Detachable sole for an ankle and foot covering
US7637037B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43D999/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A combination that preferably includes at least: a ski boot; and a detachable sole detachably attached to the ski boot is disclosed. The detachable sole preferably includes at least: a chassis portion overmolded with a tread portion; and a latch assembly for securing the chassis adjacent the ski boot. The ski boot preferably provides a contoured heel portion and the latch assembly preferably incorporates a latch configured to conform to the contoured heel portion, a latch support interacting with the latch; an attachment member communicating with said chassis; and an adjustment member interposed between said latch support and said attachment member to accommodate a snug conformance of the latch adjacent the heel portion.
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