Skate or other footwear
US11406157B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/505
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A skate (e.g., an ice skate) for a skater (e.g., a hockey player). The skate comprises a skate boot for receiving a foot of the skater and a skating device (e.g., a blade and a blade holder) disposed beneath the skate boot to engage a skating surface (e.g., ice). At least part of the skate boot and optionally at least part of one or more other components (e.g., the skating device) may be constructed from one or more materials (e.g., foams) molded by flowing in molding equipment during a molding process (e.g., injection molding or casting). This may allow the skate (or other footwear) to have useful performance characteristics (e.g., reduced weight, proper fit and comfort, etc.) while being more cost-effectively manufactured. Other articles of footwear are also provided.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.