US4174121A
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Cross-country boot and ski binding
Assignee: Puma SE
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Filing: 1978-02-24
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Granted: 1979-11-13
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Expires: 1998-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A ski binding wherein a cross-country ski boot is attached to a ski by way of an extension portion of an outer sole projecting beyond a forwardly located tip of the ski boot. The extension portion has on its top side a transversely oriented rib-like bulge. A reinforcing insert is arranged in the outer sole of the cross-country ski boot with the insert extending at least from a ball portion of the outer sole into a zone of the rib-like bulge. A fastening arrangement is provided for clampingly engaging the rib-like bulge with the fastening arrangement extending in a claw-like manner over the rib-like bulge so as to clampingly embrace the bulge.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans Benseler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:15
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C9/00; A63C9/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
In combination with a cross-country ski, a cross-country ski boot having an outer sole which includes an extension portion projecting beyond a forwardly located tip of the cross-country ski boot for attaching the ski boot to the cross-country ski, and a transversely oriented rib-like bulge arranged on a top side of the extension portion, wherein a reinforcing insert is arranged in the outer sole of the cross-country ski boot, said insert extending at least from a ball portion of the outer sole into a zone of the rib-like bulge, and a fastening means is arranged on the cross-country ski and has a clamping portion extending over and embracing the rib-like bulge, the cross-section of the clamping portion corresponding to the cross-section of the rib-like bulge, whereby the cross-country ski boot is secured against displacement longitudinally of the ski.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
In combination with a cross-country ski, a cross-country ski boot having an outer sole which includes an extension portion projecting beyond a forwardly located tip of the cross-country ski boot for attaching the ski boot to the cross-country ski, and a transversely oriented rib-like bulge arranged on a top side of the extension portion, wherein a reinforcing insert is arranged in the outer sole of the cross-country ski boot, said insert extending at least from a ball portion of the outer sole into a zone of the rib-like bulge, and a fastening means is arranged on the cross-country ski and has a clamping portion extending over and embracing the rib-like bulge, the cross-section of the clamping portion corresponding to the cross-section of the rib-like bulge, whereby the cross-country ski boot is secured against displacement longitudinally of the ski.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said reinforcing insert is a steel plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said reinforcing insert includes an outwardly angled portion in an area below the rib-like bulge, and the angled portion terminates in one of within or essentially within the rib-like bulge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination according to claim 3, wherein the rib-like bulge is arranged on the extension portion at a predetermined spacing from a free end thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination according to claim 4, wherein the rib-like bulge is located approximately in at least one of a forward third and a forward half of the extension portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein the rib-like bulge and the clamping portion have corresponding substantially rectangular cross-sectional configurations.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination according to claim 6, wherein the extension portion has a predetermined wall thickness, and said predetermined wall thickness is substantially larger than a wall thickness of a portion of the outer sole provided beneath a shank of the cross-country ski boot.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
65 words
The combination according to claim 7, wherein the fastening means further includes a tongue member having a first end extending over the rib-like bulge between lateral jaws of the ski, the clamping portion being provided at said first end, and a second end of the tongue member is detachably connected with at least one of the ski and a plate member carrying the ski binding.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination according to claim 8, wherein the reinforcing insert terminates at a position rearward of the rib-like bulge.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination according to claim 2, wherein the rib-like bulge is arranged on the extension portion at a predetermined spacing from a free end thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination according to claim 10, wherein the rib-like bulge is located approximately in at least one of a forward third and a forward half of the extension portion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination according to claim 10, wherein the reinforcing insert terminates at a position rearward of the rib-like bulge.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination according to claim 2, wherein the rib-like bulge and the clamping portion have corresponding substantially rectangular cross-sectional configurations.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination according to claim 2, wherein the extension portion has a predetermined wall thickness, and said predetermined wall thickness is substantially larger than a wall thickness of a portion of the outer sole provided beneath a shank of the cross-country ski boot.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
65 words
The combination according to claim 2, wherein the fastening means further includes a tongue member having a first end extending over the rib-like bulge between lateral jaws of the ski, the clamping portion being provided at said first end, and a second end of the tongue member is detachably connected with at least one of the ski and a plate member carrying the ski binding.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination according to claim 2, wherein said reinforcing insert includes an outwardly angled portion in an area below the rib-like bulge, and the angled portion terminates in one of within or essentially within the rib-like bulge.
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) | 1982-11-12 | 1983-05-14 | 1983-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-11-12 | 1987-05-14 | 1987-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-11-12 | 1991-05-14 | 1991-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |