In-line skate construction
US5397141A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 1993 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B3/0047
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An in-line skate is shown, including a rigid plastic chassis having a main portion and integral wing portions extending upwardly therefrom on either side adjacent the heel end of the chassis, with an integral heel portion between the wing portions. The main portion, heel portion and wing portions together define a heel box area. A plastic boot is secured to the chassis inside the wing portions and against the heel portion, and extends forwardly along the chassis. A plastic cuff wraps around either side and the rear above the boot, and is pivotally connected to each wing portion. A soft flexible padded sock-like liner is positionable inside the boot and the cuff. Straps are provided to secure the cuff, boot and chassis around the liner to firmly secure the user's foot, the straps preferably including at least one strap passable across the front of a user's ankle, the opposite ends of the strap being directed generally towards the heel box area, such that tightening of the strap pulls a user's heel directly into the heel box area. Preferably, the boot is adjustable to toe in or out relative to the chassis, and the pivotal connection between the cuff and the wing portions includes a r…
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