Abstract: A device (1) for purification of water driven by gravity through a purification unit between an upper dirt water container (2) and a lower clean water tank (3). A backwash system may be integrated, the system comprising a receptacle (8) for accumulation of the backwash water to prevent consumption thereof by mistake.

Abstract: A braking device for a board for gliding, includes a brake movable between a first, braking position, in which the brake occupies a low position wherein the brake is in frictional contact with the ground, and a second, non-braking position, in which the brake occupies a raised position, and a brake control device connecting the brake with a strap of a boot binding on the board for gliding, such that the brake control device causes the brake to move to the non-braking position upon closing and/or tightening of a strap of the boot binding.

Abstract: A closure and tightening device buckle comprising a tightening lever (5; 25; 25?; 45; 45?) wherein it comprises a docking element (7; 27; 27?; 47; 47?), wherein the tightening lever (5; 25; 25?; 45; 45?) is mounted so as to be able to rotate about a shaft (8; 28; 28?; 48; 48?) relative to the docking element (7; 27; 27?; 47; 47?) and wherein it comprises a docking lock (11; 31; 31?; 51; 51?) capable of locking/unlocking a binding of the docking element (7; 27; 27?; 47; 47?) on a matching insert (2; 22; 22?; 52; 52?).

Abstract: A braking device for a board for gliding, comprising a brake (24, 34, 44) that can occupy a first, braking position, in which it occupies a low position capable of entering into friction with the ground, and a second, non-braking position, in which it occupies a raised position, and comprising a means for controlling the position of the brake, wherein the means for controlling the position of the brake comprises a link means (22; 32; 42) adapted for a link with a strap of a boot binding on a board for gliding, such that the means for controlling the brake lead to the automatic positioning, in the non-braking position, of the brake upon closing and/or tightening of a strap on a boot.

Abstract: Base for a binding device for attaching a boot to a snowboard, said base having a shock-absorbing portion (2) that can move relative to the rest (9) of the base in order to damp the forces exerted on the top surface of the base.

Abstract: Snowboard binding (1), comprising a base (2) on which a foot-gripping strap (10) is mounted, and in which strap (10) is capable of moving around a transversal axis (8) to enable strap (10) to be folded towards base (2), and in which at least part of strap (10) is capable of pivoting relative to the base to enable the said section of strap (10) to move outwards when shoes are put on, characterized in that the said section of the strap is connected to the base via a mechanism (20) which is hinged relative to the base around an axis (7) which is more or less parallel to the longitudinal middle plane of the binding, such that it enables this section of strap (10) to move outwards, said mechanism (20) also comprising a pivot hinge (8) with the said section of the strap to enable this section of the strap to pivot in a folding movement towards base (2).

Abstract: A rear hoop (3) for a snowboard boot binding, having an overall shape in the form of a U and comprising a central connecting part (12) arranged between two arms (11) suitable for forming a movable connection with a snowboard boot binding, the hoop (3) comprising at least one zone where it consists of an extruded hollow body.

Abstract: A module (101) for controlling the transmit power of a signal transmitter. The output power is determined from a first contribution based on a first set of parameters configured by an operator and a second contribution based on a second set of parameters. The module (101) is able to configure the second set of parameters based on the first set of parameters.

Abstract: A gliding board comprising a connecting means (7) of the cable or bar type extending from a point (6) of connection with the gliding board as far as a moving connecting element (8; 18; 18?; 28; 48) of an adjusting device (5) mounted on the gliding board, wherein the adjusting device (5) comprises a lever actuator (10; 20; 30; 50) acting on the moving connecting element (8; 18; 18?; 28; 48) in such a way as to move it in order to alter the tension exerted on the connecting means (7), so as to alter at least one mechanical characteristic of the gliding board, and wherein the lever actuator (10; 20; 30; 50) is such that it returns to the same position after each actuation irrespective of the position of the moving connecting element (8; 18; 18?; 28; 48).

Abstract: A ski includes a base plate (2) and a raised, central platform (3). A front supplemental element (6a) is removably attached to a front end of the platform and has a pair of longitudinal arms (60, 61) extending forward along a top surface of the base plate. Similarly, a rear supplemental element (6b) is removably attached to the rear of the platform and has a pair of longitudinal arms (62, 63) which extend slidably along the top surface of the base plate. The supplemental elements are removably attached using a tongue (8a, 8b) and slot (9a, 9b) arrangement and a latch (10, 11, 100). A visual indicator (11, 12; 15, 16) indicates when the supplemental element is properly connected. The supplemental elements include a basic structure (600) with supplemental reinforcing elements (601) removably attached to the undersides of the longitudinal arms.

Abstract: A closure and tightening device buckle comprising a tightening lever (5; 25; 25?; 45; 45?) wherein it comprises a docking element (7; 27; 27?; 47; 47?), wherein the tightening lever (5; 25; 25?; 45; 45?) is mounted so as to be able to rotate about a shaft (8; 28; 28?; 48; 48?) relative to the docking element (7; 27; 27?; 47; 47?) and wherein it comprises a docking lock (11; 31; 31?; 51; 51?) capable of locking/unlocking a binding of the docking element (7; 27; 27?; 47; 47?) on a matching insert (2; 22; 22?; 52; 52?).

Abstract: A binding for a sports boot on a gliding board, comprising a base intended to be fixed on a gliding board, means for binding the boot and a rear stop or spoiler, wherein, on each lateral part of the base (1), the spoiler (3) is on the one hand mounted so as to move about a pin (4) mounted so as to move relative to the base (1) and on the other hand connected to the base (1) by a second means for guiding its movement relative to the base (1).

Abstract: Snowboard binding (1), comprising a base (2) on which a foot-gripping strap (10) is mounted, and in which strap (10) is capable of moving around a transversal axis (8) to enable strap (10) to be folded towards base (2), and in which at least part of strap (10) is capable of pivoting relative to the base to enable the said section of strap (10) to move outwards when shoes are put on, characterised in that the said section of the strap is connected to the base via a mechanism (20) which is hinged relative to the base around an axis (7) which is more or less parallel to the longitudinal middle plane of the binding, such that it enables this section of strap (10) to move outwards, said mechanism (20) also comprising a pivot hinge (8) with the said section of the strap to enable this section of the strap to pivot in a folding movement towards base (2).

Abstract: A snowboard binding (1), including a base plate (2) equipped on at least one of its front (12) or rear ends with a rigid plate (10), the upper face (11) of which is tilted upward and designed to receive the forces from the front or rear zones of the boot: which includes a layer of elastomeric material (30) inserted between the base plate (2) and the plate (10); wherein the layer of elastomeric material (3) has openings (31, 32) via which the plate (10) is rigidly fastened onto the base plate (2), coming into contact with the latter; which includes apparatus (20–23) for longitudinally displacing the zone of contact between the plate (10) and base plate (2) via the openings (31, 32) in order to allow a plurality of longitudinal positions of the plate (10) relative to the base plate (2).

Abstract: A snowboard binding (1) that includes a part (10) that can move relative to a fixed part (2) and a manually actuated mechanism (20) for adjusting the position of and immobilizing the moveable part (10) relative to the fixed part (2), wherein said mechanism includes an operating lever (30), that is integral with the fixed part (2), and a retractable locking piece (25) that is capable of moving through the effect of the movement of the lever (30), between a position in which it is caught in a housing (15) chosen from a plurality of housings produced in the moveable part (10), and a position in which it is retracted, thus allowing the moveable part (10) to move relative to the fixed part (2).

Abstract: A device for adjusting the release threshold of a binding, comprising a threaded rod (2) and an end stop which is movable in translation on this threaded rod (2), wherein it comprises a planet wheel (1) with teeth (5) able to be activated by the corresponding teeth (7) of a tool (6) in order to move the end stop in translation along the threaded rod (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a snowboard binding including a baseplate and at least one strap formed from at least one strap part articulated relative to one side of the baseplate, capable of interacting with fastening mechanisin connected on the other side of the baseplate in order to allow gripping of the user's boot in the binding. This binding is defined in that each strap part has two stable equilibrium positions, namely an open position in which the strap part is released from the front of the binding and a closed position in which the strap part is folded down over the front of the binding in order to interact with the fastening mechanism, the articulation of the strap part relative to the binding being arranged in order that, between these two positions, the strap part is displaced automatically toward one of the two stable positions.

Abstract: A binding for a snowboard includes a baseplate and at least one strap formed of strap parts that are each articulated relative to a side of the baseplate and that interact with one another in order to ensure the gripping of the strap over a boot. The strap parts are formed by curved rigid parts, the ends of which come from opposite directions toward one another, and one of the strap parts is equipped with an articulated lever allowing the displacement of a hooked zone capable of interacting with a notched zone formed on the upper face of the opposite strap part.

Abstract: A binding for a sports boot on a gliding board, comprising a base intended to be fixed on a gliding board, means for binding the boot and a rear stop or spoiler, wherein, on each lateral part of the base (1), the spoiler (3) is on the one hand mounted so as to move about a pin (4) mounted so as to move relative to the base (1) and on the other hand connected to the base (1) by a second means for guiding its movement relative to the base (1).

Abstract: A boot retaining device for use with a snowboard includes a plate equipped with straps for retaining an associated boot. A pivot body is located at a central region of the plate. The pivot body retains the plate on the board and includes a central screw or central nut. A support base is attached to the board. The support base includes threading configured for threadably engaging the central screw or nut of the pivot body. The pivot body includes a downwardly open housing which receives the support base. The threaded stem of the central screw or the threaded portion of the central nut projects downward into the housing. A length of the threaded stem of the central screw or the threaded portion of the central nut is less than or equal to a depth of the housing.