US3886673A
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Ski boot with forward lean wedge
Assignee: SITCA ACQUISITIONS Inc (SITCA) A CORP OF WA
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Filing: 1974-07-05
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Granted: 1975-06-03
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Expires: 1994-07-05
Abstract
Abstract A ski boot of the rear entry variety having provision for varying the forward lean angle of the leg-encircling portion of the boot. The forward leg-covering part of the boot includes a cut-out portion which receives a variety of wedge-shaped members of varying size so as to increase or decrease the effective length of the upper edge of the forward leg-covering part of the boot.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald R Check
- 👤 Lawrence L Kilbourn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:37
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/04; A43B5/0427; A43B5/0429; A43B5/0433
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
226 words
A ski boot comprising a first portion which, when the boot is worn, surrounds a lower portion of the lower leg of the wearer, and a second portion which receives the foot of the wearer, said first portion comprising: a. a front part having an upper terminal edge; b. a rear part connected to said front part for pivotal movement with respect thereto, said rear part having an upper terminal edge; c. first means for securing said rear part to said front part to establish a desired combined predetermined circumferential dimension for said upper terminal edges of said front and rear parts; d. an opening formed in said front part and extending through said upper terminal edge of said front part, said opening forming opposed side edges thereof which can be offset from each other to increase the effective circumferential extent of said upper terminal edge of said front part thereby increasing the percentage of said combined predetermined circumferential dimension provided by said upper terminal edge of said front part; and e. a member for insertion into said opening to retain said side edges in a predetermined offset relationship whereby said first means will pull said rear part pivotally toward said front part in proportion to the distance between said offset edges of said opening to establish a given minimum forward lean angle for the boot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
226 words
A ski boot comprising a first portion which, when the boot is worn, surrounds a lower portion of the lower leg of the wearer, and a second portion which receives the foot of the wearer, said first portion comprising: a. a front part having an upper terminal edge; b. a rear part connected to said front part for pivotal movement with respect thereto, said rear part having an upper terminal edge; c. first means for securing said rear part to said front part to establish a desired combined predetermined circumferential dimension for said upper terminal edges of said front and rear parts; d. an opening formed in said front part and extending through said upper terminal edge of said front part, said opening forming opposed side edges thereof which can be offset from each other to increase the effective circumferential extent of said upper terminal edge of said front part thereby increasing the percentage of said combined predetermined circumferential dimension provided by said upper terminal edge of said front part; and e. a member for insertion into said opening to retain said side edges in a predetermined offset relationship whereby said first means will pull said rear part pivotally toward said front part in proportion to the distance between said offset edges of said opening to establish a given minimum forward lean angle for the boot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
226 words
A ski boot comprising a first portion which, when the boot is worn, surrounds a lower portion of the lower leg of the wearer, and a second portion which receives the foot of the wearer, said first portion comprising: a. a front part having an upper terminal edge; b. a rear part connected to said front part for pivotal movement with respect thereto, said rear part having an upper terminal edge; c. first means for securing said rear part to said front part to establish a desired combined predetermined circumferential dimension for said upper terminal edges of said front and rear parts; d. an opening formed in said front part and extending through said upper terminal edge of said front part, said opening forming opposed side edges thereof which can be offset from each other to increase the effective circumferential extent of said upper terminal edge of said front part thereby increasing the percentage of said combined predetermined circumferential dimension provided by said upper terminal edge of said front part; and e. a member for insertion into said opening to retain said side edges in a predetermined offset relationship whereby said first means will pull said rear part pivotally toward said front part in proportion to the distance between said offset edges of said opening to establish a given minimum forward lean angle for the boot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
226 words
A ski boot comprising a first portion which, when the boot is worn, surrounds a lower portion of the lower leg of the wearer, and a second portion which receives the foot of the wearer, said first portion comprising: a. a front part having an upper terminal edge; b. a rear part connected to said front part for pivotal movement with respect thereto, said rear part having an upper terminal edge; c. first means for securing said rear part to said front part to establish a desired combined predetermined circumferential dimension for said upper terminal edges of said front and rear parts; d. an opening formed in said front part and extending through said upper terminal edge of said front part, said opening forming opposed side edges thereof which can be offset from each other to increase the effective circumferential extent of said upper terminal edge of said front part thereby increasing the percentage of said combined predetermined circumferential dimension provided by said upper terminal edge of said front part; and e. a member for insertion into said opening to retain said side edges in a predetermined offset relationship whereby said first means will pull said rear part pivotally toward said front part in proportion to the distance between said offset edges of said opening to establish a given minimum forward lean angle for the boot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The boot of claim 1, wherein said front part is relatively immobilized wih respect to said second portion of said boot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The boot of claim 1, wherein said front part and said rear part have overlapping edges.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The boot of claim 1, wherein said rear part is partially nestable within said front part.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The boot of claim 1, wherein said first means comprises at least one strap and buckle assembly secured to said front part and encircling said rear part.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The boot of claim 5, wherein said strap is formed on a cuff overlying said opening to prevent said member from being unintentionally dislodged therefrom.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The boot of claim 1, wherein said opening inclUdes an open cut-out portion and a slit extending from said cut-out portion through said upper terminal edge of said front part.
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) | 1978-06-02 | 1978-12-02 | 1979-06-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-02 | 1982-12-02 | 1983-06-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-02 | 1986-12-02 | 1987-06-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |