Patent ID: 7568719
Filing Date: 2009-08-04
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
1. A binding system, comprising: a toe strap for securing the forward portion of a boot, the toe strap including a first end connected forward and on a lateral side of the binding system and a second end connected forward and on a medial side of the binding system, wherein the toe strap has at least one movable end connected to a flexible linkage to allow the end to travel; an ankle strap for securing the instep portion of a boot, the ankle strap including a first end connected other than forward and on a lateral side of the binding system and a second end connected other than forward and on a medial side of the binding system, wherein the ankle strap has at least one movable end connected to a flexible linkage to allow the end to travel, wherein the flexible linkages connected to the movable ends of the toe and ankle straps are the same flexible linkage or different flexible linkages connected to one another; and a strap tension-producing fastener located on a first strap being one of either the toe or the ankle strap, wherein the fastener tensions the first strap on which it is located and the flexible linkages cause the other strap to be tensioned when the first strap is tensioned and when tension on the first strap is released with the fastener, tension on the other strap is released.