Abstract:
A sports shoe, comprising a sole (2) and an upper (3) that rises up from said sole (2), wherein the upper (3) comprises an inner part or core (3c), in which the sports shoe and/or the inner part or core (3 c) has an inner housing volume (RZ) for a foot of a user defined, during use, by an inner surface of the upper (3) and by an inner surface of the sole (2) and/or by the inner volume of the inner part or core (3c), positioned inside the upper (3), comprising an upper-shaped portion (3cl) and a ground resting portion (3c2), the latter adapted to come into contact with the ground or with the inner surface of the sole (2).
Abstract:
This invention provides a novel elevated toe device system that allows the wearer's toes to be elevated to a perpendicular or approaching a perpendicular orientation relative to the line of gravity and undertake activities, such as downhill skiing, with a greater amount of control of the skis and/or snowboard as a result of the elevated toes. The conventional systems do not make use of the natural qualities of the foot. On a downward slope, the device permits the wearer to enjoy the dynamics of the foot and assume a stance that presents less strain on the foot while accentuating maneuverability. The device can be a preset system, in which the wearer can interchange devices of different angular orientations to modify the posture of the toes, or adjustable. In an alternate embodiment, the device can be provided so that the surface under the big toe presents an elevated angular orientation.
Abstract:
Schuh (1), insbesondere Sportschuh, mit einer Sohle (2) und einem Schaft (3) mit einem Zehenabschnitt (9), einem Fersenabschnitt (11) und einem Mittelfußabschnitt (10), wobei ein zur Aufnahme von Zugkräften geeignetes vorzugsweise bandförmiges Versteifungselement (7) vorgesehen ist, das mit dem Schaft (3) zumindest mittelbar im Zehenabschnitt (9) und im Mittelfuß- bzw. Fersenabschnitt (10, 11) verbunden ist.
Abstract:
Article chaussant (1), destiné à la pratique d'un sport, en particulier la moto, comprenant : - un corps rigide (2) destiné à recevoir le pied d'un utilisateur et s'étendant suivant une direction d'allongement (8), - une tige rigide (4) destinée à recevoir la jambe de l'utilisateur et s'étendant sensiblement suivant une direction d'élévation (10), - une articulation (6) autorisant la rotation de la tige par rapport au corps suivant une direction transversale (12), - des moyens d'arrêt pour limiter la rotation de la tige (4) par rapport au corps (2) suivant la direction transversale (12) à l'intérieur d'une gamme extrême de rotation s'étendant sur 50 degrés à 70 degrés, - des moyens amortisseur (14) générant un couple s'opposant au rapprochement des premier et deuxième éléments d'arrêt, lesdits moyens amortisseurs présentent un état inactif lorsque la tige et le corps se déplacent relativement l'un à l'autre à l'intérieur d'une gamme normale de rotation s'étendant sur 30 degrés à 50 degrés.
Abstract:
In a sports footwear that comprises also a rigid reinforcement structure (200), a shoe (100) of soft, flexiable amterial comprises two superimposed sub-assemblies (110, 150). The upper sub-assembly (150) slides, jointly with a leg-portion (120) that is a part of the lower sub-assembly (110), with respect to an upper (111) which is also a part of the said lower sub-assembly. USE: skates with in-line rollers, boots for cross-country skiing, snowboard and the like. Advantages: improved flexibility of the user's ankle. Improved manufacturability.
Abstract:
An overshoe structure, particularly for a removable liner of a sports footwear, comprising an upper (9), which is fitted at the bottom with a sole (10) suitable for walking, said upper (9) being provided with at least an upper opening (20), so as to allow said overshoe structure (8) to be removably fitted onto said removable liner, once said removable liner has been removed from said sports footwear.
Abstract:
A composite mixture of spherical objects and lubricant useful for its cushioning properties is disclosed and claimed. The composite mixture may be composed of microspheres typically less than 2000 microns in diameter with inert atmospheres sealed within their interiors and any of a variety of lubricants facilitating sliding and rolling movement between microspheres. Typically the composite mixture includes lubricant in a quantity sufficient to substantially coat the exterior surface of essentially all of the spherical objects, but in a quantity less than would cause dispersion of the spherical objects in the lubricant sufficient to physically separate the spherical objects from each other and substantially reduce the sliding and rolling contact of the spherical objects with each other. The preferred lubricant is a visco-elastic fluid that has a principle molecule and a gelling agent. Low specific gravity, low thermal mass, low coefficient of heat transfer, lack of head pressure, insulative and flotation qualities are provided by the invention. The composite mixture may be contained in fluid-tight confinement within a flexible bladder. The preferred bladder has a stretchable fabric laminated to an impermeable, stretchable film.
Abstract:
The skate boot has a one-piece plastic ankle and heel counter insert (4), positioned between the various layers which make up the skate boot. In sequence from outside to inside, the boot includes a conventional outer (2), the one-piece plastic insert, suitable cushioning (6, 8), and a lining (10). The insert has a heel counter portion which is generally U-shaped and which cups around the heel area from along the lateral side, across the heel, and along the medial side, and an integral ankle portion which extends upwardly from the heel area of the heel counter portion and which includes forwardly projecting wing portions which cup around the ankle area from over the area of the lateral malleolus, across the rear and over the area of the medial malleolus. Preferably, the plastic insert extends up most of the height of the back of the boot, and includes lateral and medial cuff portions which extend partially forward along the sides of the skater's upper ankle. The one-piece plastic insert provides improved performance and rigidity over conventional separate inserts, while avoiding the tendency of the ankle portion of the skate boot to slump down onto the heel portion with time.
Abstract:
A boot for skiing and the like, and snowboarding in particular, is disclosed. The boot (1) consists of two assemblies with differing features and functions, i.e. a relatively stiff power assembly (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2F, 5) arranged around the foot in such a way that it centralises forces including those caused, in use, when foot pressure is applied forward or backward, and those exerted to control twisting; and a relatively flexible feel assembly (3A, 3B) which is separate from the power assembly, provides foot comfort and conveys information on the behaviour of the ski or the like to the ankle. Both of said assemblies are secured to a common reference member (5).
Abstract:
An inner shoe (10) for ski boots is described, consisting of an upper (11), a leg (12) and a tongue (13) attached to the upper (11), the leg (12) having a slit (12a) at the front covered from the inside by the tongue (13). To help the skier place his foot in and remove it from this inner shoe (10), the upper (11) in the quarter zone (11a) has a deformable section in the form of a slit (11c) covered with a deformable material (12b).