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US3696534A
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Ski boot
Assignee: Dr Justus Rieker & Co
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Filing: 1970-12-17
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1990-12-17
Abstract
Abstract A skiboot with relatively bendable foot and neck portions, with a lug on each portion, a coupling element between the lugs, and two stops to limit the bending movement. Buffers are provided on the stops to damp the relative bending movement at its limits.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerhard Hornung
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:36
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/04; A43B5/0427; A43B5/0452; A43B5/0454; A43B5/0456; A43B5/0476
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A skiboot comprising in combination: a. a molded upper; b. a foot portion of said upper; c. a neck portion bendable relative to the foot portion about a transverse axis in the vicinity of the ankle of a wearer of the boot; d. a first lug molded to said neck portion; e. a second lug molded to said foot portion; f. a rigid coupling element extending between said lugs g. two stop means associated with at least one of said lugs and engageable by said coupling element, effective to permit unrestrained limited relative pivotal movement of said neck portion and said foot portion between forward and rearward positions but preventing pivotal movement beyond said forward and rearward positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A skiboot comprising in combination: a. a molded upper; b. a foot portion of said upper; c. a neck portion bendable relative to the foot portion about a transverse axis in the vicinity of the ankle of a wearer of the boot; d. a first lug molded to said neck portion; e. a second lug molded to said foot portion; f. a rigid coupling element extending between said lugs g. two stop means associated with at least one of said lugs and engageable by said coupling element, effective to permit unrestrained limited relative pivotal movement of said neck portion and said foot portion between forward and rearward positions but preventing pivotal movement beyond said forward and rearward positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A skiboot according to claim 1 wherein the coupling element is approximately U-shaped with angled ends to the U, wherein the stops comprise at least one opening in at least one of said lugs, said U-shaped coupling element passing through one opening of said at least one lug.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A skiboot according to claim 1 further comprising a third lug molded to said foot portion level with said second lug, and wherein said coupling element is approximately V-shaped, with angled ends to the V, said angled ends each engaging with one of said second and third lugs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A skiboot according to claim 3, wherein the stops comprise at least one opening in one of said lugs said V-shaped coupling element passing through said opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A skiboot according to claim 1 wherein the coupling element includes two pins attached one to each of said lugs, and means limiting relative displacement of said pins.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
A skiboot according to claim 5 further comprising an enlarged end to each of the two pins, a sleeve forming part of said means limiting relative displacement, and a stop to each end of the sleeve, said enlarged ends of the said two pins being displaceable within said sleeve, whereby their displacement is limited by said stops.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
A skiboot according to claim 1 wherein said stops are adjustable, so that the limits to said relative movement between said neck portion and said foot portion are independently adjustable.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
A skiboot according to claim 1 wherein said first lug is in the form of a bridge both ends of which are secured to said neck portion, and wherein the stops are adjustable set screws.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
A skiboot according to claim 1 wherein the lugs are of a rubber or plastics material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
A skiboot according to claim 1 further comprising a concave recess to said second lug adapted to receive the piston of the heel retaining means of a ski binding.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
A skiboot according to claim 5 further comprising a sleeve-like head portion to one of the pins and a head portion to the other of said two pins which is axially displaceable within said sleeve-like head portion between said two stops.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
A skiboot according to claim 1 further comprising rubber attachments to said stops.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
A skiboot according to claim 12 wherein the rubber attachments define buffers for the coupling element.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
A skiboot according to claim 4 wherein there are a plurality of elongated openings in said one of said lugs.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
A skiboot according to claim 6 wherein the sleeve is of a plastics or rubber material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
28 words
A skiboot according to claim 5 wherein the said two pins are screwed into said lugs, and further comprising threads to said pins, said threads being directly molded.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
25 words
A skiboot according to claim 8 further comprising spherically shaped ends to said set screws, said stops being rotatably crimped onto said spherically shaped ends.
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) | 1975-10-10 | 1976-04-10 | 1976-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-10 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-10 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |