US3965586A
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Ski boot cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-28
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Granted: 1976-06-29
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Expires: 1995-07-28
Abstract
Abstract A ski boot sole covering assembly is specifically shaped to cover and protect all of the sole surfaces of a ski boot so as to be worn when the skis are not attached, thereby to preserve the integrity of the ski binding-engaging surfaces of the boot. The assembly also embodies a sole portion which is thickest in the area intermediate the toe and heel so as to allow a rocking action when walking.
Inventors
- 👤 Friedrich Roosli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:31
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/04; A43B5/0415; A43B5/0417; A43B5/0419
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A ski boot protector for preserving the integrity of the ski binding-engaging surfaces of a ski boot when the ski boot is not engaged with a binding, said protector being formed of elastic material and comprising: an elongate sole protector portion sized to conform generally to the shape and plan view area of a ski boot sole; forward and rear upstanding end wall members extending upwardly from said protector portion at the opposite ends thereof and each end wall member presenting an inner surface adapted to engage the forward and rear projecting ends of a ski boot sole, each end wall member extending from side-to-side of said sole protector portion and each having a cover flange likewise extending from side-to-side of said sole protector portion, the cover flanges being dimensioned to overlie and substantially to cover the projecting forward and rear ends of a ski boot sole; and an upstanding side wall member extending along each side of said sole protector portion and integrally joining said end wall members, said side wall members being spaced apart closely to engage along opposite sides of a ski boot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A ski boot protector for preserving the integrity of the ski binding-engaging surfaces of a ski boot when the ski boot is not engaged with a binding, said protector being formed of elastic material and comprising: an elongate sole protector portion sized to conform generally to the shape and plan view area of a ski boot sole; forward and rear upstanding end wall members extending upwardly from said protector portion at the opposite ends thereof and each end wall member presenting an inner surface adapted to engage the forward and rear projecting ends of a ski boot sole, each end wall member extending from side-to-side of said sole protector portion and each having a cover flange likewise extending from side-to-side of said sole protector portion, the cover flanges being dimensioned to overlie and substantially to cover the projecting forward and rear ends of a ski boot sole; and an upstanding side wall member extending along each side of said sole protector portion and integrally joining said end wall members, said side wall members being spaced apart closely to engage along opposite sides of a ski boot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A ski boot protector as defined in claim 1 wherein each side wall member terminates at the level of said cover flanges to present a narrow edge along each side of a ski boot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
A ski boot protector as defined in claim 2 wherein said protector portion comprises an intermediate section and opposite end sections, the intermediate section being of rectangular plan view and of substantially uniform thickness whereas each end section is of diminishing thickness from said intermediate section, whereby to allow a rocking action with respect to a supporting surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
A ski boot protector as defined in claim 1 wherein said protector portion comprises an intermediate section and opposite end sections, the intermediate section being of rectangular plan view and of substantially uniform thickness whereas each end section is of diminishing thickness from said intermediate section, whereby to allow a rocking action with respect to a supporting surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A ski boot protector as defined in claim 3 wherein the bottom surface of said intermediate section is provided with a gripping tread pattern.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A ski boot protector as defined in claim 5 wherein the bottom surfaces of said end sections are also provided with gripping tread patterns.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
175 words
A ski boot sole covering assembly comprising a slip-on type cover formed of elastic material and adapted snugly to engage the sole region of a ski boot while forming a collar embracing the juncture of the boot upper and the sole region thereof, said assembly comprising a sole member and integral upstanding walls circumscribing said sole member, and a pair of cover flanges joining upper edge portions of said walls at the toe and heel of said sole member, said flanges having inner edges which cooperate with the upper edges of said walls to define an opening which is adapted snugly to collar the juncture of a ski boot upper with the sole region thereof, the upper surface of said sole member being flat in order to engage in face-to-face contact with the bottom of a ski boot sole and the sole member having toe and heel sections which are of diminishing thicknesses toward the toe and heel ends thereof so as to allow rocking action when the assembly is worn on a ski boot.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
175 words
A ski boot sole covering assembly comprising a slip-on type cover formed of elastic material and adapted snugly to engage the sole region of a ski boot while forming a collar embracing the juncture of the boot upper and the sole region thereof, said assembly comprising a sole member and integral upstanding walls circumscribing said sole member, and a pair of cover flanges joining upper edge portions of said walls at the toe and heel of said sole member, said flanges having inner edges which cooperate with the upper edges of said walls to define an opening which is adapted snugly to collar the juncture of a ski boot upper with the sole region thereof, the upper surface of said sole member being flat in order to engage in face-to-face contact with the bottom of a ski boot sole and the sole member having toe and heel sections which are of diminishing thicknesses toward the toe and heel ends thereof so as to allow rocking action when the assembly is worn on a ski boot.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-06-29 | 1979-12-29 | 1980-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-29 | 1983-12-29 | 1984-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-29 | 1987-12-29 | 1988-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |