US3895452A - Children{3 s ski boot - Google Patents

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US3895452A
US3895452A US493504A US49350474A US3895452A US 3895452 A US3895452 A US 3895452A US 493504 A US493504 A US 493504A US 49350474 A US49350474 A US 49350474A US 3895452 A US3895452 A US 3895452A
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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
    • A43B5/0405—Linings, paddings or insertions; Inner boots
    • 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
    • A43B5/0427—Ski or like boots characterised by type or construction details
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  • ABSTRACT A ski boot comprising a semi-rigid outer shell having a rear opening and enclosing a removable resilient liner.
  • the liner is provided with a tongue portion spanning the rear opening which can be pivoted through the rear opening of the boot to provide access to the interior. Closure of the rear opening compresses the shell against the liner sufficiently to form an effective seal against the entry of snow.
  • the removable liner can be replaced to permit the use of a single shell with a range of foot sizes.
  • This invention relates to an improved ski boot and more particularly to a ski boot comprising a semi-rigid outer shell with a removable resilient liner which cooperates with a rear opening in the boot to form a simple, relatively inexpensive, efficient seal against the entry of snow.
  • the removable liner permits a single shell to be used to accommodate a number of different foot sizes, by appropriate selection of the liner.
  • the present invention provides an improved ski boot of a design which provides a simple yet effective rear entry which can be closed to achieve the desired rigid structure while forming an effective seal against the entry of snow and which at the same time is adaptable for use with several different foot sizes, so that the same pair of boots can be used by a growing child over several skiing seasons with a minimum of expense.
  • the boot of the invention comprises a relatively rigid outer shell provided with a rear opening which in its preferred form comprises a vertical split in the vamp from the top thereof to a point near the attachment of the sole.
  • a removable, resilient, one piece padding liner having an inner surface sized to fit the skiers foot and an outer surface which follows the contour of the inner surface of the shell.
  • the liner is provided with a vertical tongue portion in the heel area which is joined to the liner in the vicinity of its sole. Because of the flexible nature of the liner material, the tongue portion can be pulled back through the split in the outer shell, which itself is sufficiently flexible to permit the entry of the skiers foot into the boot.
  • the tongue portion is repositioned within the shell, and the rear entry is closed by a clamp or similar closure means which secures the opposed edges of the split with sufficient force to form a seal between the abutting surfaces of the liner tongue and the outer shell.
  • FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a typical ski boot of the invention
  • FIG. 2 is an isometric exploded view showing at the top the removable liner which is to be inserted within the semi-rigid shell disposed therebelow;
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the rear portion of the boot with the liner in place, the tongue portion being pulled back preparatory to the insertion of a skiers foot;
  • FIG. 4 is a vertical sectional view along the line 4-4 through the boot shown in FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 5 is a sectional view along the line 5-5 of FIG. 4.
  • the invention comprises a boot 10 consisting of a removable, resilient inner padding liner 11 and an outer semi-rigid shell 12, which includes a stiff sole 13 adapted to engage ski bindings and having integrally attached thereto a closed front vamp 14.
  • the back of vamp 14 is provided with a vertical split 16 which extends from the top of a liner to a point near the attachment of the vamp 14 to sole 13.
  • Vamp 14 is preferably made of a semi-rigid plastic material which provides adequate support for the skiers foot while being sufficiently deformable to permit entry of the skiers foot into the boot through the rear opening provided by split 16.
  • liner 11 has a general configuration approximating that of a sock, the inner contour of the liner following the surface of the skiers foot, and the outer surface of the liner having a contour to match that of the inner surface of outer shell 12.
  • Liner 11 is formed of a material which is sufficiently resilient to provide firm support for the skiers foot yet sufficiently flexible to conform to the contours thereof so as to avoid localized pressure areas which might cause discomfort. Suitable materials for the construction of the liner will be apparent to those skilled in the art and include polyurethane elastomers, polybutadiene polymers, foam rubber, polyvinyl chloride, and the like.
  • Liner 11 is provided with a rear tongue portion 17 adapted to span split 16 in shell 12.
  • the tongue portion is defined in part by side edges 18, 19 and at its bottom is joined integrally with the remainder of the liner in the vicinity of the sole thereof. Because liner 11 is formed of flexible material, tongue portion 17 can be bent or pivoted back through split 16 in shell 12 to the position shown in FIG. 3, whereby access to the interior of the boot is obtained.
  • liner 11 At the top of liner 11 there is provided a cuff portion 21 which extends above and over the top edge 25 of shell 12 to cushion the wearers leg against contact with the shell. It is preferred that in the vicinity of the cuff portion and for a short distance below, the mating edges 22, 24 and 23, 26 (FIG. 5) of tongue portion 17 and the remainder of liner 11 overlap, so as to provide an effective seal against the entry of moisture irrespective of minor variations in the size of the wearers leg and/or the thickness of his clothing. While liner ll alone can provide both a padding and a fitting function for the wearers foot, the liner can also be provided with a cavity to be filled with a thermoplastic material for final fitting, as described in applicants US. Pat. No. 3,798,799, issued Mar. 26, 1974.
  • the material of which the outer shell 12 ismade should be sufficiently rigid to impart the desired rigidity to the composite boot assembly when in use.
  • the shell should be sufficiently deformable to permit separation of the edges of split 16 to permit withdrawal of the tongue portion 17 of the liner for insertion and removal of the skiers foot.
  • conventional ski boot shell materials can be used, such as polyurethane elastomers, fiber glass reinforced resins, including polyesters, epoxy resins, phenolics, and others which will be known to those skilled in the art.
  • the boot of the invention is provided with suitable clamping means for securing the edges of split 16 after the skiers foot is in position within the boot.
  • a preferred clamp arrangement is shown in FIG. 3.
  • a clamp member 31 is attached to one edge of split 16 and cable 32 is attached opposite clamp 31 on the other side of the split.
  • the adjacent edges 33, 34 of the split are thickened relative to the wall thickness of the remainder of the liner. Accordingly, when the clamp is closed, cable 32 produces an inward force on the edges of the split, causing the shell 12 to bear against the adjacent liner 11 with sufficient force to form a seal against the entry of snow during use of the boot.
  • liner 11 used in the boot of the invention is an integral unit, it can be designed to permit the use of a single shell with a range of foot sizes.
  • a relatively small foot can be properly fitted in a given shell.
  • a liner having a thinner wall could then be used to fit the same shell to a larger foot and a still thinner liner would accommodate a still larger foot.
  • a single shell could be used to accommodate a childs growing foot over a number of skiing seasons. Since the shell represents a major portion of the cost of the boots, the economy resulting from the reuse of the shell in this manner is obvious.
  • a ski boot comprising a sole and a closed front semi-rigid vamp attached to said sole, said vamp having a rear opening through which a foot can be inserted;
  • a removable inner resilient padding liner having an inner surface contoured substantially to the surface of a wearers foot and an outer surface contoured to fit in said outer shell;
  • said liner having a tongue portion spanning said rear opening in said vamp and being adapted to be pivoted through said rear opening for permitting entry of a wearers foot to the interior of said liner;
  • closure means for securing said rear opening in a closed position.
  • ski boot of claim 1 wherein said rear opening is a vertical split extending from the top of said vamp to a point near said sole, the edges of said split being deformable sufficiently to create an opening for the insertion of a wearers foot.
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US4317296A (en) * 1980-03-13 1982-03-02 Hanson Industries Incorporated Boot shell and liner
US4747221A (en) * 1986-06-02 1988-05-31 Hayes Jaye B Ski boot and sport shoe assembly
US4788780A (en) * 1987-03-02 1988-12-06 Boggs Ernest R Overboot
US4881330A (en) * 1987-02-03 1989-11-21 Daiwa Seiko, Inc. Ski boot
FR2670091A1 (fr) * 1990-12-07 1992-06-12 Salomon Sa Chaussure de ski alpin a entree par l'arriere, munie de moyen de chaussage.
US5678833A (en) * 1995-06-07 1997-10-21 Rollerblade, Inc. Adjustable fit in-line skate
US20050241188A1 (en) * 2004-07-19 2005-11-03 Yun Yeu H Canine footwear
CN106659264A (zh) * 2014-08-30 2017-05-10 霍德株式会社 内靴
US10111488B2 (en) * 2016-06-20 2018-10-30 Frank G. Hauser Disposable, low friction, breathable bootie for ski boot

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US3228122A (en) * 1964-01-17 1966-01-11 Ludwig Herbert Ski boot
US3786580A (en) * 1968-05-02 1974-01-22 Tanner Gold & Trask Inner boot and method for forming the same
US3798799A (en) * 1972-01-07 1974-03-26 Hanson Ind Inc Ski boot and liner therefor

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US3228122A (en) * 1964-01-17 1966-01-11 Ludwig Herbert Ski boot
US3786580A (en) * 1968-05-02 1974-01-22 Tanner Gold & Trask Inner boot and method for forming the same
US3798799A (en) * 1972-01-07 1974-03-26 Hanson Ind Inc Ski boot and liner therefor

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US4317296A (en) * 1980-03-13 1982-03-02 Hanson Industries Incorporated Boot shell and liner
US4747221A (en) * 1986-06-02 1988-05-31 Hayes Jaye B Ski boot and sport shoe assembly
US4881330A (en) * 1987-02-03 1989-11-21 Daiwa Seiko, Inc. Ski boot
US4788780A (en) * 1987-03-02 1988-12-06 Boggs Ernest R Overboot
FR2670091A1 (fr) * 1990-12-07 1992-06-12 Salomon Sa Chaussure de ski alpin a entree par l'arriere, munie de moyen de chaussage.
EP0494361A1 (de) * 1990-12-07 1992-07-15 Salomon S.A. Alpinskischuh mit Hintereinstieg und einer Einstieghilfe
US6471219B2 (en) 1995-06-07 2002-10-29 Benetton Sportsystem Usa, Inc. Adjustable fit in-line skate
US6050574A (en) * 1995-06-07 2000-04-18 Rollerblade, Inc. Adjustable fit in-line skate
US5678833A (en) * 1995-06-07 1997-10-21 Rollerblade, Inc. Adjustable fit in-line skate
US6588771B2 (en) 1995-06-07 2003-07-08 Benetton Sportsystem Usa, Inc. Adjustable fit in-line skate
US20040094916A1 (en) * 1995-06-07 2004-05-20 Olson Todd Jack Adjustable fit in-line skate
US20050241188A1 (en) * 2004-07-19 2005-11-03 Yun Yeu H Canine footwear
CN106659264A (zh) * 2014-08-30 2017-05-10 霍德株式会社 内靴
EP3187061A4 (de) * 2014-08-30 2018-04-04 Hood Inc. Innenstiefel
CN106659264B (zh) * 2014-08-30 2020-07-14 霍德株式会社 内靴
US10111488B2 (en) * 2016-06-20 2018-10-30 Frank G. Hauser Disposable, low friction, breathable bootie for ski boot

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