Apparatus for adapting a snowboard boot for use with an alpine ski
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국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A63C-009/00
A63C-010/14
A43B-005/04
A63C-010/24
A63C-010/06
출원번호
US-0632228
(2017-06-23)
등록번호
US-10086257
(2018-10-02)
발명자
/ 주소
Mehiel, Eric
출원인 / 주소
Mad Jack Snow Sports
대리인 / 주소
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery, LLP
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An adjustable ski binding adapter apparatus that adapt a snowboard boot for use with alpine ski bindings. The ski binding adapter apparatus includes a back support pivotally coupled to a sole plate, where the back support pivots to aid in stepping into the ski binding adapter apparatus. The sole pla
An adjustable ski binding adapter apparatus that adapt a snowboard boot for use with alpine ski bindings. The ski binding adapter apparatus includes a back support pivotally coupled to a sole plate, where the back support pivots to aid in stepping into the ski binding adapter apparatus. The sole plate is adjustable for length. Adjustable strap assemblies are coupled to the sole plate and the back support and snugly encircle and restrain the boot in the ski binding adapter apparatus. The back support and the sole plate are configured to conform to ski boot standards and attach to a conventional ski binding.
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1. A ski binding adapter apparatus for a boot comprising: a back support configured to receive a calf portion of a boot;a sole plate configured to receive a sole of the boot, a heel end of the sole plate pivotally coupled to a lower end of the back support, a heel lip at the heel end of the sole pla
1. A ski binding adapter apparatus for a boot comprising: a back support configured to receive a calf portion of a boot;a sole plate configured to receive a sole of the boot, a heel end of the sole plate pivotally coupled to a lower end of the back support, a heel lip at the heel end of the sole plate configured to torsionally and longitudinally release from an alpine ski binding, a toe flange at a toe end of the sole plate configured to torsionally and longitudinally release from the alpine ski binding and configured to slide into and removably couple to the alpine ski binding;a flexible foot pad configured to rest on a top of a foot portion of the boot when the boot is received by the sole plate;at least two toe straps, each toe strap coupling a side of the foot pad to a side portion of the sole plate, whereby a toe portion of the boot is snugly encircled by the sole plate, the foot pad, and the toe straps when the sole of the boot is received by the sole plate;at least two ankle straps, each ankle strap coupling a side of the foot pad to a side portion of the sole plate, whereby an ankle portion of the boot is snugly encircled by the sole plate, the foot pad, and the ankle straps; when the sole of the boot is received by the sole plate; anda shin pad assembly comprising a shin pad interposed between two shin straps, each shin strap coupling the a side of the shin pad to a side of the back support, whereby a leg portion of the boot is snugly encircled by the back support, the shin pad, and the shin straps, wherein when the boot is received in the ski binding adapter apparatus and the boot is snugly encircled by the apparatus at the toe portion, the ankle portion, and the leg portion, the boot is configured for use with the alpine ski binding. 2. The ski binding adapter apparatus for the boot of claim 1, wherein the boot is configured for attachment to snowboard bindings. 3. The ski binding adapter apparatus for the boot of claim 1, wherein a length of at least one ankle strap is adjustable. 4. The ski binding adapter apparatus for the boot of claim 3, wherein the ankle straps are ladder straps. 5. The ski binding adapter apparatus for the boot of claim 4, wherein at least one adjustable ankle strap is coupled to the foot pad by a ratchet buckle. 6. The ski binding adapter apparatus for the boot of claim 4, wherein at least one adjustable ankle strap is coupled to the foot pad by a ratchet buckle. 7. The ski binding adapter apparatus for the boot of claim 1, wherein a length of at least one toe strap is adjustable. 8. The ski binding adapter apparatus for the boot of claim 7, wherein at least one toe strap is a ladder strap. 9. The ski binding adapter apparatus for the boot of claim 8, wherein at least one adjustable toes trap is coupled to the foot pad by a ratchet buckle. 10. The ski binding adapter apparatus for the boot of claim 1, further comprising a cable with a first end coupled to a left side of the sole plate and a second end coupled to a right side of the sole plate, and a middle portion of the cable adjustably coupled to a back portion of the back support, whereby the adjustable coupling moves in a vertical direction, whereby the adjustable coupling is configured to prevent rearward rotation of the back support. 11. The ski binding adapter apparatus for the boot of claim 10, wherein the adjustable coupling includes a heel ladder strap coupled to a ratchet buckle. 12. The ski binding adapter apparatus for the boot of claim 1, the sole plate further comprising a heel plate adjustably coupled to a toe plate, whereby a length of the sole plate is adjustable. 13. The ski binding adapter apparatus for the boot of claim 12, the heel plate and the toe plate each including a portion with a plurality of teeth whereby the heel plate teeth are configured to engaged with the toe plate teeth, whereby the length of the sole plate is adjusted by changing the extent of the engaged teeth. 14. The ski binding adapter apparatus for the boot of claim 1, the sole plate including a raised lip around a perimeter of a heel portion of the sole plate. 15. The ski binding adapter apparatus for the boot of claim 1, wherein the foot pad and the shin pad comprise foam. 16. The ski binding adapter apparatus for the boot of claim 1, wherein the back support and the sole plate comprise plastic.
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