US4767127A
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Roller skate with a binding strap fitting from the rear
Assignee: ICARO OLIVERI & SpA
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Filing: 1986-07-02
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Granted: 1988-08-30
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Expires: 2006-07-02
Abstract
Abstract For binding this roller skate, a strap is provided which extends arcuately across the skate frame and fits from the rear; the strap has juxtaposed end portions associated adjustably with the frame. A pull force is applied removably to the end portions of the strap for tightening the strap on the foot.
Inventors
- 👤 Oliviero Olivieri
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:30
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C17/00; A63C17/02; A63C1/00; A63C1/18; A63C17/0086; A63C17/26; A63C17/262; A63C2203/00; A63C2203/48; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/21; Y10T24/2175; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/2164; Y10T74/2168; Y10T74/217
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A roller skate with a binding device for releasably securing a shod foot to a skate frame comprising: slide means movable guided on said frame for sliding movement in a longitudinal direction thereof, a strap disposed arcuately across said frame with the end portions thereof disposed adjacent said slide means on opposite sides thereof, respectively, guide means on said frame for engaging said strap to prevent displacement of the strap ends in said longitudinal direction, tensioning means for applying a reversible force to said strap ends for moving said strap into an out of a tensioned engagement with a shod foot and releasable locking means for maintaining the tensioned engagement of said strap with a shod foot, said tensioning means including at least one cam guide formed on said slide means and at least one counter guide complementary to said cam guide formed on at least one strap end in engagement with said at least one cam guide.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A roller skate with a binding device for releasably securing a shod foot to a skate frame comprising: slide means movable guided on said frame for sliding movement in a longitudinal direction thereof, a strap disposed arcuately across said frame with the end portions thereof disposed adjacent said slide means on opposite sides thereof, respectively, guide means on said frame for engaging said strap to prevent displacement of the strap ends in said longitudinal direction, tensioning means for applying a reversible force to said strap ends for moving said strap into an out of a tensioned engagement with a shod foot and releasable locking means for maintaining the tensioned engagement of said strap with a shod foot, said tensioning means including at least one cam guide formed on said slide means and at least one counter guide complementary to said cam guide formed on at least one strap end in engagement with said at least one cam guide.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A skate according to claim 1, wherein two cam guides and two counter-guides are provided, respectively one for each strap end portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A skate according to claim 2, wherein said cam guides are formed laterally on said slide, one on either side thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A skate according to claim 2, characterized in that said cam guides are both formed upwardly on said slide.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A skate according to claim 2, wherein said cam guides are formed with facing one upwardly and the other facing downwardly on said slide.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A skate according to claim 2, wherein said cam guides are formed on wings attached pivotally to the sides of the slide and a urged elastically upwards and outwards.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A skate according to claim 2, wherein said cam guides are formed on slide wings, transversally guided on the slide and being urged elastically outwards.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A skate according to claim 1, wherein said cam guides and said counter-guides are straight parallel ribs set at an angle to said longitudinal direction.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
A skate according to claim 1, wherein said means of preventing displacement of the strap in the longitudinal direction comprises throughgoing seats formed in the frame for said strap end portions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
A skate according to claim 1, wherein said slide means further comprises a means of shifting the slide in the longitudinal direction.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
A skate according to claim 10, wherein said means of shifting the slide in the longitudinal direction comprises a lever carried pivotally on the frame and a hammer-head rigid with said slide and engaged slidingly in a corresponding T-shaped groove in the lever.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
A skate according to claim 10, wherein said means of shifting the slide in the longitudinal direction comprises a lever carried pivotally on the frame and a connecting rod, journalled to the slide and to the lever.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
39 words
A skate according to claim 10, wherein said means of shifting the slide in the longitudinal direction comprises a lever carried pivotally on the frame and a cogged belt rigid with the slide and attached adjustably to the lever.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
49 words
A skate according to claim 11, wherein said releasable locking means comprises a movable handgrip, pins connected to the handgrip and guided slidingly in holes in the lever and holes in the frame with the handgrip being capable of pulling the pins out of the holes in the frame.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
40 words
A skate according to claim 12, wherein said releasable locking means comprises a hook in removable engagement with an eye on the frame, the hook being formed on a push member slidable in a seat in the lever against springs.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-08-30 | 1992-02-29 | 1992-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-08-30 | 1996-02-29 | 1996-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-08-30 | 2000-02-29 | 2000-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |