US4674202A
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Cross-country ski boot
Assignee: Warrington Inc
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Filing: 1986-02-24
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Granted: 1987-06-23
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Expires: 2006-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A sole insert for use in footwear includes a toe plate portion, a metatarsal portion and a heel portion all formed in an integral molded member. The heel portion includes a thickened block-type reinforcing frame merging smoothly into a similarly constructed-type metatarsal portion of reduced thickness which in turn merges into the flat toe portion. The toe portion includes laterally extending weakened portion such that the insert will resist to torsional twisting but will flex about a lateral axis located in the toe portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Rene Bourque
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 05:03
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B13/00; A43B13/02; A43B13/10; A43B13/12; A43B13/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A one-piece insert for a molded sole in a cross-country ski boot, the insert including a toe portion, a metatarsal portion, and a heel portion, a thickened block-type reinforcing frame having longitudinally extending ribs and laterally extending reinforcing cross members in the heel and metatarsal portions, the block-type frame tapering smoothly into a flat toe portion, a peripheral flange extending about the reinforcing frame and defining the plane of the sole to be molded thereon, the flange including an upper receiving undersurface, the toe portion including a laterally extending weakened portion, said insert, when integrated in the molded sole, providing resistance to torsional twisting but flexibility about a lateral axis located in the toe portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A one-piece insert for a molded sole in a cross-country ski boot, the insert including a toe portion, a metatarsal portion, and a heel portion, a thickened block-type reinforcing frame having longitudinally extending ribs and laterally extending reinforcing cross members in the heel and metatarsal portions, the block-type frame tapering smoothly into a flat toe portion, a peripheral flange extending about the reinforcing frame and defining the plane of the sole to be molded thereon, the flange including an upper receiving undersurface, the toe portion including a laterally extending weakened portion, said insert, when integrated in the molded sole, providing resistance to torsional twisting but flexibility about a lateral axis located in the toe portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
105 words
A one-piece insert as defined in claim 1, wherein the block-type reinforcing frame in the heel portion of the insert includes a closed-off bottom defining deep-seated recesses with the intersecting lateral and longitudinal ribs and cross members, the thickened block-type reinforcing frame in the metatarsal portion being open top and bottom and defining through passages with the intersecting ribs and cross members, the block-type reinforcing frame thus providing means for anchoring molded plastics material when the sole is being molded to the insert, and providing a stiff rigid heel and relatively rigid metatarsal portion while allowing flexibility about a lateral axis in the toe portion.
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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) | 1990-06-22 | 1990-12-22 | 1991-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-06-22 | 1994-12-22 | 1995-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-06-22 | 1998-12-22 | 1999-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |