US4025082A
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Ice block sled
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1976-01-23
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Granted: 1977-05-24
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Expires: 1996-01-23
Abstract
Abstract A block of ice has a bottom surface adapted to slide along a supporting surface and a top surface adapted to accommodate a rider and having a depression formed therein for part of the body of the rider, so that it may be used as a sled. A cord is embedded in the ice and extends from both sides thereof to provide handholds for the rider.
Inventors
- 👤 J. Frank Lummus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:34
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A sled, comprising a block of ice having a front, a back, a pair of sides, a bottom surface adapted to slide along a supporting surface and a top surface adapted to accommodate a rider and having depressions formed therein for the heels of the shoes of a rider; and a cord embedded in the ice and extending from both sides thereof for providing handholds for the rider whereby the rider rests his entire body on the top surface of the block of ice.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A sled, comprising a block of ice having a front, a back, a pair of sides, a bottom surface adapted to slide along a supporting surface and a top surface adapted to accommodate a rider and having depressions formed therein for the heels of the shoes of a rider; and a cord embedded in the ice and extending from both sides thereof for providing handholds for the rider whereby the rider rests his entire body on the top surface of the block of ice.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A sled as claimed in claim 1, further comprising handle means at both ends of the cord to facilitate manual gripping by the rider.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A sled as claimed in claim 2, wherein the handle means comprises a pair of lengths of material of rod-like configuration affixed to the cord.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A sled as claimed in claim 2, wherein the handle means comprises a pair of loops formed in the cord.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-05-23 | 1980-11-22 | 1981-05-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-23 | 1984-11-22 | 1985-05-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-23 | 1988-11-22 | 1989-05-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |