| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7464994 |
Bicycle rim reinforced with a continuously extending resin material |
December 16, 2008 |
| A bicycle rim is provided with an annular metallic rim member and at least one reinforcing resin material. The annular metallic rim member includes an annular tire attachment portion adapted to have a tire mounted thereon, a first annular side wall portion, a second annular side wall |
| 7192098 |
Bicycle rim |
March 20, 2007 |
| A bicycle rim includes a tire attachment portion a spoke attachment portion and a plurality of reinforcement members fixedly coupled to the spoke attachment portion at attachment openings to effectively increase the thickness of the spoke attachment portion at the attachment openings. |
| 7090307 |
Bicycle rim |
August 15, 2006 |
| A bicycle rim is provided that includes a tire attachment portion, a spoke attachment portion and a plurality of reinforcement members. The spoke attachment portion is fixedly coupled with the tire attachment portion. The spoke attachment portion includes a plurality of circumferentially |
| 7083239 |
Bicycle rim |
August 1, 2006 |
| A reinforced annular bicycle rim is provided that includes a tire attachment portion and a spoke attachment portion fixedly coupled with the tire attachment portion to form an annular hollow area. A plurality of separate reinforcement members are fixedly coupled to an exterior surfac |
| 7073814 |
Snowboard binding |
July 11, 2006 |
| A snowboard binding is provided for releasably connecting a boot to a snowboard. One embodiment of the invention includes inner and outer main bodies to receive a two-piece cleat. A second embodiment includes inner and outer hooks for hooking, and a latch for securing, a one-piece cleat. |
| 6889997 |
Snowboard binding |
May 10, 2005 |
| A snowboard binding comprises a base, a front binding arrangement and a rear binding arrangement. One of the front and rear binding arrangements is a binding member and the other is a binding mechanism, which includes a catch, a latch and a stationary guide. The catch moves between relea |
| 6871869 |
Snowboard binding |
March 29, 2005 |
| A snowboard binding includes a base member, a front binding member, a rear binding member, a front abutment section and a rear abutment section. The front binding member is coupled to the front portion of the base member. The rear binding member is coupled to the rear portion of the base |
| 6857206 |
Snowboard boot |
February 22, 2005 |
| A snowboard boot includes a sole, an upper and a coupling member coupled to the sole. The sole has a longitudinal axis and a support projection extending downwardly from the sole. The upper includes a foot section fixedly coupled to the sole and an upwardly extending leg section. The |
| 6824159 |
Snowboard binding |
November 30, 2004 |
| A snowboard binding is provided for releasably connecting a boot to a snowboard. One embodiment of the invention includes inner and outer main bodies to receive a two-piece cleat. A second embodiment includes inner and outer hooks for hooking, and a latch for securing, a one-piece cleat. |
| 6742800 |
Snowboard binding system |
June 1, 2004 |
| A snowboard binding system is provided that is relatively easy to step-in and step-out of. The snowboard binding has a base member, a front binding member movably coupled the base member between a release position and a latched position, and a pair of rear binding members coupled to late |
| 6736462 |
Bicycle rim |
May 18, 2004 |
| A hollow bicycle rim a plurality of tubular reinforcement members coupled to the inner and outer openings. Each of the reinforcement members has an internal abutment surface within an internal passageway designed to engage an enlarged head of a spoke to couple spokes to the rim. The inne |
| 6733031 |
Snowboard binding system |
May 11, 2004 |
| A snowboard binding system includes a boot and a binding configured to be releasably coupled together. The snowboard binding includes a base member, a rear binding arrangement, and a front binding arrangement. The snowboard boot includes an upper portion, a sole portion, at least one rea |
| 6729641 |
Snowboard binding system |
May 4, 2004 |
| A snowboard binding system has a boot and a binding configured to be releasably coupled together. The boot has an upper potion, a sole portion, a front catch and at least one rear catch. The binding includes a base member, a rear binding arrangement and a front binding member. The base |
| 6722060 |
Snowboard boot |
April 20, 2004 |
| A snowboard boot has a sole portion and an upper portion. The sole portion includes a mid sole having a base portion with a front catch coupled to a toe section of the base portion. The first and second rear catches are located at first and second lateral sides of a heel section of the b |
| 6692086 |
Bicycle wheel |
February 17, 2004 |
| A bicycle wheel basically has a hub, a plurality of spokes extending outwardly from the hub and an annular rim coupled to the outer ends of the spokes for supporting a tire. The annular rim has a spoke attachment portion with a plurality of spoke openings for receiving the outer ends of |
| 6648364 |
Snowboard binding system |
November 18, 2003 |
| A snowboard binding system has a boot and a binding configured to be releasably coupled together. The boot has an upper potion, a sole portion, a front catch and at least one rear catch. The binding includes a base member, a rear binding arrangement and a front binding arrangement. The |
| 6647826 |
Bicycle pedal |
November 18, 2003 |
| The bicycle pedal includes a pedal shaft, a pedal body and an abrasive sheet coupled to a shoe engagement surface to enhance engagement of the pedal with a shoe. The pedal body is rotatably coupled to the second end of the pedal shaft. The shoe engagement surface preferably includes a |
| 6637768 |
Snowboard binding system |
October 28, 2003 |
| A snowboard binding system includes a binding and a boot configured to be releasably coupled together. The snowboard binding includes a base member, a rear binding arrangement, and a front binding arrangement. The snowboard boot includes an upper portion, a sole portion, at least one rea |
| 6595542 |
Snowboard binding system |
July 22, 2003 |
| A snowboard binding system has a snowboard boot configured to be releasable coupled to a snowboard binding. The snowboard boot has a sole portion with a front catch and a pair of rear catches located at the lateral sides of the sole portion. The snowboard binding includes a base member, |
| 6594919 |
Snowboard boots |
July 22, 2003 |
| A snowboard boot includes a heel member and a leg member positioned above the heel member. The heel member and the leg member are secured to the boot so that the leg member is capable of movement relative to the heel member about an axis of rotation that is vertically inclined no more th |
| 6588853 |
Bicycle rim |
July 8, 2003 |
| A bicycle rim includes side portions with an outer portion extending between the side portions to form a pair of outer corners, and a spoke attachment portion. The outer portion includes a pair of ridges spaced from the outer corners. The ridges preferably divide a pair of inclined s |
| 6582029 |
Bicycle rim |
June 24, 2003 |
| A bicycle rim includes side portions with an outer portion extending between the side portions to form a pair of outer corners, and a spoke attachment portion. The outer portion includes a pair of ridges spaced from the outer corners. The ridges preferably divide a pair of inclined s |
| 6568766 |
Bicycle rim |
May 27, 2003 |
| A hollow bicycle rim includes a pair of side portions, an outer portion and a spoke attachment portion with a plurality of spoke openings. The side portions have ribs to form opposing tire supporting surfaces. The outer portion extends between the side portions. The outer portion include |
| 6536849 |
Bicycle wheel |
March 25, 2003 |
| A bicycle wheel basically has a hub, a plurality of spokes extending outwardly from the hub and an annular rim coupled to the outer ends of the spokes for supporting a tire. The annular rim has a spoke attachment portion with a plurality of spoke openings for receiving the outer ends of |
| 6536795 |
Snowboard binding system |
March 25, 2003 |
| A snowboard binding system has a boot and a binding configured to be releasably coupled together. The boot has an upper portion, a sole portion, a front catch located, and a rear catch. The binding includes a base member, a rear binding arrangement, and a front binding member. The fr |
| 6530590 |
Snowboard binding system |
March 11, 2003 |
| A snowboard binding system includes a boot and a binding configured to be releasable coupled together. The boot has a mid sole constructed of a first material and an outer sole constructed of a second material. The first material has a lower coefficient of friction than the second ma |
| 6467193 |
Boot liner |
October 22, 2002 |
| A boot liner basically includes a sole portion, an upper portion and a tightening device. A tongue is preferably mounted in a slit formed in the upper portion. The tightening device is coupled to the upper portion for drawing opposite lateral sides of the upper portion towards one anothe |
| 6398246 |
Active highback system for a snowboard boot |
June 4, 2002 |
| An active high back system is provided for automatically adjusting the snowboard boot between a walking position and a riding position. The snowboard boot is provided with an active highback support that is adjustably mounted to a snowboard boot. During walking, the active highback s |
| 6382381 |
Bicycle hub assembly |
May 7, 2002 |
| A bicycle wheel basically has a central hub assembly, a plurality of spokes extending outwardly from the central hub assembly and an annular rim coupled to the outer ends of the spokes for supporting a tire. The central hub assembly has a hub axle, a hub unit, a freewheel and a sprocket |
| 6354668 |
Bicycle rim with wear indicator |
March 12, 2002 |
| A bicycle rim is provided with a wear indicator. The bicycle rim has an outer annular portion, an annular spoke attachment portion and a pair of oppositely facing annular braking surfaces. The outer annular portion is adapted to receive a tire and the annular spoke attachment portion is |
| 6325405 |
Active highback system for a snowboard boot |
December 4, 2001 |
| An active high back system is provided for automatically adjusting the snowboard boot between a walking position and a riding position. The snowboard boot is provided with an active highback support that is adjustably mounted to a snowboard boot. During walking, the active highback s |
| 6283557 |
Bicycle rim with wear indicator |
September 4, 2001 |
| A bicycle rim is provided with a wear indicator. The bicycle rim has an outer annular portion, an annular spoke attachment portion and a pair of oppositely facing annular braking surfaces. The outer annular portion is adapted to receive a tire and the annular spoke attachment portion is |
| 6234580 |
Bicycle wheel with reinforced rim |
May 22, 2001 |
| A bicycle wheel basically has a hub, a plurality of spokes extending outwardly from the hub and an annular rim coupled to the outer ends of the spokes for supporting a tire. The annular rim has a spoke attachment portion with a plurality of openings for receiving the outer ends of the |
| 6231128 |
Bicycle wheel |
May 15, 2001 |
| A bicycle wheel basically has a hub, a plurality of spokes extending outwardly from the hub and an annular rim coupled to the outer ends of the spokes for supporting a tire. The annular rim has a spoke attachment portion with a plurality of openings for receiving the outer ends of the |
| 6231066 |
Active highback system for a snowboard boot |
May 15, 2001 |
| An active high back system is provided for automatically adjusting the snowboard boot between a walking position and a riding position. The snowboard boot is provided with an active highback support that is adjustably mounted to a snowboard boot. During walking, the active highback s |
| 6213562 |
Bicycle wheel with reinforced rim |
April 10, 2001 |
| A bicycle wheel basically has a hub, a plurality of spokes extending outwardly from the hub and an annular rim coupled to the outer ends of the spokes for supporting a tire. The annular rim has a spoke attachment portion with a plurality of openings for receiving the outer ends of the |
| 6164682 |
Snowboard binding |
December 26, 2000 |
| A snowboard binding is provided for releasably connecting a boot to a snowboard. One embodiment of the invention includes inner and outer main bodies to receive a two-piece cleat. A second embodiment includes inner and outer hooks for hooking, and a latch for securing, a one-piece cleat. |
| 6158819 |
Bicycle wheel |
December 12, 2000 |
| A bicycle wheel basically has a hub, a plurality of spokes extending outwardly from the hub and an annular rim coupled to the outer ends of the spokes for supporting a tire. The annular rim has a spoke attachment portion with a plurality of openings for receiving the outer ends of the |
| 6155577 |
Highback lever mechanism |
December 5, 2000 |
| The present invention relates to a highback support which is pivotally mounted to a support member. A lever mechanism fixed to a backside of the highback support includes a lever which selectively engages a portion of the support member and provides mechanical advantage for setting and |
| 6126243 |
Bicycle wheel |
October 3, 2000 |
| A bicycle wheel basically has a hub, a plurality of spokes extending outwardly from the hub and an annular rim coupled to the outer ends of the spokes for supporting a tire. The annular rim has a spoke attachment portion with a plurality of openings for receiving the outer ends of the |
| 6119372 |
Snowboard boot power lacing configuration |
September 19, 2000 |
| The invention relates to a shoe lacing configuration where short straps attached to sides of an article of footwear are formed with loops. A secondary lacing strap includes loops through which a lace extends. The lace extends through lacing means formed on opposite sides of a boot and |
| 6073370 |
Snowboard boot power lacing configuration |
June 13, 2000 |
| The invention relates to a shoe lacing configuration for an article of footware such as a boot, where the boot is provided with two rings, one ring supported on either side of the boot proximate an ankle supporting portion of the boot. A long strap is looped through the two rings such |
| 6068348 |
Bicycle wheel |
May 30, 2000 |
| A bicycle wheel basically has a hub, a plurality of spokes extending outwardly from the hub and an annular rim coupled to the outer ends of the spokes for supporting a tire. The annular rim has a spoke attachment portion with a plurality of openings and radially extending recesses for re |
| 6068347 |
Bicycle wheel |
May 30, 2000 |
| A bicycle wheel basically has a hub, a plurality of spokes extending outwardly from the hub and an annular rim coupled to the outer ends of the spokes for supporting a tire. The annular rim has a spoke attachment portion with a plurality of openings for receiving the outer ends of the |
| 6035558 |
Snowboard boot |
March 14, 2000 |
| A snowboard boot includes a foot portion, an ankle portion formed of a flexible material disposed above the foot portion and extending forwardly for covering an anklebone, and a leg portion disposed above the ankle portion. The ankle portion includes a first stitch line extending from a |
| 6014910 |
Protective cap-system for bicycle cable |
January 18, 2000 |
| A cap is provided for fitting to a bicycle control cable of the type having an inner cable slidingly disposed within an outer casing where the outer casing terminates for exposing a portion of the inner cable. The cap has a first section defining a first section opening for fitting the o |
| 6012237 |
Multiple jointed back support system for a snowboard boot |
January 11, 2000 |
| A back support structure for a snowboard boot includes a back support member for supporting a back surface of an ankle and a linking mechanism coupled to the back support member for coupling the back support member to a leg member of the snowboard boot. The linking mechanism includes a f |
| 5971420 |
Snowboard binding |
October 26, 1999 |
| A snowboard binding is provided for releasably connecting a boot to a snowboard. One embodiment of the invention includes inner and outer main bodies to receive a two-piece cleat. A second embodiment includes inner and outer hooks for hooking, and a latch for securing, a one-piece cleat. |
| 5950335 |
Snowboard boots |
September 14, 1999 |
| A snowboard boot includes a sole region, an upper outer layer extending from the sole region to an instep region, and a foot support disposed inside the upper outer layer. The foot support includes a right foot support and a left foot support. The right foot support is disposed inside |
| 5946827 |
Snowboard boot ankle and heel support |
September 7, 1999 |
| A snowboard boot is formed with an ankle and heel support. The boot includes a sole portion and an upper portion fixed to the sole portion. The ankle and heel support includes a strap member that is formed with first and second lacing loops and an ankle strap portion which extends be |
