US4616524A
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Compact size actuating knob for adjusting and closure devices, particularly in ski boots
Assignee: Nordica SpA
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Filing: 1985-03-04
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Granted: 1986-10-14
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Expires: 2005-03-04
Abstract
Abstract The actuating knob comprises a body of substantially cylindrical configuration and at least one wing supported on the body for rotation about a substantially parallel axis to the axis of said body. The, at least one wing being positionable at a home position, whereat it is contained within the outline of the body. The, at least one wing also being positionable at an operative position, whereat it protrudes substantially radially from the body to increase the working diameter thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincenzo Bidoia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 20:09
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05G; G05G1/00; G05G1/08; A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/04; A43B5/0427; A43B5/0435; A43B5/0443; A43B5/0447; A43B5/0449; A43C; A43C11/00; A43C11/16; A43C11/165; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/20834; Y10T74/2084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
An actuating knob for adjusting and closure devices, particularly in ski boots, comprising a body of substantially cylindrical configuration, characterized in that it comprises at least one wing supported on said body for rotation about a substantially parallel axis to the axis of said body, said at least one wing being positionable at a home position, whereat it is contained within the outline of said body, and at an operative position, whereat it protrudes substantially radially from said body to increase the working diameter thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
An actuating knob for adjusting and closure devices, particularly in ski boots, comprising a body of substantially cylindrical configuration, characterized in that it comprises at least one wing supported on said body for rotation about a substantially parallel axis to the axis of said body, said at least one wing being positionable at a home position, whereat it is contained within the outline of said body, and at an operative position, whereat it protrudes substantially radially from said body to increase the working diameter thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
An actuating knob for adjusting and closure devices, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of said wings distributed circumferentially at regular intervals on said body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
An actuating knob for adjusting and closure devices, according to claim 1, characterized in that said wings are formed, at the area of pivotal connection thereof, with a projection having a peripheral serration engaging with a toothed ring carried rotatably coaxially with said knob and adapted to engage with the serrated portions of the remaining wings for a synchronous movement of said wings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
An actuating knob for adjusting and closure devices, according to claim 1, characterized in that, in said home position, said wings are positioned substantially flush with the lateral surface of said body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
An actuating knob for adjusting and closure devices, according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one of said wings has a gripping lug set flush with the outside of said body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
An actuating knob for adjusting and closure devices, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises abutment partitions adapted to abut said wings as placed in said operative position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2482348A
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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) | 1989-10-13 | 1990-04-14 | 1990-10-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-10-13 | 1994-04-14 | 1994-10-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-10-13 | 1998-04-14 | 1998-10-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |