CA2086765A1 - Cross country ski boot ankle support - Google Patents
Cross country ski boot ankle supportInfo
- Publication number
- CA2086765A1 CA2086765A1 CA 2086765 CA2086765A CA2086765A1 CA 2086765 A1 CA2086765 A1 CA 2086765A1 CA 2086765 CA2086765 CA 2086765 CA 2086765 A CA2086765 A CA 2086765A CA 2086765 A1 CA2086765 A1 CA 2086765A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- boots
- ski
- ankle support
- cross country
- ski boot
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B5/00—Footwear for sporting purposes
- A43B5/04—Ski or like boots
- A43B5/0492—Telemark boots
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B5/00—Footwear for sporting purposes
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B5/00—Footwear for sporting purposes
- A43B5/04—Ski or like boots
- A43B5/0411—Ski or like boots for cross-country
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
- A63C2201/00—Use of skates, skis, roller-skates, snowboards and courts
- A63C2201/06—Telemark
Abstract
ABSTRACT
There are three types of cross country ski boots available on the market today: Telemark (or back country) boots, ski-skate boots, and standard boots or shoes. Each provide different levels of ankle support. This invention is an external ankle wrap which works in conjunction with a standard boot or shoe and provides additional ankle support, enabling the skier to try telemark (back country) and/or ski skating without first purchasing additional pairs of costly boots.
There are three types of cross country ski boots available on the market today: Telemark (or back country) boots, ski-skate boots, and standard boots or shoes. Each provide different levels of ankle support. This invention is an external ankle wrap which works in conjunction with a standard boot or shoe and provides additional ankle support, enabling the skier to try telemark (back country) and/or ski skating without first purchasing additional pairs of costly boots.
Description
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SPECIFICATION: "The Cross Countrv Ski boot Ankle Su~port.
Disclosure:
This invention relates to an external ankle support which is used in conjunction with a standard cross country ski boot.
There are three different types of ski boots commonly used by cross country skiers: telemark (back country) boots, ski skate boots and standard boots. Each category of boot provides different levels of ankle support. For example the telemark ski boot provides much the same support as a hiking boot and allows the cross country skier to negotiate steep inclines, while the ski skate boot provides additional support to the inner ankle similar to a skate. The standard cross country ski boot (or shoe) does not provide much ankle support but is the most common as well as the most affordable boot type, (telemark and ski skate boots can be 3 to 4 times as expensive as a standard cross country ski boot).
I have found that cross country skiers who wish to engage in telemark skiing and/or ski skating must first acquire costly equipment in addition to the equipment they already own. This often results in the skier possessing three different boots for what is essentially one sport. This invention provides additional ankle support to a standard boot or shoe allowing the skier to try telemark or ski skating without first purchasing costly boots.
The invention, as shown in figure 1, is an external ankle wrap shaped to accommodate the dorsum of the foot. It can be constructed from materials such as leather, nylon, plastic or a combination of the three. There is an adjustable strap which wraps around the foot to secure the invention to the ski boot (photo 1). There are velcro attachments to hold the ankle support in place while adjustable straps are being fixed around the ankle area (photo 2). Additional lateral ankle support is provided at the foot strap which is attached to the support material at four points. The amount of support may be varied by varying the stiffness of material at these locations.
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SPECIFICATION: "The Cross Countrv Ski boot Ankle Su~port.
Disclosure:
This invention relates to an external ankle support which is used in conjunction with a standard cross country ski boot.
There are three different types of ski boots commonly used by cross country skiers: telemark (back country) boots, ski skate boots and standard boots. Each category of boot provides different levels of ankle support. For example the telemark ski boot provides much the same support as a hiking boot and allows the cross country skier to negotiate steep inclines, while the ski skate boot provides additional support to the inner ankle similar to a skate. The standard cross country ski boot (or shoe) does not provide much ankle support but is the most common as well as the most affordable boot type, (telemark and ski skate boots can be 3 to 4 times as expensive as a standard cross country ski boot).
I have found that cross country skiers who wish to engage in telemark skiing and/or ski skating must first acquire costly equipment in addition to the equipment they already own. This often results in the skier possessing three different boots for what is essentially one sport. This invention provides additional ankle support to a standard boot or shoe allowing the skier to try telemark or ski skating without first purchasing costly boots.
The invention, as shown in figure 1, is an external ankle wrap shaped to accommodate the dorsum of the foot. It can be constructed from materials such as leather, nylon, plastic or a combination of the three. There is an adjustable strap which wraps around the foot to secure the invention to the ski boot (photo 1). There are velcro attachments to hold the ankle support in place while adjustable straps are being fixed around the ankle area (photo 2). Additional lateral ankle support is provided at the foot strap which is attached to the support material at four points. The amount of support may be varied by varying the stiffness of material at these locations.
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Claims
Claim:
An ankle support device comprised of a material shaped to accommodate a standard cross country ski boot or shoe and long enough to facilitate wrapping around the shin, stiffened to provide support where required, having velcro strips to aid fastening of the two shin straps and the one foot strap.
An ankle support device comprised of a material shaped to accommodate a standard cross country ski boot or shoe and long enough to facilitate wrapping around the shin, stiffened to provide support where required, having velcro strips to aid fastening of the two shin straps and the one foot strap.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2086765 CA2086765A1 (en) | 1993-01-06 | 1993-01-06 | Cross country ski boot ankle support |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2086765 CA2086765A1 (en) | 1993-01-06 | 1993-01-06 | Cross country ski boot ankle support |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2086765A1 true CA2086765A1 (en) | 1994-07-07 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2086765 Abandoned CA2086765A1 (en) | 1993-01-06 | 1993-01-06 | Cross country ski boot ankle support |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
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| CA (1) | CA2086765A1 (en) |
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1993
- 1993-01-06 CA CA 2086765 patent/CA2086765A1/en not_active Abandoned
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZDE | Dead |