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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 2004
Filed:
Oct. 04, 2002
Robert G. Carrasca, Seattle, WA (US);
K-2 Corporation, Vashon, WA (US);
Abstract
A conventional (strap) binding assembly for use with a snowboard. The binding assembly comprises a frame ( ) having a base portion ( ) that receives a snowboard boot. A pair of side walls ( ) extend upwardly from either side of the base, and a high back portion ( ) extends upwardly from the rearward end of the base. An ankle strap assembly ( ) having a first ankle strap ( ) attached to one side of the frame and a second ankle strap ( ) attached to the other side of the frame, is provided, including a clasp ( ) for adjustably securing the first ankle strap to the second ankle strap. In some embodiments the first ankle strap is attached to the frame with a biased hinge assembly ( ), biasing the distal end ( ) of the strap away from the frame. In a preferred embodiment, a toe strap assembly ( ), functionally similar to the ankle strap assembly is also provided, disposed forwardly of the ankle strap assembly.