US4438946A
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Slalom ski with vibration damper
Assignee: Skis Rossignol SA
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Filing: 1982-04-07
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Granted: 1984-03-27
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Expires: 2002-04-07
Abstract
Abstract A slalom ski includes in the structure of its body a stressed viscoelastic band extending from about the middle of its tread zone forward over a length equaling 15% to 30% that of the ski body.
Inventors
- 👤 Yves Piegay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 00:29
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C5/00; A63C5/12; A63C5/122
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A slalom ski having a body with a tip zone, a heel and a boot-supporting tread zone, said body having a structure incorporating in its interior a band of stressed viscoelastic material of a length ranging substantially between 15% and 30% of the length of said body, said band extending from substantially the middle of said tread zone toward said tip zone and terminating short of the latter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A slalom ski having a body with a tip zone, a heel and a boot-supporting tread zone, said body having a structure incorporating in its interior a band of stressed viscoelastic material of a length ranging substantially between 15% and 30% of the length of said body, said band extending from substantially the middle of said tread zone toward said tip zone and terminating short of the latter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A slalom ski as defined in claim 1 wherein said band is spaced from the front end of said body by more than the length of said band.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A slalom ski as defined in claim 2 wherein said body has a length ranging between substantially 2 and 2.05 meters, said band having a length of about 45 cm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A slalom ski as defined in claim 3 wherein said band has rear and front extremities respectively spaced by substantially 92 cm and 137 cm from said heel.
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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) | 1987-03-27 | 1987-09-26 | 1988-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-03-27 | 1991-09-26 | 1992-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-03-27 | 1995-09-26 | 1996-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |