Ski security system
US4585252A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 1984 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/7435
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A security system is provided for locking ski equipment, including skis and ski poles, to each other and to a fixed anchor, the security system being part of the ski pole equipment itself. This is accomplished using a ski pole with a handle which carries a locking mechanism, and a hollow shaft which carries a flexible security line. The locking mechanism includes a double locking system which prevents release of the security line until both a first lock (preferably of the combination type) and an integrated second mechanical lock have both been positively activated by the user. The locks are designed and located for easy access and are positively controlled to release or limit the movement of the security line, preferably without a separate key. The flexible security line which is held in the shaft of the pole is capable of being removed from the shaft to form a security loop by which the pole and other articles strung on or encircled within the security loop may be connected to a fixed anchor in order that falling, movement and theft of the pole and other strung on or encircled articles can be avoided.
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