Abstract: A snowboard binding includes a base plate for supporting a universal boot plate. A pair of locking slots are arranged on the sides of the universal boot plate. A fixed locking latch is attached to the base plate on one edge thereof for engaging one of the locking slots. A latch assembly is attached to the base plate on an opposite edge thereof. A slidable locking latch in the latch assembly is operable for engaging the other locking slot on the universal boot plate. The slidable locking latch is actuated by a cam member with an arcuate cam slot having a center eccentric to an axle of the cam member. The slidable locking latch is connected to the cam slot by a pin. When the cam member is rotated by a lever attached to the axle, the cam slot affects linear motion in the slidable locking latch, which is caused to extend or retract for respectively locking or releasing the universal boot plate.

Abstract: A device is provided which may be used to suspend coat hangers or the like in order to expand the storage capacity of a closet, garment bag or other like clothing storage units. The device is comprised of a unitary elongated rod member having a generally channel-shaped cross section and which defines a plurality of coat hanger engaging openings, preferably oblong in shape, along its length. In addition, the elongated rod member is provided with at least one rigid open hook member, such that the device of the present invention may be suspended from a suitable supporting means such as a closet pole, wall hook, or the like.