Articulating footwear for sports activity
US8499475B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B23/26
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A boot includes an upper formed of articulating panels that permit portions of the boot to move in substantial independence from one another in response to loads experienced by the boot. The boot generally comprises a sports boot that is positioned around a wearer's foot for coupling to an external appliance, such as a snowboard, wakeboard, skating appliance (such as a blade or wheels), or any other appliance.
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