Adjustable foot strap

a foot strap and adjustable technology, applied in the field of foot strap adjustment mechanisms for watersports board bindings, can solve the problems of inability to quickly adjust or fine-tuning, difficulty in adjustment, and the effectiveness of velcro when used, and achieve the effect of easy tensioning of the foot strap
US20050087115A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-04-28MARTIN JOHN DIETRICH
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
MARTIN JOHN DIETRICH
Publication Date
2005-04-28
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

The present invention provides a foot strap binding system for board sports such as water sports that allows the user to easily tension foot strap over the top of his or her foot. The foot strap adjustment device includes a strap hold-down member, a guided cable, and a reel to adjust the cable length. The hold-down member has a first side and a second side. The cable is secured to the first side and the second side of the hold-down member with guide members. The reel is secured to the tension member and to one of the sides of the hold-down member. Rotational movement of the reel selectively tightens or loosens the cable between the first and second sides of the hold-down member. Quick release of the tension on the cable is accomplished with a disengagement of the reel from a ratchet.
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PRIORITY CLAIM

[0001] Applicant claims priority from pending provisional application Ser. Nos. 60 / 515,305 and 60 / 552,218.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] This invention relates generally to foot securement straps for sports boards and, more specifically, to adjustment mechanisms for water-sports board bindings. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] A typical foot strap binding for a kiteboard or windsurf board is constructed of a webbing strap or a molded strap with a soft EVA pad or cushion to hold a person's foot securely without digging in or otherwise causing pain or discomfort. The strap can be size-adjusted by removing the strap mounting screws, readjusting the overall length and position of the strap and re-attaching the strap to the board using different board insert positions. This process must be done on land with hand tools. Quick adjustments or fine tuning are not possible. Even if the rider simply wants to adjust the binding enclosure size to accommodate the use of water boot...

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