Sports boot with variable rigidity
US6371494B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43C11/1493
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A sports boot, particularly for gliding sports, of the type including a rigid sole, an external upper, and a removal liner, the external upper including a first portion made of a rigid and substantially non-flexible material including at least one heel stiffener; a second portion, attached to the first portion and/or to the sole, made of a substantially rigid and flexible material; a third portion attached to the second portion and made of a flexible material. The second portion includes a collar adapted to at least partially surround the user's ankle, and a vamp. The third portion includes a saddle attached to the vamp, and on which a device for tightening the forefoot is arranged. The third portion can also include two flaps attached to the collar, and on which a tightening device is arranged.
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