Brady S Fox

US Patent:

8317218, Nov 27, 2012

Filed:

Sep 11, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/900652

Inventors:

Douglas K. Furr - Orem UT, US
Brady S. Fox - Orem UT, US
Matthew E. Miller - Provo UT, US

Assignee:

Miller Sports International, LLC - Provo UT

International Classification:

A63C 9/08

US Classification:

280618, 280 1424

Abstract:

A multi-function binding system configured for use on a sliding board comprising: (a) a binding operable with a boot assembly, the binding comprising a support surface and toe and heel pieces extending therefrom; (b) a base assembly configured to be rotatably and removably secured to a deck of a sliding board and to releasably couple the binding during use of the sliding board, the base assembly comprising: (i) a support disc configured to be removably coupled to the deck of the sliding board and to secure the base assembly to the sliding board; (ii) a deck plate rotatable about the support disc and configured to be positioned adjacent the deck; (iii) a bonnet also rotatable about the support disc and configured to receive and engage the binding, the bonnet operable with the deck plate to support one or more components of the base assembly; (iv) adjustment means for facilitating the rotational adjustment of the bonnet and the deck plate about the support disc and with respect to the sliding board, thereby facilitating a plurality of stance orientations of the boot assembly with respect to the sliding board, the adjustment means configured to selectively engage the support disc at any one of a plurality of adjustment positions; (v) coupling means configured to releasably couple the binding to the base assembly, and therefore the boot system to the sliding board, thereby securing a user thereto; and (vi) release means for actuating the coupling means to release the binding from the base assembly, and therefore the boot system from the sliding board.

US Patent:

8336903, Dec 25, 2012

Filed:

Sep 11, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/900653

Inventors:

Douglas K. Furr - Orem UT, US
Brady S. Fox - Orem UT, US
Matthew E. Miller - Provo UT, US

Assignee:

Miller Sport International, LLC - Provo UT

International Classification:

A63C 9/08

US Classification:

280618, 280 1424

Abstract:

A multi-function binding system configured for use on a sliding board, such as a snowboard or wakeboard, comprising a base assembly rotatably secured to the deck of a sliding board, with a binding system operable with the base assembly to releasably secure a user to the sliding board. The base assembly comprises various components, namely an adjustment mechanism and a release mechanism, supported within a bonnet that is rotatable about a support disc designed to be secured to the sliding board via the mounting configuration of the sliding board. The binding system provides a unique and advantageous release function otherwise not available in prior related binding systems.

US Patent:

7267357, Sep 11, 2007

Filed:

Jun 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/154288

Inventors:

Matthew E. Miller - Prove UT, US
Shane R. Barney - Orem UT, US
Brady S. Fox - Orem UT, US
Douglas K. Furr - Orem UT, US

Assignee:

Miller Sports International, Inc. - Provo UT

International Classification:

A63C 9/00
B62B 13/00

US Classification:

280617, 280624, 280 1424

Abstract:

A multi-function binding system configured for use on a sliding board comprising: (a) a binding operable with a boot assembly, the binding comprising a support surface and toe and heel pieces; (b) a base assembly rotatably and removably secured to a deck of a sliding board and to releasably couple the binding, the base assembly comprising: (i) a support disc removably coupled to the deck of the sliding board and to secure the base assembly to the sliding board; (ii) a deck plate rotatable about the support disc and configured to be positioned adjacent the deck; (iii) a bonnet also rotatable about the support disc and configured to receive and engage the binding; (iv) an adjustment mechanism for rotational adjustment of the bonnet and the deck plate about the support disc with respect to the sliding board; (v) a coupler mechanism configured to releasably couple the binding to the base assembly, and therefore the boot system to the sliding board, thereby securing a user thereto; and (vi) a release for actuating the coupler to release the binding from the base assembly, and therefore the the boot system from the sliding board.