Patent ID: 6293578
Filing Date: 2001-09-25
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
A snowboard binding for securing a snowboard boot to a snowboard comprising:a base plate for attachment to the snowboard for receiving the snowboard boot;an engagement member connected to the base plate for engaging a first side of the snowboard boot; anda latching assembly connected to the base plate for engaging a second side of the snowboard boot, the latching assembly for locking the binding in a closed position and including: a support plate; a circular member having a capture recess and a plurality of locking indents, the circular member rotatably mounted on an axle to the support plate; a handle having a prong on a first end and having a second end, the handle pivotably mounted between the first and second ends to the support plate by a pin; and a biasing means mounted to the handle for urging the prong into contact with the indents.