US 12,083,413 B2
Systems and devices for fastening splitboard skis and associated methods
William J. Ritter, Bozeman, MT (US)
Assigned to SPARK R&DIP HOLDINGS, LLC, Bozeman, MT (US)
Filed by SPARK R&D IP HOLDINGS, LLC, Bozeman, MT (US)
Filed on Feb. 10, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/167,601.
Application 18/167,601 is a continuation of application No. 17/224,007, filed on Apr. 6, 2021, granted, now 11,577,150.
Application 17/224,007 is a continuation of application No. 16/713,112, filed on Dec. 13, 2019, granted, now 10,974,124, issued on Apr. 13, 2021.
Application 16/713,112 is a continuation of application No. 16/146,876, filed on Sep. 28, 2018, granted, now 10,518,164, issued on Dec. 31, 2019.
Prior Publication US 2023/0191234 A1, Jun. 22, 2023
Int. Cl. A63C 5/03 (2006.01)
CPC A63C 5/031 (2013.01) [A63C 5/03 (2013.01); A63C 2203/06 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A splitboard fastening system for use with a splitboard having first and second splitboard skis, the splitboard fastening system comprising:
an adjustable crossbar attachment, configured to be coupled to the first splitboard ski, and including a crossbar having an engagement interface that is adjustable relative to a center seam of the splitboard; and
a rotatable lever attachment, configured to be coupled to the second splitboard ski, and including a post, defining an axis of rotation, and coupled to a lever;
wherein, in a locked configuration, the post exerts a lateral force against the engagement interface of the crossbar based upon rotation of the lever;
wherein the adjustable crossbar attachment comprises an adjustment mechanism.