EP1249259A3 - Snowboard binding - Google Patents

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EP1249259A3
EP1249259A3 EP02015630A EP02015630A EP1249259A3 EP 1249259 A3 EP1249259 A3 EP 1249259A3 EP 02015630 A EP02015630 A EP 02015630A EP 02015630 A EP02015630 A EP 02015630A EP 1249259 A3 EP1249259 A3 EP 1249259A3
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Prior art keywords
snowboard
base
boot
binding
snowboard boot
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP1249259A2 (en
Inventor
Paul T. Maravetz
James Laughlin
Franklin S. Phillips
Joshua S. Reid
David J. Dodge
David L. Perry
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Burton Corp
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Burton Corp
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Priority claimed from US08/887,530 external-priority patent/US6394484B1/en
Application filed by Burton Corp filed Critical Burton Corp
Priority claimed from EP98919801A external-priority patent/EP0979127B1/en
Publication of EP1249259A2 publication Critical patent/EP1249259A2/en
Publication of EP1249259A3 publication Critical patent/EP1249259A3/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C10/00—Snowboard bindings
    • A63C10/14—Interfaces, e.g. in the shape of a plate
    • A63C10/145—Interfaces, e.g. in the shape of a plate between two superimposed binding systems, e.g. cradle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B5/00—Footwear for sporting purposes
    • A43B5/04—Ski or like boots
    • A43B5/0401—Snowboard boots
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B5/00—Footwear for sporting purposes
    • A43B5/04—Ski or like boots
    • A43B5/0401—Snowboard boots
    • A43B5/0403—Adaptations for soles or accessories with soles for snowboard bindings
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B5/00—Footwear for sporting purposes
    • A43B5/04—Ski or like boots
    • A43B5/0415—Accessories
    • A43B5/0417—Accessories for soles or associated with soles of ski boots; for ski bindings
    • A43B5/0423—Accessories for soles or associated with soles of ski boots; for ski bindings located on the sides of the sole
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C10/00—Snowboard bindings
    • A63C10/02—Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders
    • A63C10/10—Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders using parts which are fixed on the shoe, e.g. means to facilitate step-in
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C10/00—Snowboard bindings
    • A63C10/02—Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders
    • A63C10/10—Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders using parts which are fixed on the shoe, e.g. means to facilitate step-in
    • A63C10/103—Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders using parts which are fixed on the shoe, e.g. means to facilitate step-in on the sides of the shoe
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C10/00—Snowboard bindings
    • A63C10/02—Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders
    • A63C10/10—Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders using parts which are fixed on the shoe, e.g. means to facilitate step-in
    • A63C10/106—Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders using parts which are fixed on the shoe, e.g. means to facilitate step-in to the front and back of the shoe
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C10/00—Snowboard bindings
    • A63C10/24—Calf or heel supports, e.g. adjustable high back or heel loops

Abstract

A snowboard binding to mount a snowboard boot to a snowboard, the snowboard binding comprising a base having a toe end and a heel end; at least one strapless engagement member movably supported by the base to secure the snowboard boot to the snowboard, the at least one strapless engagement member being movable between a plurality of locking positions on the base to secure the snowboard boot to the snowboard in a plurality of positions to accommodate varying thicknesses of snow accumulated between the snowboard boot and the snowboard; and a guide, supported by the base, that is adapted to guide the snowboard boot back toward the heel end of the base when the snowboard boot is stepped into the binding.
EP02015630A 1997-04-18 1998-04-17 Snowboard binding Withdrawn EP1249259A3 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (9)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US4471697P 1997-04-18 1997-04-18
US4471597P 1997-04-18 1997-04-18
US44715P 1997-04-18
US44716P 1997-04-18
US5170397P 1997-07-03 1997-07-03
US51703P 1997-07-03
US887530 1997-07-03
US08/887,530 US6394484B1 (en) 1997-04-18 1997-07-03 Snowboard boot and binding
EP98919801A EP0979127B1 (en) 1997-04-18 1998-04-17 Snowboard binding

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EP98919801A Division EP0979127B1 (en) 1997-04-18 1998-04-17 Snowboard binding

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EP1249259A2 EP1249259A2 (en) 2002-10-16
EP1249259A3 true EP1249259A3 (en) 2002-10-30

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Families Citing this family (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1314461B1 (en) * 2001-11-21 2006-11-08 The Burton Corporation Snowboard binding
US6889997B2 (en) * 2003-01-31 2005-05-10 Shimano Inc. Snowboard binding
US6871869B2 (en) * 2003-01-31 2005-03-29 Shimano Inc. Snowboard binding
DE102006006534A1 (en) * 2006-02-10 2007-08-16 Sam Sport And Marketing Ag Snow-board binding, has clamping belt for fixing snow-board shoe, where belt is fastened directly or indirectly at base plate over side walls, and retaining unit has retaining section extended to distance above surface of base plate
US9149711B1 (en) 2014-11-14 2015-10-06 The Burton Corporation Snowboard binding and boot
US10179272B2 (en) 2014-11-14 2019-01-15 The Burton Corporation Snowboard binding and boot
US9220970B1 (en) 2014-11-14 2015-12-29 The Burton Corporation Snowboard binding and boot

Citations (3)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1996022137A2 (en) * 1995-01-20 1996-07-25 The Burton Corporation Snowboard boot binding mechanism
FR2732230A1 (en) * 1995-03-31 1996-10-04 Brechet Daniel Semi-automatic fastener holding boot on snow board
FR2734165A3 (en) * 1995-05-16 1996-11-22 Tyrolia Freizeitgeraete Boot binding for snow-board

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US5261689A (en) 1992-01-28 1993-11-16 Burton Corporation Usa Snowboard boot binding system
US5354088A (en) 1993-03-15 1994-10-11 Vetter Dennis A Boot binding coupling for snow boards
US5722680A (en) 1996-05-29 1998-03-03 The Burton Corporation Step-in snowboard binding
US6126179A (en) 1995-01-20 2000-10-03 The Burton Corporation Method and apparatus for interfacing a snowboard boot to a binding
US6123354A (en) 1996-05-29 2000-09-26 Laughlin; James Step-in snowboard binding
US6394484B1 (en) 1997-04-18 2002-05-28 The Burton Corporation Snowboard boot and binding

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1996022137A2 (en) * 1995-01-20 1996-07-25 The Burton Corporation Snowboard boot binding mechanism
FR2732230A1 (en) * 1995-03-31 1996-10-04 Brechet Daniel Semi-automatic fastener holding boot on snow board
FR2734165A3 (en) * 1995-05-16 1996-11-22 Tyrolia Freizeitgeraete Boot binding for snow-board

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