Disarticulated compression ski boot

Abstract

The inventive technology disclosed herein includes a novel disarticulated compression frame for a ski boot having one or more compression recesses adapted to secure one or more compression assemblies responsive to a compression cord and actuator. Engagement of the actuator retracts the compression cord causing a responsive compression assembly to compress inward securing the user's lower leg, ankle, and foot in the frame.

1 . A ski boot comprising:
 disarticulated compression frame having a tongue, a cuff, and a midfoot;   a first actuator responsive to at least one compression cord;   a channel adapted to secure said compression cord, wherein said channel is positioned to allow said cord to cross an interface joint between the tongue and the cuff, wherein engagement of said first actuator retracts said compression cord causing said interface joint between the tongue and the cuff to be compressed together;   a second actuator responsive to at least one second compression cord;   a second channel adapted to secure said second compression cord, wherein said channel is positioned to allow said second compression cord to cross a compression recess on the disarticulated compression frame;   a compression assembly positioned within said compression recess and secured to said second compression cord; and   wherein engagement of said second actuator retracts said second compression cord causing said compression assembly to compress inward, securing a user's limb within the frame.   
     
     
         2 . The ski boot of  claim 1 , wherein said compression assembly comprises a compression matrix secured with an external support. 
     
     
         3 . The ski boot of  claim 2 , wherein said compression assembly comprises a plurality of slots adapted to secure a compression cord. 
     
     
         4 . The ski boot of  claim 3 , wherein said slots are positioned laterally on said external support. 
     
     
         5 . The ski boot of  claim 2 , wherein said compression assembly comprises a 3D printed compression assembly. 
     
     
         6 . The ski boot of  claim 1 , wherein each of the channels comprises a channel loop. 
     
     
         7 . The ski boot of  claim 1 , wherein each of the channels comprises a channel gap. 
     
     
         8 . The ski boot of  claim 1 , and further comprising a flexible interface between the cuff, tongue and midfoot. 
     
     
         9 . The ski boot of  claim 1 , and further comprising a pivot joint secured to a spine. 
     
     
         10 . The ski boot of  claim 1 , wherein said first and second actuators comprise first and second twist compression actuators. 
     
     
         11 . The ski boot of  claim 1 , wherein said disarticulated compression frame comprises a 3D printed disarticulated compression frame. 
     
     
         12 - 13 . (canceled) 
     
     
         14 . A ski boot comprising:
 disarticulated compression frame;   an actuator responsive to at least one compression cord secured within a channel, wherein said channel is positioned to allow said compression cord to cross a compression recess on said disarticulated compression frame;   a compression assembly positioned within said compression recess and secured to said compression cord, wherein engagement of said actuator retracts said compression cord causing said compression assembly to compress inward, securing a user's limb within the frame.   
     
     
         15 . The ski boot of  claim 14 , wherein said compression assembly comprises a compression matrix secured with an external support. 
     
     
         16 . The ski boot of  claim 15 , wherein said compression assembly comprises a plurality of slots adapted to secure a compression cord. 
     
     
         17 . The ski boot of  claim 16 , wherein said slots are positioned laterally on said external support. 
     
     
         18 . The ski boot of  claim 15 , wherein said compression assembly comprises a 3D printed compression assembly. 
     
     
         19 . The ski boot of  claim 14 , wherein said channel comprises a channel loop. 
     
     
         20 . The ski boot of  claim 14 , wherein said channel comprises a channel gap. 
     
     
         21 - 65 . (canceled) 
     
     
         66 . A ski boot comprising:
 a disarticulated compression frame having one or more compression recesses adapted to secure one or more compression assemblies responsive to a compression cord and actuator, wherein engagement of the actuator retracts the compression cord causing the one or more responsive compression assembly to compress inward.   
     
     
         67 . The ski boot of  claim 66 , wherein said compression assembly comprises a compression matrix secured with an external support. 
     
     
         68 - 79 . (canceled)