Patent ID: 9238168
Filing Date: 2016-01-19
CPC Classification: A63C

Claim Text:
1. A splitboard joining device for releasably coupling at least two separate portions of a splitboard, creating a snowboard when coupled and at least a first ski and a second ski when uncoupled, the device comprising: a first interface configured to attach to a first portion of a splitboard, the first interface having at least one hook element and at least one tab element, the at least one tab element of the first interface configured to extend past an inside edge of a first portion of the splitboard and over a second portion of the splitboard to limit upward movement of the second portion of the splitboard; a second interface configured to attach to the second portion of a splitboard, the second interface having at least one latch element and at least one tab element, the at least one tab element of the second interface configured to extend past an inside edge of the second portion of the splitboard and over the first portion of the splitboard to limit upward movement of the first portion of the splitboard; an adjustable tension element configured to adjustably control the tension between the first interface and second interface, and configured to adjustably control the compression between the first and second portions of the splitboard when coupled;