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Ski holding apparatus
Assignee: Votex GmbH
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Filing: 1979-06-29
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Granted: 1980-10-07
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Expires: 1999-06-29
Abstract
Abstract Ski holding apparatus is disclosed which comprises a rack for supporting a plurality of skis in a substantially common plane. The rack features pairs of holders arranged across the rack with the holders of each pair spaced apart along the rack so as to support at least one ski, or preferably a pair of skis at two spaced apart locations. The holders are adapted to support the skis in inclined positions in which the mean transverse plane of the skis is arranged at angle of 30° to 60° to said common plane. In this way the skis on the rack require less space. The rack can either be used on vehicle roofs, in ski rooms, or in storage spaces within vehicles. Each holder is conveniently closed by a closure member to retain the skis. Various types of closure are described in which the individual closures for each holder may be either resilient or rigid and may also be supported from a common clamping arm.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Biermann
- 👤 Manfred Schmidt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:17
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/02; A63C11/028; B; B60; B60R; B60R5/00; B60R5/006; B60R9/00; B60R9/08; B60R9/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 48
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
Ski holding apparatus comprising a rack for supporting a plurality of skis substantially parallel to one another in a substantially common plane, there being a plurality of pairs of holders arranged across the rack with the holders of each pair being spaced apart along the rack and being adapted to support at least one ski of a pair of skis at two locations the holders being further adapted to support the skis in an inclined positions with the mean transverse plane of the skis arranged at an angle within the range 30° to 60° to said common plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
Ski holding apparatus comprising a rack for supporting a plurality of skis substantially parallel to one another in a substantially common plane, there being a plurality of pairs of holders arranged across the rack with the holders of each pair being spaced apart along the rack and being adapted to support at least one ski of a pair of skis at two locations the holders being further adapted to support the skis in an inclined positions with the mean transverse plane of the skis arranged at an angle within the range 30° to 60° to said common plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 1 and in which each said pair of holders is adapted to support a pair of skis arranged with their soles facing each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 1 and in which each said holder has first and second support surfaces disposed substantially at right angles to each other defining a Vee shaped recess for receiving a ski in said inclined position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 3 and in which the first support surfaces of the holders are adapted to support the narrow side edges of skis and the second support surfaces are adapted to support the top surfaces of skis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 1 and further comprising first and second carrier members arranged spaced apart along the rack by a distance substantially equal to the spacing between the holders of each pair of holders the holders of each pair of holders being arranged one on each carrier member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 5 and in which from two to six pairs of holders are arranged alongside each other.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 3 and in which a closure is associated with each holder the closures being movable between open positions permitting the insertion of skis and closed positions for securing the skis to the holders.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 7 and in which the closure associated with each holder is individually movable.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 8 and in which each closure is a resilient strap tensionable over its associated holder.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 8 and in which each closure is an elastic cord tensionable over its associated closure.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 9 and in which each said Vee shaped recess is defined by two limbs, each said resilient strap being connected to one end of one limb and being releasably connectable to the end of the other limb.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
45 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 10 and in which each said Vee shaped recess is defined by two limbs, each said elastic cord being fixed to the end of one of the limbs and is releasably connectable to the end of the other limb.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 8 and in which each said closure comprises a spring biased clamp of rigid material movable away from its associated holder to free the access opening thereto.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
48 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 13 and in which each closure is arranged at the side of the holder remote from that from which the skis can be introduced into the access opening and that solely an angled portion of said closure extends over the access opening.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 14 and in which each said closure is pivotable relative to its associated holder for freeing the access opening.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 14 and in which each said closure is deflectable relate to its associated holder to free the access opening thereto.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
30 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 16 and in which the closure has a chamfer at its top surface of the end of the angled portion above the access opening.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
30 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 15 and in which said closure has a chamfer on the top surface of the end of the angled portion above the access opening.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
29 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 8 and in which each said closure comprises a spring biased clamp of resilient material movable away from the holder against spring bias.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
84 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 8 and in which the Vee shaped recess of each holder is defined between a pair of limbs and in which said closure comprises a first arm extending parallel to one of the limbs and a second arm mounted on the first arm and movable between a closed position in which it at least partially covers the access opening to said Vee shaped recess and an open position in which the access opening to the recess is freed.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
56 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 7 and in which the closures associated with a plurality of holders are arranged on at least one clamp arm and are jointly movable on said clamp arm from said open to said closed positions and wherein the clamp arm can be locked with the closures in said closed positions.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
33 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 21 and adapted for use as a ski roof rack for a motor vehicle and in which said clamping arm is upwardly pivotable about a longitudinal axis.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
34 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 22 and in which two longitudinally spaced apart pairs of clamp arms are provided and adapted to pivot about pivot axes located near the centre of the rack.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
23 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 23 and in which one said clamp arm is associated with three holders arranged side by side.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
81 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 21 and in which said clamp arm is associated with a number of holders arranged side by side and in which each closure comprises a resilient tensile member extending between a pair of respective fixture points on said arm each pair of fixture points being disposed so that said resilient tensile member extends across the associated holder and forms the sole part of the clamping arm which contacts a ski engaged in the associated holder.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
43 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 25 and in which a plurality of support arms extend downwardly at spaced intervals from the clamping arm and that a respective fixture point of each pair of fixture points is provided on each said support arm.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
27 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 26 and in which the other said fixture point of each pair of fixture points is provided on said clamp arm.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
26 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 27 and in which the fixture points on said clamping arm are defined by a series of spaced apart lugs.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
41 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 25 and in which each said tensile element subtends an angle in the range 0° to 30° with the surface of said holder intended to support the top surface of ski engaged in the holder.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
20 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 29 and in which said angle in the range 0° to 30° is 15°.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
52 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 30 and in which each said tensile element has its largest spacing from the limb of the holder adapted to support the top surface of the ski at its point of intersection with the limb adapted to support the narrow side edge surface of a ski.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
34 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 31 and in which said separation amounts to a distance lying within a range equivalent to 40 to 60% of the average thickness of a pair of skis.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
66 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 25 and in which, as seen in a section transverse to the longitudinal axis of the rack each tensile element is approximately tangential to the end of the limb of the holder which is adapted in operation to support the top surface of a ski and which is remote from the apex of the Vee shaped recess in the holder.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
39 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 25 and in which the support limbs of the holders are formed by the sides of a strip of metal bent into a zigzag like form and fastened to an associated carrier member.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
55 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 25 and in which the limb of each holder that is adapted to support the narrow side edges of a pair of skis is extended to adjoin the limb of the neighbouring holder that is adapted to support the top surface of one ski of a pair of skis.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
54 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 25 and in which the limb of each holder that is adapted to support the narrow side edges of a pair of skis is located to the outside of the limb that is adapted to support the top surface of the lower ski of the pair of skis.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
28 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 25 and in which the resilient tensile element has a modulus of elasticity in the range 100 to 400 kp/cm 2 .
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
19 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 37 and in which said modulus of elasticity is 200 kp/cm 2 .
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
18 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 25 and in which said resilient tensile element is a rubber cord.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
27 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 25 and in which, as seen in the transverse direction, resilient tensile elements are provided on both sides of each holder.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
33 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 40 and in which each pair of tensile elements associated with each holder are joined together at least over a portion of their length by a sleeve.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
40 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 21 and in which inwardly directed projections are provided on the clamping arm and are adapted for cooperation with the bindings of skis supported in the ski holding apparatus to prevent excessive movement thereof.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
24 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 25 and in which each said tensile element is releasably arranged at the associated pair of fixture points.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
22 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 1 and in which protective layers of material are provided on the limbs of the holders.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
18 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 44 and in which said protective layers are in a synthetic material.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
16 words
Ski holding apparatus according to claim 44 and in which said protective layers are of rubber.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
17 words
A pair of ski holders adapted for use in a ski holding apparatus according to claim 1.
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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) | 1983-10-07 | 1984-04-07 | 1984-10-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-07 | 1988-04-07 | 1988-10-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-07 | 1992-04-07 | 1992-10-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |