Patents Assigned to Kerma
  • Ski pole handle
    Patent number: 4645235
    Abstract: A handle for a ski pole is composed of at least two elements which are assembled together, one of the elements being common to the entire line of handles while the other element can be selected from a group of elements of different sizes to define the ultimate size of the handle. Elements are also provided for assembling them together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1987
    Assignee: Societe Anonyme Kerma
    Inventor: Claude Joseph
  • Ski pole
    Patent number: 4620723
    Abstract: The handle of a ski pole has its grip axis offset from the axis of the shaft of the pole and set at least rearwardly thereof to allow the point of the pole to engage the snow substantially more forwardly than an ordinary pole and thus with a more acute angle. The inclination of the grip axis can be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1986
    Assignee: Kerma
    Inventor: Claude Joseph
  • Ski pole
    Patent number: 4508364
    Abstract: The handle of a ski pole has its grip axis offset from the axis of the shaft of the pole and set at least rearwardly thereof to allow the point of the pole to engage the snow substantially more forwardly than an ordinary pole and thus with a more acute angle. The inclination of the grip axis can be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1985
    Assignee: Kerma
    Inventor: Claude Joseph
  • Ski pole for mountain skiing
    Patent number: 4402529
    Abstract: A ski pole has a handle in which at least one ice-ax blade is pivotally mounted and blocked in a retracted position by a detent which can be released to permit this blade to swing out and lock in an extended position. The pole shank may be formed from two interconnected but separable portions so that the portion joined to the handle can form the shaft of the ice-ax.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1983
    Assignee: Kerma Societe A Responsabilite Limitee
    Inventor: Gilbert J. Cavazza