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Ski boot with an elastically inclinable forward leg portion
Assignee: Dolomite SpA
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Filing: 1982-12-14
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Granted: 1984-09-11
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Expires: 2002-12-14
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
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 03:50
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/04; A43B5/0427; A43B5/0452; A43B5/0454; A43B5/0464; A43B5/0484; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/21; Y10T24/2102; Y10T24/2104; Y10T24/2106; Y10T24/2142; Y10T24/2143; Y10T24/216; Y10T24/2183
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A ski boot having an elastically inclinable forward leg portion, a front stiffening element for said leg portion having substantially the vertical profile of the front of the ski boot, the stiffening element having an elongated body portion which is elastically pliable and the stiffening element being joined to the boot, and an elongated interchangeable insert for the stiffening element of greater stiffness than the stiffening element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A ski boot having an elastically inclinable forward leg portion, a front stiffening element for said leg portion having substantially the vertical profile of the front of the ski boot, the stiffening element having an elongated body portion which is elastically pliable and the stiffening element being joined to the boot, and an elongated interchangeable insert for the stiffening element of greater stiffness than the stiffening element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A ski boot as defined in claim 1, and the stiffening element being joined near its lower end to the boot by a fixed connector and having a hooking element near its upper end engageable in a slit formed in the upper edge of the boot tongue.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A ski boot as defined in claim 1, and the elongated elastically pliable portion of the stiffening element having a longitudinal groove for housing the interchangeable insert.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A ski boot as defined in claim 3, and the insert and groove having a complementary cross section to enable snapping the insert into the groove.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A ski boot as defined in claim 4, and the groove and insert having a dovetailed cross section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A ski boot as defined in claim 1, and at least the lower end of the stiffening element being widened for stability.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-09-11 | 1988-03-12 | 1988-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-09-11 | 1992-03-12 | 1992-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-09-11 | 1996-03-12 | 1996-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |