US4979319A
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Ski boot and sport shoe assembly
Assignee: EPIC SKI BOOT COMPANY Inc
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Filing: 1989-08-28
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Granted: 1990-12-25
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Expires: 2009-08-28
Abstract
Abstract A ski boot system includes a rigid outer boot having contoured support surfaces for supporting and suspending any one of a plurality of varying sized pliable inner sport shoes. The inner sport shoe is provided with rigid engagement surfaces formed to complement the support surfaces of the outer boot. In this manner, a relatively inelastic and rigid connection is provided to positively secure the shoes within the boot.
Inventors
- 👤 Jaye B. Hayes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:19
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/04; A43B5/0415; A43B5/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A sport ski shoe for use with a ski boot, comprising: a pliable upper portion for covering a skier's foot; and a lower sole portion having substantially rigid mounting means for mounting said shoe within said ski boot, said mounting means comprising laterally spaced contoured support surfaces projecting laterally from opposite side portions of said sole for rigidly engaging complementary contoured support surfaces provided
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A sport ski shoe for use with a ski boot, comprising: a pliable upper portion for covering a skier's foot; and a lower sole portion having substantially rigid mounting means for mounting said shoe within said ski boot, said mounting means comprising laterally spaced contoured support surfaces projecting laterally from opposite side portions of said sole for rigidly engaging complementary contoured support surfaces provided
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The shoe of claim 1 wherein said support surfaces define arcuate surface portions for facilitating alignment of said shoe within said boot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The shoe of claim 2 wherein said arcuate surface portions comprise spheroidal surface contours.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The shoe of claim 1 further comprising engagement means for attaching said shoe to a cross-country ski binding.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The shoe of claim 4 wherein said engagement means comprises at least one recess formed within said lower sole for receiving a projection provided on said cross-country ski binding.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-12-24 | 1994-06-25 | 1994-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-12-24 | 1998-06-25 | 1998-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-12-24 | 2002-06-25 | 2002-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |