of opposing members, said first and second recesses operable to receive and hold a ski pole; a pair of second hinges, each of said second hinges connected to one of said first pair of clamping members at an end opposite said first hinge and connected to one of said second clamping members at one end thereof, said second hinges transversely oriented in relationship to said first hinge to permit pivotal movement in a vertical plane between said first members and said second members; and locking means disposed on the apparatus for releasably holding said members in a closed position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
231 words
Portable apparatus for securing and carrying a pair of skis and poles comprising; a first pair of oppositely disposed clamping members, each of said members having wall portions defining an inwardly opening recess in lateral registry with a recess of an opposing member, said recesses operable to receive and hold a pair of skis; a first hinge connecting said first pair of members at one end to permit pivotal movement in a horizontal plane between said first members for retention and removal of the skis and poles; a second pair of oppositely disposed clamping members, each of said members having a wall portion defining a first and second, inwardly opening recess longitudinally spaced from one another, each of said first and second recesses in lateral registry with opposing first and second recesses of opposing members, said first and second recesses operable to receive and hold a ski pole; a pair of second hinges, each of said second hinges connected to one of said first pair of clamping members at an end opposite said first hinge and connected to one of said second clamping members at one end thereof, said second hinges transversely oriented in relationship to said first hinge to permit pivotal movement in a vertical plane between said first members and said second members; and locking means disposed on the apparatus for releasably holding said members in a closed position.
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) | 1983-08-12 | 1984-02-11 | 1984-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-08-12 | 1988-02-11 | 1988-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-08-12 | 1992-02-11 | 1992-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |