Patents by Inventor James Rolland

James Rolland 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).

  • Device for opening and closing a ski boot
    Patent number: 5197209
    Abstract: Device for opening and closing a rear-entry ski boot, by simultaneous rotation of front and rear portions of the upper without raising the front portion. The rear portion rotates on the shell base about a hinge pin, and the front portion about a pivot axis at the front end of the shell base. The front and rear portions are joined to each other by a pin-and-slot connection located in overlapping extensions of these elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: Salomon S. A.
    Inventors: James Rolland, Jean-Marie Begey, Eric Marguet, Michel Mabboux