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Safety binding for ski
Assignee: Salomon SAS
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Filing: 1982-05-10
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Granted: 1984-07-03
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Expires: 2002-05-10
Abstract
Abstract A safety binding for use with a ski including holding support and intermediate members, and an elastic system. The holding member is adapted to hold one end of a ski boot onto the ski, and the support member is adapted to be attached to the ski. The elastic system acts on the holding member to press the intermediate member against the support member. In addition, the holding and intermediate members are adapted to pivot together with respect to the support member with substantially no relative movement between the holding and intermediate members against the bias of the elastic system for release of the boot.
Inventors
- 👤 Georges P. J. Salomon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:22
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C9/00; A63C9/08; A63C9/085; A63C9/08535; A63C9/0855; A63C9/005; A63C9/0805; A63C9/08557; A63C9/08564
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A safety binding for use with a ski, said binding comprising: (a) a holding member adapted to hold one end of a ski boot onto said ski; (b) a support member adapted to be attached to said ski; (c) an elastic system; and (d) an intermediate member; said elastic system acting on said holding member to press said intermediate member against said support member; said holding member and said intermediate member being cooperatively associated to pivot together with respect to said support member with substantially no relative movement between said holding and intermediate members against the bias of said elastic system for release of said boot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A safety binding for use with a ski, said binding comprising: (a) a holding member adapted to hold one end of a ski boot onto said ski; (b) a support member adapted to be attached to said ski; (c) an elastic system; and (d) an intermediate member; said elastic system acting on said holding member to press said intermediate member against said support member; said holding member and said intermediate member being cooperatively associated to pivot together with respect to said support member with substantially no relative movement between said holding and intermediate members against the bias of said elastic system for release of said boot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The binding as defined by claim 1 wherein said elastic system is adapted to abut said support member at one end of said elastic system and to abut an energization member at the other end of said elastic system, said holding member being connected to said energization member through a connecting member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The binding as defined by claim 2 wherein said elastic system comprises a spring and a movable member movable with respect to said energization member, said movable member being biased by said spring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The binding as defined by claim 3 wherein said movable member is a sliding piston.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The binding as defined by claim 3 wherein said movable member is a pressure member pivoted with respect to said energization member about an axis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
70 words
The binding as defined by claim 1 wherein said support member comprises two lateral lines of support on its rear face adapted to support said intermediate member, each of said lateral lines of support being positioned respectively on opposite sides of a the longitudinal plane of symmetry of said binding whereby said intermediate member pivots together with said holding member along any single one of said lateral lines of support.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The binding as defined by claim 6 wherein each of said lines of support is positioned parallel to the other of said lines of support and parallel to the longitudinal plane of symmetry of said binding.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The binding as defined by claim 6 wherein both of said lines of support converge towards a point located above the base of said binding adapted to be secured to said ski.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The binding as defined by claim 6 wherein said intermediate member comprises a projection adapted to be seated within a corresponding recess in said support member, thereby forming each of said lines of support.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The binding as defined by claim 6 wherein said support member comprises a support face on its front surface adapted to cooperate with said elastic system.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
45 words
The binding as defined by claim 1 wherein said intermediate member, on its rear surface, comprises two parallel lateral support faces contacting said holding member, each of said lateral support faces being positioned on either side of the longitudinal plane of symmetry of said binding.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The binding as defined by claim 11 wherein said holding member comprises two lateral support surfaces cooperating with each of said lateral support surfaces of said intermediate member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
85 words
The binding as defined by claim 1 wherein opposing surfaces of said intermediate member and said holding member comprise a recess on one of said opposing surfaces and a projection on the other of said opposing surfaces, said projection being lodged within said recess to form lateral support surfaces between said intermediate member and said holding member, each of said lateral support surfaces being positioned on opposite sides of a longitudinal plane of symmetry of said binding, and parallel to said longitudinal plane of symmetry.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
43 words
