Plateless snowboard binding device
OwnerJeffrey A. Younginventor
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Abstract
A plateless snowboard binding device is designed to eliminate use of base plates in connection with snowboard bindings and allows the snowboarder to exercise maximum control over the speed and direction of the board. The plateless binding device is lightweight and does not promote snow and ice buildup around the boot area. The device includes a flexible strap designed to stay upright for ready fastening and a hinged high-back support for easy transporting and stowing of the board.
Claims23
A plateless snowboard binding device for retaining a boot on a snowboard, the binding device comprising:
- a. a first elongated frame member mounted to the board;
- b. a second elongated frame member mounted to the board in a position spaced-apart and substantially parallel to the first frame member, whereby the boot is placed between the first and second frame members and is in direct contact with the board;
- c. wherein each of the first and second frame members comprise a rail having an inner and outer edge wherein the inner edge is adjacent to the boot and the outer edge includes one tab extending laterally outward from the rail for mounting the frame members to the board;
- d. wherein each rail includes a front end and a rear end and a heel area of the boot is adapted to be positioned at the rear end;
- e. a flexible strap secured to the frame members and adapted for fitting over the boot for securing the boot to the board;
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- f. a support spanning the frame members for laterally supporting the heel area of the boot.
A plateless snowboard binding system including a binding device for retaining a boot on a snowboard, the binding device comprising:
- a. a first elongated frame member mounted to the board;
- b. a second elongated frame member mounted to the board in a position spaced-apart and parallel to the first frame member, whereby the boot is placed between the first and second frame members and is in direct contact with the board;
- c. wherein each of the first and second frame members comprise a rail having an inner and outer edge wherein the inner edge is adjacent to the boot and the outer edge includes one tab extending laterally outward from the rail for mounting the frame members to the board;
- d. wherein the first and second frame members include a front end and a rear end and a heel area of the boot is located at the rear end;
- e. a flexible strap pivotally connected to the frame members and adapted for fitting over the boot for securing the boot to the board;
- f. a positive stop adapted for engaging the strap and for limiting the pivotal movement of the flexible strap;
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- g. a hinged support located at the rear end of the frame members for laterally supporting the heel area of the boot.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.