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Decorative Jeweled Wheel Cover
An improved wheel is provided wherein decorative items such as gem stones are embedded in either the wheel surface, a special mounting section attached to the wheel surface, or to a spoke strap that wraps around each spoke and positions embedded gem stones on the outside surface of the spoke.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7516976 | 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... | 04/14/2009 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6402184 | Binding for cross-country or trail skis Cross-country or touring ski binding (17) with a mechanism (10) for coupling an associated boot (11) so that it is rotatable about an axis (13) in the front region of the boot extending approximately parallel to the sole tread (12) and approximately trans... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6386574 | Snowboard boot binding A support for a snowboard boot binding includes a support member having a first support surface extending on a first side of a support axis, wherein the first support surface is concave relative to the support axis, and wherein the first support surface e... | 05/14/2002 |
| 5992873 | Arrangement for a cross-country ski binding in particular a skating binding Arrangement of a cross-country, particularly skating binding (15) and a shoe (16) adapted thereto, which has on its forward sole (12) complementary engagement members introducible into engagement members of the binding in order to produce a joint-like con... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5810381 | Sole-retaining or boot-retaining system for ski bindings, snowboard bindings and the like A sole-retaining or boot-retaining system for ski bindings, snowboard bindings and the like. A cable release arrangement is provided to ergonomically move a sole-retaining or boot-retaining member between a closed or "clamped-in" position, wherein the sol... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5544909 | Step-in boot binding A base includes a first bail that is pivotally connected to the base. A second bail is pivotally connected to the base. An operating arm is connected to the second bail and pivotally connected to the base. A trigger mechanism is connected to the second ba... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5501483 | Automatic release ski binding The invention relates to a toe piece for an automatic release ski binding. The toe piece is comprised of an upper housing and a base plate which is connected at one end with the upper housing. The upper housing and the base plate are additionally connecte... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5316331 | Ski binding with device for compensating the calibration load for toe unit safety release A ski binding with a device for compensating the calibration load for toe unit safety release includes a heel unit with a sliding body and a toe unit which is equipped with a safety release associated with a lamina on which a main spring for toe unit cali... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5176397 | Heel unit for a ski-binding A heel unit of a ski binding has a housing (12) which is resiliently rearwardly deflectably mounted on the ski. A sole clamp (13) having a hold-down member (13') and a pedal element (13"), and also a hand-opening lever (15) are pivotably mounted about a t... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5121939 | Safety toe unit for a ski binding A safety toe unit for a ski binding comprises a base body (11) which is to be secured to the ski, with a sole holder (13) which holds an inserted ski boot from above and from the sides being upwardly pivotally mounted on the base body about a transverse a... | 06/16/1992 |
| 5116074 | Safety ski binding for the releasable holding of a ski boot Two base parts, by means of a spring assembly acting between them, are braced against sides of a pin with a non-circular cross-section fixed to the ski which face away from one another, in such a manner that the base parts, which together can be swivelled... | 05/26/1992 |
| 5087065 | Binding for connecting a shoe or boot to a ski Apparatus for releasably attaching a toe member of a boot to a binding member on the upper surfaces of a ski having a longitudinal median plane includes complementary latching parts on the members which are relatively movable in a longitudinal direction t... | 02/11/1992 |
| 5044658 | Safety ski binding adapted to compensate for different thicknesses of soles of ski boots A safety ski binding, preferably for engaging the front of a ski boot. The binding includes an elastic energization mechanism for the jaw of the binding and a separate arrangement for compensating for different sole thicknesses. In a specific embodiment, ... | 09/03/1991 |
| 4998747 | Modified universal ski binding for use with different ski boots, and boots specific to certain bindings A ski boot, and a binding for binding the ski boot onto the ski. The boot is provided with blocking means which prevents its attachment by bindings other than those which should properly be used with the specific boots. The binding itself however is capab... | 03/12/1991 |
| 4995632 | Binding device for ski boot The device comprises two jaws (10, 20) designed to lock the hinge pin of the ski boot while leaving this pin free to rotate. One of the jaws (10l ) is stationary and the other jaw (20) is movable and displaceable toward the stationary jaw (10) in order to... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4991866 | Clamp assembly for ski binding A clamp for mounting a base plate of a ski binding to a ski, the base plate being operative to move longitudinally along the axis of the ski and having outwardly extending side sections. The clamp includes: a pair of opposed side portions having inward fa... | 02/12/1991 |
| 4971351 | Ski binding device A ski binding mechanism for retaining a ski boot in fixed position on a ski and providing for release of the binding at any angle and for precisely controlling the required forces at various release angles. A plurality of retaining points each consisting ... | 11/20/1990 |
| 4949988 | Cross-country ski boot and binding A cross-country ski binding member for releasably attaching the toe of a boot member to a ski includes cam elements on the members cooperable during downward movement of the boot member relative to the binding member in a direction perpendicular to the ax... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4927168 | Cross-country ski binding A cross-country ski binding that includes a first axis about which a shoe rotates in relation to the ski and a second axis of rotation for a retention or bridling stirrup that acts on the front end of the shoe. An elastic member biases the stirrup in the ... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4915407 | Binding with independently acting release and retention features A safety binding adapted to releasably hold a boot on a ski, including a device for securing the binding to the ski, a movable body with spaced lateral arms pivotably connected to the securing device, a jaw pivotably connected to the body which includes a... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4915405 | Binding with double-acting release mechanism A safety binding adapted to releasably hold a boot on a ski includes an apparatus for securing the binding to the ski, a movable body with spaced lateral arms pivotably connected to the apparatus transversely to the longitudinal extent of the ski, and a j... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4893830 | Apparatus for the retention of a boot on a ski An apparatus for retaining a boot on a ski including a mobile lock adapted to be displaced between a retention position and an open position. In the retention position the lock retains the boot on the ski. In the open position the lock permits the boot to... | 01/16/1990 |
| 4880252 | Ski safety binding The present invention concerns a ski safety binding including an electronic analyzer connected to force pickups that emit electrical signals. An electric power supply such as a battery is provided. An electromechanical release element controls a locking m... | 11/14/1989 |
| 4856807 | Apparatus for the retention of a boot on a ski An apparatus for retaining a boot on a ski including a mobile lock adapted to be displaced between a retention position and an open position. In the retention position the the lock retains the boot on the ski. In the open position the lock permits the boo... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4850608 | Ski binding device A ski binding mechanism for retaining a ski boot in fixed position on a ski and providing for release of the binding at any angle and for precisely controlling the required forces at various release angles. A plurality of retaining points each consisting ... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4846492 | Ski equipment The invention relates to ski equipment comprising a boot (1), an interface (2) and a ski (3). The boot (1) is a flexible-soled boot (4) provided at the front (9) and at the rear (18) with members (13, 19) for engagement with the interface (2). The interfa... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4815753 | Ski binding for attaching the front of a boot to a cross-country ski, and a pair of skis equipped with such binding A ski binding for attaching the front of the boot to a cross-country ski. A connection element is provided which has a first portion attached to the ski and has a second portion attached to the front of the boot. The connection element is constructed so a... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4765640 | Cross-country ski binding Cross-country ski bindings (51) for cross-country ski boots (54) having a forwardly extended front sole end (55) formed as a downwardly directed hook, with a transverse member (58) which is provided for co-operating with the sole end (55) and which is mou... | 08/23/1988 |
| 4756545 | Safety ski binding A safety ski binding provided with a sole plate supported pivotally on a ski-fixed pivot, however, is secured against lifting off from the ski carries at its rear end a heel holder and at its front end a front jaw. The front jaw is pivotal about a transve... | 07/12/1988 |
| 4753452 | Safety ski binding A ski binding adapted to pivot both laterally and vertically. The binding includes a support attached to the ski and an assembly adapted to pivot therearound. The assembly includes a jaw, a pivoting element and an elastic system which biases the pivoting ... | 06/28/1988 |
| 4746139 | Modified universal ski binding for use with different ski boots, and boots specific to certain bindings A ski boot, and a binding for binding the ski boot onto the ski. The boot is provided with blocking means which prevents its attachment by bindings other than those which should properly be used with the specific boots. The binding itself however is capab... | 05/24/1988 |
| 4743042 | Ski fastening The invention concerns a ski fastening for fixing a skiing shoe (1) on a ski, said fastening comprising a body part (2) to be fixed on the ski and a catch member (3) pivotally attached to the body part and with the aid of which, by mediation of an eye-lik... | 05/10/1988 |
| 4732405 | Safety ski binding A ski binding includes a base plate adapted to be secured to a ski, a cover plate supported on the base plate for pivotal movement about a vertical axis, and an adjustable release arrangement for yieldably resisting pivotal movement of the cover plate in ... | 03/22/1988 |
