Skate boot having a tendon guard with a recess
US9408435B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2071/1275
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A skate boot comprising an outer shell with a heel portion for receiving the heel of the foot; an ankle portion for receiving the ankle, the ankle portion comprising a rear portion for facing at least partially the lower part of the Achilles tendon; and medial and lateral side portions for facing the medial and lateral sides of the foot respectively. The skate boot also comprises a tendon guard extending upwardly from the ankle portion of the outer shell for facing at least partially the upper part of the Achilles tendon, the tendon guard comprising a recess for receiving an insert. The tendon guard has a first flexion mode when no insert is received in the recess and a second flexion mode when the insert is received in the recess. The second flexion mode is different from the first flexion mode.
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