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Ski boot having a pivoted top
Assignee: PRD PATENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SA
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Filing: 1970-04-06
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1990-04-06
Abstract
Abstract A ski boot having a top which can pivot toward and away from the toe of the boot. Means are provided for adjusting the angular position of the top of the boot relative to the lower part of the boot.
Inventors
- 👤 Domenico Caporicci
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 08:03
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/04; A43B5/0427; A43B5/0452; A43B5/0454; A43B5/0456
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A ski boot comprising: a sole and a two-part upper, one upper part, including a vamp and a quarter, connected to the sole, the other upper part comprising the top of the boot; first means pivotably connecting the top to the one upper part so the top can pivot toward or away from the vamp; and adjustable second means connected between the top and the one upper part for varying the position of the top relative to the one upper part about the first means, said adjustable second means comprising: a first member connected to the back of the quarter; a second member connected to the back of the top; a rigid link extending between said members; means pivotably connecting one end of the link to one of said members, the other end of the link contacting an abutment on the other member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A ski boot comprising: a sole and a two-part upper, one upper part, including a vamp and a quarter, connected to the sole, the other upper part comprising the top of the boot; first means pivotably connecting the top to the one upper part so the top can pivot toward or away from the vamp; and adjustable second means connected between the top and the one upper part for varying the position of the top relative to the one upper part about the first means, said adjustable second means comprising: a first member connected to the back of the quarter; a second member connected to the back of the top; a rigid link extending between said members; means pivotably connecting one end of the link to one of said members, the other end of the link contacting an abutment on the other member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A ski boot as claimed in claim 1, wherein the abutment is mounted in the other member for movement relative to the other member in a direction toward or away from the one end of the link.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A ski boot as claimed in claim 2, wherein the means pivotally connecting the one end of the link to the one member comprises a ball-and-socket joint.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A ski boot as claimed in claim 1, including spring means connected between said link and said other member for biasing said members toward one another.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
119 words
A ski boot comprising: a sole; an upper including a quarter and vamp connected to the sole; a top; means pivotably connecting the top to the quarter for movement toward or away from the vamp; a first member connected to the back of the top; a second member connected to the back of the quarter; a rigid link pivotably connected at one end to the second member, the link extending toward the first member; an abutment member on the first member engaging the other end of the link; means moving the abutment member relative to the first member in a direction toward or away from the second member; and spring means biasing the first member toward the second member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
119 words
A ski boot comprising: a sole; an upper including a quarter and vamp connected to the sole; a top; means pivotably connecting the top to the quarter for movement toward or away from the vamp; a first member connected to the back of the top; a second member connected to the back of the quarter; a rigid link pivotably connected at one end to the second member, the link extending toward the first member; an abutment member on the first member engaging the other end of the link; means moving the abutment member relative to the first member in a direction toward or away from the second member; and spring means biasing the first member toward the second member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |