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Ski pole
Assignee: KERMA A CORP OF FRANCE
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Filing: 1982-12-01
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Granted: 1985-04-02
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Expires: 2002-12-01
Abstract
Abstract The handle of a ski pole has its grip axis offset from the axis of the shaft of the pole and set at least rearwardly thereof to allow the point of the pole to engage the snow substantially more forwardly than an ordinary pole and thus with a more acute angle. The inclination of the grip axis can be adjusted.
Inventors
- 👤 Claude Joseph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:21
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/22; A63C11/222
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A ski pole comprising: a shaft having an upper end and a lower end; a grip mounted on said upper end; and means for fixing said grip to said shaft so that the axis of said grip is rearwardly offset from the axis of said shaft, said grip being located at the level of the upper end of said shaft and oblique thereto, said means for fixing said grip to said shaft including adjustment means for varying the angle of the axis of said grip relative to the axis of said shaft, said means for fixing said grip to said shaft being formed by an upper arm connecting the upper portion of said grip with the upper end of said shaft and a lower arm connecting a lower portion of said grip with said shaft, means being provided on at least one of said arms for adjusting the effective length thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A ski pole comprising: a shaft having an upper end and a lower end; a grip mounted on said upper end; and means for fixing said grip to said shaft so that the axis of said grip is rearwardly offset from the axis of said shaft, said grip being located at the level of the upper end of said shaft and oblique thereto, said means for fixing said grip to said shaft including adjustment means for varying the angle of the axis of said grip relative to the axis of said shaft, said means for fixing said grip to said shaft being formed by an upper arm connecting the upper portion of said grip with the upper end of said shaft and a lower arm connecting a lower portion of said grip with said shaft, means being provided on at least one of said arms for adjusting the effective length thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
148 words
A ski pole comprising: a shaft having an upper end and a lower end; a grip mounted on said upper end; and means for fixing said grip to said shaft so that the axis of said grip is rearwardly offset from the axis of said shaft and includes means defining a pivot for said grip located below said grip and means for locking said grip in a selected position about said pivot, said means for fixing said grip to said shaft including a first member mounted on top of said shaft, a second member connected to said first member and extending transversely to said shaft, said second member being angularly adjustable with respect to said first member about an axis so as to be oblique thereto, and a third member angularly adjustable with respect to said second member about a transverse axis, said third member carrying said grip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
148 words
A ski pole comprising: a shaft having an upper end and a lower end; a grip mounted on said upper end; and means for fixing said grip to said shaft so that the axis of said grip is rearwardly offset from the axis of said shaft and includes means defining a pivot for said grip located below said grip and means for locking said grip in a selected position about said pivot, said means for fixing said grip to said shaft including a first member mounted on top of said shaft, a second member connected to said first member and extending transversely to said shaft, said second member being angularly adjustable with respect to said first member about an axis so as to be oblique thereto, and a third member angularly adjustable with respect to said second member about a transverse axis, said third member carrying said grip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The ski pole defined in claim 2 wherein said first and intermediate members are connected by a joint defined by mutually engaging oblique surfaces traversed by a screw locking said first and intermediate members in selected relative angular positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The ski pole defined in claim 3 wherein said intermediate and third members adjoin at mutually contacting surfaces traversed by a screw adapted to angularly lock said intermediate and third members at a selected relative angular position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The ski pole defined in claim 2 wherein said intermediate and third members adjoin at mutually contacting surfaces traversed by a screw adapted to angularly lock said intermediate and third members at a selected relative angular position.
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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) | 1988-04-01 | 1988-10-01 | 1989-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-04-01 | 1992-10-01 | 1993-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-04-01 | 1996-10-01 | 1997-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |