Skate boot with molded plastic overlay
US5498033A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 1993 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B5/1666
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A skate boot is described, having a plastic overlay sewn or otherwise secured to the boot of the skate, wrapping around the heel of the boot from the medial to the lateral side of the ankle. The overlay increases the rigidity of the rear of the skate, to restrict pronation and supination, while adding impact resistance. Preferably, in order to permit dorsal and plantar flexion, the plastic overlay has several cut-out areas which allow for a controlled amount of flexion about a lateral axis, namely a heel flex cut-out area and side flex cut-out areas on either side in the instep area. Flexible inserts are preferably installed in the cut-out areas, to maintain extra impact protection while permitting flexion.
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