The binding as defined by claim 1 wherein said energization member is a body comprising a housing, open downwardly, adapted to receive said support member, and comprising said elastic system, said body being secured to pivot together with said intermediate and holding members.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The binding as defined by claim 14 wherein said housing is cylindrical and extends longitudinally through said binding.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
39 words
The bindings as defined by claim 15 further comprising a slidable piston within said longitudinal cylindrical housing, said piston being biased by a spring, said spring abutting said piston, and a threaded element adapted to receive an adjusting plug.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
The binding as defined by claim 14 wherein said body is open at its rear to seat said intermediate member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
The binding as defined by claim 17 wherein said body has two vertically aligned holes adapted to receive a connecting member for connecting said body to said intermediate member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
46 words
The binding as defined by claim 1 comprising a body housing said elastic means, said body being connected to said intermediate member through a connecting member, said connecting member being an adjusting screw adapted to adjust the height of said holding member relative to said ski.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
54 words
The binding as defined by claim 19 wherein said adjusting screw is movable in rotation and locked in translation with respect to said energization member, said adjusting screw comprising a threaded portion cooperating with a threaded hole in said holding member whereby rotation of said adjusting screw controls the height of said holding member.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
50 words
The binding as defined by claim 1 wherein the rear surface of said support member and the front surface of said intermediate member comprise between them a projection and a housing adapted to receive said projection to vertically stabilize said intermediate member against vertical movement relative to said support member.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
37 words
The binding as defined by claim 21 wherein said projection comprises two projecting profiles, each of said projecting profiles defining respective upper holding edges extending in a plane substantially perpendicular to the axes of said projecting profiles.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
23 words
The binding as defined by claim 1 wherein said holding member is a one-piece jaw adapted to laterally and vertically secure said boot.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
58 words
The binding as defined by claim 1 wherein said support member comprises two pairs of lines of support, each of said pairs being positioned on opposite sides of the longitudinal plane of symmetry of said binding whereby said intermediate member pivots in turn on one of each of said lines of support of each pair at a time.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
115 words
A safety binding for use with a ski, said binding comprising: (a) a holding member adapted to hold one end of a ski boot onto said ski; (b) a support member adapted to be attached to said ski; (c) an elastic system; and (d) an intermediate member positioned between said support member and said holding member; said elastic system acting on said holding member to press said intermediate member against said support member; said holding member and said intermediate member being cooperatively associated to pivot together with respect to said support member with substantially no relative movement between said holding and intermediate members against the bias of said elastic system for release of said boot.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
115 words
A safety binding for use with a ski, said binding comprising: (a) a holding member adapted to hold one end of a ski boot onto said ski; (b) a support member adapted to be attached to said ski; (c) an elastic system; and (d) an intermediate member positioned between said support member and said holding member; said elastic system acting on said holding member to press said intermediate member against said support member; said holding member and said intermediate member being cooperatively associated to pivot together with respect to said support member with substantially no relative movement between said holding and intermediate members against the bias of said elastic system for release of said boot.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
120 words
A safety binding for use with a ski, said binding comprising: (a) a holding member adapted to hold one end of a ski boot onto said ski; (b) a support member adapted to be attached to said ski; (c) an elastic system; and (d) an intermediate member, said holding member being secured to and independently adjustable relative to said intermediate member; said elastic system acting on said holding member to press said intermediate member against said support member; said holding member and said intermediate member being cooperatively associated to pivot together with respect to said support member with substantially no relative movement between said holding and intermediate members against the bias of said elastic system for release of said boot.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
120 words
A safety binding for use with a ski, said binding comprising: (a) a holding member adapted to hold one end of a ski boot onto said ski; (b) a support member adapted to be attached to said ski; (c) an elastic system; and (d) an intermediate member, said holding member being secured to and independently adjustable relative to said intermediate member; said elastic system acting on said holding member to press said intermediate member against said support member; said holding member and said intermediate member being cooperatively associated to pivot together with respect to said support member with substantially no relative movement between said holding and intermediate members against the bias of said elastic system for release of said boot.
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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) | 1987-07-03 | 1988-01-02 | 1988-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-03 | 1992-01-02 | 1992-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-03 | 1996-01-02 | 1996-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |