Ski Boot Including a Foot Securing Device

Abstract

A ski boot including an inside buckle device having a fastening strap for securing a skier's foot and heel to the inside of the boot is disclosed. The device enables users to maintain constant heel contact with the footbed of the boot which prevents the boot from becoming detached from the ski. The ski boot including an inside buckle device comprises an adjustable strap component that comprises an attached buckle component. The strap component is attached to a tension line component that secures the device to the boot. The tension line is attached to the tension knob component on the outside of the boot to ensure the user's foot remains in the desired position.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An interior fastener for a ski boot comprising:
 a buckle;   at least one adjustable strap;   at least one hook;   at least one tension line; and   at least one tension knob;   wherein said buckle secured to an interior of said ski boot;   wherein said at least one adjustable strap having said at least one hook for securing said at least one adjustable strap to said at least one tension line;   wherein said at least one tension line connected to said at least one tension knob; and   further wherein said at least one tension knob turnable for tightening said at least one tension line and securing said buckle and a foot inside of said ski boot.   
     
     
         2 . The interior fastener for a ski boot of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one tension line extending from said interior of said ski boot to an exterior of said ski boot. 
     
     
         3 . The interior fastener for a ski boot of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one tension knob attached to said exterior of said ski boot. 
     
     
         4 . The interior fastener for a ski boot of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one adjustable strap stretchable over a width of a user's foot. 
     
     
         5 . The interior fastener for a ski boot of  claim 4 , wherein said at least one adjustable strap having a flexible material selected from the group consisting of a woven fabric, a canvas, and a nylon. 
     
     
         6 . The interior fastener for a ski boot of  claim 5 , wherein said buckle component slidable along said at least one adjustable strap to secure said at least one adjustable strap to a desired width of the user's foot. 
     
     
         7 . The interior fastener for a ski boot of  claim 6 , wherein said buckle is a metal clasp. 
     
     
         8 . The interior fastener for a ski boot of  claim 6 , wherein said at least one adjustable strap having at least another hook, and further wherein said at least one hook and said at least another hook attached to each end of said at least one adjustable strap. 
     
     
         9 . The interior fastener for a ski boot of  claim 6 , wherein said at least one tension line is a steel line having a diameter from 0.3 mm to 0.7 mm. 
     
     
         10 . The interior fastener for a ski boot of  claim 8 , wherein said at least one tension line attached through said at least one hook and said at least another hook. 
     
     
         11 . A fastener for a ski boot comprising:
 a buckle;   an adjustable strap;   at least one hook;   a tension line; and   a tension knob;   wherein said buckle secured to an exterior of said ski boot;   wherein said adjustable strap having said at least one hook for securing said adjustable strap to said tension line;   wherein said tension line connected to said tension knob; and   further wherein said tension knob turnable for tightening said tension line and securing said buckle over a foot inside of said ski boot.   
     
     
         12 . The fastener for a ski boot of  claim 11 , wherein said tension knob attached to said exterior of said ski boot. 
     
     
         13 . The fastener for a ski boot of  claim 12 , wherein said adjustable strap stretchable over a width of a user's foot. 
     
     
         14 . The fastener for a ski boot of  claim 13 , wherein said adjustable strap having a flexible material selected from the group consisting of a woven fabric, a canvas, and a nylon. 
     
     
         15 . The fastener for a ski boot of  claim 14 , wherein said buckle component slidable along said adjustable strap to secure said adjustable strap to a desired width of the user's foot. 
     
     
         16 . The fastener for a ski boot of  claim 15  further comprising a plastic liner, wherein said plastic liner positioned under said adjustable strap for distributing pressure on a foot bridge area. 
     
     
         17 . The fastener for a ski boot of  claim 16 , wherein said adjustable strap having at least another hook, and further wherein said at least one hook and said at least another hook attached to each end of said adjustable strap. 
     
     
         18 . The fastener for a ski boot of  claim 17 , wherein said tension line is a steel line having a diameter from 0.3 mm to 0.7 mm. 
     
     
         19 . The fastener for a ski boot of  claim 18 , wherein said tension line attached through said at least one hook and said at least another hook. 
     
     
         20 . An interior fastener for a ski boot comprising:
 a buckle;   an adjustable strap;   at least one hook;   at least another hook;   a tension line; and   a tension knob;   wherein said buckle secured to an interior of said ski boot;   wherein said adjustable strap having said at least one hook and at least said another hook at opposing ends for securing said adjustable strap to said tension line;   wherein said tension line connected to said tension knob;   wherein said tension knob turnable for tightening said tension line and securing said buckle over a foot inside of said ski boot;   wherein said tension knob attached to said exterior of said ski boot;   wherein said adjustable strap stretchable over a width of a user's foot; and   further wherein said adjustable strap having a flexible material selected from the group consisting of a woven fabric, a canvas, and a nylon.