Patents Examined by Robert J. Oberleiner
  • Patent number: 5775717
    Abstract: A single gliding board, of the type comprising:a board (1) of maximum thickness (E) and a width (L) in the central zone, having a longitudinal axis (2) corresponding substantially to the axis along which it moves;two bindings, respectively front (8) and rear (9), including a plate of thickness (F), each having a longitudinal mid-axis which form respective angles .alpha. and .beta. with the longitudinal axis of the board, these bindings (8, 9) being intended to accommodate the shoes (6, 7) of the user in order to form shoe/binding assemblies (4, 5),wedges (14), of height H, for raising the bindings relative to the board (1),wherein at least one shoe/binding assembly overhangs, at least on one side of the board, by a distance (D), and wherein the height H of the wedge (14) satisfies the following formula:H.gtoreq.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Assignee: Skis Rossignol S.A.
    Inventor: Eric Bobrowicz