Abstract: A device for binding a boot to a cross-country ski, the device fixing the front of the boot to the ski while allowing the rear of the boot to move relative to the ski between a low position and a high position. The device includes an elastic return system for applying an elastic return force to return the boot to the low position, and an elastic abutment operable at the end of travel of the boot toward the high position.

Abstract: A device for binding a boot to a cross-country ski, the device fixing the front of the boot to the ski while allowing the rear of the boot to move relative to the ski between a low position and a high position. The device includes an elastic return system for applying an elastic return force to return the boot to the low position, and an elastic abutment operable at the end of travel of the boot toward the high position.

Abstract: A device for binding a boot to a sports article, of the type having a retaining system whereby the boot is fixed to the ski with a possibility of moving in relation to the sports article, between a low position and a high position, of the type having a system for the elastic return of the boot to its low position, and of the type in which the retaining system is independent of the elastic return system. The elastic return system includes at least an elastic member that is connected to the sports article, and a flexible linkage that connects the elastic member directly or indirectly to the boot, and which cooperates with at least one return member.

Abstract: A device for binding a boot to a sports article, of the type having a retaining system whereby the boot is fixed to the ski with a possibility of moving in relation to the sports article, between a low position and a high position, of the type having a system for the elastic return of the boot to its low position, and of the type in which the retaining system is independent of the elastic return system. The elastic return system includes at least an elastic member that is connected to the sports article, and a flexible linkage that connects the elastic member directly or indirectly to the boot, and which cooperates with at least one return member.

Abstract: A device for binding a boot to a sports article, such as a ski, skate, or snowshoe. The device is of the type having a member for linking to the boot that is capable of being displaced with respect to the sports article between a low position and a high position. For fastening the boot to the device, the linkage member has a front retaining system that cooperates with a front anchoring member of the boot, and a rear retaining system that cooperates with a rear anchoring member. The front retaining system has an opening arrangement to effect the unfastening of the boot from the binding device.

Abstract: A device for binding a boot to a sports article. The device includes a base adapted to be fixed onto the sports article, a member for connecting to the boot, the member including an anchoring element on a front zone of the boot, a rocker bar for connecting the connecting member to the base, the rocker bar being journalled on the base, on the one hand, and on the connecting member, on the other hand, the journal axle of the rocker bar on the base being arranged at the rear of the journal axle of the connecting member on the rocker bar.

Abstract: A snowshoe that includes a support piece for the user's foot which extends transversely within the frame of the snowshoe and which allows the foot to pivot in order to ease walking. The support piece is elastically suspended within the frame by attachment elements connecting it to the sides of the frame. The support piece can thus be lowered in its entirety depending on the direction and/or the value of the weight to which it is subjected transversely with respect to the snowshoe while remaining substantially horizontal. The snowshoe as disclosed is particularly intended for traversing along a sloped terrain.

Abstract: The sole comprises three layers, including (a) an outer or ground contact sole (7) having flexibility, ground-gripping, and abrasion-resistance properties, (b) an upper or comfort layer (8) positioned directly beneath the foot and having elastic shock-absorption properties, and (c) an intermediate layer or rib (9) positioned directly between the upper portion of the contact layer (7) and the lower portion of the comfort layer (8) and having torsional rigidity properties which provide both for the distribution of shocks sensed by the contact layer (7) and for their diffusion over the comfort layer (8) before they come into contact with the foot (4).

Abstract: A snowshoe having a frame made elastically deformable due to an opening, made in its contour, providing a solution of continuity between the exterior and interior where the support piece, adapted to receive the user's boot, is located. The snowshoe is particularly well-adapted for walking on a difficult terrain that does not define a single support plane.

Abstract: A device for automatic binding of a sporting good on a corresponding boot representing an axial immobilization mechanism capable of cooperating with a corresponding notch arranged transversely on a binding body affixed to the sporting good and including an associated latch that can be activated from a latching position of the immobilization mechanism of the boot and vice versa, by way of a control device arranged on the binding body, and acting on the latch. The latching or unlatching control device of the latch are constituted by a knuckle joint type system acting on the immobilization mechanism of the boot and activated by one of the ends of the latter. The immobilization mechanism is arranged transversely in an intermediate zone of the sole of the boot, located between its two ends.

Abstract: An assembly adapted for use in skiing, particularly alternating steps skiing. The assembly includes in particular a ski and an assembly for increasing the rigidity in flexion of the ski, in a manner so as to preserve or increase the lifting in the vertical direction of the lower surface of the ski, at least in a portion of the gripping zone, during the lowering of the heel of the foot. This assembly includes in particular a plate, positioned above the upper surface and maintained by linkage elements.

Abstract: A boot having an external sole on which is mounted an upper open towards to the front, to enable passage of the foot and including to this end, an internal and an external quarter connected to each other by a closure system which includes a flexible link along a predetermined alternative path, a series of return elements located in a fixed manner on each side of the quarters in the vicinity of their respective edges located across from each other and defining a lacing zone, such that when an action is exerted on the two free ends (A, B) of the slack ends of the flexible link via traction members, such members tighten quarters, via return elements, so as to bring them closer to one another and consequently ensure internal retention of the foot, wherein the lacing zone can be broken down into three tightening sectors, i.e.

Abstract: Golf bag constituted by an upper end shield connected to a lower end shield by means of a peripheral cover and comprising a support incorporating two props, the upper end of each being jointed to the bag around a respective axis so as to rotate between two positions, i.e., a retracted resting position and a an extended position, these props being stressed into their retracted resting position by an elastic system constituted by an elastic U-shaped stirrup piece comprising two arms which extend upward and whose free ends are fastened to the props by a joint, and in which the end of the lower central part constitutes the device activating the support. The activation device is positioned in the half-space located above the plane formed by the support surface of the bottom of the bag, and extends outward away from the peripheral cover of the bag, so as to lie outside of the plane containing the two arms and at a distance from the point of support of the bag when the latter is in the inclined position.

Abstract: A stand having retractable legs for a golf bag comprising an upper assembly constituted by the head of the bag, a base affixed to this head, two legs, each journalled on the base around an axis so as to be movable between two positions; a retracted rest position and a deployed position, and an elastic system for maintaining the legs in the retracted position and in the deployed position, the elastic system being constituted by a support element acting on a deformable element affixed to the golf bag.

Abstract: A retractable support stand, preferably for a golf bag. The support stand includes two support members mounted about respective journal axes for movement between a collapsed position and a deployed position, wherein the two support members extend divergently from the bag base with respect to each other in the deployed position, and are adapted to extend less divergently in the collapsed position. A mechanism is provided to selectively bias the two support members toward either of the collapsed position and the deployed position.

Abstract: Golf bag formed of an upper plate and a bottom connected to one another by a tubular wall made of a flexible material affixed at each of its ends to the upper plate and bottom. The upper plate is provided with openings for the passage of golf clubs. An internal tensioning shaft extends longitudinally between the bottom and the upper plate. The tensioning shaft is spring biased such that the upper end of the tensioning shaft is engaged in a seat provided in the lower surface of the upper plate. The seat is in lateral communication with an access ramp on which the upper end of the tensioning shaft slides before engaging in the seat into which it is pushed by the spring bias.

Abstract: A ski binding for securing a ski shoe or boot to a ski in a manner which permits the heel of the shoe or boot to be lifted away from the ski. The binding includes pivot means permitting the shoe or boot to pivot upwardly relative to the ski as the heel is lifted relative to the ski, and a flexion element which flexes as the heel of the boot is lifted beyond a predetermined extent.

Abstract: The sole comprises three layers, including (a) an outer or ground contact sole (7) having flexibility, ground-gripping, and abrasion-resistance properties, (b) an upper or comfort layer (8) positioned directly beneath the foot and having elastic shock-absorption properties, and (c) an intermediate layer or rib (9) positioned directly between the upper portion of the contact layer (7) and the lower portion of the comfort layer (8) and having torsional rigidity properties which provide both for the distribution of shocks sensed by the contact layer (7) and for their diffusion over the comfort layer (8) before they come into contact with the foot (4).