Step-in snowboard binding
Patent 6123354 Issued on September 26, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date: 
January 8, 2017. 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.
January 8, 2017. 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.Patent ReferencesInventorsApplicationNo. 780721 filed on 01/08/1997US Classes:280/617, Toe and heel fasteners mounted on common support plate or element280/607, With foot supporting plate or portion280/624Side or rear hold-down only (e.g., "Spademan" bindings)ExaminersPrimary: Oberleitner, Robert J.Assistant: Lipka, Pamela J. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA63C 009/00AbstractA snowboard binding for securing a snowboard boot to a snowboard. According to one aspect of the invention, the binding comprises a base, a first engagement member that is movably mounted to the base and is adapted to engage a first lateral side of the boot, and a second engagement member that is movably mounted to the base and is adapted to engage a second lateral side of the boot opposite the first lateral side of the boot. According to another aspect of the invention, the snowboard binding includes a high-back leg support mounted to the base. According to a further aspect of the invention, the binding includes a pair of engagement fingers, adapted to engage a lateral side of the boot and including a front engagement finger and a rear engagement finger, the pair of engagement fingers being pivotally mounted to the base for movement between an open position and a closed position, the pair of engagement fingers being mounted so that the rear engagement finger extends a greater distance above the baseplate than the front engagement finger when the engagement fingers are in the open position. In another aspect of the invention, the binding includes an over-center locking mechanism adapted to lock the movable engagement member in the closed position, the locking mechanism including a roller that is mechanically coupled to the movable engagement member and a cammed socket adapted to receive the roller when the movable engagement member is in the closed position.Field of SearchToe and heel fasteners mounted on common support plate or elementPlate is movable or releasable from ski With foot supporting plate or portion Clamp comprises plural sole engaging members With adjustable or detachable support With torsion-type suspension Side or rear hold-down only (e.g., "Spademan" bindings) | |
