Snowshoe binding without heel strap

Details Snowshoe binding without heel strap Snowshoe binding without heel strap

2006-01-17

2010-02-16

Patterson, Marie (Department: 3728)

Boots, shoes, and leggings

Boots and shoes

Occupational or athletic shoe

Reexamination Certificate

active

07661207

ABSTRACT:
A snowshoe binding engages the sole of the user's boot in a region between the arch and the widest part of the sole, gripping the sole laterally and sufficiently firmly that the boot will not pull out of the binding during use of the snowshoe, even in the absence of a heel strap. The arch area of the boot typically is narrower in width than the ball of the foot, providing a rearwardly tapering region for positive engagement against pulling back of the boot in the binding. By engaging the boot at the sole, the binding can put pressure on the boot not felt by the user. In one form the sole engaging binding device has a width adjustment with a sliding element, and the firmly clamping sole engagement preferably is accomplished with a cam that engages when a strap is tightened. An efficient buckle and strap are also disclosed.

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