Patents by Inventor Bart Saunders

Bart Saunders has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8696013
    Abstract: A novel snowboard binding provides a high level of adjustability, convenience, and usability for snowboarders. One aspect of the invention discloses a hook-and-go strapping system which reduces or eliminates cumbersome effort to strap or release snowboard boots to a conventional snowboard binding. Another aspect of the invention discloses a locking lever and a spring-loaded locking plate, which uniquely enable an “on-the-fly” stance positioning of a snowboard binding. The on-the-fly stance positioning as disclosed in some embodiments of the invention involves an easy rotational or angular adjustment of a snowboard binding from a snowboard even after a snowboard boot is strapped into the snowboard binding. Yet another aspect of the invention discloses a unique leg support apparatus comprising a forward lean bar, a tool-free forward lean adjuster with one or more fitting grooves, and a tilt-adjustable articulating high back for fine adjustability and comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Inventor: Bart Saunders
  • Publication number: 20120211968
    Abstract: A novel snowboard binding provides a high level of adjustability, convenience, and usability for snowboarders. One aspect of the invention discloses a hook-and-go strapping system which reduces or eliminates cumbersome effort to strap or release snowboard boots to a conventional snowboard binding. Another aspect of the invention discloses a locking lever and a spring-loaded locking plate, which uniquely enable an “on-the-fly” stance positioning of a snowboard binding. The on-the-fly stance positioning as disclosed in some embodiments of the invention involves an easy rotational or angular adjustment of a snowboard binding from a snowboard even after a snowboard boot is strapped into the snowboard binding. Yet another aspect of the invention discloses a unique leg support apparatus comprising a forward lean bar, a tool-free forward lean adjuster with one or more fitting grooves, and a tilt-adjustable articulating high back for fine adjustability and comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventor: Bart Saunders