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US3977098A
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Ski boot liner having adjustable width sizing
Assignee: Garcia Corp
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Filing: 1976-02-25
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Granted: 1976-08-31
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Expires: 1996-02-25
Abstract
Abstract A liner for a molded athletic boot is formed with pockets on either side thereof in the area about the wearer's ankle. Each of the pockets has a slit-like opening for positioning one or more inserts therein to adjust the width size. Closure means are provided to close the slit-like openings of each pocket.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward L. Chalmers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 02:35
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B19/00; A43B5/00; A43B5/04; A43B5/0405; A43B5/0427; A43B5/0435; A43B5/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A liner for an athletic boot having a semi-rigid outer shell, said liner comprising a pair of side panels which together substantially encase the foot and ankle of a wearer, pockets formed in each of said side panels along the ankle region of said liner, each pocket having a slit-like opening for positioning one or more inserts therein, and closure means to cover the associated slit-like opening, whereby the width sizing of said liner is adjusted by adding or removing inserts to or from said pockets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A liner for an athletic boot having a semi-rigid outer shell, said liner comprising a pair of side panels which together substantially encase the foot and ankle of a wearer, pockets formed in each of said side panels along the ankle region of said liner, each pocket having a slit-like opening for positioning one or more inserts therein, and closure means to cover the associated slit-like opening, whereby the width sizing of said liner is adjusted by adding or removing inserts to or from said pockets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A liner for an athletic boot according to claim 1, wherein said closure means is a pull-apart closure means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A liner for an athletic boot according to claim 2, wherein said liner is made from a looped tricot nylon and said closure means is a strip of material having bristles.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A liner for an athletic boot according to claim 2, wherein each panel includes inner and outer fabric layers, each slit-like opening being formed in an outer fabric layer, wherein the outer layers are made from looped tricot nylon and wherein said closure means are strips of material having bristles.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A liner for an athletic boot according to claim 1, further including at least one insert positioned in each pocket for adjusting the width sizing of said liner.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A liner for an athletic boot according to claim 1, further including an insert of cushioning material within each pocket.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A liner for an athletic boot according to claim 6, further including at least one additional insert in each pocket for adjusting the width sizing of said liner.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A liner for an athletic boot according to claim 7, wherein said additional inserts are made from an incompressible material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A liner for an athletic boot according to claim 8, wherein said additional inserts are of a felt-like material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A liner for an athletic boot according to claim 8, wherein said additional inserts are 0.05 inches thick.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
101 words
An athletic boot comprising a semi-rigid outer shell and a liner positioned within said outer shell, said liner including a pair of side panels which together substantially encase the foot and ankle of a wearer to thereby protect the wearer from the adjacent outer shell, pockets formed in each of said side panel along the ankle region of said liner, each pocket having a slit-like opening for positioning one or more inserts therein and closure means to cover the associated slit-like opening, whereby the width sizing of the liner is adjusted by adding or removing inserts to or from said pockets.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
101 words
An athletic boot comprising a semi-rigid outer shell and a liner positioned within said outer shell, said liner including a pair of side panels which together substantially encase the foot and ankle of a wearer to thereby protect the wearer from the adjacent outer shell, pockets formed in each of said side panel along the ankle region of said liner, each pocket having a slit-like opening for positioning one or more inserts therein and closure means to cover the associated slit-like opening, whereby the width sizing of the liner is adjusted by adding or removing inserts to or from said pockets.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
An athletic boot according to claim 11, further including at least one insert positioned in each pocket of said liner for adjusting the width sizing of said liner.
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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) | 1979-08-31 | 1980-03-01 | 1980-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-31 | 1984-03-01 | 1984-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-31 | 1988-03-01 | 1988-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |