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US 8,075,003 B2Granted
Boot for use with a gliding board
OwnerMatthew Wade Ellisoninventor
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Abstract
Gliding board equipment systems and individual components are disclosed herein. A gliding board equipment system of one embodiment includes a boot having an upper cuff and a lower boot. The upper cuff of the boot defines opposed slots, and a respective pin passes through each slot to couple the upper cuff to the lower boot and allow the upper cuff to move laterally relative to the lower boot. Means are included for selectively covering at least one portion of each slot to restrict movement of the upper cuff relative to the lower boot.
Claims8
A boot for use with a gliding board, the boot comprising:
- an upper cuff defining opposed slots;
- a lower boot;
- a respective pin passing through each slot to couple the upper cuff to the lower boot and allow the upper cuff to move laterally relative to the lower boot;
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- a respective lock adjacent each slot for selectively covering a predetermined amount of each slot;
- wherein each lock includes first and second openings each having opposed walls, the opposed walls of the first opening being spaced apart differently from the opposed walls of the second opening such that the two openings have different heights from one another, the first opening being in communication with the second opening, each opening being positionable adjacent a respective slot to allow a respective predetermined amount of the respective slot to remain uncovered.
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