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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8141456 | Multipurpose pedal A multipurpose pedal includes a spindle assembly and a pedal pivotally assembled with the spindle assembly. The spindle assembly includes a spindle adapting to assemble with a bicycle crank and a tube sleeved on the spindle. The pedal includes a first frame and a se... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8065933 | Ergonomic bicycle pedal with removable platform An ergonomic bicycle pedal with removable platform comprises a pedal axle configured to receive a pedal body A socket extends integrally from the underside of the removable platform. A front hook and a rear hook extend integrally from the underside of the platform w... | 11/29/2011 |
| RE42607 | Clipless bicycle pedal A clipless bicycle pedal employing a clamping mechanism which engages a binding plate on the bottom of a rider's shoe. The clamping mechanism includes two units which pivot about the same axis to engage the binding plate and which may share a biasing mechanism. The ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7938040 | Foot coupling device for a bicycle pedal An inner side upper foot coupling device for a bicycle pedal is provided made of a cylindrical rod. The coupling device has a middle portion that is U-shaped, two poles having different lengths connected to the middle portion and bases connecting to the poles for at... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7856904 | Multi-function pedals for bicycles A multi-function pedal includes a body, wherein a pivot hole is disposed in the center for connection to the crank of a bicycle; a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is sloping at a predetermined gradient while the second surface is approx... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7856905 | Bicycle pedal that is assembled easily A pedal for a bicycle includes pedal body, and at least one locking hook unit detachably mounted on the pedal body. The locking hook unit includes a fixing hook and a movable hook. Thus, the locking hook unit is locked onto the pedal body by a plurality of locking b... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7743682 | Automatic bicycle pedal with engagement arches A pedal includes a pedal body (1) mounted rotatably on a pedal axle (2) and having at least two arches (7) for engaging an engagement member (8) fixed below a cyclist's shoe. The arches have opposite branches connected to the pedal body a... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7631577 | Bicycle treadle device A bicycle treadle device comprises a treadle having an axial hole at a center portion thereof; at least one control block being installed at the treadle near the locking sheet; the control block being installed to the treadle; the control block being formed by a mai... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7526982 | Bicycle toe positioning device A bicycle toe positioning device comprises a treadle having a main body which is formed with an axial hole, an axial rod and a bearing set. The treadle is further formed with a first clamping portion and a second clamping portion. A tightening unit has a first posit... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7509889 | Bicycle pedal assembly A bicycle pedal assembly includes a pedal body having a sleeve tube and front and rear protruding portions. A front clamping member is mounted rotatably on the front protruding portion, and is biased by a front biasing member to rotate toward the sleeve tube. A lock... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7475616 | Pedal system A pedal system for bicycles includes a shoe insert, which can be fastened to the exterior of a shoe, having a detent element. The pedal system also includes a pedal, which can be fastened to the bicycle, can rotate about an axis, and which has a seat for accommodati... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7430941 | Bicycle pedal A bicycle pedal assembly has a cleat releasably coupled to a pedal by a cleat engagement mechanism formed on an upper surface of its pedal body. The pedal body has a front end configured and arranged to include a sole guide portion that assists the rider in rotating... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7351901 | Bearing device for a pedal assembly A bearing device for a pedal assembly includes an integrally formed positioning block, a connecting block and a bearing. The connecting block has a connecting hole aligning with a second threaded hole of the positioning block, a second cutout defined in a top side o... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7322259 | Safety cycle pedal A cycle pedal includes a pedal body mounted to rotate about a pedal spindle, a front hoop having a front attachment bar situated in front of the pedal spindle and substantially parallel to the spindle, and a rear hoop having a rear attachment bar situated behind the... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7322260 | Bicycle pedal A bicycle pedal assembly has a cleat releasably coupled to a pedal by a cleat engagement mechanism formed on an upper surface of its pedal body. The pedal body has a front end configured and arranged to include a sole guide portion that assists the rider in rotating... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7317000 | Glucose-dependent insulins The present invention relates to insulin derivatives having a built-in glucose sensor and a polyol moiety, capable to deliver insulin from an injected depot of an insulin derivative according to the invention as a function of the glucose concentration in the surroun... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7258192 | Two person RUV with ergonomic seating and feet placement A two or more person RUV (recreational utility vehicle) is provided with a multi-place multi-planar saddle seat assembly, multi-place multi-planar foot board assemblies, and grip handles. ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7258042 | Automatic cycle pedal with multiple engagement surfaces The pedal comprises a pedal body (2) mounted rotatably on a pedal axle (3) and provided with a retainer (7 to 10) of an engagement member fixed below a bicycle shoe, the retainer (7 to 10) comprising a first pair of arches (... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7240587 | Bicycle pedal and fastening shoe assembly and pedal and cleat for same The invention concerns a bicycle pedal and fastening shoe assembly (C), the pedal comprising a body rotatably mounted on an axle (3) and, at least on one side of the body a chain-wheel above the pedal axle: front abutting means (9) extending parallel t... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7228760 | Cycle pedal with adjustable axial positioning The pedal comprises a pedal body having hooks, and a cartridge containing a pedal axle and which is received in a transverse recess of the pedal. This recess is provided with a tapping coacting with a screw, thread on the cartridge to permit the continuous adjustmen... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7219451 | Cyclist's shoe with a cleat for retaining the shoe on an automatic securement pedal A cyclist's shoe includes a sole provided with a device for securing a retaining cleat of the shoe on an automatic cycle pedal. The device has first securement members disposed within the thickness of the sole facing through holes provided in the sole and permitting... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7204789 | Pedal device for cycling apparatus A pedal device includes a barrel for attaching to a cycling apparatus and having a fixed seat, a movable seat slidably attached onto the barrel and having a number of recesses facing toward corresponding recesses of the fixed seat, a spring biasing device for biasin... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7178272 | Snap block structure for bicycle-use shoes A snap block structure for a pair of mountaineering bicycle shoes each having a bottom formed with two protruding spiked blocks and two threaded locking holes located between the two spiked blocks. The snap block structure includes a snapping member mounted on the b... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7174807 | Pedal/cleat assembly An improved pedal/cleat assembly provides a float range that is easily and precisely adjusted. The pedal/cleat assembly includes a pedal assembly incorporating a forward cleat retainer and a spring-biased rearward cleat retainer, and it further includes a cleat asse... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7175187 | Wheeled skate with step-in binding and brakes The present invention teaches an apparatus and method for removably securing an article of footwear suitable for walking, running, or bicycling to a wheeled skate. Further, the present invention also teaches a brake device for use with a wheeled skate. In addition, ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7121572 | Wheelchair foot stabilizer assembly A wheelchair foot stabilizer assembly attachable to a wheelchair foot plate is constructed having a foot stabilizer, a heel guard and a stabilizer attaching assembly. The foot stabilizer is provided with a covering that extends over the top of the front part of a fo... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7107235 | Method of conducting business including making and selling a custom article of footwear The present invention teaches a method of conducting retail and Internet business including making and delivering a custom article of footwear. The article of footwear taught in the present invention includes a spring element that can provide improved cushioning, st... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7104356 | Adjustable foot support A method and apparatus is provided that pertains to an adjustable foot support of a motorized vehicle. An insert is placed in a bore of the foot support mounting member or the mounting bracket mounting member to enable coupling of a foot support to a mounting bracke... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7104158 | Bicycle pedal and shoe connection system and method A pedal connection arrangement includes a pedal having a spherical portion with an outer spherical surface. The pedal connection arrangement also includes a bicycle shoe that has a pedal gripping cavity that directly engages at least portions of the outer spherical ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7104159 | Bicycle pedal and fastening shoe assembly and pedal and cleat for same The invention concerns a bicycle pedal and fastening shoe assembly (C), the pedal comprising a body rotatably mounted on an axle (3) and, at least on one side of the body a chain-wheel above the pedal axle; front abutting means (9) extending parallel t... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7087003 | Exercise system and method An exercise system and method of use to achieve numerous workout possibilities without requiring attachment of the device to a fixed object such as a door or wall. The system includes a specially designed shoe clip for attachment to the front end of an exercise or t... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7073813 | Athletic boot with interface adjustment mechanism An interface adjustment mechanism 100 includes a frame member 102 and fore and aft adjustable spacer holding members 104, 106, and is disposed within the outsole of the snowboard boot 10. The interface adjustment mechanism 100 also includes a plurality of interface ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7073780 | Fail-safe cleat with automatic in-line locking cam A failsafe cleat with automatic in-line locking cam includes a frame having proximate and a remote sides on substantially opposite sides of the frame and formed with a passageway, extending between said proximate and remote sides, for receiving a line that can move ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7073409 | Pedal device A pedal device has a main body, a connection device, a pair of torsion springs, an adjustment seat, an adjustment stud, and a main shaft. The connection device has a chamber, an inner socket, and an upper hook portion. The adjustment seat has a cushion body, an adju... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7024961 | Pedal structure for a bicycle A pedal structure for a bicycle includes a pedal body, and an elastic clamping device. The elastic clamping device is mounted on each of the two opposite sides of the pedal body and includes a front binding plate, a rear binding plate, a pivot shaft, at least one to... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7024962 | Bicycle pedal assembly having a pedal body that is formed with an integral front cleat-retaining member A bicycle pedal assembly includes a cleat, a front cleat-retaining member, and a rear cleat-retaining member. The front cleat-retaining member is formed integrally with a pedal body, is generally inverted U-shaped, and includes a thin middle portion and two thick si... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7021175 | Racing type pedal for bicycle A racing type pedal includes a main body, a pivot hook, a limit member, an adjusting bolt, a press block, and two torsion springs. Thus, the movement of the adjusting bolt is limited by the limit member, and the movement of the press block is limited by the torsion ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7017445 | Pedal and related pedal/cleat assembly A pedal for interfacing with a cleat. The pedal includes a plate, insert, spacer, and coupler. The plate includes a plate through hole, and is configured to interface with the cleat. The insert includes an insert through hole and a cam surface. The insert is located... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7013754 | Bicycle pedal adapter A bicycle pedal adapter and bicycle pedal assembly is disclosed for use on a bicycle having a crank arm and a clipless bicycle pedal supported by the crank arm, wherein the pedal includes engagement structure engageable with a shoe having complementary structure for... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7013755 | Bicycle pedal assembly A bicycle pedal assembly includes a pair of pedals and a pair of cleats. The cleats are configured and arranged to selectively cooperate with the right and left bicycle pedals such that two different release forces can be attained using a single pair of cleats. The ... | 03/21/2006 |
