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  Waterproof/breathable moisture transfer liner for snowboards, alpine boots, hiking boots and the likeUSPTO Application #: 20080096454Title: Waterproof/breathable moisture transfer liner for snowboards, alpine boots, hiking boots and the like Abstract: The waterproof/breathable moisture transfer liner for a snowboard boot 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 layers, breathable membranes, a supportive mesh or a moldable foam, and an outer shell fabric. The applicability of the liner to alpine, cross country and hiking boots, along with appropriate variations for each application. (end of abstract) Agent: Mattingly, Stanger, Malur & Brundidge, P.C. - Alexandria, VA, US Inventor: Baychar USPTO Applicaton #: 20080096454 - Class: 442373000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Fabric (woven, Knitted, Or Nonwoven Textile Or Cloth, Etc.), Nonwoven Fabric (i.e., Nonwoven Strand Or Fiber Material), Including A Foamed Layer Or Component, Plural Fabric Layers The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080096454. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCES [0001] This is a is a continuation application of U.S. Ser. No. 11/592,215, filed Nov. 3, 2006, which is continuation application of U.S. Ser. No. 10/626,523, filed Jul. 25, 2003, which is a continuation application of U.S. Ser. No. 09/500,535, filed Feb. 9, 2000; which is a continuation application of U.S. Ser. No. 08/910,116, filed Aug. 13, 1997, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,048,810; which is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. Ser. No. 08/832,800, filed Apr. 4, 1997, now abandoned; which is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. Ser. No. 08/747,340, filed Nov. 12, 1996, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,738,937. 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 snowboard boots, alpine boots, cross-country boots, downhill boots and even apparel such as shirts. The liner is breathable and waterproof to increase comfort for the rider. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Various types of liners are known in the prior art. However, these liners do not provide the advantages realized by the present invention. The present inventor has recognized the problems faced by snowboard riders developed liners to overcome such problems. [0004] There is an ongoing need for comfort, breathability and support for snowboard boot liners. In prior liner designs, a rigid, non-breathable outer material, such as vinyls, foams and nylons is often used. 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 prevented the foot from breathing adequately. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0005] An object of the present invention is to provide lining system employing a warmer and more breathable liner that meets the needs of each individual snowboard rider. Accordingly, the liner of the present invention can be accommodated to the needs of snowboard riders of various skill categories by permitting the inner liner material, which is against the foot, to vary in fiber content and construction. [0006] This object of the present invention is realized by providing a lining system having lining materials which act as a moisture transfer system. Moisture vapors are transferred through the liner from one side to the other side. The various lining materials can be attached to each other by lamination, mechanical bonding (or stitch bonding as done by Tietex, Inc. or Xymid group of Dupont) or a combination of the two. Specific examples are proved below in the description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention. [0007] Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent in view of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments in conjunction with the drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0008] FIG. 1 illustrates a first portion of the liner according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [0009] FIG. 2 illustrates a second portion of the liner according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [0010] FIG. 3 illustrates an example of the liner according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [0011] FIG. 4 illustrates the liner shown in FIG. 3 which will form a part of a snowboard boot. [0012] FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b) illustrate a sole portion of a boot constructed according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. [0013] FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate a tongue portion of a boot constructed according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [0014] FIG. 8 illustrates a more detailed view of the liner portion used for the tongue of FIGS. 6 and 7. [0015] FIG. 9 illustrates a portion of the liner used in the upper cuff area. [0016] FIG. 10 illustrates the travel of moisture through a reticulated foam then a flexible mesh and into and through a breathable membrane according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [0017] FIG. 11 illustrates the toe portion of a boot according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. [0018] FIG. 12 illustrates an overall drawing of a snowboard boot which will incorporate the liner of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Continue reading... 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