US4237628A
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Device for protecting cyclist feet
Assignee: LES MANUFACTURES DE SAINT MARCEL
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Filing: 1979-10-11
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Granted: 1980-12-09
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Expires: 1999-10-11
Abstract
Abstract (a) A device for protecting cyclist feet; (b) wherein there is a sleeve wrapping the extremity of the foot up to the opening of the shoe, as well as means for fixing said sleeve to the pedal of a cycle.
Inventors
- 👤 Christian Etancelin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 08:33
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62M; B62M3/00; B62M3/08; B62M3/083; A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/14; A43B5/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A device for protecting cyclist feet, consisting of a sleeve or shoe fixed to the pedal of the cycle and wrapping the extremity of the foot up to the opening of the shoe, as well as, at least partly, the lower face of the pedal, a device wherein said sleeve carries an external edge on its upper edge and the sides of the opening of the shoe.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
67 words
A device for protecting cyclist feet, consisting of a sleeve or shoe fixed to the pedal of the cycle and wrapping the extremity of the foot up to the opening of the shoe, as well as, at least partly, the lower face of the pedal, a device wherein said sleeve carries an external edge on its upper edge and the sides of the opening of the shoe.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the means for fixing the sleeve to the toe clip consist of at least a sliding keeper for the belt of said toe clip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 2, wherein said sliding keeper is made on the portion of the sleeve surrounding the pedal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the means for fixing the sleeve to the toe clip consist of a tongue located inside said sleeve and which receives the blades of the toe clip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the lateral sides of the sleeve are internally turned up at the opening of the shoe.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the sleeve carries perforations.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein the perforations are made on the lower face of the sleeve.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-12-09 | 1984-06-09 | 1984-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-09 | 1988-06-09 | 1988-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-09 | 1992-06-09 | 1992-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |