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Adjustable binding for snowshoes

a technology of adjustable binding and snowshoes, which is applied in the direction of skiing, footwear, sport apparatus, etc., can solve the problems of cumbersome adjustment and securement of these bindings, and the use of existing snowshoes

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-03-10
REDFEATHER SNOWSHOES
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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a snowshoe that can accommodate different sizes of footwear. It includes an adjustable binding that can be used on snowboards, skis, and other devices. The snowshoe has a sliding rear foot member and a pivotable fore foot member that securely engages the snow surface. The fore foot member has curved resilient support members that hold the footwear in place. The snowshoe also has a translucent decking material for a unique experience. The technical effects of the invention include improved comfort, flexibility, and secure engagement with the snow surface."

Problems solved by technology

The adjustment and securement of these bindings are cumbersome, particularly in bending over and working with gloves in cold temperatures.
These and other problems exist in the use of existing snowshoes.

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[0019] The present invention, in a preferred embodiment, provides an improved snowshoe. A preferred embodiment of the present invention is described below. It is to be expressly understood that this descriptive embodiment is provided for explanatory purposes only, and is not meant to unduly limit the scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims. Other embodiments of the present invention are considered to be within the scope of the claimed inventions, including not only those embodiments that would be within the scope of one skilled in the art, but also as encompassed in technology developed in the future.

[0020] A preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in FIGS. 1-4. In the preferred embodiment described herein, the snowshoe 10 includes a frame 12 formed from aluminum, high strength plastic or other structural materials. The snowshoe also includes a decking 14, formed from a high strength material such as Hypalon, nylon, neoprene, polyurethane or o...

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Abstract

A snowshoe having an adjustable binding. The adjustable binding includes a fore foot member and a rear foot member. The rear foot member is attached to a freely slidable heel plate member to accommodate different sizes of boots. Strap members attach to the fore foot member and the rear foot member to fasten the boot in the binding. Another feature of the present invention includes a clear decking that provides the illusion of free floating on the snow.

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[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60481314, filed on Aug. 29, 2003.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Snowshoes have been used for centuries as an effective and practical method for traversing snow fields. The evolution of snowshoes have gone from the early tennis racquet design having a wooden elliptical frame and sinew interlaced straps forming a webbing to modern high strength aluminum alloy frames and polyurethane coated deckings. Snowshoes have evolved from uses derived from necessity into recreational use as well. These uses include back country expeditions, sport uses such as racing, recreational hiking and even emergency rescue uses. The image of a traditional snowshoer as a rugged, back country expeditioneer has changed to include not only sport enthusiasts but also recreational users including children. [0003] The basic premise with snowshoes is the creation of a flotation effect created by the dispersion of the wearers wei...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A43B5/04A63C13/00
CPCA63C13/001A63C13/006A63C13/003
Inventor KETTLEHUT, ALLAN
Owner REDFEATHER SNOWSHOES