Splitboard binding with adjustable leverage devices
US9266010B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C10/24
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Some embodiments disclosed herein provide systems, methods, and apparatus relating to a touring snowboard binding comprising an adjustable lateral leverage device. In some embodiments, the adjustable lateral leverage device may comprise at least one first attachment generally at a top corner of a highback of a touring snowboard boot and at least one second attachment generally at an ankle portion of the binding. The adjustable tensioning element may extend generally diagonally between the at least one first attachment and the at least one second attachment such that when the tension in the adjustable lateral leverage device is increased the lateral support to the boot is increased proportionally and when the tension in the adjustable lateral leverage device is decreased the lateral support to the boot is decreased proportionally. Some embodiments also provide a touring snowboard boot comprising an adjustable leverage device.
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