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US3811339A
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Pedal for bicycles and similar vehicles
Assignee: Union Sils Van de Loo and Co GmbH
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Filing: 1973-08-14
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Granted: 1974-05-21
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Expires: 1993-08-14
Abstract
Abstract A pedal, especially for a bicycle or the like, having a spindle and two block-like members adapted to be placed in face to face engagement in surrounding relation to the spindle and having tread surfaces facing away from the spindle. The members have protrusions formed thereon on the sides facing each other with the protrusions in overlapping relation and apertured, and elongated connecting means extending through the apertures and connecting said members together.
Inventors
- 👤 H Konzorr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:05
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62M; B62M3/00; B62M3/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20888; Y10T74/20912; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/2164; Y10T74/2168
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
In a bicycle pedal; a spindle, frame means rotatable on the spindle, a member on each side of the frame means and each having a tread surface facing away from the frame means for engagement by the foot, said members having opposed faces in about the plane of the spindle, overlapping protrusions on said opposed faces, and connecting means extending generally parallel to said spindle and through said protrusions and interconnecting said members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
In a bicycle pedal; a spindle, frame means rotatable on the spindle, a member on each side of the frame means and each having a tread surface facing away from the frame means for engagement by the foot, said members having opposed faces in about the plane of the spindle, overlapping protrusions on said opposed faces, and connecting means extending generally parallel to said spindle and through said protrusions and interconnecting said members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A pedal according to claim 1 in which said protrusions are in the form of apertured lugs integral with said members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
A pedal according to claim 1 in which the protrusions are distributed in spaced relation along lateral regions of each member which are equally spaced from the spindle on opposite sides thereof, the protrusions in one of said regions being staggered longitudinally relative to those in the other of said regions whereby said members are reversible, said connecting means extending parallel to the spindle along each said lateral region.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
A pedal according to claim 3 in which said connecting means are rods.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A pedal according to claim 3 in which said connecting means are elongated and insertable endwise into said members from one end and extend substantially the full length of the members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A pedal according to claim 2 in which said lugs taper inwardly toward one another and each lug on one member wedgingly fits between a pair of lugs on the other member when said members are assembled on said frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A pedal according to claim 6 in which the inclined interengaging side surfaces of said lugs are roughened.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A pedal according to claim 5 in which said connecting means is provided with threaded bores perpendicular to the spindle and adapted for receiving screws to connect a racing toe cap to the pedal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A pedal according to claim 2 in which said connecting means is in the form of a U-shaped strip having legs extending through said protrusions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
A pedal according to claim 1 which includes lateral recess means defined by said members when in assembled relation for receiving reflector or decorative elements disposed substantially perpendicular to said tread surfaces.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
A pedal according to claim 1 in which said members are molded from a synthetic material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
A pedal according to claim 1 in which said members are molded from polyamide and include reinforcing glass fibers.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
A pedal according to claim 4 in which said rods threadedly engage at least one protrusion each.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
A pedal according to claim 1 in which said frame comprises bearing cups coaxial with said spindle and an axial sleeve extending therebetween, said members engaging said bearing Cups.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US547639A
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FR1328541A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-05-20 | 1977-11-19 | 1978-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-20 | 1981-11-19 | 1982-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-20 | 1985-11-19 | 1986-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |