Ski binding
Patent 5669622 Issued on September 23, 1997. Estimated Expiration Date: 
February 8, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
February 8, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.InventorApplicationNo. 385343 filed on 02/08/1995US Classes:280/615, Cross-country only280/619, Heel cable and/or ankle strap typeD21/773BindingExaminersPrimary: Camby, Richard M.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA63C 009/00AbstractThe invention provides a ski binding comprising a toe piece and a cable tensioned around a heel of the boot to a position below a sole of the boot at the toe, providing a rebound force for returning the boot heel to the ski without preventing the boot heel from being lifted off the ski.Field of SearchHeel cable and/or ankle strap typeCross-country to or from downhill Cross-country only Pivotal about horizontal and/or vertical axis Pivotable about both horizontal and vertical axis Hold-downs or clamps Single, fixed, transverse horizontal axis With latch or catch means With specific detent, adjustment, or tension structure | |
