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Ski boot or inner shoe for a ski boot

Assignee: AMF Inc
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Filing: 1971-09-20
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Granted: 1973-07-10
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Expires: 1991-09-20
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Abstract

Abstract A shoe construction adaptable for use as a ski boot or as an inner shoe for a ski boot. The shoe has in its forward portion ahead of the position of the arch of the foot a preformed cushioning. The rear portion of the shoe includes a lining attached to the shoe to define a hollow space between the lining and the confines of the shoe. With the wearer''s foot positioned within the shoe and oriented by the preformed cushioning, the hollow space is filled with a foamable material which assumes the contours of the foot and ankle as the foam sets.

Inventors

  • 👤 F Herunter

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-03 14:05
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/04; A43B5/0405

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim 86 words
A shoe construction, said shoe having front and rear interior parts, the front interior part being provided with a cushioning preformed to orient the position of the foot with respect to the shoe when the foot is inserted within the shoe, and the rear interior part including a lining attached to the shoe to define a hollow space between the lining and the confines of the shoe into which hollow space a foamable material is injectable while the shoe is on the foot of the wearer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 86 words
A shoe construction, said shoe having front and rear interior parts, the front interior part being provided with a cushioning preformed to orient the position of the foot with respect to the shoe when the foot is inserted within the shoe, and the rear interior part including a lining attached to the shoe to define a hollow space between the lining and the confines of the shoe into which hollow space a foamable material is injectable while the shoe is on the foot of the wearer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 55 words
A shoe as set forth in claim 1, wherein the preformed cushioning extends across the toes and across both sides of the foot past the ball to the area of the arch, and the hollow space extends from the arch area, across the ankle bones and the heel to the upper edge of the shoe.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 20 words
A shoe as set forth in claim 1, wherein said lining is connected at its edges to the preformed cushioning.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 20 words
A shoe as set forth in claim 2, wherein said lining is connected at its edges to the preformed cushioning.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 16 words
A shoe construction as set forth in claim 1 wherein said shoe is a ski boot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 20 words
A shoe construction as set forth in claim 1 wherein said shoe is an inner shoe for a ski boot.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

US3237319A Cited
US3581412A Cited

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1976-07-09 1977-01-08 1977-07-10 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1980-07-09 1981-01-08 1981-07-10 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1984-07-09 1985-01-08 1985-07-10 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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