US4282658A
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Anti-bowing form fitting boot
Assignee: Globeride Inc
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Filing: 1980-02-20
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Granted: 1981-08-11
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Expires: 2000-02-20
Abstract
Abstract An improved boot for sportswear, such as a custom fitted ski boot with a substantially rigid outer shell, wherein the top instep portion is offset from the lower vamp section. An apertured pleat member interconnects the offset portions. The offset instep-vamp relationship along with the apertured pleat member serves to transmit normally occurring compressive forces through a bending moment at the location of the apertured pleat member to substantially minimize bowing of the boot shell.
Inventors
- 👤 Chris A. Hanson
- 👤 George S. Henderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:22
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/04; A43B5/0405
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
In a boot that covers the ankle of the wearer, said boot including a vamp and an upper instep portion, an improvement for preventing bowing of the boot on either boot side adjacent the wearer's ankles, said improvement comprising: said upper instep portion extending downwardly to overlie a portion of said vamp; a pleat member interconnecting said upper instep portion and said ramp portion; and said pleat member including an aperture extending transversely across the front of said boot and between said upper instep portion and said vamp portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
In a boot that covers the ankle of the wearer, said boot including a vamp and an upper instep portion, an improvement for preventing bowing of the boot on either boot side adjacent the wearer's ankles, said improvement comprising: said upper instep portion extending downwardly to overlie a portion of said vamp; a pleat member interconnecting said upper instep portion and said ramp portion; and said pleat member including an aperture extending transversely across the front of said boot and between said upper instep portion and said vamp portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The improvement of claim 1, wherein said aperture is slightly off-center with respect to the boot center-line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The improvement of claim 1, including a weather sealing member inserted in said aperture for sealing said aperture from the environment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The improvement of claim 3, wherein said weather sealing member comprises a resilient, foam pad.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The improvement of claim 1, wherein said pleat member includes a thin wall contiguous with said upper instep portion and said vamp portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improvement of claim 5, wherein said pleat member includes said thin wall on respective transverse ends of said aperture.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The improvement of claim 5, wherein said aperture is defined by said upper instep portion and said vamp portion, and by a respective thin wall contiguous with said upper instep portion and said vamp portion at transverse ends of said aperture.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improvement of claim 1, wherein the ratio of aperture area to the total pleat member area is about 25-75%.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improvement of claim 1, wherein the ratio of aperture area to the total pleat member area is about 50%.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1984-08-10 | 1985-02-09 | 1985-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-10 | 1989-02-09 | 1989-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-10 | 1993-02-09 | 1993-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |