Shoe comprising a system for supplying air to the interior of the shoe
US4420893A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 1981 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B7/06
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system for supplying air to the interior of a shoe, particularly of a skiing boot for Alpine skiing is disclosed. The shoe or skiing boot comprises a shell and a gaiter, which is pivoted to the shell and pivotally movable in the longitudinal direction of the shoe. An air-handling device is mounted on the shell of the shoe and is connected to actuating means. The latter is also connected to the gaiter and during a forward and rearward pivotal movement of the gaiter move up and down to impart a pumping motion to the air-handling device so that air is pumped into the interior of the shoe. The air inlet is preferably disposed near the sole of the shoe.
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