US4330949A
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Shoe for cross-country running and cross-country ski
Assignee: POLYAIR PRODUKT DESIGN GmbH
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Filing: 1980-03-19
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Granted: 1982-05-25
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Expires: 2000-03-19
Abstract
Abstract The cross-country ski boot (1) has protrusions (4) extending laterally downward over its sole (3), the clear width between said protrusions essentially corresponding to the width of the ski (2) so that the ski (2) is in its operating position embraced by the sole of the boot (1). The cross-country ski boot (1) is secured against being shifted in the longitudinal direction (5) of the ski (2) by a swingable locking member (17) which, when swung in a position pointing to the ski tip, releases the sole protrusion (12) of the cross-country ski boot (1) and, upon having been swung into the operating position, fastens the sole protrusion to the surface of the ski. Thus one single swingable locking element suffices to secure the cross-country ski boot (1) in its position. The boot (1) is laterally guided on the ski (2) by the lateral protrusions (4) of the sole (3). (FIG. 1).
Inventors
- 👤 Axel Kubelka
- 👤 Karl Stritzl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:45
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/04; A43B5/0411; A43B5/0413; A63; A63C; A63C9/00; A63C9/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
282 words
Shoe for cross-country running and cross-country ski, the shoe for cross-country running being adapted for being connected to the upper side of the cross-country ski in a non-shiftable manner with respect to the longitudinal direction of the ski and in non swivelling manner with respect to an axis extending in normal direction to the plane of the ski, noting that the heel of the shoe can be lifted off the upper side of the ski, characterized in that the shoe for cross-country running is provided at its sole and at least in the area of the shoe tip with protrusions downwardly extending from the plane of the sole and laterally gripping the ski or a component part rigidly connected to the ski, the inner sides of said protrusions, which are directed to the longitudinal center plane of the sole, having a distance one from the other essentially corresponding to the width of the cross-country ski to be used together with the shoe at the contacting position of the shoe tip area of the sole and further characterized in that a locking member is pivotally connected to the ski for holding down the sole at the shoe tip area and for securing the shoe against shifting movement in longitudinal direction, said locking member gripping over an extension provided within the shoe tip area and extending in longitudinal direction in a first pivotal position and is giving free in a second pivotal position this sole extension, noting that the lateral protrusions provided on the sole of the shoe are, in any operational position, gripping over the cross-country ski after having brought the sole extension in a fixed position by means of the locking member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
282 words
Shoe for cross-country running and cross-country ski, the shoe for cross-country running being adapted for being connected to the upper side of the cross-country ski in a non-shiftable manner with respect to the longitudinal direction of the ski and in non swivelling manner with respect to an axis extending in normal direction to the plane of the ski, noting that the heel of the shoe can be lifted off the upper side of the ski, characterized in that the shoe for cross-country running is provided at its sole and at least in the area of the shoe tip with protrusions downwardly extending from the plane of the sole and laterally gripping the ski or a component part rigidly connected to the ski, the inner sides of said protrusions, which are directed to the longitudinal center plane of the sole, having a distance one from the other essentially corresponding to the width of the cross-country ski to be used together with the shoe at the contacting position of the shoe tip area of the sole and further characterized in that a locking member is pivotally connected to the ski for holding down the sole at the shoe tip area and for securing the shoe against shifting movement in longitudinal direction, said locking member gripping over an extension provided within the shoe tip area and extending in longitudinal direction in a first pivotal position and is giving free in a second pivotal position this sole extension, noting that the lateral protrusions provided on the sole of the shoe are, in any operational position, gripping over the cross-country ski after having brought the sole extension in a fixed position by means of the locking member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
186 words
Shoe for cross-country running and cross-country ski, the shoe for cross-country running being adapted for being connected to the upper side of the cross-country ski in a non-shiftable manner with respect to the longitudinal direction of the ski and in non-swivelling manner with respect to an axis extending in normal direction to the plane of the ski, characterized in that the shoe for cross-country running is provided at its sole and at least in the area of the shoe tip with lateral protrusions downwardly extending from the plane of the sole and laterally gripping the ski or a component part rigidly connected to the ski; a locking member is pivotally connected to the ski for holding down the sole at the shoe tip area; and said lateral protrusions of the sole having at least one recess or perforation, said perforations being in alignment in transverse direction to the longitudinal direction of the sole and being provided at the shoe tip area, said recesses or perforations cooperating with a locking member mounted on the ski and extending in transverse direction to the longitudinal direction of the ski.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
186 words
Shoe for cross-country running and cross-country ski, the shoe for cross-country running being adapted for being connected to the upper side of the cross-country ski in a non-shiftable manner with respect to the longitudinal direction of the ski and in non-swivelling manner with respect to an axis extending in normal direction to the plane of the ski, characterized in that the shoe for cross-country running is provided at its sole and at least in the area of the shoe tip with lateral protrusions downwardly extending from the plane of the sole and laterally gripping the ski or a component part rigidly connected to the ski; a locking member is pivotally connected to the ski for holding down the sole at the shoe tip area; and said lateral protrusions of the sole having at least one recess or perforation, said perforations being in alignment in transverse direction to the longitudinal direction of the sole and being provided at the shoe tip area, said recesses or perforations cooperating with a locking member mounted on the ski and extending in transverse direction to the longitudinal direction of the ski.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
Cross-running ski shoe according to any of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that that part of the sole which protrudes over the shoe tip in forward direction has at least one hole, particularly a slot opening in forward direction, between the lateral protrusions, said hole or holes or slot accommodating a locking member fixed to the ski.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
Cross-country ski shoe according to claims 1 or 2, characterized in that that portion of the sole which protrudes in forward direction over the shoe tip has at its side facing away from the sole at least one recess or groove extending in transverse direction relative to the longitudinal direction of the sole for accomodating a holding bow and/or is provided with a friction-increasing layer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
73 words
Cross-running ski shoe as claimed in claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the heel portion of the shoe is provided with protrusions extending over the sole, the distance of this protrusions from each other decreasing in direction to the sole, noting that the ski is at its side edges adjacent the top surface and at the contacting area of the heel portion chamferred in correspondence to the profile of the heel portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
Cross-country ski according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the ski is provided beneath its top surface with lateral recesses or with a through-passage extending in transverse direction relative to the longitudinal direction of the ski, said recesses or through-passage being adapted for accomodating the locking member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
74 words
Cross-country ski according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that bushings are inserted into said lateral recesses and an essentially C-shaped bow being insertable into said bushings, the free ends of said bow forming the locking member and the middle portion of said bow pressing down in one of its pivotal positions the sole portion protruding in forward direction over the shoe tip such that it contacts the top surface of the ski.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
57 words
Cross-country ski according to claim 7, characterized in that the center portion of the C-shaped bow, which is essentially in parallel relation to the pivotal axis of said bow, is outwardly bent to form an U and in that the mutually parallel legs of said U-shaped bend are secured against widening by means of a clamping clip.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
109 words
Cross-country ski according to claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the through-passage extending in transverse direction to the longitudinal axis of the ski is formed of a bore into which a tubular bushing is optionally inserted, an essentially C-shaped bow or a pin extending through the ski being insertable into said bore or tubular bushing and the portion of the pin protruding from the bore or bushing being bent back for forming a bow for pressing down the sole portion protruding over the shoe tip in forward direction, noting that, preferably, the free end of the pin and the backwardly bent portion are connected by a closure member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
92 words
Cross-country ski according to claim 1, characterized in that the top surface of the ski is provided with at least one recess or hole for accommodating at least one locking pin which is cooperating with its end extending above the top surface of the ski with the top side of the sole portion protruding over the shoe tip in forward direction and facing away from the top surface of the ski, preferably with interposition of a frog pivotally and eccentrically supported on an axis transversely extending to the axis of the pin.
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) | 1985-05-24 | 1985-11-23 | 1986-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-05-24 | 1989-11-23 | 1990-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-05-24 | 1993-11-23 | 1994-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |