Did You Know...
...that one person who claimed to be the inventor of the television is Russian emigre Vladimir Zworykin? In 1929 David Sarnoff, founder of RCA, asked Zworykin what it would take to develop TV for commercial use. He said: a year and a half and $100,000. In reality, it took 20 years and $50 million! Before his death in 1982 at the age of 92, Zworykin said of his invention: "The technique is wonderful. It is beyond my expectations. But the programs! I would never let my children even come close to this thing."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8146940 | Adjustable stiffness strap The invention relates to an ankle strap assembly for a snowboard binding. The strap assembly includes a middle strap portion having a stiffening panel with a longitudinal slot defining upper and lower rails, and at least one stiffening member that engages the upper ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8104786 | Binding for fixing a shoe to a snowboard A binding for fixing a shoe to a snowboard and the like comprising a base body that can be fixed to a snowboard and the like by an angular positioning disk with engagement of contact elements defined by the base body on the snowboard, elements for fastening a shoe b... | 01/31/2012 |
| 7887081 | Combination of a ski boot and ski The invention relates to a combination of ski boots of various sizes and skis with a fitted binding, comprising a toe jaw and a heel jaw, the relative separation of which may be altered and fixed relative to the ski by means of a guide device arranged on the ski. Th... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7874573 | Convertible toe strap A convertible toe strap for securing a toe area of a snowboarding boot is selectively and repeatedly convertible between different restraining configurations. The convertible toe strap includes a first configuration where one of toe lift or forward movement is resis... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7810833 | Ski binding having a dynamically variable upward heel release threshold A ski boot binding securable to an alpine ski. The binding includes a heel unit having a base heel release threshold in a direction perpendicular to the upper surface of the ski to which the binding is attached. The heel unit includes a compensation mechanism that d... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7762572 | Alpine ski binding having release logic for inhibiting anterior cruciate ligament injury An alpine ski binding system for releasably securing a ski boot to a ski. The binding system includes a secondary toe release that provides an attenuated release threshold under lateral shear loading conditions that can cause anterior cruciate ligament injuries. The... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7618054 | Convertible toe strap A convertible toe strap for securing a toe area of a snowboarding boot is selectively and repeatedly convertible between different restraining configurations. The convertible toe strap includes a first configuration where one of toe lift or forward movement is resis... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7614638 | Convertible toe strap A convertible toe strap for securing a toe area of a snowboarding boot is selectively and repeatedly convertible between different restraining configurations. The convertible toe strap includes a first configuration where one of toe lift or forward movement is resis... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7523953 | Alpine ski binding system having release logic for inhibiting anterior cruciate ligament injury An alpine ski binding system for releasably securing a ski boot to a ski. The binding system includes a secondary toe release that provides an attenuated release threshold under lateral shear loading conditions that can cause anterior cruciate ligament injuries. The... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7520526 | Binding with adjustable heel-cup frame A binding, in particular a snowboard binding, comprises a base plate, a heel-cradling element and means for fastening the heel-cradling element to the base plate in a manner allowing longitudinal adjustment of its position The heel-cradling element comprises a heel-... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7510207 | Ski binding with a positioning and fixing mechanism for the jaw bodies The invention describes a ski binding (1), with guide elements (8, 9) which can be mounted or pre-fitted on a ski (3) in the binding longitudinal direction (10), for a front and a rear jaw body (4, 5). A first coupling element (... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7431322 | Snowboard theft deterrence device A theft deterrent security device for a snowboard, the security device is mounted on the base portion of the snowboard binding so as to cover the screws that pass through a rotator plate which attach the binding to the board. Not being able to easily remove the rota... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7414528 | Apparatus and method for improving ski jump safety An apparatus and method for the improving of ski jump safety comprises a first detector for detecting a skier entering a jump site, wherein the first detector produces a first signal, a second detector for detecting the skier exiting the jump site, wherein the secon... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7401802 | Binding system The present invention relates to a ski binding that retains a boot to a ski in at least two independent operational states. One embodiment of a ski binding includes a toe receiving member and a releasable system. The toe receiving member is configured to engage the ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7396037 | Binding system The present invention relates to a ski binding that retains a boot to a ski in at least two independent operational states. One embodiment of a ski binding includes a toe receiving member and a releasable system. The toe receiving member is configured to engage the ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7367579 | Snowboard binding A snowboard binding includes a base plate and a heel support attached directly or indirectly to this base plate so that it can pivot. Intermediate elements mount the heel support and can be adjusted in the longitudinal direction of the snowboard binding. Thus, the e... | 05/06/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7318597 | Binding system The present invention relates to a ski binding that retains a boot to a ski in at least two independent operational states. One embodiment of a ski binding includes a toe receiving member and a releasable system. The toe receiving member is configured to engage the ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7306256 | Binding system The present invention relates to a ski binding that retains a boot to a ski in at least two independent operational states. One embodiment of a ski binding includes a toe receiving member and a releasable system. The toe receiving member is configured to engage the ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7306255 | Binding system The present invention relates to a ski binding that retains a boot to a ski in at least two independent operational states. One embodiment of a ski binding includes a toe receiving member and a releasable system. The toe receiving member is configured to engage the ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7300070 | Binding mounting system for recreational board Aspects of this invention provide binding mounting systems for recreational boards. The board comprises a longitudinally extending chamber corresponding to each binding. The binding mounting system includes a slider assembly comprising a slider member, at least a po... | 11/27/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7287776 | Snowboard binding A snowboard binding (1) including a base plate (2), arranged to receive the sole of the user's boot, and an element (5) for securing to the board located in the central part of the base plate, wherein the base plate (2) includes two plate... | 10/30/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7267357 | Multi-function binding system A multi-function binding system configured for use on a sliding board comprising: (a) a binding operable with a boot assembly, the binding comprising a support surface and toe and heel pieces; (b) a base assembly rotatably and removably secured to a deck of a slidin... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7240908 | Pogo-ski This invention relates to recreational equipment for use on a sliding surface, such as skis, snowboards, or other equipment for use by a person such as a skier, snowboarder or water-skier. This invention provides a pogo-ski comprising a ski and a post thereon which ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7232147 | Device for retaining a foot or a boot on a sports apparatus A device for retaining a foot or boot on an apparatus, such as a binding for a snowboard. The device has a lateral portion and a medial portion demarcating a receiving zone, a rear support element, and a linkage. The linkage includes a front part and a rear part. Th... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7232148 | Device for retaining a boot on a gliding, rolling, or walking board adapted to a sporting activity, and the boot therefor A device for retaining a boot on a board adapted to a sporting activity, and a boot therefor. The device includes a base, a lateral edge, a rear support element, and at least one linkage for holding the boot above the base. The edge and the rear support element each... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7232146 | Snowboard binding A snowboard binding that includes a strap (10) for gripping the front part of a foot, the strap being capable of pivoting relative to an axis (11) substantially perpendicular to the median longitudinal plane of the binding. The snowboard binding includ... | 06/19/2007 |
