Patents by Inventor Austin LOPER

Austin LOPER has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Pedal with adjustment dial system
    Patent number: 12565282
    Abstract: According to at least one embodiment, a pedal system is provided for adjustably securing a rider's foot to a pedal without a cleat. At least one strap is connected to a pedal body. A ratchet dial is secured to the strap. A cord extends from the ratchet dial to form a loop, wherein the loop cooperates with a guide feature on the pedal body or a strap. Rotation of the ratchet dial varies a length of the cord, and thereby adjusts a strap opening formed with the pedal body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2026
    Assignee: KOM CYCLING LLC
    Inventors: Austin Loper, Jonathan Roobol
  • PEDAL WITH ADJUSTMENT DIAL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20240253731
    Abstract: According to at least one embodiment, a pedal system is provided for adjustably securing a rider's foot to a pedal without a cleat. At least one strap is connected to a pedal body. A ratchet dial is secured to the strap. A cord extends from the ratchet dial to form a loop, wherein the loop cooperates with a guide feature on the pedal body or a strap. Rotation of the ratchet dial varies a length of the cord, and thereby adjusts a strap opening formed with the pedal body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: KOM CYCLING LLC
    Inventors: Austin LOPER, Jonathan ROOBOL