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US3732635A
US3732635A US00144486A US3732635DA US3732635A US 3732635 A US3732635 A US 3732635A US 00144486 A US00144486 A US 00144486A US 3732635D A US3732635D A US 3732635DA US 3732635 A US3732635 A US 3732635A
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
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  • ABSTRACT The boot comprises a virtually rigid sole and an upper which extends above the ankle of the foot.
  • the upper is held to be angularly adjustable relative to the sole of the boot about an axis which extends in the longitudinal direction of the boot and is adapted to be fixed in any angularly adjusted position, and/or the upper portion of the upper is similarly held relative to the lower part of the upper.
  • Such skiing boots are required to establish between the foot and the lower part of the tibia of the skier, on the one hand, and the ski, on the other hand, the firm connection which is required for skiing. Besides, they should conveniently fit the foot in order to avoid premature fatigue and foot pains of the skier. Because the shape of the foot and tibia and their normal relation are different with each skier, it-is difficult in the skiing boots which have generally been used so far to meet both requirements mentioned above in all cases. Either, the sole of the foot may not uniformly rest on the insole, or the upper edge of the upper may press on the tibia on one side so that the blood circulation is hindered, or both drawbacks may arise at the same time.
  • Such internal cushions consists, e.g., of one-or more bag or bags which are filled with a liquid or gas. These cushions have the important disadvantage that the walls of the bag may become permeable as a result of damage or ageing and that the desired good lateral support of the tibia is eliminated at least in part.
  • a skiing boot which comprises a virtually rigid sole and an upper which extends above the ankle of the foot
  • this object is accomplished according'to the invention in that the upper is held to be angularly adjustable relative to the sole of the boot about a horizontal axis which extends in the longitudinal direction of the boot, and is adapted to be fixed in any angularly adjusted position, and/or the upper portion of the upper is similarly held relative to the lower part of the upper.
  • the upper and/or a part thereof can be angularly adjusted so that the sole of the foot rests properly on the insole and the ankle and the tibia are evenly well enclosed by the upper in their normal relation to each other so that no increased pressure is applied to either of these parts of the body. Any readjustment is enabled if required.
  • the pivotal axis for theupper at least approximately on the level of the insole.
  • the'upper may be held like a rocker on bearing brackets which 'are fixed to the sole and the upper may be adapted to be fixed by means of a releasable clamping and/or tightening device.
  • the sole may suitably extend around the lower edge of the upper on the outside with such a good seal that an ingress of snow and water into the shoe is prevented. It has proved particularly desirable to provide the sole of the boot with a groove, in which the lower edge of the upper is guided. This will not only improve the seal of theshoe but will also ensure a good guidance of the upper during its angular movement.
  • the lower edge of the upper may consist of a continuous peripheral frame of rigid material, such as metal.
  • the upper is suitably divided and the two parts are pivotally connected; the pivotal axis between the two parts of the upper extends at least approximately on the level of the ankle.
  • the adjustment of the upper part of the upper relative to the lower will be simplified if the upper part overlaps the lower partand at least one releasable clamping device is provided in the overlap area.
  • the pivotal axis may be formed by a hinge, which is provided on one side of the boot and connects the two parts of the upper whereas the two parts of 'the upper overlap on the other side of the boot and a releasable clamping or tightening device is provided in the overlap area.
  • Another adjustable joint between the upper and lower parts of the upper may be provided in that the two parts of the upper are resiliently joined on one side of the boot, e.g., by a bellowslike connector, whereas the two parts of the upper overlap on the other side of the boot and an arbitrarily releasable clamping or tightening device is provided in the overlap area.
  • FIG. 1 is a side elevation showing a skiing boot according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the skiing boot of FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view taken on line III- -III in FIG. 1.
  • the skiing boot which is shown comprises substantially an approximately rigid, tublike sole ll, see particularly FIG. 3, and an upper 2.
  • the lower end of the upper 2 consists of a continuous peripheral metal frame 3.
  • the remainder of the upper is preferably made of plastics material and is secured to the metal frame 3 by means of rivets 4.
  • Bearing brackets 5 and 6 extend upwardly at the forward and rear ends, respectively, of the sole 1 and pivotally support the upper 2 as will be described hereinafter.
  • the forward bearing bracket 5 is integral with the sole whereas the rear bearing bracket 6 consists of a punched, T-shaped metal plate.
  • the lower stem end of the plate 6 is inserted into the sole 1 and secured by means of two screws '7, see particularly FIG. 2.
  • Two curved slots 8, see FIG. 2 are
  • the forward end of the upper is held on the sole 1 by means of a bolt 9, which extends from the inside to the outside through the metal frame 3 and the bearing bracket 5 in the longitudinal direction of the boot.
  • the forward end of the upper can be clamped in position by a nut which is screwed from the outside on the bolt 9.
  • two juxtaposed bolts 1 I extend adjacent to the metal frame 3 from the inside outwardly through the upper and into the slots 8 of the metal plate 6.
  • the rear end of the upper 12 may be clamped to the metal plate 6 by means of two nuts 12 screwed on the screws 11.
  • the lower end of the metal frame 3 of the upper 2 is guided in a groove 13 of the sole 1, as is clearly apparent from FIG. 3.
  • the upper 2 is divided adjacent to the ankle of the foot.
  • the upper part (quarter) 15 is fitted over the lower part (vamp) 16 and overlaps the same and in the overlap area is provided with a vertical slot 17 on each side of the boot.
  • These slots 17 are reinforced by metal eyelets 18 and are somewhat offset in accordance with the location of the ankles.
  • Two bolts 19 are held in the lower part 16 of the upper 2 and have threaded portions which extend through respective ones of the slots 17.
  • a nut 20 is screwed on each bolt from the outside and when tightened clamps the upper part 15 of the upper against the lower part thereof.
  • the skiing boot is closed by buckles 21, which are known and for this reason are not described more fully.
  • the boot is lined on the inside with an elastic lining 22.
  • the skiing boot can be handled most easily.
  • the nuts 10, 12, and 19 must be loosened so that the lower part 16 of the upper 2 is movable relative to the sole 1 and the upper part 15 of the upper is movable relative to the lower part 16.
  • the skier then steps into the articulated skiing boot and the two parts of the upper are angularly moved so that these parts and the sole are in optimum contact with the foot and the tibia of the skier but do not exert pressure anywhere.
  • the skiing boot When the nuts l0, l2, and 19 have been tightened, the skiing boot is stiff like a conventional, integral skiing boot and ensures for the leg of the skier the firm support which is required for skiing. On the other hand, the skiing boot is an anatomically correct fit on the foot of the skier. Hence, optimum conditions for skiing are provided as far as the boot is concerned.
  • bolts and nuts may be replaced by different clamping or tightening devices.
  • different means may be used to mount the upper on the sole of the boot and/or the upper part of the upper on the lower part thereof for an angular adjustment about an axis extending in the longitudinal direction of the skiing boot.
  • a skiing boot comprising a substantially rigid sole, an upper which extends above the ankle of the foot, means for attaching said upper to said sole such that said upper is angularly adjustable relative to said sole about a first horizontal axis which extends in the longitudinal direction of said boot, and means for fixing said upper in any angularly adjusted position relative to said sole.
  • a skiing boot according to claim 1 in which the first horizontal axis for the upper is at the same level as the insole of the boot.
  • a skiing boot according to claim 1 in which the upper is supported on bearing brackets which are fixed to the sole and in which the fixing means comprises a releasable clamping device.
  • a skiing boot according to claim 1 in which the sole of the boot extends around the lower edge of the upper on the outside.
  • a skiing boot according to claim 1 in which the lower edge of the upper is guided in a groove of the sole of the boot.
  • a skiing boot according to claim 1 in which the lower edge of the upper consists of a continuous peripheral frame of rigid material.
  • a skiing boot according to claim 1 in which the upper comprises a lower portion and an upper portion and in which the boot further comprises means for attaching said upper portion to said lower portion such that said upper portion is angularly adjustable relative to said lower portion about a second horizontal axis which extends in the longitudinal direction of said boot and means for fixing said upper portion in any angularly adjusted position relative to said lower portion.
  • a skiing boot according to claim 8 in which the upper portion of the upper overlaps the lower portion and further comprising at least one clamping device for the upper and lower portions positioned in the overlap area.
  • a skiing boot according to claim 8 in which the upper and lower portions of the upper are resiliently joined on one side of the boot by the hinge which comprises a bellows-like connector.

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US3793747A (en) * 1972-05-09 1974-02-26 Hope Kk Ski boot
US4152849A (en) * 1976-07-19 1979-05-08 The Garcia Corporation Ski boot
US4561196A (en) * 1981-05-22 1985-12-31 Salomon S.A. Ski boot having upper with journalled distribution plate
US5193294A (en) * 1990-05-04 1993-03-16 Nordica S.P.A. Ski boot with quarters having multiple sections
US5408763A (en) * 1991-08-02 1995-04-25 Nordica S.P.A. Skate with aligned wheels having an adjustable quarter
US5832635A (en) * 1997-01-17 1998-11-10 Items International, Inc. Apparatus for adjusting the forward lean and flexibility of footwear
US5915821A (en) * 1995-11-10 1999-06-29 Shimano, Inc. Snowboard boot
US5957479A (en) * 1995-03-02 1999-09-28 Items International, Inc. Snowboard binding assembly
US6016614A (en) * 1997-05-15 2000-01-25 Best; John D. Laterally articulated ski boot
US6079129A (en) * 1994-04-29 2000-06-27 Salomon S.A. Boot for gliding sports
US6109643A (en) * 1995-03-02 2000-08-29 Airwalk International Llc Snowboard binding assembly
US6663118B1 (en) * 1998-12-02 2003-12-16 Shimano, Inc. Snowboard interface with an upper portion that translates and rotates relative to a lower portion
US20050217151A1 (en) * 2002-06-20 2005-10-06 Gerard Valat Boot with floating connection
US20060005430A1 (en) * 2002-11-27 2006-01-12 Gerard Valat Set comprising two articulated boots having different mechanical properties
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US20240268511A1 (en) * 2021-07-14 2024-08-15 Dee Luxe Sportartikel Handels Gmbh Sporting shoe

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AT389428B (de) * 1984-07-13 1989-12-11 Lintner Dachstein Sportschuh Skischuh
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FR2651415B1 (fr) * 1989-09-06 1992-07-24 Rhenter Jean Luc Chaussure de ski articulee permettant les mouvements physiologiques de la cheville.
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US3793747A (en) * 1972-05-09 1974-02-26 Hope Kk Ski boot
US4152849A (en) * 1976-07-19 1979-05-08 The Garcia Corporation Ski boot
US4561196A (en) * 1981-05-22 1985-12-31 Salomon S.A. Ski boot having upper with journalled distribution plate
US5193294A (en) * 1990-05-04 1993-03-16 Nordica S.P.A. Ski boot with quarters having multiple sections
US5493793A (en) * 1990-05-04 1996-02-27 Nordica S.P.A. Ski boot with quarter having multiple sections
US5408763A (en) * 1991-08-02 1995-04-25 Nordica S.P.A. Skate with aligned wheels having an adjustable quarter
US6079129A (en) * 1994-04-29 2000-06-27 Salomon S.A. Boot for gliding sports
US5957479A (en) * 1995-03-02 1999-09-28 Items International, Inc. Snowboard binding assembly
US6109643A (en) * 1995-03-02 2000-08-29 Airwalk International Llc Snowboard binding assembly
US5915821A (en) * 1995-11-10 1999-06-29 Shimano, Inc. Snowboard boot
US5832635A (en) * 1997-01-17 1998-11-10 Items International, Inc. Apparatus for adjusting the forward lean and flexibility of footwear
US6016614A (en) * 1997-05-15 2000-01-25 Best; John D. Laterally articulated ski boot
US6663118B1 (en) * 1998-12-02 2003-12-16 Shimano, Inc. Snowboard interface with an upper portion that translates and rotates relative to a lower portion
US20050217151A1 (en) * 2002-06-20 2005-10-06 Gerard Valat Boot with floating connection
US7257908B2 (en) * 2002-06-20 2007-08-21 Random Design Boot having a floating articulation
US20060005430A1 (en) * 2002-11-27 2006-01-12 Gerard Valat Set comprising two articulated boots having different mechanical properties
US7406782B2 (en) * 2002-11-27 2008-08-05 Random Design Set comprising two articulated boots having different mechanical properties
US20240268511A1 (en) * 2021-07-14 2024-08-15 Dee Luxe Sportartikel Handels Gmbh Sporting shoe
IT202200000542A1 (it) * 2022-01-14 2023-07-14 Dalbello S R L A Socio Unico Calzatura sportiva

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