Patent ID: 6773020
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
A binding to retain a boot on a gliding or rolling apparatus, said binding comprising:a base for supporting the boot, said base including an upper surface extending along a plane; a first lateral flange, a second lateral flange transversely spaced from said first lateral flange, said first and second lateral flanges extending upwardly relative to said surface of said base; at least one linkage connecting said first lateral flange to said second lateral flange, said linkage comprising: a first band extending from one fastening end to a free end, a first fastener attaching said fastening end of said first band to said first lateral flange; a second band and a second fastener attaching said second band to said second lateral flange; a tightening device attached to said second lateral flange and fixed to said second band, said tightening device facilitating an adjustment of a length of said linkage by removably retaining a portion of said first band; an abutment being fixed to said first band toward said free end of said first band, so as to be located on an opposite side of the tightening device with respect to said fastening end of said first band, thus preventing a separation of said first band and said tightening device; said first band including an inner surface facing said base and an outer surface facing away from said base, said abutment extending away from said outer surface of said first band and being adapted to be engaged with said tightening device; at least one linkage of said at least one linkage being movable relative to said first and second lateral flanges to a boot removal/insertion position extending substantially along a plane parallel to said plane of said base.