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Ski boot with an elastically inclinable leg portion
Assignee: Dolomite SpA
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Filing: 1981-09-18
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Granted: 1984-07-24
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Expires: 2001-09-18
Abstract
Abstract A ski boot consists of a foot portion and a leg portion connected in articulated relationship. A stiffening element at the front of the boot formed of resilient material has substantially the profile of the boot and is attached at least partially to the foot portion and/or the leg portion thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Giuseppe Annovi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 09:20
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/04; A43B5/0427; A43B5/0452; A43B5/0454; A43B5/0458
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
In a ski boot, an elastically inclinable leg portion, a stiffening element on the front of the boot having substantially the profile of the boot and being resilient, means attaching at least one end of the stiffening element to the boot, and a coupling part on the rear of the stiffening element engageable interlockingly with a slit formed in the leg portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
In a ski boot, an elastically inclinable leg portion, a stiffening element on the front of the boot having substantially the profile of the boot and being resilient, means attaching at least one end of the stiffening element to the boot, and a coupling part on the rear of the stiffening element engageable interlockingly with a slit formed in the leg portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
90 words
In a ski boot, an elastically inclinable leg portion, a stiffening element on the front of the boot having substantially the profile of the boot and being resilient, means attaching the stiffening element partially to the leg portion and/or the foot portion of the boot, and the stiffening element being a spring-like bar element having substantially straight end portions adjacent to the leg and foot portions of the boot and a connecting radius portion of greater radius than the adjacent radius of the boot between its leg and foot portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
90 words
In a ski boot, an elastically inclinable leg portion, a stiffening element on the front of the boot having substantially the profile of the boot and being resilient, means attaching the stiffening element partially to the leg portion and/or the foot portion of the boot, and the stiffening element being a spring-like bar element having substantially straight end portions adjacent to the leg and foot portions of the boot and a connecting radius portion of greater radius than the adjacent radius of the boot between its leg and foot portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
In a ski boot as defined in claim 2, and said stiffening element comprising at least a pair of elongated bar elements in stacked relationship, and means adjustably interconnecting said bar elements near their ends, whereby the bending radius of the stiffening element may be varied.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
In a ski boot, an elastically inclinable leg portion, a stiffening element on the front of the boot having substantially the profile of the boot and being adherent to and substantially coextensive lengthwise with the tongue of the boot substantially for the entire length of the tongue, and means attaching the stiffening element partially to the leg portion and/or foot portion of the boot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
64 words
In a ski boot, an elastically inclinable leg portion, a stiffening element on the front of the boot having substantially the profile of the boot and being adherent to and substantially coextensive lengthwise with the tongue of the boot substantially for the entire length of the tongue, and means attaching the stiffening element partially to the leg portion and/or foot portion of the boot.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
DE1816811A1
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FR2476455A1
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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) | 1987-07-24 | 1988-01-23 | 1988-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-24 | 1992-01-23 | 1992-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-24 | 1996-01-23 | 1996-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |