US4539763A
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Athletic footwear, in particular a ski boot
Assignee: Salomon SAS
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Filing: 1983-12-19
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Granted: 1985-09-10
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Expires: 2003-12-19
Abstract
Abstract A substantially saddle-shaped pressure pad or restraining member is disposed in the interior of a shell member enclosing the foot region of a ski boot and between the latter and a padded inner shoe. Two cable runs or strands running along each side of the shell member and interconnected to form a single cable element engage the pressure pad. These cable strands pass through the pivot axis of a rear upper portion at two mutually opposed pivot points of this rear upper portion on the lower forward shell member. A tensioning mechanism is mounted on the rear side of this upper rear portion and comprises a tensioning lever which is pivotable about an axis. By pivoting this tensioning lever, the pressure pad can be tensioned or loosened. Since both cable strands pass through the pivot axis of the rear upper portion, the retaining force governed by the tensioning mechanism and applied to the foot of a wearer by the pressure pad is not affected by a pivoting motion of the rear upper portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Klaus Walkhoff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:03
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/04; A43B5/0427; A43B5/0435; A43B5/0443; A43B5/0447; A43B5/0449
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
An article of athletic footwear, especially a ski boot having a longitudinal axis and comprising: a shell member; a rear upper portion having an outer side and cooperating with said shell member; pivot means for mounting said rear upper portion on said shell member for pivotal movement about a pivot axis extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the boot; a pressure pad arranged within the shell member of the boot and intended to act upon the foot of the wearer; tensioning means attached to said rear upper portion at said outer side for forcing the pressure pad against the foot of the wearer; and connecting means arranged between the pressure pad and the tensioning means constructed such that the force governed by the tensioning means and acting upon the foot of the wearer is substantially independent of the angular position of the rear upper portion of the boot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
An article of athletic footwear, especially a ski boot having a longitudinal axis and comprising: a shell member; a rear upper portion having an outer side and cooperating with said shell member; pivot means for mounting said rear upper portion on said shell member for pivotal movement about a pivot axis extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the boot; a pressure pad arranged within the shell member of the boot and intended to act upon the foot of the wearer; tensioning means attached to said rear upper portion at said outer side for forcing the pressure pad against the foot of the wearer; and connecting means arranged between the pressure pad and the tensioning means constructed such that the force governed by the tensioning means and acting upon the foot of the wearer is substantially independent of the angular position of the rear upper portion of the boot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The article of athletic footwear according to claim 1, wherein: the connecting means connecting the pressure pad with the tensioning means passes through the pivot axis of the rear upper portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The article of athletic footwear according to claim 2, wherein: the connecting means comprises two connecting elements which run on each side of the boot and each passing through said pivot axis of the rear upper portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
86 words
The article of athletic footwear according to claim 3, wherein: the rear upper portion is connected to the shell member by said pivot means at two mutually opposed pivot points; said pivot means comprising two pivot pins located on opposite sides of said rear upper portion and defining said two mutually opposed pivot points; each pivot pin having an aperture for receiving a related one of said two connecting elements; and the connecting elements passing through said apertures of the pivot pins of the pivot elements.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The article of athletic footwear according to claim 3, further including: means for interconnecting both of the connecting elements with one another in the region of the pressure pad.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
The article of athletic footwear according to claim 3, wherein: the tensioning means is provided with means for engaging the connecting means; means for selectively adjusting the position of said engaging means; and means for interconnecting the connecting elements with one another in the region of the engaging means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The article of athletic footwear according to claim 6, wherein: the tensioning means comprises a tensioning lever provided with said engaging means for the connecting means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The article of athletic footwear according to claim 7, wherein: said engaging means comprises an anchoring element slideably mounted in said tensioning lever.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
The article of athletic footwear according to claim 8, further including: means for pivotably mounting the tensioning means on the rear upper portion of the boot about an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the boot.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
The article of athletic footwear according to claim 8, wherein: said selectively adjusting means serves for altering the length of the connection means between a point where the connection means crosses the pivot axis of the rear upper portion and the anchoring element.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
The article of athletic footwear according to claim 10, wherein: the selectively adjusting means cooperates with the anchoring element in order to change its position along a longitudinal axis of the tensioning lever.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
41 words
The article of athletic footwear according to claim 11, wherein: the selectively adjusting means comprises a threaded spindle disposed within the tensioning lever and provided with a knob; and the threaded spindle cooperates with the anchoring element to alter its position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
The article of athletic footwear according to claim 12, wherein: said tensioning lever has a free end; and said knob is arranged at said free end of said tensioning lever.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
48 words
The article of athletic footwear according to claim 2, wherein: the connecting means comprises two connecting elements which run on each side of the boot and each passing through said pivot axis of the rear upper portion at a pivot point of the latter upon the shell member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
30 words
The article of athletic footwear according to claim 2, wherein: the rear upper portion is connected to the shell member by said pivot means at two mutually opposed pivot points;
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
35 words
The article of athletic footwear according to claim 2, wherein: the rear upper portion is provided with at least one conduit for accommodating the connecting means; and the connecting means is disposed within said conduit.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
The article of athletic footwear according to claim 16, wherein: said at least one conduit extends to pivot points of the rear upper portion.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
40 words
The article of athletic footwear according to claim 16, wherein: said connecting means comprises two connecting elements; the rear upper portion is provided with two conduits for accommodating the connecting elements; and said connecting elements are disposed within the conduits.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The article of athletic footwear according to claim 18, wherein: each of said conduits extend to pivot points of the rear upper portion.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
48 words
The article of athletic footwear according to claim 1, wherein: the connecting means connecting the pressure pad with the tensioning means passes through the pivot axis of the rear upper portion at a pivot point of the pivot means of the rear upper portion on the shell member.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
43 words
The article of athletic footwear according to claim 1, further including: fastening means provided for the boot; and the pressure pad is provided with means for engaging said fastening means in a manner permitting motion thereof in a longitudinal direction of the boot.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
19 words
The article of athletic footwear according to claim 21, wherein: said fastening means is provided at said shell member.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
33 words
The article of athletic footwear according to claim 1, wherein: the tensioning means is provided with means for engaging the connecting means; and means for selectively adjusting the position of said engaging means.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
45 words
The article of athletic footwear according to claim 23, wherein: the tensioning means is provided with at least two spaced means for engaging the connecting means; and the spaced engaging means being spaced apart from one another in the lengthwise direction of the tensioning means.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
164 words
An article of athletic footwear, especially a ski boot having a longitudinal axis and comprising: a shell member; a rear upper portion having an outer side and cooperating with said shell member; pivot means for mounting said rear upper portion on said shell member for pivotal movement about a pivot axis extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the boot; a pressure pad arranged within the shell member of the boot and intended to act upon the foot of the wearer; tensioning means attached to said rear upper portion at said outer side for forcing the pressure pad against the foot of the wearer; connecting means arranged between and interconnecting said tensioning means and said pressure pad; and said connecting means passing through said pivot axis of said rear upper portion such that the force governed by said tensioning means and acting upon the foot of the wearer is substantially independent of the angular position of said rear upper portion of the boot.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
164 words
An article of athletic footwear, especially a ski boot having a longitudinal axis and comprising: a shell member; a rear upper portion having an outer side and cooperating with said shell member; pivot means for mounting said rear upper portion on said shell member for pivotal movement about a pivot axis extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the boot; a pressure pad arranged within the shell member of the boot and intended to act upon the foot of the wearer; tensioning means attached to said rear upper portion at said outer side for forcing the pressure pad against the foot of the wearer; connecting means arranged between and interconnecting said tensioning means and said pressure pad; and said connecting means passing through said pivot axis of said rear upper portion such that the force governed by said tensioning means and acting upon the foot of the wearer is substantially independent of the angular position of said rear upper portion of the boot.
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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) | 1988-09-09 | 1989-03-11 | 1989-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-09-09 | 1993-03-11 | 1993-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-09-09 | 1997-03-11 | 1997-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |