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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 06, 1989
Filed:
Dec. 15, 1987
Applicant:
Inventors:
Jean-Pierre Chemello, Annecy-le-Vieux, FR;
Michel Mabboux, Seynod, FR;
Assignee:
Salomon S.A., Annecy Cedex, FR;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A43B / ; A43B / ; A43B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
36119 ; 36 71 ; 36 93 ;
Abstract
Apparatus is provided for wedging the heel of the foot of a skier in a ski boot. A rear portion of the upper of a ski boot is provided with a support element which includes at least one wedge which is adapted to selectively cooperate with a portion of the element. At least one opening or recess is provided along one surface of the support element; the recess is adapted to receive the wedge, and a plate covers at least a part of the recess. The wedge is generally U-shaped and has arms of different thicknesses with a spacing such that each of the arms is adapted to be positioned on a different side of the plate.