Patent ID: 6145868
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
A system for mounting a boot to an article for gliding on snow, comprising:a binding configured and arranged to be attached to the article for gliding on snow; anda boot configured to be supported by said binding;one of said binding and said boot including a locking component, the other of said binding and said boot including a binding engagement assembly having at least one integral plate member with an aperture formed therethrough, said aperture having a diameter sufficient to receive a portion of said locking component;wherein said at least one integral member and said locking component are constructed and arranged for relative movement therebetween so as to vary the relative size of said aperture to said locking component between a first relative size where said locking component is moveable within said aperture, and a second relative size where said locking component is no longer moveable within said aperture such that said locking component is secured to said member.