Patent ID: 6684534
Filing Date: 2004-02-03
Classification: A43C

Abstract:
A binding releasably securable to an engagement member that includes a first side having a first receiver and a second side spaced from the first side and having a second receiver, comprising:a) a base having an upper surface facing the engagement member when the engagement member is scoured to the binding; b) a first latch engaging said base and having a first rotational axis, a first position and a second position, said first rotational axis spaced from said upper surface by a first distance, said first latch being pivotable relative to said base between said first position and said second position about said first rotational axis so as to be engaged with the first receiver of the engagement member when in said fast position and out of engagement with the first receiver when in said second position, said first latch including at least one first catch having a first engagement surface spaced from said upper surface of said base by a second distance that is greater than said first distance when said latch is in said first position; c) a second latch engaging said base in spaced relation to said first latch, said second latch for engaging the second receiver, said second latch having at least one second catch; and d) a first rotational spring engaging said base and said first latch and having a second rotational axis substantially co-linear with said first rotational axis, said first rotational spring biasing said first latch into said first position.