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Binding baseplate for a gliding board

US6485035B1 · kind B1 · utility

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39Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 28, 2000
Grant dateNov 26, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63C10/18
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A baseplate for binding a foot to a board, particularly suitable for application as a snowboard binding baseplate, maybe tuned to provide a certain level and/or balance of one or more performance properties including, but not limited to power transmission, responsiveness, feel, and comfort. The binding baseplate may include localized regions of varying stiffness to provide a specific performance property. Consequently, the binding baseplate may include a specific stiffness characteristic at a location where the boot engagement members are mounted, providing a desired response of the binding baseplate to forces that may be generated by the rider during turns, landing jumps, and otherwise during riding.

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