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EP 0378966 B1 19940601 - Ski boot.

Title (en)

Ski boot.

Title (de)

Schischuh.

Title (fr)

Chaussure de ski.

Publication

EP 0378966 B1 19940601 (FR)

Application

EP 89810929 A 19891208

Priority

CH 15389 A 19890118

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP0378966A1] The boot comprises, at the rear, a linking device (6) between two spindles (7, 8) comprising an elastic element (17) working in compression between a piston (14) integral with one of the spindles (7) and a piece (16) integral with the other spindle (8). The length of the part of the elastic element (17) capable of deforming under the effect of the compression may be modified by means of a movable sleeve (19). The length of the linking device may be modified by means of a screw (13) with two opposing threads. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

A43B 5/04

IPC 8 full level

A43B 5/04 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A43B 5/0456 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT DE FR IT SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0378966 A1 19900725; EP 0378966 B1 19940601; AT E106201 T1 19940615; CH 678258 A5 19910830; DE 68915730 D1 19940707

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 89810929 A 19891208; AT 89810929 T 19891208; CH 15389 A 19890118; DE 68915730 T 19891208