Patents by Inventor Frédéric Roudergues

Frédéric Roudergues 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).

  • Patent number: 8516923
    Abstract: The pedal includes a pedal body (1) rotationally mounted on a pedal shaft. The pedal body (1) includes a fixed front catch element (4) and a movable rear catch element (6) that work with a retaining plate (3) fixed underneath the footwear of the cyclist. The movable rear catch element (6) is mounted to be able to pivot between a retaining position of the plate (3) and a position of release of the plate (3) by the pivoting of the rear catch element (6) in opposition to the action of an elastic return element (10). The elastic return element (10) is composed of an elastic leaf that forms a spring located in a longitudinal housing (11) of the pedal body (10) open to the rear, the leaf (10) being able to be stressed along its longitudinal axis in buckling during pivoting of the rear catch element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Look Cycle International
    Inventors: Jean Marc Hillairet, Frédéric Roudergues
  • Patent number: 8327723
    Abstract: The measuring device is intended to measure forces on a bicycle pedal (1) mounted to rotate on a pedal spindle (2) fixed at the free end of a crankset crankarm (6). The device includes force sensors positioned on the pedal spindle and able to detect the force directed perpendicularly to the pedal spindle and to supply a signal dependent on the force detected, and electronic elements able to process the signals received from the sensors. Some of the electronic elements are incorporated in an electronic card (23) powered by a stand-alone energy source and to which is fixed a male connecting member (24) able to pass through a fixing hole (5) of the pedal spindle (2) on the crankarm (6) in order to cooperate with a female connecting member provided in the end of the pedal spindle. The electronic card forms with the male connecting member an easily detachable assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Look Cycle International
    Inventors: Frederic Roudergues, Julien Bouchez
  • Publication number: 20110067503
    Abstract: The measuring device is intended to measure forces on a bicycle pedal (1) mounted to rotate on a pedal spindle (2) fixed at the free end of a crankset crankarm (6). The device includes force sensors positioned on the pedal spindle and able to detect the force directed perpendicularly to the pedal spindle and to supply a signal dependent on the force detected, and electronic elements able to process the signals received from the sensors. Some of the electronic elements are incorporated in an electronic card (23) powered by a stand-alone energy source and to which is fixed a male connecting member (24) able to pass through a fixing hole (5) of the pedal spindle (2) on the crankarm (6) in order to cooperate with a female connecting member provided in the end of the pedal spindle. The electronic card forms with the male connecting member an easily detachable assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: LOOK CYCLE INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: Frederic ROUDERGUES, Julien BOUCHEZ
  • Patent number: 7712828
    Abstract: The device includes a tubular fitting (6) that is part of a bicycle frame and able to accommodate a saddle post (7), elements (19,20) for locking the saddle post (7) in rotation, and members (8) for holding the saddle post (7) in a longitudinal position that is determined relative to the tubular fitting (6). The holding members comprise a stop surface (7a) that is provided on the saddle post (7) and able to work with a stop (8) that is provided on the fitting (6) so as to delimit the insertion length of the saddle post (7) in the latter. The holding members also include at least one annular crosspiece (9, 10) that can be arranged between the stop surface and the stop so as to allow the adjustment of the insertion length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Look Cycle International
    Inventors: Eric Julliard, Frederic Roudergues
  • Publication number: 20090031850
    Abstract: The pedal includes a pedal body (1) rotationally mounted on a pedal shaft. The pedal body (1) includes a fixed front catch element (4) and a movable rear catch element (6) that work with a retaining plate (3) fixed underneath the footwear of the cyclist. The movable rear catch element (6) is mounted to be able to pivot between a retaining position of the plate (3) and a position of release of the plate (3) by the pivoting of the rear catch element (6) in opposition to the action of an elastic return element (10). The elastic return element (10) is composed of an elastic leaf that forms a spring located in a longitudinal housing (11) of the pedal body (10) open to the rear, the leaf (10) being able to be stressed along its longitudinal axis in buckling during pivoting of the rear catch element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: LOOK CYCLE INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: Jean-Marc HILLAIRET, Frederic ROUDERGUES
  • Publication number: 20080258517
    Abstract: A device including a tubular coupling (6) forming part of a bicycle frame and suitable for holding a saddle post (7), locking means (19, 20) for rotationally locking the saddle post (7), and supporting means (8) for supporting the saddle post (7) in a predetermined longitudinal position relative to said tubular coupling (6). The supporting means comprise an abutment surface (7a) provided on said saddle post (7) and engageable with an abutment (8) on said coupling (6) so as to define the insertion length of the saddle post (7) therein. The supporting means further comprise at least one ring-shaped insert (9, 10) positionable between said abutment surface and said abutment to enable said insertion length to be adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: LOOK CYCLE INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: Eric Julliard, Frederic Roudergues
  • Patent number: 7258042
    Abstract: The pedal comprises a pedal body (2) mounted rotatably on a pedal axle (3) and provided with a retainer (7 to 10) of an engagement member fixed below a bicycle shoe, the retainer (7 to 10) comprising a first pair of arches (7, 8) mounted fixedly and a second pair of arches (9, 10) mounted pivoting between the fixed arches (7, 8). A resilient return (12, 13) acts on the pivoting arches (9, 10) to urge them toward a position of retaining the engagement member between a fixed arch (7, 8) and a pivoting arch (9, 10) following relative angular spacing apart of these latter by said engagement member against the action of the resilient return (12, 13). The pivotal axis of each pivoting arch (9, 10) is eccentric to the axis of rotation (A-A) of the pedal axle (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Look Cycle International
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Couturet, Frédéric Roudergues
  • Publication number: 20050188567
    Abstract: The plate comprises a body (2) provided with securement holes (3) of the plate (1) to the sole of a shoe, and a first rear connection member (10) and a second front connection member (11). The first and second connection members have bearing surfaces (12 to 17) adapted to coact with a rear pivoting hooking member respectively with a front fixed hooking member provided on the pedal. All the bearing surfaces (12 to 15) of at least the first rear connecting member (10) are formed on an added member (18) of a material having a coefficient of friction reduced relative to that of the material of the body (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Applicant: LOOK CYCLE INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: Jean-Louis Chretien, Frederic Roudergues
  • Publication number: 20050087036
    Abstract: The pedal comprises a pedal body (2) mounted rotatably on a pedal axle (3) and provided with a retainer (7 to 10) of an engagement member fixed below a bicycle shoe, the retainer (7 to 10) comprising a first pair of arches (7, 8) mounted fixedly and a second pair of arches (9, 10) mounted pivoting between the fixed arches (7, 8). A resilient return (12, 13) acts on the pivoting arches (9, 10) to urge them toward a position of retaining the engagement member between a fixed arch (7, 8) and a pivoting arch (9, 10) following relative angular spacing apart of these latter by said engagement member against the action of the resilient return (12, 13). The pivotal axis of each pivoting arch (9, 10) is eccentric to the axis of rotation (A-A) of the pedal axle (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Applicant: LOOK CYCLE INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Couturet, Frederic Roudergues
  • Patent number: D506308
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Look Cycle International
    Inventors: Jean-Louis Chretien, Frédéric Roudergues