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"It is my heart-warmed and world-embracing Christmas hope and aspiration that all of us, the high, the low, the rich, the poor, the admired, the despised, the loved, the hated, the civilized, the savage (every man and brother of us all throughout the whole earth), may eventually be gathered together in a heaven of everlasting rest and peace and bliss, except the inventor of the telephone. "
Mark Twain ; Christmas greetings, 1890
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7959181 | Snowboard fixing device A snowboard binding has a front fixation device and a rear fixation device. The front fixation device and the rear fixation device secure a snowboard boot in a way that the snowboard boot is able to perform a free lateral roll movement about an axis extending in a l... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7438307 | Safety binding A safety binding device for binding a boot on an alpine ski including a releasable retaining mechanism of the mechanical, hydraulic, viscoelastic type, which actuate a release as a function of the forces to which the boot is subjected and as a function of the durati... | 10/21/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7318598 | Alpine ski binding heel unit Ski binding heel unit includes lateral release cams and a vector decoupler mechanism that provide lateral shear release of the heel of a ski boot from a ski. The ski binding heel unit includes an independent vertical heel release mechanism, independent lateral relea... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7306241 | Strap for snowboard boots or bindings A binding or boot strap is provided that allows a rider to easily, rapidly and/or effectively tighten and/or loosen the strap about his or her boot. The strap includes a boot-engaging strap portion that engages with an engagement strap coupleable to the boot, as may... | 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 |
| 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 |
| 7267356 | Simplified safety-binding heelpiece for a ski boot A safety-binding heelpiece, for a ski boot, comprising a tubular body (1) having a trigger function and including, at one of its ends, a heel grip (2) for holding the heel of a ski boot on a ski, this tubular body (1) being articulated in rotati... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7237793 | Snowboard binding The invention relates to a snowboard binding for soft boots. The fixing straps can be pivoted by means of a joint from a closed position to an open position close to the opening for entry. The straps are kept in an open position by means of a holding device. The hol... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7232132 | 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... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7207591 | Ski binding Ski binding (1; 1′; 1″), in particular touring, telemark or cross-country binding, with a front retaining element associated with the front sole end (7a) of a ski boot (5), a back retaining element (21) so constructed that it e... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7207592 | Binding for a sports boot on a gliding board A binding for a sports boot on a gliding board, comprising a base intended to be fixed on a gliding board, means for binding the boot and a rear stop or spoiler, wherein, on each lateral part of the base (1), the spoiler (3) is on the one hand mounted ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7201392 | Snow ski binding A downhill ski binding (2) that operates to allow the skier to select a number of skates or a time interval, after which a lock means (30) locks the rearward end (28) of a ski boot plate (4) to a ski plate/lift (14) and/or a ski ( | 04/10/2007 |
| 7159283 | Locking device for a panel A locking device for a panel is provided for a single board computer for fixing onto the chassis of an industrial personal computer. The locking device includes a handle, a locking element, a first spring, a seat and a second spring. The handle has a concave groove ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7156084 | Paint-ball sport gun with adjustable detent assembly A detent body with a center bore is secured to the chamber wall of a paint-ball gun. A floating detent with a hollow core and a domed tip reciprocates within the center bore, allowing the tip to extend into the chamber to restrict movement of a paint ball. Axially a... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7086662 | Ski binding The present invention relates to a safety ski binding for a ski or a ski board, which has central attaching means, and is capable of reacting to the friction between the boot and the binding. This is achieved by providing a pair of plates which are moveable one in r... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7077403 | Highback with independent forward lean adjustment A highback for controlling a gliding board, such as a snowboard, through leg movement of a rider. The highback is comprised of an upright support member including at least two portions that are to be contacted by and to support a rear portion of the rider's leg and ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7073812 | Assembly for retaining a boot on gliding board An assembly for retaining a boot on a gliding board having a release block with at least one jaw for retaining a member for fastening the boot, the jaw being movable between a closed position in which it retains the fastening member and an open position in which it ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7059624 | Snowboard accessory The present invention comprises an apparatus, namely, a snowboard accessory, which comprises a base and first and second straps operatively connected to the base. The straps are selectively removable from the base. The straps are adapted to secure a snowboarder's le... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7029023 | Snowboard binding with tensioning member for determining neutral position A snowboard binding is provided having a base to accommodate the boot of the user and keep it in a fixed position on the base; and a highback. The highback is adapted to allow the leg of a user to articulate through a range of motion. Attached to the highback is a s... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6951347 | Front binding for gliding-sports device The front binding (1) comprises two jaws (5a, 5b) holding a boot vertically and laterally by means of their actions on the sole of the boot and articulated on a carriage (4) that is movable in translation between two extreme... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6923465 | Heel shim and lifter for ski mountaineering The present invention discloses a heel shim and lifter assembly adapted for use in ski mountaineering. In one embodiment, the heel shim and lifter assembly is adapted for use with a ski such as, for example, a telemark ski, and comprises: a mounting plate for attach... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6899349 | Snowboard binding A snowboard binding mechanism for securing a snowboard boot to a snowboard includes at least one moveable engagement member having an open position and at least one closed position. When in the closed position, the engagement member is biased toward the open positio... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6786502 | Longitudinally adjustable mount for a snowboard binding An adjustable mount for use with a snowboard and a snowboard binding has a center-line and a channel which longitudinally extends along the center-line of the snowboard. The snowboard binding includes a binding base plate and a disc. The disc has a center-line and a... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6726238 | Snowboard binding A snowboard binding system that incorporates the riding performance of a strap binding with the convenience of a step-in binding. The binding system includes a binding interface that is configured to be coupled to a step-in binding base, while also being configured ... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6722688 | Snowboard binding system A snowboard binding system that incorporates the riding performance of a strap binding with the convenience of a step-in binding. The binding system includes a binding interface that is configured to be coupled to a step-in binding base, while also being configured ... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6698787 | Step-in snowboard binding Step-in snowboard binding designed to hold a boot by its sides. The binding comprises at least one jaw (2) secured to a driving arm (9) intended to be driven by the boot. The jaw has a cam-shaped part (9) collaborating with a locking element (12) which ca... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6588791 | Safety binding for ski boot A safety binding for a ski boot having a sole clamp divided into two sole clamps (3, 4) each mounted pivoting about a particular more or less vertical axis. The sole clamps (3, 4) form two levers of a first type with two diverging arms designed to retain ... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6557865 | Highback with adjustable stiffness A highback for controlling a gliding board, such as a snowboard, through leg movement of a rider. The highback is provided with stiffness adjustability for accommodating the rider's particular riding preferences. Adjusting the highback stiffness allows th... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6536795 | Snowboard binding system A snowboard binding system has a boot and a binding configured to be releasably coupled together. The boot has an upper portion, a sole portion, a front catch located, and a rear catch. The binding includes a base member, a rear binding arrangement, and a... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6530590 | Snowboard binding system A snowboard binding system includes a boot and a binding configured to be releasable coupled together. The boot has a mid sole constructed of a first material and an outer sole constructed of a second material. The first material has a lower coefficient o... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6523852 | Step-in snowboard binding Step-in snowboard binding designed to hold a boot by its sides. The binding includes at least one jaw (2) secured to a driving arm (9) intended to be driven by the boot. The jaw has a cam-shaped part (9) collaborating with a locking element (12) which can... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6491310 | Free swiveling mount for sliding board boot bindings A device which connects a rider's boot or boot binding to a snowboard or other gliding board while allowing free rotation of the boot relative to the board during use. The base of the device is rigidly affixed to the board and a mounting disk is secured t... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6457735 | Element for retaining the front of a boot on an alpine ski An element for retaining a boot on a ski provided to releasably retain one of the ends of a boot by means of a jaw movable laterally on either side of a centered position aligned with a longitudinal and vertical median plane of the retaining element, and ... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6450526 | Suspended heel-piece for the safety binding of a ski A binding for a boot on a gliding board, such as a ski. The binding includes a jaw connected to the ski via a first journalled connection with two curved side arms which are themselves journalled with respect to the ski about a journal axis. The first jou... | 09/17/2002 |
