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Theftproof rack for the accommodating and storing of skis and poles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-01-11
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Granted: 1981-01-20
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Expires: 1999-01-11
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a theftproof rack for the stowing away and the storing of skis and ski poles, said rack can, owing to its inviolability, be situated on the outside.
Inventors
- 👤 Philippe M. Verelle
- 👤 Jean-Claude Kilbert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 08:51
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/004; A63C11/007; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A theftproof rack for the stowing away and storing of skis and poles comprising: (a) a support; (b) at least one yoke, in a shape of a U, permanently affixed to said support; (c) a door comprising two shutters hingedly mounted to a single pivot for closing the opened portion of said U to form a bracelet imprisoning the skis, at least one said shutters having cut-outs for receiving and retaining ski poles, said two shutters cooperating to grip and imprison said ski poles when said door is closed to imprison the skis in a storage position; and (d) a locking device, for simultaneously and positively locking said skis and poles in said storage position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A theftproof rack for the stowing away and storing of skis and poles comprising: (a) a support; (b) at least one yoke, in a shape of a U, permanently affixed to said support; (c) a door comprising two shutters hingedly mounted to a single pivot for closing the opened portion of said U to form a bracelet imprisoning the skis, at least one said shutters having cut-outs for receiving and retaining ski poles, said two shutters cooperating to grip and imprison said ski poles when said door is closed to imprison the skis in a storage position; and (d) a locking device, for simultaneously and positively locking said skis and poles in said storage position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
84 words
A theftproof rack according to claim 1 wherein the end of the outside one of said shutters opposite said pivot forms a strike plate and wherein said locking device comprises a lock assembly, housed in a support upright contiguous to said yoke, having a latch cooperating with said strike plate, whereby the locking of said strike plate by said latch will insure the simultaneous positive locking of the other, contiguous shutter, said other shutter closing the U of the yoke thereby imprisoning the skis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
104 words
A theftproof rack according to claim 1 wherein said two shutters are mounted so as to be freely rotatable on said single pivot and wherein said shutters are formed of U-shaped sheet metal, folded over sides of said shutters facing one another, with cut-outs of complementary design formed in said folded over sides, and further comprising a spring biasing said shutters into a closed position, and wherein said locking device comprises a lock assembly housed in a support upright contiguous to said yoke, said lock assembly having a latch cooperating with at least one of said shutters forming a strike plate for said latch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A theftproof rack according to claim 3 and further including a lock assembly support associated with said yoke, said lock assembly support being actuated by means of a key, a coin or token-operated coin machine.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
A theftproof rack according to claim 3 wherein the one of said shutters forming a strike plate is disposed on the outside so that when said strike plate is locked by the latch of the lock assembly it will simultaneously positively lock the other, contiguous shutter, said other contiguous shutter thereby closing the U of the yoke to imprison the skis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A theftproof rack according to any one of claims 1-5 and further including basins with raised edges at ground level adapted for housing the rear ends of the skis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A theftproof rack according to claim 4 wherein said lock assembly includes an aperture accessible from the outside permitting the introduction of an antifreeze or greasing solution into the lock mechanism.
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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) | 1984-01-20 | 1984-07-21 | 1985-01-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-20 | 1988-07-21 | 1989-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-20 | 1992-07-21 | 1993-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |