Patents by Inventor Daniel Kiniry

Daniel Kiniry 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).

  • Snowshoe binding
    Publication number: 20050183291
    Abstract: A binding for securing the boot of a user to a snowshoe has a semi-rigid base with integral boot toe and boot heel control members and flexible upper members of a softer and more compliant material then that of the base connected to the base for embracing the boot upper; toe stops are fixed to the boot toe control members for engagement by and proper positioning of the toe of the boot; a heel strap extends between the boot heel control members and embraces the boot heel for securing the boot to the binding; and a 3-point closure system with quick mid-point connect/disconnect interconnects between the flexible upper members for varying the pressure exerted by the upper members on the boot upper while permitting easy separation of the upper members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2005
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Applicant: K2 SNOWSHOES, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Kiniry, Francis Mahoney, Steven Burke