Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A device for attaching a soft boot to ski bindings on a ski and for strait-jacketing such soft boot so it simulates a stiff ski boot for skiing purposes, comprising an elongate, rigid, step in base having a front member for securely retaining the toe of the soft boot, and a substantially separate, articulated rear member constituting a heel upper of unstretchable material, said heel upper opening forwardly and including a lower heel portion and an upper ankle portion, means pivotally connecting the two portions for articulation about a horizontal axis, and means yieldable under stress normally interconnecting said portions so as to resist articulation, said heel upper being adapted to close to embrace the upper of a received soft ski boot; means for securing said rear member in closed, constrictive position about said upper of the received soft ski boot; and means on the base for latching cooperation with a ski binding.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
153 words
A device for attaching a soft boot to ski bindings on a ski and for strait-jacketing such soft boot so it simulates a stiff ski boot for skiing purposes, comprising an elongate, rigid, step in base having a front member for securely retaining the toe of the soft boot, and a substantially separate, articulated rear member constituting a heel upper of unstretchable material, said heel upper opening forwardly and including a lower heel portion and an upper ankle portion, means pivotally connecting the two portions for articulation about a horizontal axis, and means yieldable under stress normally interconnecting said portions so as to resist articulation, said heel upper being adapted to close to embrace the upper of a received soft ski boot; means for securing said rear member in closed, constrictive position about said upper of the received soft ski boot; and means on the base for latching cooperation with a ski binding.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device as defined by claim 1 wherein oppositely directed hook members project rearwardly from securement to the respective portions of the heel upper; and wherein the yieldable means comprises an elastic cord wrapped about said hook members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A device as defined by claim 1, wherein the means for securing the rear member in closed constrictive position comprise straps of substantially unyielding material secured to the respective portions; and respective buckle means for retaining said straps in closed positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device as defined by claim 3, wherein the straps are made of sheet stainless steel thin enough to be flexible.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device as defined by claim 1, wherein the rear member and the securing means therefor are fabricated from sheet stainless steel.