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US 2015/0296924 A1Published application
Boot Fastening Device
OwnerMichael Doyleinventor
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Abstract
A fastening device for ski boots. The device has a control means, an adjustment means and a strap assembly. The control means is operatable by a user and drives the adjustment means, which is coupled to the strap assembly. The adjustment means includes a gear set and a threaded rod, which allows for a very fine adjustment of the strap assembly and as a result a very fine adjustment of the fit of the boot on a skier's foot. Magnets may also be provided in the control means in a manner that allows the control means to maintain its position.
Claims4
1:
- A boot fastening device, the device comprising:
- a control means that is operatable by a user and that maintains a last-released position until re-positioned;
- an adjustment means that is coupled to and controllable by the control means and that includes a gear set and a threaded adjustment rod;
- and
- a strap assembly that is fixedly attached to the adjustment means on one end and attachable to a boot on an opposite end;
- wherein operating the control means actuates the gear set in the adjustment means, thereby selectively pushing and pulling the adjustment rod, so as to finely adjust the strap assembly.
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2:
- The boot fastening device of claim 1, wherein the control means includes a winder and a drive shaft that are coupled to the adjustment means.
3:
- The boot fastening device of claim 2, wherein one or more rare-earth magnets are provided in close proximity to the winder and that cause the winder to maintain its position.
4:
- A boot fastening device, the device comprising:
- a control means that is operatable by a user;
- an adjustment means that is coupled to and controllable by the control means;
- and
- a strap assembly that is fixedly attached to the adjustment means on one end and attachable to a boot on an opposite end;
- wherein the control means includes a winder and a drive shaft and one or more rare-earth magnets provided in close proximity to the winder and that cause the winder to maintain its position.
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