Patent ID: 8579318
Filing Date: 2013-11-12
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
1. A strap for a snowboard binding having a baseplate comprising: an elongate distal portion and a proximal portion comprising a head configured to be attached to a binding baseplate, a load-bearing portion connecting the elongate distal portion with the head, and at least one geometry-shifting element that extends from the elongate distal portion to the head; wherein the geometry-shifting element is configured to shift between (i) a concave geometry wherein the geometry-shifting element biases the distal portion towards a closed position wherein a distal end of the distal portion is disposed over the baseplate, and (ii) a convex geometry wherein the geometry-shifting element biases the distal portion towards an open position; and further wherein the at least one geometry-shifting element comprises an elongate arm having a foot portion, and the head defines a recess that is open at a front end and is sized and shaped to receive and retain the foot portion of the elongate arm.