US4419872A
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Locking device for skiers use
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-07-17
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Granted: 1983-12-13
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Expires: 2001-07-17
Abstract
Abstract A ski lock comprising a U-shaped bracket having two generally parallel legs joined and spaced at first ends by a base strap, the free ends of the legs having pairs of aligned cruciform apertures at different spacings from the base, and a removable cross bolt having a rectangular body to be received in the apertures and a head to prevent the bolt from passing entirely through the apertures, and being configured to receive a lock for preventing removal of the bolt from the bracket.
Inventors
- 👤 John W. Plifka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:05
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/004; A63C11/006; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/40; Y10T70/402; Y10T70/409; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/80; Y10T70/8838
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A ski lock comprising, in combination: a U-shaped bracket having two generally parallel legs joined and spaced at first ends by a base strap, the free ends of said legs having pairs of aligned cruciform apertures at different spacings from said base strap; and a removable cross bolt having a generally flat body exhibiting a rectangular cross-section dimensioned to be received in said cruciformed apertures in one of two mutually orthogonal orientations and a head to prevent passages of said bolt entirely through said apertures, the location of said pairs of apertures being such that the spacing between said bolt and said base strap corresponds to at least two different widths for different types of skis and skis with poles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A ski lock comprising, in combination: a U-shaped bracket having two generally parallel legs joined and spaced at first ends by a base strap, the free ends of said legs having pairs of aligned cruciform apertures at different spacings from said base strap; and a removable cross bolt having a generally flat body exhibiting a rectangular cross-section dimensioned to be received in said cruciformed apertures in one of two mutually orthogonal orientations and a head to prevent passages of said bolt entirely through said apertures, the location of said pairs of apertures being such that the spacing between said bolt and said base strap corresponds to at least two different widths for different types of skis and skis with poles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A ski lock according to claim 1, and a liner of protective material secure to the inner surfaces of said base and said legs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
85 words
A ski lock comprising, in combination: a U-shaped bracket having two generally parallel legs joined and spaced at first ends by a base strap, the free ends of said legs having at least one pair of cruciform shaped, aligned apertures; and a removable cross bolt having a body exhibiting a non-circular cross-section and shaped to be received in said apertures in either of two orientations disposed substantially 90° relative to one another and a head for preventing passage of said bolt entirely through said apertures.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
85 words
A ski lock comprising, in combination: a U-shaped bracket having two generally parallel legs joined and spaced at first ends by a base strap, the free ends of said legs having at least one pair of cruciform shaped, aligned apertures; and a removable cross bolt having a body exhibiting a non-circular cross-section and shaped to be received in said apertures in either of two orientations disposed substantially 90° relative to one another and a head for preventing passage of said bolt entirely through said apertures.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A lock according to claim 3 and a liner of protective material secure to the inner surfaces of said base and said legs.
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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) | 1986-12-12 | 1987-06-13 | 1987-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-12-12 | 1991-06-13 | 1991-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-12-12 | 1995-06-13 | 1995-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |