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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 09, 2001
Filed:
Jun. 14, 1999
Applicant:
Inventor:
Jean Bauvois, Villard de Lans, FR;
Assignee:
Skis Rossignol S.A., Voiron, FR;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A43B 5/04 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A43B 5/04 ;
Abstract
The boot has a cuff (,) articulated to a shell (,) and means for retaining the cuff which counteract the rearward tilting of the cuff but give way when the force tilting the cuff exceeds a specific value. These means consist essentially of a ramp (,) which is integral with the shell or the other component of the boot and against which a bearing element (,) integral with the cuff bears. The ramp and the bearing element can push one another against the action of a spring (,). An escape position allows the cuff to tilt. Such a boot is intended to prevent tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee.