US4793496A
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Wall-mounted ski storage unit
Assignee: SKI TREE PRODUCTS Inc
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Filing: 1987-09-03
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Granted: 1988-12-27
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Expires: 2007-09-03
Abstract
Abstract A wall-mounted ski storage unit is disclosed. The unit provides a vertical wall-mounted base plate with sets of opposed outwardly extending curved arcuate ski-contoured pieces mounted substantially normal to the base plate for holding one or more sets of skis. A ski pole holder attached to the base plate and integral to the base plate is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Brooks T. Wait
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:45
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/02; A63C11/028; A47; A47B; A47B81/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A wall-mounted ski storage unit comprising: a vertical base means; wall mounting means attached to said vertical base means; pole holding means attached to said vertical base means; and at least two opposed ski-contoured holding means attached substantially normal to said vertical base means, each holding means having an upper arcuate portion and a lower substantially flat portion, wherein the upper arcuate portion provides a ski tip engaging surface, and the lower flat portion provides a ski top engaging surface, and wherein said upper arcuate portion and said lower flap portion of each contoured ski-holding means are joined to form a waist portion, and wherein said waist portion of each of said contoured ski-holding means is spaced at a closer distance from each other than said lower portions are spaced from each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A wall-mounted ski storage unit comprising: a vertical base means; wall mounting means attached to said vertical base means; pole holding means attached to said vertical base means; and at least two opposed ski-contoured holding means attached substantially normal to said vertical base means, each holding means having an upper arcuate portion and a lower substantially flat portion, wherein the upper arcuate portion provides a ski tip engaging surface, and the lower flat portion provides a ski top engaging surface, and wherein said upper arcuate portion and said lower flap portion of each contoured ski-holding means are joined to form a waist portion, and wherein said waist portion of each of said contoured ski-holding means is spaced at a closer distance from each other than said lower portions are spaced from each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The wall-mounted ski storage unit as described in claim 1 further comprising a decorative molding attached to said base means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The wall-mounted ski storage unit as described in claim 2 wherein said mounting means is comprised of countersunk screw holes within said base means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The wall-mounted ski storage unit as described in claim 3 further comprising support pieces attached between said base means and said lower flat portion of each of said ski contoured holding means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The wall-mounted ski storage unit as described in claim 4 adapted to hold two sets of skis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The wall-mounted ski storage unit as described in claim 4 adapted to hold four sets of skis.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1991-12-27 | 1992-06-27 | 1992-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-12-27 | 1996-06-27 | 1996-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-12-27 | 2000-06-27 | 2000-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |