US4096651A
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Ski boot
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-13
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Granted: 1978-06-27
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Expires: 1996-08-13
Abstract
Abstract A ski boot for downhill skiing is provided comprising an inner shell, a sole and an outer environment and climate shield. The inner shell, which constitutes the foot support, consists of an upper and a lower part from a stiff material with a mutual joint between both these parts. The environment and climate shield consists of a soft material which can be folded down to expose the inner shell.
Inventors
- 👤 Per Ancker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:42
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/04; A43B5/0427; A43B5/0452; A43B5/0454
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A ski boot for downhill skiing, comprising an inner shell including an upper tibia-supporting section and a unitary lower foot-supporting section, means for pivotably connecting said upper section to said lower section for movement relative thereto about a horizontal pivotal axis, a sole adapted for mounting on a ski and an outer environment and climate shield enclosing said inner shell formed of a relatively soft material foldable downwardly to expose said inner shell, said lower section of the inner shell being attached to the sole in such a way that it is pivotable in relation to the sole about an axis generally in the longitudinal direction of the ski and parallel to the plane of the ski, whereby the angle between the foot/tibia and a normal to the plane of the ski can be adjusted sideways.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A ski boot for downhill skiing, comprising an inner shell including an upper tibia-supporting section and a unitary lower foot-supporting section, means for pivotably connecting said upper section to said lower section for movement relative thereto about a horizontal pivotal axis, a sole adapted for mounting on a ski and an outer environment and climate shield enclosing said inner shell formed of a relatively soft material foldable downwardly to expose said inner shell, said lower section of the inner shell being attached to the sole in such a way that it is pivotable in relation to the sole about an axis generally in the longitudinal direction of the ski and parallel to the plane of the ski, whereby the angle between the foot/tibia and a normal to the plane of the ski can be adjusted sideways.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A ski boot as claimed in claim 1, including adjustable spring means connected between said upper section and the front of said sole for regulating the rearward pivotal movement of said upper section and thereby the forward mobility of the tibia.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A ski boot as claimed in claim 1, including adjustable spring means connected between said upper section and the rear of said sole for regulating the forward pivotal movement of said upper section and thereby the backwards mobility of the tibia.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A ski boot as claimed in claim 1, including means for releasably connecting said upper and lower inner shell sections whereby upon disconnecting of said sections complete freedom of movement is provided between the foot and the tibia.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A ski boot as claimed in claim 1, wherein the inner shell is perforated so that the foot can be ventilated.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A ski boot as claimed in claim 1, wherein said lower section of the inner shell is attached to the sole in such a way that it can be displaced sideways and in height in relation to the sole.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
A ski boot as claimed in claim 1, wherein means are provided for adjusting the forward inclination of said upper section of the shell which supports the tibia, said adjusting means including the means for pivotably connecting said upper and lower inner shell sections.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A ski boot as claimed in claim 1, wherein the inner shell consists of a moulded impression of the foot.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
131 words
A ski boot for downhill skiing, comprising an inner shell including an upper tibia-supporting section and a unitary lower foot-supporting section, means for pivotably connecting said upper section to said lower section for movement relative thereto about a horizontal pivotal axis, a sole adapted for mounting on a ski, an outer environment and climate shield enclosing said inner shell formed of a relatively soft material foldable downwardly to expose said inner shell, the lower section of said inner shell being attached to the sole in such manner that it is pivotable relative to the sole about an axis which extends generally longitudinally of the ski parallel to the plane thereof, the angle between the foot and tibia and a plane normal to the plane of the ski being thus adjustable sideways.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
131 words
A ski boot for downhill skiing, comprising an inner shell including an upper tibia-supporting section and a unitary lower foot-supporting section, means for pivotably connecting said upper section to said lower section for movement relative thereto about a horizontal pivotal axis, a sole adapted for mounting on a ski, an outer environment and climate shield enclosing said inner shell formed of a relatively soft material foldable downwardly to expose said inner shell, the lower section of said inner shell being attached to the sole in such manner that it is pivotable relative to the sole about an axis which extends generally longitudinally of the ski parallel to the plane thereof, the angle between the foot and tibia and a plane normal to the plane of the ski being thus adjustable sideways.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
97 words
A ski boot for downhill skiing, comprising an inner shell including an upper tibia-supporting section and a unitary lower foot-supporting section, means for pivotably connecting said upper section to said lower section for movement relative thereto about a horizontal pivotal axis, a sole adapted for mounting on a ski, an outer environment and climate shield enclosing said inner shell formed of a relatively soft material foldable downwardly to expose said inner shell, the lower section of said inner shell being attached to the sole in such manner that it is displaceable sideways and in height relative thereto.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
97 words
A ski boot for downhill skiing, comprising an inner shell including an upper tibia-supporting section and a unitary lower foot-supporting section, means for pivotably connecting said upper section to said lower section for movement relative thereto about a horizontal pivotal axis, a sole adapted for mounting on a ski, an outer environment and climate shield enclosing said inner shell formed of a relatively soft material foldable downwardly to expose said inner shell, the lower section of said inner shell being attached to the sole in such manner that it is displaceable sideways and in height relative thereto.
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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) | 1981-06-26 | 1981-12-26 | 1982-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-26 | 1985-12-26 | 1986-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-26 | 1989-12-26 | 1990-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |