Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A ski boot having an upper part and a fastening mechanism for tightening the upper part about a foot, the fastening mechanism comprising a tension member extending across an opening in the instep portion of the upper part; a clasp in the cuff portion of the ski boot, one end of said tension member being tightly connected to said clasp, said clasp being openable on the instep side of the boot; first and second tightening straps on opposite sides of the cuff portion, guide means for said tension member, one end of said guide means being attached to one of said first and second straps, shoulder means fixedly attached to said one of said first and second straps; and a tension flap freely movable over the cuff portion on the instep side of the boot, said tension flap being connectable with said clasp, said tension flap having a tappet which engages with said shoulder means on said tightening strap after said clasp has moved said tension flap through a predetermined amount of travel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A ski boot having an upper part and a fastening mechanism for tightening the upper part about a foot, the fastening mechanism comprising a tension member extending across an opening in the instep portion of the upper part; a clasp in the cuff portion of the ski boot, one end of said tension member being tightly connected to said clasp, said clasp being openable on the instep side of the boot; first and second tightening straps on opposite sides of the cuff portion, guide means for said tension member, one end of said guide means being attached to one of said first and second straps, shoulder means fixedly attached to said one of said first and second straps; and a tension flap freely movable over the cuff portion on the instep side of the boot, said tension flap being connectable with said clasp, said tension flap having a tappet which engages with said shoulder means on said tightening strap after said clasp has moved said tension flap through a predetermined amount of travel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A ski boot according to claim 1, wherein said shoulder means is connected with the tightening strap via a plate whereon is fixed a tightening band engaging a heel portion and a second clasp is provided on the cuff portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A ski boot according to claim 1, wherein said tightening straps are connected at one end with the upper part and on the other are interconnected via a tightening band.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A ski boot according to claim 3, wherein on the inside of the heel portion is provided a thickened portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A ski boot according to claim 1, wherein the heel portion has a pivot axis adjacent to the sole and at right angles to the ski boot longitudinal axis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A ski boot according to claim 5, wherein on the inside of the heel portion is provided a thickened portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A ski boot according to claim 1, wherein said clasp is positioned over a covering tongue displaceably guided in a guide and held in place by said tightening straps.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
53 words
A ski boot according to claim 1, wherein said clasp has a tightening lever with an extension and covering portion pivotally mounted thereon and partially covering the tightening lever, which covering portion covers said clasp substantially without play in both the closed position and in the fully open position of the tightening lever.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A ski boot according to claim 1, wherein said tension member and tappet are adjustable relative to said tension flap.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
A ski boot according to claim 1, wherein said tightening straps are interconnected on the heel side and are parts of the heel portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A ski boot according to claim 1, wherein said tension flap has hooks wherein can be hooked the shackle of the clasp.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
A ski boot according to claim 1, wherein said tension member is connected with said tension flap by a tightening mechanism comprising a star wheel with a pawl.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
48 words
A ski boot according to claim 12, wherein the back of said tension flap is connected with the tension member and the tappet, by said tightening mechanism, whereby the tightening member and tappet project into an opening of the tightening strap whose one rim forms said shoulder means.