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Is a ski binding patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a ski binding have been patented many times, but "a ski binding" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 253 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “ski binding” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 251 best keyword matches we examined, 44 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: ROTTEFELLA AS (25), LOOK FIXATIONS SA (15), ROSSIGNOL SA (11), MARKER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH (10).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A63C (244), A43B (23), Y10T (5), B63B (3).
Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.
14 real patent publications related to a ski binding
- Heel unit for a downhill or a combined downhill and alpine touring ski binding US-11325018-B2 2022 · TYROLIA TECH GMBH
A heel unit for a downhill or a combined downhill and alpine touring ski binding has a vertical-release functional group with a tensioning device with a first spring assembly for holding a ski boot downhill, and a horizontal-relea…
View on Google Patents - Alpine ski binding heel unit US-9687724-B2 2017 · KNEEBINDING INC
Ski binding heel unit includes lateral release cams and a vector decoupler mechanism that provide lateral shear release of the heel of a ski boot from a ski. The ski binding heel unit includes an independent vertical heel release …
View on Google Patents - Ski binding heel unit US-9463370-B2 2016 · HOWELL RICHARD J
An improved ski binding heel unit comprising a lateral heel release mechanism to release the heel of a ski boot from a ski is disclosed. The ski binding heel unit typically includes an independent vertical heel release mechanism, …
View on Google Patents - Heel piece of a binding for a ski boot, of the fixed body type US-7900951-B2 2011 · ROSSIGNOL SA
A heel piece of a safety binding for a ski boot that is able to occupy at least two positions, an open position and a closed position in which it is able to hold a ski boot securely for skiing, the heel piece comprising a body ( 1…
View on Google Patents - Ski binding having a dynamically variable upward heel release threshold US-7810833-B2 2010 · VERMONT SAFETY DEVELOPMENTS
A ski boot binding securable to an alpine ski. The binding includes a heel unit having a base heel release threshold in a direction perpendicular to the upper surface of the ski to which the binding is attached. The heel unit incl…
View on Google Patents - Safety binding for a boot on a ski US-7815213-B2 2010 · SALOMON SAS
An assembly for binding a boot to a ski, including a front retaining element that is releasable when the forces to which the front retaining element is subjected are greater than the prestress value of a first spring, a rear retai…
View on Google Patents - Connecting device between a boot and a board-like type of sports equipment, particularly a ski binding US-7431323-B2 2008 · ATOMIC AUSTRIA GMBH
The invention relates to a connecting device ( 1 ) between a boot ( 2 ) and a board-like type of sports equipment ( 3 ), in particular a ski binding. The connecting device comprises a toe or front binding fixture ( 5 ) that can be…
View on Google Patents - Simplified safety-binding heelpiece for a ski boot US-7267356-B2 2007 · LOOK FIXATIONS SA
A safety-binding heelpiece, for a ski boot, comprising a tubular body ( 1 ) having a trigger function and including, at one of its ends, a heel grip ( 2 ) for holding the heel of a ski boot on a ski, this tubular body ( 1 ) being …
View on Google Patents - Backwards release ski binding US-7104564-B2 2006 · MARTIN RALPH M
A sliding plate supports a heel (or toe or both) binding member on a ski. By depressing a remote switch the skier activates a linear actuator on the ski, thereby releasing a latch which allows a stored energy source to force a rea…
View on Google Patents - Remote release of ski binding US-2005194764-A1 2005
The manual release of a Ski-Binding is accomplished by Exerting a downward force on the “Heel-Release-Lever” of the Ski-Binding with skipole, ski or ski-boot. This manual release Can be difficult, inconvenient or dangerous under c…
View on Google Patents - The heel part of the cross country ski binding with a suitably designed heel of the cross country ski boot WO-2004066769-A3 2004 · ALPINA TOVARNA OBUTVE D D ZIRI
The heel part of the cross country ski binding with the suitably designed heel of the cross country ski boot according to the invention enables good torsion stability at push off and at the same time assures such position of the b…
View on Google Patents - Gas powered backwards release ski binding US-6769711-B1 2004 · MARTIN RALPH M
Downhill ski bindings are mounted with the toe and/or heel piece mounted to a moveable track. For a quick release even backward, a ski pole handle button is depressed. A signal reaches a receiver on the ski. The receiver activates…
View on Google Patents - Backwards release ski binding on a pivot plate mount US-6659494-B1 2003
Downhill ski bindings are mounted with the toe and/or heel piece mounted to a moveable track. For a quick release even backward, a ski pole handle button is depressed. A signal reaches a receiver on the ski. The receiver activates…
View on Google Patents - Ski binding heel piece US-6244617-B1 2001 · LOOK FIXATIONS SA
A heel piece of a safety binding for a ski boot, comprising a sole grip body ( 7 ) which is mounted on a stirrup piece ( 4, 5 ) articulated to a plate ( 3 ) which is in turn mounted so as to pivot on a base ( 2 ) mounted and immob…
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a ski binding been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Sports equipment patents tend to cover the grip, impact absorption, training feedback, and how gear is adjusted.
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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.