Patent · US Expired

Skate boot

US6769203B1 · kind B1 · utility

33Cited by
18References
42Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 28, 2000
Grant dateAug 3, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA43B7/16
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A skate boot for ice skate or in-line roller skate comprising an upper having portions thereof made of compressed foam material. In a preferred embodiment, the skate boot is constructed with two preformed quarter panels made of compressed foam material having wherein the inner surface of each panel is shaped to substantially conform to the anatomical shape of a corresponding side of the human foot. Such a construction provides a skate boot, which is comfortable, long lasting, and exhibits flexibility and support. Such a construction also provides added flexibility to the skate designers to vary the dynamic properties of the skate and also the ornamental features of the skate. A method of making such a skate boot is also disclosed.

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