US4459703A
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Seat protection device for skiers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-01-24
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Granted: 1984-07-17
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Expires: 2003-01-24
Abstract
Abstract A seat protection device for skiers includes a belt with a compact container at the back of the belt which contains a seat protection flap fastened at one end to the inside of the container. The flap is folded or rolled into the stored position within the container. An opening provides access to the free end of the seat protecting flap whereby the flap can be unfolded or unrolled to cover the skier's seat. When the skier finishes using the seat protection flap, it is rolled or folded into the stored position back within the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Paulette U. Kosmas
- 👤 Donna M. Lawlor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:48
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/05; A41D13/0537; A41F; A41F9/00; A41F9/002; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/912; Y10S2/913
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A seat protective device for skiers comprising: a belt for fastening around the waist of a skier; an elongated seat flap container positionable along the outer surface of said belt; a seat protection flap housable within said container and connected to the interior thereof; said seat flap being of a width and length to cover seat of a skier; said container having a length along said belt for accommodating said flap width; openable access means in said container for allowing the unconnected portion of said flap to be removable from within said container to cover the seat of a skier and returnable to within said container when not in use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A seat protective device for skiers comprising: a belt for fastening around the waist of a skier; an elongated seat flap container positionable along the outer surface of said belt; a seat protection flap housable within said container and connected to the interior thereof; said seat flap being of a width and length to cover seat of a skier; said container having a length along said belt for accommodating said flap width; openable access means in said container for allowing the unconnected portion of said flap to be removable from within said container to cover the seat of a skier and returnable to within said container when not in use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A seat protection device for skiers according to claim 1 wherein: said container means is fixedly attached to said belt to be positioned above the seat of a skier.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A seat protection device for skiers according to claim 1 wherein: said seat flap is foldable or rollable for storage within said container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
A seat protection device for skiers according to claim 1 wherein said openable access means comprises: a slit in said container means extending substantially the length thereof for permitting full width removal and return of said flap from within said container; and means for establishing the moisture-proof closure of said slit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A seat protection device for skiers according to claim 4 wherein said closure means comprises: an overlapping cover portion formed in said container for closing said slit when said cover portion is placed in a closed position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A seat protection device for skiers according to claim 1 wherein said container and said flap are formed of supple lightweight waterproof material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A seat protection device for skiers according to claim 1 wherein: said flap is a continuous planner element tapering outwardly and downwardly from within said container to extend over the seat of a skier.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A seat protection device for skiers according to claim 1 wherein said belt is provided with a quick release fastening means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-07-17 | 1988-01-16 | 1988-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-17 | 1992-01-16 | 1992-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-17 | 1996-01-16 | 1996-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |