Patents by Inventor Vincenzo Bidoia

Vincenzo Bidoia has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Read-fitting ski boot
    Patent number: 5134792
    Abstract: The boot is of the rear-fitting type and comprises a hinged upper consisting of two parts (3, 4) and provided with a first tensioning lever (6) acting on a cable, one end of which is connected to a second tensioner (9) permanently connected to the front part (3) of the upper. When the first tensioner (6) is closed, opening of the second tensioner (9) ensures sufficient relaxation of the upper to allow a rest position and facilitate walking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1992
    Assignee: Lange International, S.A.
    Inventors: Renzo Balbinot, Vincenzo Bidoia, Mario Mattiuzzo, Cristiano Benetti
  • Ski boot
    Patent number: 5001849
    Abstract: The boot comprises a shaft (6) which is articulated on the shell and the lower edge of which is elbowed towards the interior, this elbowed part having a gap located below and opposite a stop which is integral with the shell. This gap can be closed at will by means of a movable sealing piece (21) which allows or does not allow the shaft to swivel forwards on account of the stop. This makes it possible to modify the action of the boot when bending.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1991
    Assignee: Lange International S.A.
    Inventor: Vincenzo Bidoia
  • Cable tensioner with a winding drum for a ski boot
    Patent number: 4961544
    Abstract: A cable tensioner comprising a winding drum (2) driveable in rotation by means of a handle (12) by the agency of a pinion (10) meshing with a gear wheel (7). The pinion (10) forms part of a non-return device (13, 14). Pressure on the handle (12) releases the drum of the non-return device. According to another embodiment, the non-return device is composed of a worm gear and the drum is released by shifting this.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 9, 1990
    Assignee: Lange International S. A.
    Inventor: Vincenzo Bidoia
  • Compact size actuating knob for adjusting and closure devices, particularly in ski boots
    Patent number: 4616524
    Abstract: The actuating knob comprises a body of substantially cylindrical configuration and at least one wing supported on the body for rotation about a substantially parallel axis to the axis of said body. The, at least one wing being positionable at a home position, whereat it is contained within the outline of the body. The, at least one wing also being positionable at an operative position, whereat it protrudes substantially radially from the body to increase the working diameter thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1986
    Assignee: Nordica S.p.A.
    Inventor: Vincenzo Bidoia