Patent ID: 6017050
Filing Date: 2000-01-25
Classification: A43B,A63C

Abstract:
A binding apparatus adapted to be affixed to an upper surface of a gliding element for binding a front portion of a boot to the gliding element, the boot having first and second longitudinally spaced attachment members at the front portion of the boot, a rear portion of the boot being free to be raised with respect to the gliding element, said binding apparatus comprising:a forwardmost attachment adapted to releasably connect the first boot attachment member to the gliding element to facilitate pivoting of the boot about an axis fixed with respect to the gliding element;a rearward attachment, rearward of said forwardmost attachment, adapted to releasably attach the second boot attachment member to the gliding element, said rearward attachment comprising:an anchoring part structurally configured and positioned to engage the second attachment member of the boot;an elastic return device continuously applying an elastic return force to said anchoring part to bias the boot in a direction toward the gliding element.