Gerald Tyler Anderson

US Patent:

59574798, Sep 28, 1999

Filed:

Feb 28, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/808851

Inventors:

Seth W. Bayer - Boulder CO
Gerald R. Anderson - Campbell CA
Wiley A. Kittrell - Fremont CA
Todd R. Finney - State College PA

Assignee:

Items International, Inc.

International Classification:

A63C 920

US Classification:

280624

Abstract:

A binding assembly includes a boot having a plate, and a binding plate secured to a snowboard. The boot plate includes at least one set of opposing, horizontally-projecting, binding tabs positioned along the sides of the boot. The binding plate includes at least one set of binding elements that correspond, respectively, to the binding tabs. In operation, the binding tabs on the boot are maneuvered to engage the binding elements on the binding plate to mount the boot to the snowboard.

US Patent:

49039644, Feb 27, 1990

Filed:

Jan 24, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/301047

Inventors:

Gerald E. Anderson - Denver CO

International Classification:

A63B 6308

US Classification:

273 15R

Abstract:

A basketball net-attaching device for generally tubular netting with upper generally loop-shaped net strings or cords, the device having an annular rim-engaging portion of a diameter corresponding to that of the standard rim of a basketball goal, the member being of inverted channel-shaped configuration and detachably secured over the rim or hoop, and is notched for attaching the upper net strings to the device. The device is preferably mounted with the aid of a lifting tool which has a generally hook-shaped end and can advance the device upwardly through the center of the rim and then draw the annular rim-engaging portion downwardly into engagement with the rim so that the netting hangs downwardly from the rim.

US Patent:

58907297, Apr 6, 1999

Filed:

Dec 5, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/760761

Inventors:

Seth W. Bayer - Boulder CO
Gerald R. Anderson - Campbell CA
Wiley A. Kittrell - Fremont CA

Assignee:

Items International, Inc. - Altoona PA

International Classification:

A63C 9081

US Classification:

280618

Abstract:

A rotatably adjustable binding assembly provides for quick and easy rotational adjustment of the binding assembly from a preset first rotational position to a preset second rotational position while a person's foot remains engaged in the binding assembly. The binding assembly includes a detent mechanism mounted under a foot base that engages at least one plate element whereby engagement of the detent mechanism with the plate element secures the binding assembly at a first or second rotational position. Operation of a foot tab actuates the detent mechanism, thereby permitting a "hands free" method of adjusting the rotational position of the binding assembly.