US3729779A
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Ski boot buckle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-07
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Granted: 1973-05-01
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Expires: 1991-06-07
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable boot buckle, preferably for ski boots, has a tongue member with racks which are received by a clasp having gears which engage the racks of the tongue. The gears are movable to locking and unlocking positions and have a knob for adjusting the tension of the buckle and unlocking the buckle for adjustment.
Inventors
- 👤 K Porth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:06
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43C; A43C11/00; A43C11/16; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/21; Y10T24/2183
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A boot having an opening to permit insertion of a foot and at least one buckle for closing the opening about the foot, said buckle comprising: a tongue member open at one end thereof and having a pair of rack members spaced from each other with an opening therebetween, each of said rack members having teeth facing inwardly into said opening; a clasp member formed of an elongated hollow casing and having an opening to receive said tongue members; said clasp member being removable from said tongue member; gear means mounted within said casing for operatively meshing with said rack members; and means for selectively locking said gear means to retain said tongue within said clasp member in selected adjusted positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A boot having an opening to permit insertion of a foot and at least one buckle for closing the opening about the foot, said buckle comprising: a tongue member open at one end thereof and having a pair of rack members spaced from each other with an opening therebetween, each of said rack members having teeth facing inwardly into said opening; a clasp member formed of an elongated hollow casing and having an opening to receive said tongue members; said clasp member being removable from said tongue member; gear means mounted within said casing for operatively meshing with said rack members; and means for selectively locking said gear means to retain said tongue within said clasp member in selected adjusted positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A boot according to claim 1 and further comprising means secured to said gear means and extending through said casing for rotating said gear means to adjust said tongue with respect to said clasp member so that the closing force or tension exerted by said buckle is adjustable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
A boot according to claim 2 wherein said gear means comprises first and second meshing gear members, said first gear member being reciprocably mounted within said casing for movement between an up position and a down position; said selective locking means comprises lugs on the bottom of said hollow casing, said lugs being positioned to engage said first gear member when in said down position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A boot according to claim 3 and further comprising means to bias said first gear in said down position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A boot according to claim 4 wherein said rotation means for said gear means comprises a knob having a stem joined to said first gear member, whereby the closing force exerted by said buckle can be adjusted with one hand by said knob.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A boot according to claim 1 wherein said gear means are movable for engagement and disengagement with said locking means, and further comprising means biasing said gear means into engagement with said loCking means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A boot according to claim 6 and further comprising means for disengaging said gear means from engagement with said locking means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A boot according to claim 1 wherein said gear means comprises at least two meshing gears.
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) | 1976-04-30 | 1976-10-30 | 1977-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-30 | 1980-10-30 | 1981-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-30 | 1984-10-30 | 1985-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |