Paul S Swift

US Patent:

6877399, Apr 12, 2005

Filed:

Oct 10, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/975417

Inventors:

Paul Swift - Studio City CA, US

International Classification:

G05G001/14

US Classification:

745946, 745944

Abstract:

A flip-flop bicycle pedal that utilizes both sides of the pedal such that one side correspondingly matches with a prior art road type pedal configuration known in the art as LOOK pedal and the other side correspondingly matches with another prior art mountain type pedal configuration known in the art as SPD pedal. Alternatively, a plurality of pedal adapters that utilize conventional type bicycle pedal configurations which complementary match a plurality of prior art bicycle shoe cleats known in the art as LOOK cleat, SPD cleat, SPEEDPLAY “X” cleat, SPEEDPLAY frog cleat, and BE-BOP cleat.

US Patent:

6491606, Dec 10, 2002

Filed:

Apr 21, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/295569

Inventors:

Paul Swift - Glendale CA 91201

International Classification:

A63B 2206

US Classification:

482 57, 482 63, 482 65

Abstract:

The present invention is a spin bike pedal load changing means, and foot rest means for use in stationary training, that collectively greatly improves the capabilities of spin bikes over what is currently available in the art. The pedal load changing means allows the calibration of a range of pedal working loads, tailored to the individual riders capabilities and at the same time can be used as an emergency brake. The foot rest allows for the safe parking of the riders free leg during one-legged cycling training. The foot rest feature and pedal load change features both effectively increase the performance and safety of the spin bike in use, which is a much-desired feature for health clubs and gyms. The spin bike further allows the instructor to carry out a group class exercise routine, where each rider can set the pedal load changing means on each spin bike to fit their individual strength and stamina capabilities and also allows the rapid changing of pedal load settings to predetermined levels.