Patents by Inventor John D. Best

John D. Best 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).

  • Laterally articulated ski boot
    Patent number: 6016614
    Abstract: A boot for alpine skiing with a rigid lower boot (12) pivotably connected to s rigid cuff (10). The pivot means enables the skier to perform edging by swinging the lower boot laterally in an arc relative to the cuff using muscular inversion or eversion at the ankle joint. The rigid cuff enables the skier to apply fore and aft leverage to the ski.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Inventor: John D. Best