Patent ID: 7040633
Filing Date: 2006-05-09
Classification: A43B,A63C

Abstract:
1. A gliding or rolling sports equipment adapted to receive a boot comprising a front portion, an instep portion and a walking sole, said sports equipment comprising: a longitudinal frame having a front end and a rear end; a plurality of wheels attached to said frame; a base connected to the upper portion of said frame and having an upper surface provided to support the walking sole of said boot; a rear quarter receiving the heel portion of said boot, the rear quarter being rigidly attached to a rear portion of the base, the rear quarter comprising a rear stiffener non-articulated relative to the base; an upper portion equipped with a comfort element surrounding the user's lower leg; a device for tightening the forefoot pressing the front portion of said boot against said upper surface of the base; a device for tightening the lower leg tightening said upper portion against the user's lower leg; a device for maintaining the instep exerting a force on the instep portion of said boot, and comprising a reinforcement ensuring a continuous support from a lateral side to a medial side, and from the instep zone to the upper portion of the skate.