US4601118A
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Ski-boot with a boot leg having adjustable side inclination
Assignee: Tecnica SpA
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Filing: 1983-07-05
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Granted: 1986-07-22
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Expires: 2003-07-05
Abstract
Abstract Ski boot comprising a boot body for housing the skier's foot, a boot enclosing the lower part of the and hinged to the body to permit the boot leg to be forwardly inclined with respect to the boot body, and a device provided between the boot leg and the boot body permitting their vertical relative displacement.
Inventors
- 👤 Ruggero Zanatta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:49
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/04; A43B5/0427; A43B5/0466
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
Ski boot of the type comprising a foot housing body and a boot leg joined to said body and enclosing the lower portion of a skier's leg, said boot leg being anchored to said body by means permitting fore and aft movement thereof with respect to said body during skiing, comprising adjustable means between the said boot leg and said body permitting horizontal displacement of said boot leg with respect to said body, said means comprising two cooperating blocks having ribbed surfaces, a first of said blocks being fixed to said boot leg and the second of said blocks being rotatably attached to said boot body and thereby permitting said fore and aft movement to occur, said blocks being connected to each other by means of a horizontal pin passing through openings formed in said blocks and vertically slidably housed within a slot formed in a body portion of one of said blocks.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
Ski boot of the type comprising a foot housing body and a boot leg joined to said body and enclosing the lower portion of a skier's leg, said boot leg being anchored to said body by means permitting fore and aft movement thereof with respect to said body during skiing, comprising adjustable means between the said boot leg and said body permitting horizontal displacement of said boot leg with respect to said body, said means comprising two cooperating blocks having ribbed surfaces, a first of said blocks being fixed to said boot leg and the second of said blocks being rotatably attached to said boot body and thereby permitting said fore and aft movement to occur, said blocks being connected to each other by means of a horizontal pin passing through openings formed in said blocks and vertically slidably housed within a slot formed in a body portion of one of said blocks.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
Ski boot according to claim 1, wherein said slot is provided in said body portion of said first block.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
Ski boot according to claim 2, wherein said ribbed surfaces comprise a plurality of substantially horizontal ribs which, when interengaged, prevent relative movement of said blocks when the latter are mounted in the operating position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
Ski boot according to claim 1, wherein said ribbed surfaces operate in a space between said boot leg and said boot body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
Ski boot according to claim 4, wherein each said block is provided with a protruding shoulder for engagement of said boot leg and said boot body, respectively.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
Ski boot according to claim 5, comprising a spring washer snap fitted into position onto the end of said shoulder of said second block.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
Ski boot according to claim 1, characterized in that said adjustable means are provided at the outer side attachment of said boot leg to said boot body.
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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) | 1989-07-21 | 1990-01-20 | 1990-07-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-07-21 | 1994-01-20 | 1994-07-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-07-21 | 1998-01-20 | 1998-07-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |