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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7984921 | Ski with binding assembly aid, method for production of such a ski and corresponding assembly aid Ski or similar device for sliding on snow having a mounting aid for a binding (28) or for components thereof, which aid is mounted on the top face (32) of the ski and is especially in the form of a binding plate (10), wherein the mounting aid or... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7726682 | Sliding board, in particular a ski A sliding board, the outsides of which have a running surface and an upper cup, has a foam core created by foaming during its manufacture, and at least one guide element with lateral profiles for arranging and guiding of a binding element on the upper side of the sl... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7641215 | Ski and snowboard equipment system Gliding board equipment systems and individual components are disclosed herein. A gliding board equipment system of one embodiment includes a gliding board, a boot having an upper cuff and a lower boot, and a binding selectively attaching the boot to the gliding boa... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7537236 | Sliding board, especially a ski, and method for producing the same The invention relates to a sliding board, especially a ski, comprising a treadsole, an upper surface, a lower rib and a core, and at least one element which comprises especially at least one rail-type guiding element, is connected to the body of the sliding board by... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7520525 | Gliding board, in particular a ski A sliding board, in particular a ski, includes a running surface, steel edges, an upper cup, a premanufactured core and at least one interface element connected to the sliding-board body by anchoring elements, for the arrangement of at least one binding element on t... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7503578 | Sliding board in particular ski or a snowboard and a method for production thereof The invention relates to a sliding board, in particular a ski or snowboard, with at least one interface element connected to the sliding board body, in particular a rail or guide element for the arrangement of binding elements on the upper side of the sliding board.... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7497460 | Sliding board, particularly a ski A sliding board, particularly a ski, comprising a sliding surface, an upper shell, optionally, a core, steel edges, an upper belt and a lower belt, and comprising at least one interface element, which is joined to the sliding board body and which is provided for mou... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7487991 | Gliding board A board (1) for gliding, in particular on snow, having a protective upper layer (3) covering the internal structure of the board, including the core (5) and any reinforcements (10), wherein: it has a met... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7448641 | Adjustment device for an accessory such as a ski binding heelpiece A device for the adjustable fastening of an accessory on a gliding board, which comprises a base comprising means for fastening the accessory and which accommodates a bar having a toothed part suitable for positioning in a complementary toothed part secured to the g... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7431310 | Device for mounting components of a safety binding on a ski A device (1) for mounting the components of a safety binding on a ski, comprising: a longitudinal strip (2) that has, on either side, a guide (10) with a break in its middle; two units (5, 6... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7431323 | Connecting device between a boot and a board-like type of sports equipment, particularly a ski binding The invention relates to a connecting device (1) between a boot (2) and a board-like type of sports equipment (3), in particular a ski binding. The connecting device comprises a toe or front binding fixture (5) that can be associated with... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7425017 | Sport board A sport board and a shock absorption system therefor, includes a glide board used in snow and aquatic sports or a roller or skate board, a rocker platform mounted in a seesaw fashion atop the sport board, whereupon opposite ends of the rocker platform may alternatel... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7416207 | Sliding board, particularly a ski, and a method for the production thereof A sliding board, particularly a ski, comprising a sliding surface, an upper shell, a core, optional steel edges, an upper belt and a lower belt, and comprising at least one interface element, which is joined by means of at least one anchoring element to the sliding ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7387309 | Ski binding adjustable for improved balance A mechanism for attaching a boot to a ski with the heel end of the boot being height adjustable. The toe end portion of the boot is pivotly attaching to the ski. A pair of members extend from the heel end portion and the ski respectively and have serrated surfaces w... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7360782 | Crosscountry ski A crosscountry ski (1), the lower face (3) of which is curved to form a wax zone (2) positioned substantially in the region lying below the user's boot, wherein its upper face (11) has at least one recess (10), and wherein each rec... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357406 | Ski boot sole, disengageable ski binding and combination thereof A ski boot sole for cooperating with a ski binding to releasably hold the sole in the binding, the sole having front and rear recesses with front and rear fitting plates. The front recess and the front fitting plate are engaged by the front sole holder rotatable abo... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7357467 | Door assembly for use in a home appliance A door assembly is made up of a door provided in a cabinet of a home appliance, such as a dishwasher, and a door handle for operating the door. The door assembly includes a door, installed in the cabinet, having an exterior surface; a door handle, affixed to the doo... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7357405 | Sliding board, in particular alpine ski or snowboard The invention relates to a sliding board, in particular alpine ski or snowboard, with a sliding-board basic body and a binding-receiving plate. According to the invention, the binding-receiving plate is integrated as a supporting part in the central region of the sl... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7344149 | Ski, in particular an alpine ski The invention relates to a ski, in particular an alpine ski, with a basic ski body and a binding plate. According to the invention, lateral guide elements are positioned in the mid-section of the basic ski body where the binding plate is to be inserted, and these la... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7344150 | Sliding board, in particular ski The invention relates to a sliding board, in particular a ski (1), with a running surface (2), steel edges(3), an upper shell (5), a core (6), and also with at least one interface element connected to the sliding board body by mean... