Patents by Inventor Stefan IBACH

Stefan IBACH 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).

  • Patent number: 11865433
    Abstract: A touring skibinding (1) comprises a support element (2) which can be fastened to the ski, a bearing element (3) with a skiboot reception (4) which is designed in such a way that the skiboot (5) can be mounted in the skiboot reception (4) such that the skiboot can pivot about a first pivot axis (S1) with respect to the skiboot reception (4) and a convex supporting surface (6) on which the skiboot (5) can roll, the bearing element (3) being connected to the support element (2) so as to be pivotable about a second pivot axis (S2) from an initial state into a pivoted state, wherein the skiboot (5) is moveable from a standing state, in which the skiboot (5) stands on the convex supporting surface (6), into a pulling state, in which the skiboot (5) is at least partially lifted from the convex supporting surface (6), wherein, starting from the standing state, the skiboot (5) is movable on the convex supporting surface (6) in the direction of the pulling state in such a manner that the skiboot (5) rolls on the conve
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: FRITSCHIAG—SWISS BINDINGS
    Inventors: Albert Loichinger, Micha Baggenstos, Stefan Ibach, François Christinat, Theo Eggimann
  • Publication number: 20230149794
    Abstract: A touring skibinding (1) comprises a support element (2) which can be fastened to the ski, a bearing element (3) with a skiboot reception (4) which is designed in such a way that the skiboot (5) can be mounted in the skiboot reception (4) such that the skiboot can pivot about a first pivot axis (S1) with respect to the skiboot reception (4) and a convex supporting surface (6) on which the skiboot (5) can roll, the bearing element (3) being connected to the support element (2) so as to be pivotable about a second pivot axis (S2) from an initial state into a pivoted state, wherein the skiboot (5) is moveable from a standing state, in which the skiboot (5) stands on the convex supporting surface (6), into a pulling state, in which the skiboot (5) is at least partially lifted from the convex supporting surface (6), wherein, starting from the standing state, the skiboot (5) is movable on the convex supporting surface (6) in the direction of the pulling state in such a manner that the skiboot (5) rolls on the conve
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Fritschi AG - Swiss Bindings
    Inventors: Albert LOICHINGER, Micha BAGGENSTOS, Stefan Ibach, François CHRISTINAT, Theo EGGIMANN
  • Publication number: 20230140901
    Abstract: A touring skibinding (1) comprises a support element (2) which can be fastened to the ski, a bearing element (3) with a skiboot reception (4) which is designed in such a way that the skiboot (5) can be mounted in the skiboot reception (4) such that the skiboot can pivot about a first pivot axis (S1) with respect to the skiboot reception (4) and a convex supporting surface (6) on which the skiboot (5) can roll, the bearing element (3) being connected to the support element (2) so as to be pivotable about a second pivot axis (S2) from an initial state into a pivoted state, wherein the skiboot (5) is moveable from a standing state, in which the skiboot (5) stands on the convex supporting surface (6), into a pulling state, in which the skiboot (5) is at least partially lifted from the convex supporting surface (6), wherein, starting from the standing state, the skiboot (5) is movable on the convex supporting surface (6) in the direction of the pulling state in such a manner that the skiboot (5) rolls on the conve
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Fritschi AG - Swiss Bindings
    Inventors: Albert LOICHINGER, Micha BAGGENSTOS, Stefan Ibach, François CHRISTINAT, Theo EGGIMANN
  • Patent number: 11338192
    Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic front unit for a ski binding, in particular a touring ski binding, wherein the automatic front unit comprises a first retaining means and a second retaining means for retaining a ski boot in the toe region of the ski boot. This automatic front unit has a first retaining configuration, in which the two retaining means are in a retaining position, in which the two retaining means are at a first distance from one another, wherein the two retaining means can cooperate with the ski boot in the retaining position such that the ski boot is retained at the automatic front unit so as to be pivotable about an axis oriented horizontally in a transverse direction of the ski.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: FRITSCHI AG—SWISS BINDINGS
    Inventors: Stefan Ibach, Theo Eggimann, Andreas Fritschi
  • Publication number: 20190344153
    Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic front unit for a ski binding, in particular a touring ski binding, wherein the automatic front unit comprises a first retaining means and a second retaining means for retaining a ski boot in the toe region of the ski boot. This automatic front unit has a first retaining configuration, in which the two retaining means are in a retaining position, in which the two retaining means are at a first distance from one another, wherein the two retaining means can cooperate with the ski boot in the retaining position such that the ski boot is retained at the automatic front unit so as to be pivotable about an axis oriented horizontally in a transverse direction of the ski.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: Fritschi AG - Swiss Bindings
    Inventors: Stefan IBACH, Theo EGGIMANN, Andreas FRITSCHI
  • Patent number: 9962595
    Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic heel unit (1) for a ski binding, comprising a base (7) for fitting the automatic heel unit (1) on a ski and a heel downholder (3) for holding down a ski boot in a heel region of the ski boot. The heel downholder (3) is mounted so as to be movable in relation to the base (7). The automatic heel unit (1) has a holding configuration in which the heel downholder (3) is located in a holding position and may interact with the heel region of the ski boot that is held in the ski binding in such a manner that the heel region of the ski boot is held down in a lowered position. Furthermore, the automatic heel unit (1) has a step-in configuration in which the heel downholder (3) is located in a step-in position and the heel region of the ski boot is released by the heel downholder (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: FRITSCHI AG—SWISS BINDINGS
    Inventor: Stefan Ibach
  • Publication number: 20170136341
    Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic heel unit (1) for a ski binding, comprising a base (7) for fitting the automatic heel unit (1) on a ski and a heel downholder (3) for holding down a ski boot in a heel region of the ski boot. The heel downholder (3) is mounted so as to be movable in relation to the base (7). The automatic heel unit (1) has a holding configuration in which the heel downholder (3) is located in a holding position and may interact with the heel region of the ski boot that is held in the ski binding in such a manner that the heel region of the ski boot is held down in a lowered position. Furthermore, the automatic heel unit (1) has a step-in configuration in which the heel downholder (3) is located in a step-in position and the heel region of the ski boot is released by the heel downholder (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: Fritschi AG - Swiss Bindings
    Inventor: Stefan IBACH
  • Patent number: 9526973
    Abstract: An automatic front unit for a ski binding comprises two levers which, seen in the longitudinal direction of the ski are arranged laterally opposite each other, each having means for holding the toe of a ski boot. The two levers each pivot in such a way that pivoting movement of the levers moves the holding means in a transverse direction of the ski. The front unit has a release position, in which the two holding means are at a first distance from each other and a securing position, in which the two holding means are at a smaller second distance from each other. The front unit comprises a positive control device, on which the two levers are jointly pivotable within a dynamic region in the transverse direction of the ski and the two holding means are thereby jointly moved at the second distance from each other in the transverse direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: FRITSCHI AG-SWISS BINDINGS
    Inventors: Stefan Ibach, Andreas Fritschi, Theo Eggimann
  • Patent number: 8833793
    Abstract: A ski binding comprises a sole element, a front retaining device, for retaining a toe of the ski boot, and an automatic heel unit, for retaining the heel of the ski boot. The sole element is pivotally mounted and is oriented transverse of the ski. The automatic heel unit allows release in the forward direction. The ski binding has a downhill position, in which the sole element is oriented parallel to the ski, and a climbing positions, in which the sole element can be pivoted. The automatic heel unit, both in the downhill and climbing positions, is arranged on the ski, with the heel region of a ski boot retained in the ski binding. In the climbing position of the ski binding, the heel can be freed, as a result of which the ski boot, can be pivoted about the pivot axis together with the sole element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Fritschi AG-Swiss Bindings
    Inventors: Andreas Fritschi, Stefan Ibach
  • Patent number: 8827302
    Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic heel unit for a ski binding or touring ski binding, having a base element and a carriage which is mounted on the base element to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the ski. This automatic heel unit has at least one climbing position in which the carriage is situated in a rear position and a downhill position in which the carriage is situated further forward than in the climbing position. It comprises an adjusting lever for adjusting the automatic heel unit from the downhill position into the climbing position and back. This adjusting lever is mounted on the carriage to be pivotable about a pivot axle. Furthermore, the automatic heel unit comprises a lever element which is mounted on the base element to be pivotable about a first axle and mounted on the adjusting lever to be pivotable about a second axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Fritschi AG-Swiss Bindings
    Inventors: Andreas Fritschi, Stefan Ibach, Theo Eggimann
  • Publication number: 20140070519
    Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic heel unit for a ski binding or touring ski binding, having a base element and a carriage which is mounted on the base element to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the ski. This automatic heel unit has at least one climbing position in which the carriage is situated in a rear position and a downhill position in which the carriage is situated further forward than in the climbing position. It comprises an adjusting lever for adjusting the automatic heel unit from the downhill position into the climbing position and back. This adjusting lever is mounted on the carriage to be pivotable about a pivot axle. Furthermore, the automatic heel unit comprises a lever element which is mounted on the base element to be pivotable about a first axle and mounted on the adjusting lever to be pivotable about a second axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: FRITSCHI AG - SWISS BINDINGS
    Inventors: Andreas FRITSCHI, Stefan IBACH, Theo EGGIMANN
  • Publication number: 20130334796
    Abstract: A ski binding comprises a sole element, a front retaining device, for retaining a toe of the ski boot, and an automatic heel unit, for retaining the heel of the ski boot. The sole element is pivotally mounted and is oriented transverse of the ski. The automatic heel unit allows release in the forward direction. The ski binding has a downhill position, in which the sole element is oriented parallel to the ski, and a climbing positions, in which the sole element can be pivoted. The automatic heel unit, both in the downhill and climbing positions, is arranged on the ski, with the heel region of a ski boot retained in the ski binding. In the climbing position of the ski binding, the heel can be freed, as a result of which the ski boot, can be pivoted about the pivot axis together with the sole element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: FRITSCHI AG - SWISS BINDINGS
    Inventors: Andreas FRITSCHI, Stefan IBACH