US3636642A
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Ski boot
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-10-20
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Granted: 1972-01-25
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Expires: 1989-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A ski boot provided with an external reinforcing structure which permits forward bending of the leg relative to the foot of the wearer, i.e., the normal movement carried out during skiing, said reinforcing structure being removable to permit the boot to be made of softer material than that normally used for ski boots so that the ski boot when used for walking without the reinforcing structure affords the same convenience to the wearer as a normal shoe for walking.
Inventors
- 👤 Helmut Walther
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 01:25
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/04; A43B5/0415
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
In a ski boot haVing an external reinforcing structure formed of four elements connected in pairs by means of hinges located at the ankles of the wearer and each pair of elements forms a frame extending from the top of the ski boot to the sole, embracing the latter with its narrow ends connected to each other, the improvement wherein the four elements forming the frame are kept in position by a plurality of straps connected thereto, surrounding the ski boot and provided with hook means for tightly closing the ski boot and keeping the articulated elements in place.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
In a ski boot haVing an external reinforcing structure formed of four elements connected in pairs by means of hinges located at the ankles of the wearer and each pair of elements forms a frame extending from the top of the ski boot to the sole, embracing the latter with its narrow ends connected to each other, the improvement wherein the four elements forming the frame are kept in position by a plurality of straps connected thereto, surrounding the ski boot and provided with hook means for tightly closing the ski boot and keeping the articulated elements in place.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
A ski boot as claimed in claim 1, wherein the four elements forming the frames are connected by a plurality of forward and rearward straps and the forward straps extend downwardly around the sole and are connected to each other and to the narrow ends of the frames by a strap for reinforcement of the sole, extending along a generally central longitudinal line of the sole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A ski boot as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sole is provided with transverse and longitudinal grooves receiving the straps below the sole.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A ski boot as claimed in claim 1, wherein the straps are connected to form a network.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A ski boot as claimed in claim 1, wherein the straps are provided with weight-reducing holes.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-01-24 | 1975-07-26 | 1976-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-24 | 1979-07-26 | 1980-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-24 | 1983-07-26 | 1984-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |