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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 14, 2000
Filed:
Jan. 06, 1998
Hubert Schaller, Rosenheim, DE;
Christian Breuer, Botzingen, DE;
The Burton Corporation, Burlington, VT (US);
Abstract
A system is provided for mounting a boot to an article for gliding, for example a snowboard. The system includes a boot having a binding engagement assembly with at least one aperture, and a locking component supported by a binding. The aperture and the locking component are disposed at an angle relative to each other, with the angle being variable so as to adjust the size of the aperture relative to the locking component. In a first, non-secured position, the angle between the locking component and the aperture is such that the size of the aperture relative to the locking component is sufficient to allow the locking component to be slidably received within the aperture. In a second, engaged position the angle between the locking component and the aperture is such that the size of the aperture relative to the locking component produces a fit therebetween sufficient to secure the locking component to the binding engagement assembly. During riding, the angle between the aperture and the locking component may vary without adversely affecting the security of the binding. The boot may be disengaged from the binding by changing the angle between the aperture and the locking component until the size of the aperture relative to the locking component is sufficient so as to allow the locking component to be withdrawn from the binding engagement assembly to release the boot. The system may further include a second locking component supported by the binding for securing a second engagement member supported by the boot. The first and second locking components may be utilized separately, or together to releasably secure the boot to the binding.