IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0900652
(2007-09-11)
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등록번호 |
US-8317218
(2012-11-27)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Furr, Douglas K.
- Fox, Brady S.
- Miller, Matthew E.
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Miller Sports International, LLC
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대리인 / 주소 |
Thorpe North & Western LLP
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인용정보 |
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1 인용 특허 :
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초록
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A multi-function binding system configured for use on a sliding board comprising: (a) a binding operable with a boot assembly, the binding comprising a support surface and toe and heel pieces extending therefrom; (b) a base assembly configured to be rotatably and removably secured to a deck of a sli
A multi-function binding system configured for use on a sliding board comprising: (a) a binding operable with a boot assembly, the binding comprising a support surface and toe and heel pieces extending therefrom; (b) a base assembly configured to be rotatably and removably secured to a deck of a sliding board and to releasably couple the binding during use of the sliding board, the base assembly comprising: (i) a support disc configured to be removably coupled to the deck of the sliding board and to secure the base assembly to the sliding board; (ii) a deck plate rotatable about the support disc and configured to be positioned adjacent the deck; (iii) a bonnet also rotatable about the support disc and configured to receive and engage the binding, the bonnet operable with the deck plate to support one or more components of the base assembly; (iv) adjustment means for facilitating the rotational adjustment of the bonnet and the deck plate about the support disc and with respect to the sliding board, thereby facilitating a plurality of stance orientations of the boot assembly with respect to the sliding board, the adjustment means configured to selectively engage the support disc at any one of a plurality of adjustment positions; (v) coupling means configured to releasably couple the binding to the base assembly, and therefore the boot system to the sliding board, thereby securing a user thereto; and (vi) release means for actuating the coupling means to release the binding from the base assembly, and therefore the boot system from the sliding board.
대표청구항
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1. A binding system configured for use on a sliding board comprising: a binding operable with a boot assembly that secures a foot of a user;a base assembly configured to be rotatably and removably secured to a deck of a sliding board and to releasably couple said binding and said boot assembly about
1. A binding system configured for use on a sliding board comprising: a binding operable with a boot assembly that secures a foot of a user;a base assembly configured to be rotatably and removably secured to a deck of a sliding board and to releasably couple said binding and said boot assembly about said sliding board, said base assembly comprising: a first component configured to be removably coupled to said deck of said sliding board; anda second component rotatably secured about said first component and said sliding board,said second component comprising an adjustment mechanism operational when said binding and said boot assembly are coupled about said base assembly to achieve a plurality of stance orientations, the adjustment mechanism being disengageable to facilitate the rotational adjustment of said second component about said first component and said sliding board, and reengageable to prohibit the rotational adjustment, and a release mechanism configured to receive and engage said binding,wherein said binding system facilitates both tension release and selective release of said binding from said base assembly, andwherein said tension release is caused by a force acting between said binding and said base assembly that overcomes a preset tension setting. 2. The binding system of claim 1, wherein the release mechanism comprises: a first plunger supported about a front portion of said second component and operable with said release mechanism, said first plunger being configured to releasably engage a receiver formed in a toe piece of said binding; anda second plunger supported about a rear portion of said second component, said second plunger being configured to releasably engage a receiver formed in a heel piece of said binding. 3. The binding system of claim 2, wherein said first and second plungers are biased and comprise a variable pre-set tension setting. 4. The binding system of claim 2, wherein said first plunger comprises at least one pressure surface formed therein and configured to receive a force thereon as applied by said binding and to facilitate an optimal selective pre-set tension release of said binding from said base assembly at least one of an infinite number of release angles. 5. The binding system of claim 4, wherein said pressure surface is formed at a pressure angle. 6. The binding system of claim 5, wherein said pressure angle is configured to be between 35° and 40°. 7. The binding system of claim 2, wherein said second plunger comprises at least one pressure surface formed therein and configured to receive a force thereon as applied by said binding and to facilitate an optimal pre-set tension release of said binding from said base assembly at least one of an infinite number of release angles. 8. The binding system of claim 7, wherein said pressure surface is formed at a pressure angle. 9. The binding system of claim 8, wherein said pressure angle is configured to be between 35° and 40°. 10. The binding system of claim 1, wherein said first component comprises an coupling arrangement selected from the group consisting of a standard three-hole coupling arrangement and a standard four-hole coupling arrangement. 11. The binding system of claim 1, wherein said base assembly, and therefore said binding system, is interchangeable and configured for use on different types of sliding boards. 12. The binding system of claim 1, wherein said second component comprises a raised mounting surface that supports said binding and that is strategically configured to increase leverage and height for said user, as well as to reduce potential heel and toe drag. 13. The binding system of claim 2, wherein said binding functions to release from said base assembly upon said binding exerting a force and resulting pressure on at least one of said first and second plungers that exceeds a threshold pre-set tension release. 14. A method for operating a sliding board, said method comprising: obtaining a sliding board;equipping said sliding board with a universal binding system, said binding system comprising: a binding operable with a boot assembly;a base assembly configured to be rotatably and removably secured to a deck of said sliding board and to releasably couple said binding and said boot assembly about said sliding board, said base assembly comprising: a first component configured to be removably coupled to said deck of said sliding board; anda second component rotatably secured about said first component and said sliding board,said second component comprising an adjustment mechanism operational when said binding and said boot assembly are coupled about said base assembly to achieve a plurality of stance orientations, the adjustment mechanism being disengageable to facilitate the rotational adjustment of said second component about said first component and said sliding board, and reengageable to prohibit the rotational adjustment, and a release mechanism configured to receive and engage said binding, and to facilitate both tension release and selective release of said binding from said base assembly, wherein said tension release is caused by a force acting between said binding and said base assembly that overcomes a preset tension setting;causing said binding to releasably engage said base assembly via said release mechanism; andoperably supporting a user about said sliding board via said binding system to facilitate an intended use of said sliding board about a surface. 15. The method of claim 14, further comprising: obtaining a second sliding board of a different type;equipping said second sliding board with said universal binding system; andoperably supporting a user about said second sliding board via said binding system to facilitate an intended use of said sliding board about a surface,said binding system being universally interchangeable between different types of sliding boards. 16. A binding system configured for use on a plurality of different types of sliding boards, the binding system comprising: a binding separable from and operable with a boot assembly; anda base assembly configured to be removably secured to a deck of a sliding board and to releasably couple said binding and said boot assembly about said sliding board, said base assembly comprising a release mechanism, with user adjustable tensioning configured to receive and engage said binding, and to facilitate both tension release and selective release of said binding from said base assembly, wherein said tension release is caused by a force acting between said binding and said base assembly that overcomes a preset tension setting, said base assembly comprising a first component configured to be removably secured to a deck of a sliding board, a second component rotatably secured about said first component and said sliding board, and an adjustment mechanism operational when said binding and said boot assembly are coupled about said base assembly to achieve a plurality of stance orientations, the adjustment mechanism being disengageable to facilitate the rotational adjustment of said second component about said first component and said sliding board, and reengageable to prohibit the rotational adjustment. 17. The binding system of claim 16, wherein the base assembly and the release mechanism further comprises a base plate operable with a toe kick latch and a heel kick latch, each of which are operable with a respective kick plate, and each that both slide forward or backward relative to the orientation of the sliding board in order to secure a top plate of the binding about the base plate. 18. The binding system of claim 17, wherein the release mechanism further comprises a first release lever to disengage the toe kick latch and a second release lever to disengage the heel kick latch, the release levers each being biased and urged into place within respective notches formed in the base plate once the toe kick and heel kick latches are moved into a retention orientation. 19. The binding system of claim 17, wherein said toe and kick latches comprise at least one pressure surface formed therein, each being configured to receive a force thereon as applied by said top plate and to facilitate an optimal selective pre-set tension release of said binding from said base assembly at least one of an infinite number of release angles. 20. The binding system of claim 19, wherein said pressure surface is formed at a pressure angle. 21. The binding system of claim 20, wherein said pressure angle is configured to be between 35° and 40°. 22. The binding system of claim 17, wherein the base plate further comprises biasing means configured to bias the respective kick plates to hold the toe kick and heel kick latches in position, to facilitate their release under desired conditions, and to control the release tension. 23. The binding system of claim 22, further comprising means for adjusting the release tension. 24. The binding system of claim 18, further comprising a release cord attached to at least one release lever actuatable by the rider to release the binding from the base assembly, and therefore the rider from the sliding board.
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