Patents by Inventor Gerhard J. Sedlmair

Gerhard J. Sedlmair has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Ski brake
    Patent number: 4537418
    Abstract: A pedal-actuated ski brake which is biased into the braking position. The ski brake may be easily released from the biasing device so as to permit the ski brake to be released into a non-braking position permitting free access to the sides and bottom of the ski.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1985
    Assignee: Marker International
    Inventors: Walter R. Knabel, Gerhard J. Sedlmair
  • Ski brake
    Patent number: 4470614
    Abstract: This invention provides an improved ski braking mechanism wherein the braking unit comprises a pair of Z-shaped, independently movable rods each having an outer leg attached to a braking spur, an inner leg attached to a brake pedal, and a central cross-bar forming a pivot axis. A stop is provided to inhibit the movement of the braking spurs towards the longitudinal middle section of the ski when the spurs are in the lowered braking position. Each braking spur is retractable towards the longitudinal middle section of the ski when the spurs are in the raised skiing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1984
    Assignee: Marker-Patentverwertungsgesellschaft mbH
    Inventor: Gerhard J. Sedlmair
  • Ski brake
    Patent number: RE33540
    Abstract: This invention provides an improved ski braking mechanism wherein the braking unit comprises a pair of Z-shaped, independently movable rods each having an outer leg attached to a braking spur, an inner leg attached to a brake pedal, and a central cross-bar forming a pivot axis. A stop is provided to inhibit the movement of the braking spurs towards the longitudinal middle section of the ski when the spurs are in the lowered braking position. Each braking spur is retractable towards the longitudinal middle section of the ski when the spurs are in the raised skiing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1991
    Assignee: Marker Patentverwertungsgegesellschaft mbH
    Inventor: Gerhard J. Sedlmair