US4499675A
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Ski boot inner shoe
Assignee: Nordica SpA
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Filing: 1983-01-17
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Granted: 1985-02-19
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Expires: 2003-01-17
Abstract
Abstract An inner shoe for ski boots comprising a lower portion enclosing the skier's foot, and an upper portion connected to said lower portion and spanning the front portion of the skier's leg. A peculiar feature of the invention is that it includes a flexible section located between said lower portion and said upper portion to allow mutual flexing of such portions.
Inventors
- 👤 Riccardo Perotto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:06
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/04; A43B5/0405
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A ski boot inner shoe comprising: a lower portion enclosing skier's foot an upper portion connected to said lower portion and spanning skier's leg front at least one flexible section arranged in a connection area between said lower portion and said upper portion said flexible section allowing flexure between said upper portion and said lower portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
A ski boot inner shoe comprising: a lower portion enclosing skier's foot an upper portion connected to said lower portion and spanning skier's leg front at least one flexible section arranged in a connection area between said lower portion and said upper portion said flexible section allowing flexure between said upper portion and said lower portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A ski boot inner shoe, as claimed in claim 1, wherein it comprises a tab associated with the rearward area of said lower portion effective to firmly hold the skier's heel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A ski boot inner shoe, as claimed in claim 1, wherein it comprises, located at the rearward edges of said lower portion, a padded area adapted to act as an ankle securing element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A ski boot inner shoe, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one flexible section comprises a strip of a soft material intervening laterally between said lower portion and said upper portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A ski boot inner shoe, as claimed in claim 1, wherein it comprises a pair of strips of a soft material arranged on either sides of said inner shoe.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A ski boot inner shoe, as claimed in claim 1, wherein it comprises a reinforcement foil provided at the front of said upper portion and having a weakened section located at the area spanned by said at least one flexible section.
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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) | 1988-02-19 | 1988-08-20 | 1989-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-02-19 | 1992-08-20 | 1993-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-02-19 | 1996-08-20 | 1997-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |