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Waterproof/breathable moisture transfer liner for snowboards, alpine boots, hiking boots and the like

a technology of waterproof/breathable moisture transfer and snowboard, applied in the field of liners, can solve the problems of preventing the foot from breathing adequately, limiting the ability to breathe or wick moisture away from the rider's body, and not providing the advantages realized by liners

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-01-14
SOLID WATER HLDG
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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a liner for snowboards, alpine boots, and hiking boots that is designed to provide better comfort, breathability, and support for the skier or snowboarder. Prior to this invention, there were no liners that provided these benefits. The liner is made up of multiple layers that work together to transfer moisture and increase comfort. It is made of materials that are still being improved upon, such as foam, synthetic leather, and flexible mesh. The liner is designed to be removable and can be easily adapted to different needs. Overall, the liner improves the performance and comfort of snowboards, alpine boots, and hiking boots."

Problems solved by technology

However, these liners do not provide the advantages realized by the present invention.
The inner liners have been leather, synthetic leather, nylon, or polyester blends which extremely limited the ability to breathe or wick moisture away from a rider's body.
These materials have also prevented the foot from breathing adequately.

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[0025]The following detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention is undertaken in connection with the drawings. This description, while undertaken with respect to the disclosed embodiments, is intended to enable a variety of different applications and slight modifications which form a part of the present invention. More specifically, many of the materials used in this lining system have been developed relatively recently, and in many cases are still being modified and improved. Where possible, tradenames of specific products have been used to assist in the understanding of the invention. The lining system according to the present invention can be easily adapted to accommodate further developments in these materials. For example, while the preferred embodiments are illustratively presented below as a specific sequence of layers, it should be understood that one or more of these layers may be omitted depending upon the specific needs of any application. I...

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Abstract

The waterproof / breathable moisture transfer liner for alpine, snowboard and hiking includes an inner liner selected from technically advanced fabrics which are carefully selected. A series of layers are provided outside the inner liner including foam material and insulated nonwoven layers, breathable membranes, a supportive mesh included in a moldable foam, or moldable a spacer material and an outer shell fabric. The applicability of the liner to alpine boots, snowboard boots, cross country boots, hiking boots, protective gear, helmets, bouldering shoes, paddling apparel and gear along with appropriate variations for each application are disclosed.

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[0001]This is a continuation application of U.S. Ser. No. 12 / 003,262, filed Dec. 21, 2007, which is a continuation application of U.S. Ser. No. 11 / 341,374, filed Jan. 30, 2006 (now U.S. Pat. No. 7,314,840), which is a continuation application of U.S. Ser. No. 10 / 600,711, filed Jun. 23, 2003 (abandoned), which claims the benefit of U.S. 60 / 390,221, filed Jun. 21, 2002 and U.S. 60 / 421,076, filed Oct. 25, 2002.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to liners used in a variety of applications. For example, the liner of the present invention may be employed in a variety of applications including Alpine boot, soft-shell alpine boot light hiking and running shoes and hiking boots. The liner is breathable and transfers moisture to increase comfort for the skier, snowboarder, hiker and the like.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Various types of liners are known for the prior art. However, these liners do not provide the advantages realized by the present invention. The pres...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B32B33/00
CPCA43B19/00B32B3/26Y10T428/23943
Inventor BAYCHAR,
Owner SOLID WATER HLDG
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