Patents by Inventor Jake B. Carpenter

Jake B. Carpenter 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: 6926302
    Abstract: A binding strap for use in a soft boot snowboard binding is provided, the binding strap including a flexible, unitary binding member having an ankle section connected to a toe section by a midsection. The binding strap may be configured and dimensioned to preferably provide a rider with easy entry and exit from the strap. In addition, the shape and flexible nature of the binding makes it comfortable to use, while also allowing it to perform well by securely engaging the rider's boot to the snowboard. The unitary construction allows the binding strap to move in an integrated manner, while the surface area of the binding strap reduces pressure points by distributing pressure exerted by the binding over a relatively large surface area of the boot, and hence foot, of the rider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: The Burton Corporation
    Inventors: Jake B. Carpenter, Christopher M. Doyle
  • Patent number: 6488290
    Abstract: A binding strap for use in a soft boot snowboard binding is provided, the binding strap including a flexible, unitary binding member having an ankle section connected to a toe section by a midsection. The binding strap may be configured and dimensioned to preferably provide a rider with easy entry and exit from the strap. In addition, the shape and flexible nature of the binding makes it comfortable to use, while also allowing it to perform well by securely engaging the rider's boot to the snowboard. The unitary construction allows the binding strap to move in an integrated manner, while the surface area of the binding strap reduces pressure points by distributing pressure exerted by the binding over a relatively large surface area of the boot, and hence foot, of the rider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: The Burton Corporation
    Inventors: Jake B. Carpenter, Christopher M. Doyle
  • Publication number: 20010052688
    Abstract: A binding strap for use in a soft boot snowboard binding is provided, the binding strap including a flexible, unitary binding member having an ankle section connected to a toe section by a midsection. The binding strap may be configured and dimensioned to preferably provide a rider with easy entry and exit from the strap. In addition, the shape and flexible nature of the binding makes it comfortable to use, while also allowing it to perform well by securely engaging the rider's boot to the snowboard. The unitary construction allows the binding strap to move in an integrated manner, while the surface area of the binding strap reduces pressure points by distributing pressure exerted by the binding over a relatively large surface area of the boot, and hence foot, of the rider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2001
    Publication date: December 20, 2001
    Inventors: Jake B. Carpenter, Christopher M. Doyle
  • Patent number: 6293566
    Abstract: A binding strap for use in a soft boot snowboard binding is provided, the binding strap including a flexible, unitary binding member having an ankle section connected to a toe section by a midsection. The binding strap may be configured and dimensioned to preferably provide a rider with easy entry and exit from the strap. In addition, the shape and flexible nature of the binding makes it comfortable to use, while also allowing it to perform well by securely engaging the rider's boot to the snowboard. The unitary construction allows the binding strap to move in an integrated manner, while the surface area of the binding strap reduces pressure points by distributing pressure exerted by the binding over a relatively large surface area of the boot, and hence foot, of the rider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: Burton Corporation
    Inventors: Jake B. Carpenter, Christopher M. Doyle
  • Patent number: 6224070
    Abstract: A binding strap for use in a soft boot snowboard binding is provided, the binding strap including a flexible, unitary binding member having an ankle section connected to a toe section by a midsection. The binding strap may be configured and dimensioned to preferably provide a rider with easy entry and exit from the strap. In addition, the shape and flexible nature of the binding makes it comfortable to use, while also allowing it to perform well by securely engaging the rider's boot to the snowboard. The unitary construction allows the binding strap to move in an integrated manner, while the surface area of the binding strap reduces pressure points by distributing pressure exerted by the binding over a relatively large surface area of the boot, and hence foot, of the rider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: The Burton Corporation
    Inventors: Jake B. Carpenter, Christopher M. Doyle
  • Patent number: 6062576
    Abstract: A binding strap for use in a soft boot snowboard binding is provided, the binding strap including a flexible, unitary binding member having an ankle section connected to a toe section by a midsection. The binding strap may be configured and dimensioned to preferably provide a rider with easy entry and exit from the strap. In addition, the shape and flexible nature of the binding makes it comfortable to use, while also allowing it to perform well by securely engaging the rider's boot to the snowboard. The unitary construction allows the binding strap to move in an integrated manner, while the surface area of the binding strap reduces pressure points by distributing pressure exerted by the binding over a relatively large surface area of the boot, and hence foot, of the rider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: The Burton Corporation
    Inventors: Jake B. Carpenter, Christopher M. Doyle
  • Patent number: 6056300
    Abstract: A binding strap for use in a soft boot snowboard binding is provided, the binding strap including a flexible, unitary binding member having an ankle section connected to a toe section by a midsection. The binding strap may be configured and dimensioned to preferably provide a rider with easy entry and exit from the strap. In addition, the shape and flexible nature of the binding makes it comfortable to use, while also allowing it to perform well by securely engaging the rider's boot to the snowboard. The unitary construction allows the binding strap to move in an integrated manner, while the surface area of the binding strap reduces pressure points by distributing pressure exerted by the binding over a relatively large surface area of the boot, and hence foot, of the rider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Inventors: Jake B. Carpenter, Christopher M. Doyle
  • Patent number: 5356170
    Abstract: A snowboard binding system having a binding plate, the bottom of which is supported on a snowboard. The plate includes a circular opening in its center which receives a disk shaped hold-down plate. The hold-down plate may be secured to the board in several different positions on the board with the binding plate assuming any rotational position with respect to the hold-down plate. Additionally, a highback support attached at the rear of the binding plate may be rotated along an axis generally normal to the binding plate (and therefore the board) and secured in its rotated position, to enable a rider to transmit forces to the snowboard from a variety of stance positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Assignee: Burton Corporation USA
    Inventors: Jake B. Carpenter, David Dodge
  • Patent number: 5261689
    Abstract: A snowboard binding system having a binding plate, the bottom of which is supported on a snowboard. The plate includes a circular opening in its center which receives a disk shaped hold-down plate. The hold-down plate may be secured to the board in several different positions on the board with the binding plate assuming any rotational position with respect to the hold-down plate. Additionally, a highback support attached at the rear of the binding plate may be rotated along an axis generally normal to the binding plate (and therefore the board) and secured in its rotated position, to enable a rider to transmit forces to the snowboard from a variety of stance positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: Burton Corporation USA
    Inventors: Jake B. Carpenter, David Dodge
  • Patent number: D345453
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1994
    Assignee: Burton Corporation USA
    Inventor: Jake B. Carpenter
  • Patent number: D346419
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1994
    Assignee: Burton Corporation USA
    Inventor: Jake B. Carpenter