Patents by Inventor Gerald W. Hsieh

Gerald W. Hsieh 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: 4876808
    Abstract: There is disclosed a sport shoe that is adaptable for multiple competitive events. Specifically, the sport shoe is useful for both cycling and running without compromising either competition. The shoe uses clipless pedals which, heretofore, have only been useful with a cleat that is permanently attached to the cyclist's shoes. The shoes can be quickly mounted to the clipless pedal and the wearer can thus compete in running and cycling events without changing footwear. The shoe of the invention has a composite sole with an outer sole, an intermediate sole and a cushioning layer therebetween. The composite sole has a plurality of apertures which are positioned on a preselected array and which receive a plurality of detent members, preferably in the form of upright posts which are permanently affixed to a pedal of a cycle. The upright posts have detent members which snap into the composite sole, thereby firmly securing the shoe to the pedal of a bicycle without any clips or attachment cleats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1989
    Inventor: Gerald W. Hsieh