US3701208A
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Ski boot
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-16
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Granted: 1972-10-31
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Expires: 1990-07-16
Abstract
Abstract A ski boot which includes a low cut rigid oxford type lower shell having spaced sidewalls affixed to a sole, a rigid ankle cuff having sidewalls connected together in a spaced relationship with a rear connecting wall and secured to the sidewalls of the lower boot wherein the ankle of the individual using the boot passes through the open front portion of the ankle cuff when the boot is placed onto and removed from the individual''s foot, and strap means connected to the opposite sidewalls of the ankle cuff across its open front end for securing the individual''s ankle within the cuff. The sidewalls of the ankle cuff can be connected to the lower boot to pivot back and forth thereon in a direction substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the boot and at the natural pivot point of the individual''s ankle.
Inventors
- 👤 Melvin W Dalebout
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:54
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/04; A43B5/0427; A43B5/0452; A43B5/0454
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A boot for supporting the foot and ankle of an individual which comprises: a substantially rigid lower boot shell having first and second spaced sidewalls each connected to a boot sole; a substantially rigid ankle cuff having corresponding first and second sidewalls fixedly connected together in a spaced relationship with a rear connecting wall and pivotally connected to the first and second sidewalls, respectively, of said lower boot shell by means including at least one boot flange connected to each of the said sidewalls of said lower boot shell and at least one cuff flange connected to each of the said sidewalls of the said ankle cuff to mate with one face of the corresponding boot flange, each of the named cuff flanges including a locking end which mates with the face of thE corresponding boot flange opposite the said one face.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A boot for supporting the foot and ankle of an individual which comprises: a substantially rigid lower boot shell having first and second spaced sidewalls each connected to a boot sole; a substantially rigid ankle cuff having corresponding first and second sidewalls fixedly connected together in a spaced relationship with a rear connecting wall and pivotally connected to the first and second sidewalls, respectively, of said lower boot shell by means including at least one boot flange connected to each of the said sidewalls of said lower boot shell and at least one cuff flange connected to each of the said sidewalls of the said ankle cuff to mate with one face of the corresponding boot flange, each of the named cuff flanges including a locking end which mates with the face of thE corresponding boot flange opposite the said one face.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The boot of claim 1 wherein the lower edge of each of the sidewalls of said ankle cuff pivots back and forth at a predetermined fixed pivot point on the upper edge of the sidewalls of said lower boot shell.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The boot of claim 2 wherein said fixed pivot point is positioned at the natural pivot point of said individual''s ankle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
142 words
A boot for supporting the foot and ankle of an individual which comprises: a substantially rigid lower boot shell having first and second spaced sidewalls each connected to a boot sole; a substantially rigid ankle cuff having corresponding first and second sidewalls fixedly connected together in a spaced relationship with a rear connecting wall and pivotally connected to the first and second sidewalls respectively of said lower boot shell such that said individual''s ankle passes through the open front portion of said ankle cuff when the boot is placed onto and removed from said individual''s foot; and an elongated flexible strap fixedly connected at one end to one of said sidewalls of said ankle cuff and adjustably connected through an opening in the opposite sidewall of said ankle cuff to said opposite sidewall for securing said individual''s ankle within said ankle cuff.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
142 words
A boot for supporting the foot and ankle of an individual which comprises: a substantially rigid lower boot shell having first and second spaced sidewalls each connected to a boot sole; a substantially rigid ankle cuff having corresponding first and second sidewalls fixedly connected together in a spaced relationship with a rear connecting wall and pivotally connected to the first and second sidewalls respectively of said lower boot shell such that said individual''s ankle passes through the open front portion of said ankle cuff when the boot is placed onto and removed from said individual''s foot; and an elongated flexible strap fixedly connected at one end to one of said sidewalls of said ankle cuff and adjustably connected through an opening in the opposite sidewall of said ankle cuff to said opposite sidewall for securing said individual''s ankle within said ankle cuff.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
The boot of claim 4 wherein the sidewalls of said ankle cuff extend upwardly to a position proximate the lower calf of the individual''s leg and rear support means are connected to said sidewalls of said ankle cuff proximate the lower calf of said individual''s leg for supporting said leg.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
The boot of claim 4 wherein biasing means are affixed to the rear connecting wall of said ankle cuff and to the heel end of said lower boot shell for urging said ankle cuff to a predetermined position on said lower boot shell.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
108 words
In a boot for supporting the foot and ankle of an individual, including a lower boot shell having first and second spaced sidewalls and an ankle cuff having corresponding first and second sidewalls, the improvement comprising means including at least one boot flange connected to each of the said sidewalls of said lower boot shell and at least one cuff flange connected to each of the said sidewalls of the said ankle cuff to mate with one face of the corresponding boot flange, each of the named cuff flanges including a locking end which mates with the face of the corresponding boot flange opposite the said one face.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
108 words
In a boot for supporting the foot and ankle of an individual, including a lower boot shell having first and second spaced sidewalls and an ankle cuff having corresponding first and second sidewalls, the improvement comprising means including at least one boot flange connected to each of the said sidewalls of said lower boot shell and at least one cuff flange connected to each of the said sidewalls of the said ankle cuff to mate with one face of the corresponding boot flange, each of the named cuff flanges including a locking end which mates with the face of the corresponding boot flange opposite the said one face.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
The improvement of claim 7, wherein the lower edge of each of the sidewalls of said ankle cuff pivots back and forth at a predetermined fixed point on the upper edge of the corresponding sidewall of said lower boot shell.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The boot of claim 8 wherein said fixed pivot point is positioned at the natural pivot point of said individual''s ankle.
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) | 1975-10-31 | 1976-05-01 | 1976-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-31 | 1980-05-01 | 1980-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-31 | 1984-05-01 | 1984-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |