Patent · US Expired

Tightening and closure apparatus for ski boot

US4593483A · kind A · utility

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37Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 28, 1983
Grant dateJun 10, 1986
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/2183
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A rear entry ski boot formed of an upper having a cuff and a rear spoiler. At least a portion of the upper is journalled on a shell base along a generally transverse axis. The boot further includes a foot retention apparatus within the shell base; and a closure apparatus for closing the upper around the lower leg of the skier. The closure apparatus is connected to the foot retention apparatus by means of a traction circuit.

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