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341271 | Ski spot apparatus with integrated force transmission system A ski sport apparatus having a ski with a middle section and two outer sections. An interface device connected to the ski, with a binding region for accommodating a ski binding is arranged in the middle section. The ski sport apparatus has at least two force introdu... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338067 | Magnetic method and apparatus for increasing foot traction on sports boards A sports board binding and foot traction apparatus for use in sports boards such as surfboard, skateboard, wakeboards, and the like. The apparatus includes a sports board having an upper surface and at least one magnet holding receptable disposed in the upper surfac... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7334810 | Binding unit for sports devices, in particular for a snowboard A binding unit for a snowboard that permits an individual adjustment of angular position relative to the snowboard, includes, for fixing it to the snowboard, a substantially circular retaining disc, as seen in plan view, for a base plate of relatively large surface ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7320475 | Device for retaining a foot or a boot on a sports apparatus A device for retaining a foot or a boot on a sports apparatus. The base of the device, having the general shape of a plate, includes a zone for anchoring to the apparatus, as well as at least one zone for fastening a foot or boot retaining mechanism, the fastening z... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7316411 | Children's board for gliding over snow and manufacturing method A board for gliding over snow, more particularly for children, includes a structure made of just one homogeneous material of an injected thermoplastic polymer, two metal side edges with wings, bordering the bottom surface forming the gliding surface. The structure i... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7316412 | Device for retaining a foot or a boot on a sports apparatus A device for receiving and retaining a foot or a boot on a sports apparatus is disclosed. The device has a seat associated with a rear support element, the rear support element having a support surface facing a free surface, the rear support element being rotatably ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7309077 | Device for receiving a foot or a boot on a sports apparatus A device for receiving a foot or a boot onto a sports apparatus, the device including a support adapted to be located between the sole of the foot or the boot sole and the apparatus. The support includes a retractable abutment and a shock-absorbing arrangement, the ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7300069 | Ski A sliding board, such as a ski, with at least one interface element or guide element, connected to the sliding board via fastening elements, for arranging binding elements or the like on the upper side of the sliding board. The sliding board has a single-ply or mult... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7296818 | Combination of ski and ski binding A combination of a ski and a ski binding wherein a long part extends in the longitudinal direction of a ski, the long part being fixed at one end and movable at the other end in response to movement of the ski, with a damping device having a fixed part fixed to the ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7290785 | Angular adjustment mechanism for snowboard bindings The Angular Adjustment Mechanism for Snowboard Bindings positioned between the snowboard and boot bindings allows angular adjustment between the snowboard rider's boot bindings and the snowboard without the need for any tools or levers. The user can make adjustments... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7290784 | Snow glide board The invention relates to a new type of snow glide board, in particular a ski, with at least one binding, which is held on one snow glide board top side by locking sections interlocking behind undercuts on the snow glide board body, wherein open insertion apertures a... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7284767 | Arrangement for a ski binding which can be positioned on a ski The invention relates to an arrangement for a ski binding which can be positioned on a ski, the binding including two parts: a front jaw and a heel holder which can be moved in a sliding manner in the longitudinal direction of the ski in guiding mechanisms which are... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7281730 | Automatic, universal boot binding for board sports A boot-binding for board sports such as snowboarding is provided that is both automatically closing and compatible with any style of boot or shoe. A molded plastic shell which is fixedly attached to the board's upper surface provides a substantially boot-shaped rece... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7281717 | Binding adjustment system A snowboard binding interface assembly for connecting a snowboard binding to a snowboard, the snowboard binding interface assembly facilitating rotational movement of the snowboard binding relative to the snowboard and having a locking element attached to the snowbo... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7281729 | Gliding skis A snow glider is provided having a design that facilitates gliding through snow rather than skidding. The snow glider may have a narrow waist width combined with an elevated binding assembly to promote positive engagement with a skiing surface during use. A method o... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7275755 | Gliding or rolling board A gliding or rolling board having, in height, a first reinforcement and a second reinforcement between which a first core is arranged. Along at least a portion of the periphery of the board, a band having a shock-absorbing material is juxtaposed to a reinforcement. | 10/02/2007 |
| 7275757 | Arrangement for longitudinal adjustment of two binding jaws of a ski binding An arrangement for longitudinal adjustment of two binding jaws of a ski binding has base parts which are guided for longitudinal displacement on guide elements attached to the ski. Strip-shaped or similar connecting elements extend parallel to one another in the dir... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270337 | Pivot plate apparatus for snowboards Apparatus 10 for a pivotal element 20 communicating between the base plate of the binding 24 and the top of the snowboard 16 that is secured in a fixed position when riding and can be selectively released for skating and while on a lift w... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7270343 | Flexible connection between sports device and shoe The invention describes a pivotable binding system (1) for mounting between a sports device (2) and a tread surface (5) for a user's foot, in which the tread surface (5) is pivotable about an axis extending more or less parallel with the ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267346 | Snowboard accessory The invention comprises a snowboard having an elongated plastic plank as its body with up curved remote ends. A pair of circular plates are fixed to the top of the plank spaced toward the opposite end of the plank to serve as base for mounting bindings thereon and t... | 09/11/2007 |