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US3832792A
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Skiing boot
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-14
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Granted: 1974-09-03
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Expires: 1993-05-14
Abstract
Abstract The outer shell of the skiing boot has a top rim, a heel portion spaced below said top rim, means defining a step-in opening extending in said outer shell above said heel portion and having an open end at said top rim, closing means adapted to close said step-in opening, and an instep portion, which has a center line and is formed with a plurality of motion-enabling apertures extending across said center line. A plurality of coverings are removably held in and close said apertures and consist of an elastic material having a lower stiffness than the material of said outer shell adjacent to said apertures.
Inventors
- 👤 M Kastinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:56
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/04; A43B5/0427; A43B5/047; A43B5/0472; A43B3/00; A43B3/0036; A43B3/0047
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
In a skiing boot which comprises an outer shell having a top rim, a heel portion spaced below the top rim, means defining a step-in opening extending in the outer shell above the heel portion and having an open end at the top rim, closing means adapted to close the step-in opening, and an instep portion which has a center line and is formed with means for adjusting the flexing of the instep portion extending across the center line, the improvement of the instep portion flexing adjusting means comprising a plurality of motion-enabling apertures passing through the instep portion and being open from the inside and the outside of the instep portion, and a corresponding plurality of coverings removably held in, and closing, the open apertures, the apertures having a width decreasing from the center line towards the ends thereof, and the coverings being of an elastic material having a lower stiffness that that of the outer shell adjacent the apertures.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
In a skiing boot which comprises an outer shell having a top rim, a heel portion spaced below the top rim, means defining a step-in opening extending in the outer shell above the heel portion and having an open end at the top rim, closing means adapted to close the step-in opening, and an instep portion which has a center line and is formed with means for adjusting the flexing of the instep portion extending across the center line, the improvement of the instep portion flexing adjusting means comprising a plurality of motion-enabling apertures passing through the instep portion and being open from the inside and the outside of the instep portion, and a corresponding plurality of coverings removably held in, and closing, the open apertures, the apertures having a width decreasing from the center line towards the ends thereof, and the coverings being of an elastic material having a lower stiffness that that of the outer shell adjacent the apertures.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A skiing boot as set forth in claim 1, in which said closing means comprise a flap which is hinged to said outer shell and adapted to cover said step-in opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A skiing boot as set forth in claim 1, in which said means defining said step-in opening and said closing means consist of overlapping edge portions of said outer shell.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A skiing boot as set forth in claim 1, in which said coverings are adapted to be removed from said apertures toward the inside of said outer shell.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A skiing boot as set forth in claim 1, in which said motion-enabling apertures are identical and said coverings are identical.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
154 words
A akiing boot which comprises an outer shell having a top rim, a heel portion spaced below said top rim, means defining a step-in opening extending in said outer shell above said heel portion and having an open end at said top rim, closing means adapted to close said step-in opening, and an instep portion which has a center line and is formed with a plurality of motion-enabling apertures extending across said center line, and a plurality of coverings which are removably held in and close said apertures and consist of an elastic material having a lower stiffness than the material of said outer shell adjacent to said apertures, each of said coverings having an inner portion protruding inwardly from said outer shell, an outer portion protruding outwardly from said shell, an intermediate portion disposed within one of said motion-enabling apertures, and said inner and outer portion differing in shape from said intermediate portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
154 words
A akiing boot which comprises an outer shell having a top rim, a heel portion spaced below said top rim, means defining a step-in opening extending in said outer shell above said heel portion and having an open end at said top rim, closing means adapted to close said step-in opening, and an instep portion which has a center line and is formed with a plurality of motion-enabling apertures extending across said center line, and a plurality of coverings which are removably held in and close said apertures and consist of an elastic material having a lower stiffness than the material of said outer shell adjacent to said apertures, each of said coverings having an inner portion protruding inwardly from said outer shell, an outer portion protruding outwardly from said shell, an intermediate portion disposed within one of said motion-enabling apertures, and said inner and outer portion differing in shape from said intermediate portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A skiing boot as set forth in claim 6, in which said apertures have a larger width at said center line than remote from said center line.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A skiing boot as set forth in claim 6, in which said inner portion consists of a base portion overlapping adjacent portions of said outer shell.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A skiing boot as set forth in claim 6, in which said outer portion consists of a detent portion interlocking with said outer shell. 041230236
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) | 1977-09-02 | 1978-03-04 | 1978-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-02 | 1982-03-04 | 1982-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-02 | 1986-03-04 | 1986-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |