Snowboard boot and binding apparatus
US6705634B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C10/18
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A binding assembly for attaching a boot to a snowboard, designed in a manner to avoid cavities that can accumulate ice and snow and defeat its operation. The system includes first and second boot mounted bales in the form of rigid loops that extend from each side of the boot soles, and a pair of bindings attached to the snowboard. Each binding has a base including elongated, slotted holes located on the circumference of a circle through which bolts are placed to secure the base to the snowboard with a friction washer therebetween. The elongated holes allow for rotational adjustment of the binding. A hook-shaped structure extends from one side of the base with the hook facing outward. On the opposite side of the base is a camming structure with a downward and outwardly sloping surface ending in a bale-receiving notch. A spring loaded latch is pivotally mounted outboard and above the notch and includes a lever with a generally outwardly protruding handle on one side of the lever pivot axis, and a bale latching portion on the other side of the pivot. By placing the first bale over the hook and then thrusting the second bale downward against the latching portion and into engagement wit…
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