Illuminating apparatus for freestyle snowboards and skis

Abstract

An illuminated ski or snowboard binding is disclosed, where the source of illumination is mounted to the ski or snowboard binding. The illuminated ski or snowboard incorporates the use of an illuminated device that is detachably secured to the binding of the ski or snowboard and is powered by a 9V battery. The present invention provides increases the safety of night skiing and snowboarding by illuminating the immediate surroundings and as well as increases the visibility of the user to others.

1 . An apparatus comprising:
 a ski-binding;   a detachable light-emitting source;   a strap for attaching the light-emitting source to the ski-binding;   a detachable receptor; and   a detachable power source for providing power to the light-emitting source, the detachable power source connected to the detachable receptor which is connected to the light-emitting source using conducting wires.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the light-emitting source is a light emitting diode. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the strap is electrical tape. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the strap is a flexible wire. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the strap is hook-and-loop. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the connection between the receptor and the power source is insulated against the elements. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the detachable power source is a battery. 
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the detachable power source is a solar cell. 
   
   
       9 . An apparatus comprising:
 a ski binding including a first set of holes and a second set of holes, both sets of holes on opposite sides of the ski binding;   a plurality of light-emitting sources inserted into each hole such that each light source is positioned to emit light outwards from the ski binding;   a receptor;   a plurality of insulated wires attaching each light source to the receptor; and   a power source attached to the receptor, the power source detachably attached to the ski binding.   
   
   
       10 . An apparatus comprising:
 a snowboard binding;   a detachable light-emitting source;   a strap for attaching the light-emitting source to the snowboard binding;   a detachable receptor; and   a detachable power source for providing power to the light-emitting source, the detachable power source connected to the detachable receptor which is connected to the light-emitting source using conducting wires.   
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the light-emitting source is a light emitting diode. 
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the strap is electrical tape. 
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the strap is a flexible wire. 
   
   
       14 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the strap is hook-and-loop. 
   
   
       15 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the connection between the receptor and the power source is insulated against the elements. 
   
   
       16 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the detachable power source is a battery. 
   
   
       17 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the detachable power source is a solar cell. 
   
   
       18 . An apparatus comprising:
 a snowboard binding including a first set of holes and a second set of holes, both sets of holes on opposite sides of the snowboard binding;   a plurality of light-emitting sources inserted into each hole such that each light source is positioned to emit light outwards from the snowboard binding;   a receptor;   a plurality of insulated wires attaching each light source to the receptor; and   a power source attached to the receptor, the power source detachably attached to the snowboard binding.   
   
   
       19 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the light-emitting source is a light emitting diode. 
   
   
       20 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the strap is electrical tape. 
   
   
       21 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the strap is a flexible wire. 
   
   
       22 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the strap is hook-and-loop. 
   
   
       23 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the connection between the receptor and the power source is insulated against the elements. 
   
   
       24 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the detachable power source is a battery. 
   
   
       25 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the detachable power source is a solar cell.