Method for programmed release in ski bindings
Patent 4371188 Issued on February 1, 1983. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 24, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
June 24, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/162413 filed on 06/24/1980US Classes:280/613, Operating mechanism located in or under boot700/90, SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS73/862.042, Along or about mutually orthogonal axes73/862.045Using a resistance strain gageExaminersPrimary: Song, Robert R.Assistant: Mar, Michael Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA63C 9/08 (20060101)AbstractA method for achieving programmed release ski bindings include formulation of biomechanical models and associated equations for determining release criteria in order to minimize selected types of lower extremity ski injuries. Analog and digital control circuits are also disclosed for computing the release variables from the biomechanical model equations and comparing the variable values to the release criteria in order to precisely generate a release initiating signal. Loads measured in the ski binding drive the biomechanical model equations. The ski binding assembly has a releasable binding for rigidly securing the ski boot to the ski with a release actuating element for releasing the ski boot from the binding upon occurrence of a release condition as determined by the associated control circuit.Other References
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