Patents by Inventor Michael Keast

Michael Keast 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: 8011676
    Abstract: A snowboard assembly includes an elongated panel has a top side, a bottom side, a front end and a back end. One of foot engaging member is positioned nearer to the front end and one foot engaging member is positioned nearer to the back end. Each of the foot engaging members comprises a first rail and a second rail each attached to the top side. A plate is positioned on the top side and extends between and engages the first and second rails. The plate is selectively slidable along the first and second rails. A foot covering is couplable to the plate to releasably secure a person's foot to the plate. A resistance apparatus engages the plate to increase or decrease a frictional force between the first and second rails and the plate to selectively alter ease of movement of the relative to the first and second rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Keast