US4142307A
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Ski and skating boot
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-01-06
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Granted: 1979-03-06
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Expires: 1998-01-06
Abstract
Abstract The boot has closing flaps and a fastening. The fastening includes a first tension member guided alternately between the closing flaps by guides, to cover an insertion opening in the upper part of the boot located in the vicinity of the instep, as well as a tightening fastener connected to the end of the first tension member. The tightening fastener includes a tightening lever located on one closing flap and a fastening clip on the other closing flap. The clip is connected to the first tension member. The tightening lever is connected to one end of a second tension member also guided alternately between the closing flaps by guides.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:06
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/04; A43B5/0427; A43B5/0435; A43B5/0443; A43B5/0447; A43C; A43C11/00; A43C11/008; A43C11/14; A43C11/1406; A43C11/1413; A43C11/142; A43C11/1433; A43C11/146; A43C11/1466; A43C11/148; A43C11/1486; A43C11/16; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/21; Y10T24/2183
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A ski and skating boot of the type having closing flaps and a fastening, the fastening including: a first tension member guided alternately between the closing flaps by guides to cover the insertion opening in the upper part of the boot located in the vicinity of the instep, a tightening fastener connected to the end of the first tension member, the fastener including: a tightening lever located on one closing flap, a fastening clip on the other closing flap, the clip being connected to the end of the first tension member, wherein the improvement comprises that said tightening lever is connected to one end of a second tension member also guided alternately between said closing flaps by guides.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A ski and skating boot of the type having closing flaps and a fastening, the fastening including: a first tension member guided alternately between the closing flaps by guides to cover the insertion opening in the upper part of the boot located in the vicinity of the instep, a tightening fastener connected to the end of the first tension member, the fastener including: a tightening lever located on one closing flap, a fastening clip on the other closing flap, the clip being connected to the end of the first tension member, wherein the improvement comprises that said tightening lever is connected to one end of a second tension member also guided alternately between said closing flaps by guides.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A boot according to claim 1, wherein the tightening lever acts on a tension rod and each is provided with one dog projecting into guide slots, the ends of the slots forming stops for the dogs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A boot according to claim 1, wherein the second tension member is guided identically and in opposite direction to the first tension member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A boot according to claim 1, wherein the two tension members are guided in an exposed guide portion arranged on the instep side with in each case one guide, whereby the guides have oppositely directed curvatures.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A boot according to claim 4, wherein the distance between the guides of the guide portion is adjustable, e.g. by means of a setscrew.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A boot according to claim 5, wherein the tension members cross one another in the guide portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A boot according to claim 1, wherein the tightening fastener is arranged on the closing flaps on the back of the shaft.
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) | 1982-03-05 | 1982-09-04 | 1983-03-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-05 | 1986-09-04 | 1987-03-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-05 | 1990-09-04 | 1991-03-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |