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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8172252 | 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... | 05/08/2012 |
| 7963546 | Article including a strap for retaining or tightening a foot or a boot An article that includes a strap for retaining or tightening a foot or a boot, the strap including a section for covering the foot or the boot, the covering section including a frame and a comfort element. The comfort element includes a synthetic material molded ove... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7393002 | Adjustable device for an accessory such as a front stop of a ski binding Device for adjustable fixing of an accessory on a board for gliding comprising a base, comprising locations for fixing the accessory and receiving a bar having a toothed part capable of a positioning in a complementary toothed part integral with the board for glidin... | 07/01/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7278651 | Binding for snowboard A binding for a snowboard where one band has one end mounted on the one-side rising portion of a base plate and another end connected to one end of another band. The another band has another end mounted on the other-side rising using a connecting member. A structure... | 10/09/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7219917 | Cartridge radius surface The present invention relates to a radius surface for use on a ski binding resistance mechanism cartridge. The radius surface of the present invention enables a cable coupled to the resistance mechanism cartridge to bend directly adjacent to the cartridge. Since the... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7216890 | Ski binding The present invention relates to an improved telemark ski binding. More particularly, the present invention relates to a dual front cable under-foot telemark binding. The two front cables attach to a linkage point within the toe receiving portion. The front cables a... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7207126 | Movable cover for rigidifying and/ or protecting the front face of an article of footwear, such as a snowboard boot A device including a cover and a shaft inserted in the thickness of the front portion of the sole, and constituting a journalled system, adapted to ensure control of the flexural rigidity of a shoe, in particular a snowboard boot, or adapted to ensure the protection... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7162777 | Tightening strap for binding a boot to a sports apparatus Reinforcement element made of a composite material constituted of a layer of inextensible textile material and a layer of polymeric material assembled to the layer of textile material during a molding or vulcanizing step. The textile material is a woven or mesh mate... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7152871 | Snowboard binding system A snowboard binding system comprising at least one movable engaging member that, when engaged, secures a snowboarder's boot from vertical or horizontal movement is disclosed. In one embodiment, a binding system having two active sides is disclosed, allowing a snowbo... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7073809 | Snowboard binding A snowboard binding comprises base plate with an extension in the peripheral regions on either side of its longitudinal axis, and a U-shaped support element, each extension retaining a respective leg of the support element, which supports a back support pivotably di... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7059614 | Freely rotatable binding for snowboarding and other single-board sports A freely rotatable binding base assembly for use on a board used in single-board sports such as snowboarding and slalom water skiing. A binding assembly mounted on and movably secured to the board, and is adapted to receive a conventional boot as worn by a rider. Ad... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7048295 | 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... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7040633 | Rolling or gliding sports equipment Rolling or gliding sports equipment, such as an in-line roller skate, including such equipment or skate adapted to receive an independent boot. The equipment/skate according to the invention includes a frame, a base connected to the upper portion of the frame, and h... | 05/09/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7021649 | Boot for practicing a gliding sport, or snowboard binding equipped with strap parts providing gripping The invention relates to a snowboard binding including a baseplate and at least one strap formed from at least one strap part articulated relative to one side of the baseplate, capable of interacting with fastening mechanisin connected on the other side of the basep... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7014207 | Arrangement for the lengthwise adjustment of a ski binding part The invention relates to an arrangement for the lengthwise adjustment of a ski binding part arranged on a rail, which is fixed to the ski, so as to slide in the lengthwise direction of the ski by means of a base-plate or the like, wherein a locking part, which is su... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011333 | Snowboard binding A binding for a snowboard includes a baseplate and at least one strap formed of strap parts that are each articulated relative to a side of the baseplate and that interact with one another in order to ensure the gripping of the strap over a boot. The strap parts are... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7004494 | Ski boot and ski boot binding Ski equipment that provides, preferably in combination, a toe release system for reducing the risk of knee injuries and a steering system for increasing turn performance. In the toe release system, the binding has a toe binding portion secured with a securing elemen... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6953099 | Body structure of fuel cell vehicle A body structure of a fuel cell vehicle which is driven using power generated by a fuel cell. The body structure comprises a frame unit which supports a fuel tank for storing fuel for the fuel cell; a fuel cell box which accommodates the fuel cell, the fuel cell box... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6938904 | Adjustable strap for a binding An adjustable strap assembly for securing a boot to a binding. The assembly includes a lateral strap, an instep pad, a medial strap and an adjustable retention assembly. In an implementation, the lateral strap has a first end for connection to a lateral side of the ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6935651 | Binding system for and on a ski or snowboard A binding system for and on skis or snowboards having slider elements that are insertable into a guiderail arrangement and may be secured for front and rear sole holder units by multi-section retaining element. The retaining element is arranged on the skis or on the... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6923454 | Snowboard binding rotational mechanism A mounting assembly in accordance with the invention provides rotational adjustment of a board binding, such as a binding of a snowboard, wakeboard, or the like, without the use of external tools. A spacer plate which enables the mounting of the binding in a positio... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6898826 | Co-molded ladder strap A ladder strap (150) is made by joining—for example, by co-molding—a first, relatively supple material, defining a lower strap portion (155) with a second, relatively hard material defining an upper strap portion (165). The teeth (167... | 05/31/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6886849 | Snowboard binding Snowboard binding has a base plate (1) having an arch (4), a rear support piece (24) which can be displaced on the base plate, a foot strap (13), optionally an instep strap (5), and a linking device for kinematic linking between th... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6824158 | Device for adjusting the length of a ski safety attachment This invention concerns a basic arrangement of a ski binding having a front part or a toe end and a rear part or a heel end for securing the ski boot, and also having a front supporting part, longitudinally displaceable on a first base part fixed on the ski, for sup... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6808196 | Element forming an inclined wedge used in a snowboard binding An element forming an inclined wedge, intended to be integrated with the front or rear end of the base plate of a snowboard binding, or directly with the upper face (5) of a snowboard, is disclosed. The element includes an upper face (9) intended to re... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6779810 | Ski binding or snowboard binding A ski binding or a snowboard binding having boot holder components on the front end or the toe end and on the rear end or the heel end. The invention includes a holding device which is arranged between the boot holder components and this holding device connects said... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6733030 | Snowboard binding system A snowboard binding system has a boot and a binding configured to be releasably coupled together. The boot has an upper potion, a sole portion, a front catch and at least one rear catch. The binding includes a base member, a rear binding arrangement and a front bind... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6729641 | Snowboard binding system A snowboard binding system has a boot and a binding configured to be releasably coupled together. The boot has an upper potion, a sole portion, a front catch and at least one rear catch. The binding includes a base member, a rear binding arrangement and a front bind... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6679516 | Device for retaining a boot on a sports apparatus A device for retaining a boot on a sports apparatus. The device includes a covering portion, which itself includes a longitudinal reinforcement and a shock-absorbing pad. The hardness of the shock absorbing-pad increases from an inner end toward an outer ... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6676152 | Base for supporting a boot on a board, the base including a device for angular orientation in relation to the board A base for supporting a boot on a board, the base having a device for angular orientation in relation to the board. The device includes a circular opening provided in the base and a disk, the latter being nested in the opening of the base to retain the ba... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6663138 | Device for coupling an item of footware on an item of sports equipment A device for coupling an item of footwear on an item of sports equipment in order to use the equipment enables the equipment to be detached when not in use. The device comprises a first body (1) fixed to the sole (1a) of the footwear and having a set of s... | 12/16/2003 |
