Boot for snowboarding and the like
AssigneeK-2 Corporation
InventorJamie Meiselman
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Abstract
An improved boot for snowboarding. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a generally resilient upper boot portion mounted to a generally rigid lower boot portion. The lower boot portion extends substantially upwardly from the sole, over the foot, and ends proximate to the tarsal bone of the lower ankle. A calf support member is mounted at the heel of the boot and relatively perpendicular thereto. A lip extends from the toe and heel of the boot lower portion. Upon cooperation of the lip with plate bindings on a snowboard, the boot is releasably secured thereto.
Claims12
An improved boot in combination with a snowboard having plate bindings, the boot comprising:
- a rigid lower boot portion and a one piece resilient upper box portion for providing lateral and medial flexing of a user's ankle, the lower boot portion extending substantially upwardly from a sole and over a foot, and ending proximate to the tarsal bone of the lower ankle,
- a calf support member mounted to the lower boot portion and extending from a heel portion towards a top portion of the boot,
- a support seat member mounted to the lower boot portion and supporting the calf support member,
- an adjustable ankle strap mounted to the support seat member, the strap extending over and across the forefoot, for holding the user's foot and heel within the boot, and
- a means comprising a member for adjusting forward lean of the calf support member.
An improved boot in combination with a snowboard having plate bindings, the boot comprising:
- a rigid lower boot portion and a one piece resilient upper boot portion for providing lateral and medial flexing of a user's ankle, the lower boot portion extending substantially upwardly from a sole and over a foot, and ending proximate to the tarsal bone of the lower ankle,
- a calf support member mounted to the lower boot portion and extending from a heel portion towards a top portion of the boot,
- a support seat member mounted to the lower boot portion and supporting the calf support member,
- an adjustable ankle strap mounted to the support seat member, the strap extending over and across the forefoot, for holding the user's foot and heel within the boot,
- a means comprising a member for adjusting forward lean of the calf support member, and
- an adjustable tongue system for retaining the foot in the boot.
An improved boot in combination with a snowboard having a bindings for securement of the boot thereto for snowboarding, the boot comprising:
- a rigid lower boot portion and a one piece resilient upper boot portion for providing lateral and medial flexing of a user's ankle, the lower boot portion extending substantially upwardly from a sole and over a foot, and ending proximate to the tarsal bone of the lower ankle,
- a calf support member mounted to the lower boot portion and extending from a heel portion towards a top portion of the boot,
- a support seat member mounted to the lower boot portion and supporting the calf support member,
- an adjustable ankle strap mounted to the support seat member, the strap extending over and across the forefoot, for holding the user's foot and heel within the boot, and
- a means comprising a member for adjusting forward lean of the calf support member.
An improved boot in combination with a snowboard having bindings for securement of the boot thereto, the boot comprising:
- a lower boot portion having a rigid portion extending from a first attachment point with said bindings to a heel portion of said lower boot portion and a one piece resilient upper boot portion for providing lateral and medial flexing of a user's ankle, the lower boot portion extending substantially upwardly from a sole and ending proximate to the tarsal bone of the lower ankle,
- a calf support member mounted to the lower boot portion and extending from said heel portion towards a top portion of said boot;
- a support seat member mounted to the lower boot portion and supporting the calf support member;
- an adjustable ankle strap mounted to the support seat member, the strap extending over and across the forefoot, for holding the user's foot and heel within the boot, and
- a means comprising a member for adjusting forward lean of the calf support member.
An improved boot in combination with a snowboard, having bindings for securement of the boot thereto, the boot comprising:
- a lower boot portion including a generally rigid portion extending between a first attachment point and a second attachment point with said bindings and a resilient upper boot portion for providing lateral and medial flexing of a user's ankle, the lower boot portion extending substantially upwardly from a sole and ending proximate to the tarsal bone of the lower ankle,
- a calf support member mounted to the lower boot portion and extending from a heel portion towards a top portion of said boot;
- a support seat member mounted to the lower boot portion and supporting the calf support member;
- an adjustable ankle strip mounted to the support seat member, the strap extending over and across the forefoot, for holding the user's foot and heel within the boot, and
- a means comprising a member for adjusting forward lean of the calf support member.
An improved boot in combination with a snowboard having quick-release bindings for securement of the boot thereto, the boot comprising:
- a lower boot portion including a generally rigid portion extending between a first attachment point and a second attachment point with said bindings and a resilient upper boot portion for providing lateral and medial flexing of a user's ankle, the lower boot portion extending substantially upwardly from a sole and ending proximate to the tarsal bone of the lower ankle,
- a calf support member mounted to the lower boot portion and extending from a heel portion towards a top portion of said boot;
- a support seat member mounted to the lower boot portion and supporting the calf support member;
- an adjustable ankle strap mounted to the support seat member, the strap extending over and across the forefoot, for holding the user's foot and heel within the boot, and
- a means comprising a member for adjusting forward lean of the calf support member.
An improved boot in combination with a snowboard having bindings on which only a single buckle need be opened to release a boot therefrom, the boot comprising:
- a lower boot portion including a generally rigid portion extending between a first attachment point and a second attachment point with said bindings and a resilient upper boot portion for providing lateral and medial flexing of a user's ankle, the lower boot portion extending substantially upwardly from a sole and ending proximate to the tarsal bone of the lower ankle,
- a support member mounted to the lower boot portion and extending from a heel portion towards a top portion of said boot;
- seat member mounted to the lower boot portion and supporting the calf support member;
- an adjustable ankle strap mounted to the support seat member, the strap extending over and across the forefoot, for holding the user's foot and heel within the boot, and
- a means comprising a member for adjusting forward lean of the calf support member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.