US3775866A
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Stabilizer for boots for crosscountry skiing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-14
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1992-03-14
Abstract
Abstract The stabilizer comprises a rigid soleplate, which transmits longitudinal forces and is disposed below the heel and extends forwardly, at most, to the ball region of the foot. Two supporting elements extend upwardly from the longitudinal sides of the soleplate. At least one of said supporting elements is hinged to the soleplate. The supporting elements embrace the ski like a bandage at least with their end portions. Means for bracing the supporting elements relative to each other are secured to the supporting elements.
Inventors
- 👤 H Marker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 02:06
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C9/00; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/04; A43B5/0411
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A stabilizer for boots for crosscountry skiing, which boots have a sole which at least behind the ball region of the boot can be bent out of the ground plane, characterized by a rigid soleplate, which transmits longitudinal forces and is disposed below the heel and extends forwardly, at most, to the ball region of the foot, by two supporting elements, which extend upwardly from the longitudinal sides of the soleplate and at least one of which is hinged to the soleplate and which at least with their free end portions embrace the skier''s leg like a bandage, and by means which are secured to the supporting elements and serve to brace the supporting elements against each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A stabilizer for boots for crosscountry skiing, which boots have a sole which at least behind the ball region of the boot can be bent out of the ground plane, characterized by a rigid soleplate, which transmits longitudinal forces and is disposed below the heel and extends forwardly, at most, to the ball region of the foot, by two supporting elements, which extend upwardly from the longitudinal sides of the soleplate and at least one of which is hinged to the soleplate and which at least with their free end portions embrace the skier''s leg like a bandage, and by means which are secured to the supporting elements and serve to brace the supporting elements against each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A stabilizer according to claim 1, characterized in that the supporting elements are non-detachably connected to the soleplate and are used as means for securing the soleplate to the boot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A stabilizer according to claim 1, characterized in that the soleplate is non-detachably secured in or to the boot and the supporting elements are secured to the soleplate so that they can be arbitrarily detached therefrom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A stabilizer according to claim 1, characterized in that both supporting elements are hinged to the soleplate and one of the supporting elements can be fixed in different angular positions relative to the soleplate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
83 words
A stabilizer according to claim 4, characterized in that the soleplate is provided at its rear end with a bearing bracket, which extends vertically upwardly and is provided with a tapped bore, which extends in the longitudinal direction of the boot, and a clamping screw is threaded in said bore and has a shank extending through a curved slot of the supporting element which can be fixed, the center of curvature of the slot lying in the hinge axis of said supporting element.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
77 words
A stabilizer according to claim 4, characterized by a tapped sleeve pivoted to the rear end of the soleplate, a bearing sleeve pivoted to the supporting element which is adapted to be fixed, both sleeves being pivotally movable transversely to the longitudinal direction of the soleplate, and an adjusting screw, which has an end portion which is rotatably and axially non-displaceably held in the bearing sleeve and a free rear end portion threaded into the tapped sleeve.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
A stabilizer according to claim 1, characterized in that the supporting elements consist of half-shells, which embrace the boot fOr crosscountry skiing and the skier''s leg and which embrace also the heel and extend forwardly, at most, to a point over the instep.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
A stabilizer according to claim 7, characterized in that each half-shell consists of two parts and the two parts of each half-shell are interconnected to be capable of a limited pivotal movement about an axis which is transverse to the longitudinal direction of the boot.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
57 words
A stabilizer according to claim 8, characterized in that the upper part of each half-shell is connected to the lower part of the same half-shell so as to be capable of a limited pivotal movement about an axis which extend in the longitudinal direction of the boot and is adaptd to be fixed in any angular position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
A stabilizer according to any of claim 7, characterized in that the half-shells extend above the upper of the boot for crosscountry skiing and are cushioned on the inside at least in this region.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
A stabilizer according to claim 10, characterized in that the cushions are adapted to be filled with a suitable material foamed in situ for an exact adaptation to different forms of legs.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
A stabilizer according to claim 1, characterized in that the means for bracing the supporting elements against each other consist of at least two buckles or two toggle fasteners.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
A stabilizer according to claim 1, characterized in that the soleplate is provided at least with means for cooperating with a heel-holding safety ski binding.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
57 words
A boot for crosscountry skiing which is adapted to be provided with a stabilizer according to claim 1, characterized in that the boot is provided with an impact-resisting toe box and its sole is provided with surfaces which are disposed in front of the toe box and engageable by the soleholder of a toe-holding safety ski binding.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
39 words
A boot for crosscountry skiing according to claim 14, characterized in that a jacket of flexible elastic material is provided on the upper or the like of the boot in the region between the toe box and the half-shells.
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) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |