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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 06, 1999
Filed:
Dec. 05, 1996
Seth W Bayer, Boulder, CO (US);
Gerald R Anderson, Campbell, CA (US);
Wiley A Kittrell, Fremont, CA (US);
Items International, Inc., Altoona, PA (US);
Abstract
A rotatably adjustable binding assembly provides for quick and easy rotational adjustment of the binding assembly from a preset first rotational position to a preset second rotational position while a person's foot remains engaged in the binding assembly. The binding assembly includes a detent mechanism mounted under a foot base that engages at least one plate element whereby engagement of the detent mechanism with the plate element secures the binding assembly at a first or second rotational position. Operation of a foot tab actuates the detent mechanism, thereby permitting a 'hands free' method of adjusting the rotational position of the binding assembly.