Patents Represented by Law Firm Parmele, Bollinger & Bramblett
  • Patent number: 5497678
    Abstract: An adaptor having a base plate adapted to fit on an accelerator pedal of a vehicle has an operating plate with upper and lower portions thereon. The operating plate is elevationally and adjustably mounted on the base plate. A lateral integral projection extends outwardly from the lower portion of the operating plate. The adaptor is removably attached to the accelerator pedal which facilitates the positioning of the toe and heel of the same foot of the user on the operating plate for controlling the braking and acceleration of the vehicle without lifting or moving the foot from one pedal to the other. The use of the adaptor permits a conventional manual transmission vehicle to be converted for stock car racing. In an alternative embodiment, the accelerator pedal per se replaces the base and the adaptor is directly attached to the accelerator pedal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1996
    Inventor: Wayne W. Chou