Patents by Inventor William R. Dietlein

William R. Dietlein 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 locking mechanism
    Patent number: 4171079
    Abstract: A portable ski locking device releasably attaches to skis, and is releasably connectible to auxiliary fixtures such as posts, beams, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 16, 1979
    Inventors: Robert W. Dietlein, William R. Dietlein
  • Ski rack, for vehicles
    Patent number: 4143799
    Abstract: A ski rack for vehicles for transporting of skis where an improved ski retaining apparatus comprises:Structure including a transversely elongated base defining multiple leg openings, andA U-shaped ski retainer having legs projecting in two of said openings, andA keeper having a locking position in which the keeper cooperates with at least one of said legs to prevent withdrawal of said retainer relatively away from the base, the keeper movable relative to the base to allow said withdrawal of the retainer relatively away from the base,Whereby a portion of the ski projecting between the base and a cross-piece defined by the retainer may be retained therebetween when the keeper is in said locking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 13, 1979
    Inventors: Robert W. Dietlein, William R. Dietlein