US3593435A
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Plastic ski boot
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-01-06
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Granted: 1971-07-20
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Expires: 1989-01-06
Abstract
Abstract A boot of heavy gauge plastic having a molded plastic foot portion having sole with parallel sides, a gaiter of heavy gauge plastic pivoted to the foot portion, and an inner sock and tongue member for receiving a formable, stable dialatent material such as polybutadiene.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert B Lange
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:08
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B23/00; A43B23/08; A43B23/16; A43B5/00; A43B5/04; A43B5/0405
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A ski boot comprising a foot-receiving portion having a foot opening, a gaiter member mounted pivotally with respect to said foot-receiving portion, buckle means to close said opening, a sole defining the bottom of said portion and said sole having parallel longitudinal sides, a liner having pockets within said gaiter and foot-receiving portion, padding means in said pockets closely conforming to the shape of the foot of a wearer, said padding being of a high viscosity substance having a yield point of at least 4 grams per square centimeter and a viscosity between about 100,000 and about 40,000,000 poises at 0* F. and 80* F. and a thermoplastic counter disposed between said foot-receiving portion and said liner.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A ski boot comprising a foot-receiving portion having a foot opening, a gaiter member mounted pivotally with respect to said foot-receiving portion, buckle means to close said opening, a sole defining the bottom of said portion and said sole having parallel longitudinal sides, a liner having pockets within said gaiter and foot-receiving portion, padding means in said pockets closely conforming to the shape of the foot of a wearer, said padding being of a high viscosity substance having a yield point of at least 4 grams per square centimeter and a viscosity between about 100,000 and about 40,000,000 poises at 0* F. and 80* F. and a thermoplastic counter disposed between said foot-receiving portion and said liner.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The ski boot of claim 1 wherein a pad filled with a high viscosity material is disposed along the bottom of said counter.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-19 | 1975-01-18 | 1975-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-19 | 1979-01-18 | 1979-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-01-18 | 1983-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |