Preformed lining component for skate boots and the like

• US 4,385,456 A
• Filed: 03/06/1981
• Issued: 05/31/1983
• Est. Priority Date: 03/06/1981
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation (JP Morgan Chase & Co)
• Original Assignee: Jean Livernois, Rolland Blais
• Inventors: Blais, Rolland, Livernois, Jean
• Primary Examiner(s): Kee Chi, James
• Application Number:
  US06/241,265
• Time in Patent Office: 816 Days
• Field of Search: 36/71, 36/115, 36/117, 36/9 R, 36/10, 36/88, 36/89, 36/93
• US Class Current: 36/115
• CPC Class Codes: A43B 19/00 Shoe-shaped inserts; Inserts covering the instep
• CPC Class Codes: A43B 3/0047 parts having a male and corresponding female profile to fit together, e.g. form-fit
• CPC Class Codes: A43B 5/0405 Linings, paddings or insertions; Inner boots
• CPC Class Codes: A43B 5/1666 characterised by the upper

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a preformed lining component for a skate boot. The component is of laminated construction and in the specific embodiment disclosed includes a foam cushioning layer disposed between an inner layer of brushed nylon fabric and an outer vinyl layer. The component incorporates ankle pads and is manufactured on a high-frequency heat welding press which is arranged to contour the lining component for improved fit and comfort in wear.

Claims

1. A skate boot and the like comprising an upper defining a space for receiving a wearer'"'"'s foot, and a preformed lining component disposed in said space and permanently secured to said upper so as to form an integral part of the boot, the component comprising a unitary structure of three imperforate layers laminated together in continuous surface-to-surface contact, said layers comprising:

an inner layer which is intended for contact with a wearer'"'"'s foot in use and which is formed by an air-pervious fabric having a nap covering its exposed surface and capable of resisting abrasion caused by movement of a wearer'"'"'s foot into and out of the boot;

an intermediate cushioning layer which is formed by a resilient cushioning material; and

an outer layer which is co-extensive with said inner layer and cushioning layer and which is made of a water impervious material, said air-pervious fabric and said resilient cushioning material being synthetic materials unaffected by moisture.

2. A preformed lining component for a skate boot and the like as claimed in claim 1, said component comprising a unitary structure of three imperforate layers laminated together in continuous surface-to-surface contact and shaped to substantially surround the heel area and the sides of the ankle and foot of a wearer of said boot and the like, said layers comprising an inner layer which is intended for contact with a wearer'"'"'s foot in use and which is formed by an air-pervious fabric having a nap covering its exposed surface and capable of resisting abrasion caused by movement of a wearer'"'"'s foot into and out of the boot;

an intermediate cushioning layer which is formed by a resilient cushioning material; and

an outer layer which is co-extensive with said inner layer and cushioning layer and which is made of a water impervious material, said air-pervious fabric and said resilient cushioning material being synthetic materials unaffected by moisture.

3. The invention of claim 1 comprising respective ankle pads secured to said outer surface of the lining component and shaped to cover areas of said component disposed in the region of the ankle bone of a wearer at both sides of the ankle, each said pad including a foam material for protectively cushioning the ankle areas of the wearer.

4. The invention of claim 1 said cushioning layer is contoured to provide relieved areas which are of reduced thickness compared with the remainder of said component in the area of the rear and sides of the lower heel of a wearer.

5. The invention of claim 1, wherein said upper includes areas provided with lacing eyelets, and wherein the component includes sections of reinforcing material inwardly of said areas, through which said eyelets extend.

6. The invention of claim 5, wherein said reinforcing material is a canvas backed with nylon-reinforced foam.

7. The invention of claim 1 said air-pervious fabric is a 100% nylon fabric.

8. The invention of claim 1 said resilient cushioning material is vinyl foam.

9. The invention of claim 1 said cushioning material is a vinyl foam, and wherein said outer layer comprises an integral vinyl layer on said foam.

10. A skate boot and the like comprising an upper defining a space for receiving a wearer'"'"'s foot, and a preformed lining component disposed in said space and secured to said upper so as to form a permanent part of the boot, the component being of laminated construction and comprising an inner layer which is intended for contact with a wearer'"'"'s foot in use, and a cushioning layer which is formed by a resilient cushioning material and which is co-extensive with the inner layer and laminated thereto, the inner layer comprising an air-pervious fabric which has a nap covering its exposed surface and which is capable of resisting abrasion caused by movement of a wearer'"'"'s foot into and out of the boot, the component being shaped to substantially completely surround the heel area and the sides of the ankle and foot of a wearer.