Title:
REMOVABLE SHOE ATTACHMENT SYSTEM
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2010/133378
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
An improved attachment system for attaching shoes having toe and heel areas to a wide variety of sports equipment, in particular to a rowing boat or a rowing machine. One embodiment of the system comprises an attachment device (1) that is connected to or otherwise a part of the equipment, and a shoe block assembly (3) that accepts the attachment device (1). These parts generally removably lock together for use of the equipment, which provides users custom features, better control over the force applied to the equipment via the shoe, and automatic emergency functions. An adjustment device (2) generally fits into the shoe block assembly (3) and is fixed thereto with screws or any other attachment means, or could be formed as a part thereof, and the shoe block assembly (3) is removably attachable to the attachment device (1) by means of magnetic force. Non-magnetic embodiments are also described.
Inventors:
WEST STEPHEN R (DE)
Application Number:
PCT/EP2010/003134
Publication Date:
March 17, 2011
Filing Date:
May 21, 2010
Export Citation:
Assignee:
WEST STEPHEN R (DE)
International Classes:
B63H16/02; A43B5/08
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