US4283068A
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Sled structure
Assignee: SKEDCO Inc A CORP OF OREGON
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Filing: 1980-01-08
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Granted: 1981-08-11
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Expires: 2000-01-08
Abstract
Abstract A sled structure including a body supporting portion, a head supporting portion and a towing portion; the body supporting portion and the head supporting portion together forming a substantially flat flexible sheet-like structure, the body supporting portion being of a generally elongated configuration, the body supporting portion including a main section with peripheral side sections and an end section, the side and end sections being foldable with respect to the main section, a plurality of fasteners disposed in the side and end sections, the head supporting portion extending from one end of the body supporting portion, spaced first and second tubular passages extending from one edge of the sled structure to the other, continuous cord extending from a fastener adjacent one corner of the end section to a fastener located in the side section remote from the corner and thereafter to a fastener disposed in the other side section and back and forth between fasteners in the side sections in a zigzag pattern to the first tubular passage and therethrough to the opposite edge of the sled structure and then through the second tubular passage, the cord forming a loop portion and returning through the second tubular passage and the first tubular passage in directions opposite to its initial path therethrough and thereafter between the fasteners in the side sections in a zigzag pattern disposed from the initial zigzag pattern to a fastener located in the end section adjacent to another corner thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Shirley A. Keyser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:39
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B13/00; B62B13/16; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
285 words
A sled structure including a body supporting portion, a head supporting portion and a towing portion; said body supporting portion and said head supporting portion together forming a substantially flat flexible sheet-like structure, said body supporting portion being of a generally elongated configuration, said body supporting portion including a main section with peripheral side sections and an end section, said side and end sections being foldable with respect to said main section, a plurality of fastening means disposed in said side and end sections, said head supporting portion extending from one end of said body supporting portion, a tubular passage extending from one edge of said sled structure to the other adjacent the juncture of said body supporting portion and said head supporting portion, a second tubular passage adjacent the free end of said head supporting portion, said second tubular passage being spaced from and substantially parallel to said first tubular passage, continuous cord means extending from fastening means adjacent one corner of said end section to fastening means located in the side section remote from said corner and thereafter to fastening means disposed in the other side section and back and forth between fastening means in said sections in a zigzag pattern to said first tubular passage and therethrough to the opposite edge of said sled structure and then through said second tubular passage, said cord means forming a loop portion and returning through said second tubular passage and said first tubular passage in directions opposite to its initial path therethrough and thereafter between said fastening means in said side sections in a zigzag pattern disposed from said initial zigzag pattern to fastening means located in said end section adjacent to another corner thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
285 words
A sled structure including a body supporting portion, a head supporting portion and a towing portion; said body supporting portion and said head supporting portion together forming a substantially flat flexible sheet-like structure, said body supporting portion being of a generally elongated configuration, said body supporting portion including a main section with peripheral side sections and an end section, said side and end sections being foldable with respect to said main section, a plurality of fastening means disposed in said side and end sections, said head supporting portion extending from one end of said body supporting portion, a tubular passage extending from one edge of said sled structure to the other adjacent the juncture of said body supporting portion and said head supporting portion, a second tubular passage adjacent the free end of said head supporting portion, said second tubular passage being spaced from and substantially parallel to said first tubular passage, continuous cord means extending from fastening means adjacent one corner of said end section to fastening means located in the side section remote from said corner and thereafter to fastening means disposed in the other side section and back and forth between fastening means in said sections in a zigzag pattern to said first tubular passage and therethrough to the opposite edge of said sled structure and then through said second tubular passage, said cord means forming a loop portion and returning through said second tubular passage and said first tubular passage in directions opposite to its initial path therethrough and thereafter between said fastening means in said side sections in a zigzag pattern disposed from said initial zigzag pattern to fastening means located in said end section adjacent to another corner thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A sled structure according to claim 1 wherein said loop portion of said cord means extending beyond said head supporting portion includes a handle section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A sled structure according to claim 2 wherein said handle section includes a tubular opening through which said cord means passes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A sled structure according to claim 1 wherein said end section of said body supporting portion is wider than said side sections thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A sled structure according to claim 1 wherein said side sections include portions of reduced width along their lengths.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A sled structure according to claim 1 wherein said head supporting portion tapers to a reduced width.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A sled structure according to claim 1 wherein said side sections and said end section are foldable with respect to said main section along scored lines.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A sled structure according to claim 1 including a tubular cover member for said sled structure when it is rolled into a cylindrical configuration.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
A sled structure according to claim 8 wherein said cover member includes a harness member having shoulder strap means for carrying said rolled sled structure within said cover member in a generally vertical orientation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
A sled structure according to claim 9 wherein said harness member includes a waist encircling section.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
A sled structure according to claim 8 wherein said cover member includes a circular flap portion at one end 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) | 1984-08-10 | 1985-02-09 | 1985-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-10 | 1989-02-09 | 1989-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-10 | 1993-02-09 | 1993-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |