"Mounting platform for ""heel-less"" type ski bindings and method for using the same"
US5984345A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C9/0807
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A mounting platform assembly for attaching a "heel-less" type of binding to a ski may comprise a toe platform having a top surface and a bottom surface and having a plurality of holes extending therethrough for receiving a plurality of platform screws. The toe platform also includes at least two threaded holes therein for receiving at least two mounting screws of the binding. The toe platform is attached to the ski by the platform screws, whereas the toe piece of the "heel-less" binding is attached to the toe platform by the mounting screws. A heel platform may be mounted to the ski at a position rearward from the toe platform by heel platform screws.
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