Patents by Inventor Steven Zoumaras

Steven Zoumaras 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).

  • Control interface activated restraining system to secure a rider's footwear to a foot support
    Patent number: 9038502
    Abstract: A restraining system is configured to secure and release a rider's footwear to a vehicle footrest in response to inputs to a control interface. The vehicle is typically a motorcycle or bicycle. In the case of a motorcycle, a rider's boot is restrained to a motorcycle foot peg by the action of a restraining device. Exemplary restraining device embodiments include an electromagnet or a mechanical latch. The control interface may be located on the motorcycle handlebar or on the rider's helmet. The rider can provide the inputs directly to the control interface. Alternatively, the inputs may be received from a wireless source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Evolution Racing Products, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Zoumaras, John Emerson, Gustaf Belt, Daniel S. Kline, Adam Livingston, David Tyvoll
  • Control Interface Activated Restraining System to Secure a Rider's Footwear to a Foot Support
    Publication number: 20110219911
    Abstract: A restraining system is configured to secure and release a rider's footwear to a vehicle footrest in response to inputs to a control interface. The vehicle is typically a motorcycle or bicycle. In the case of a motorcycle, a rider's boot is restrained to a motorcycle foot peg by the action of a restraining device. Exemplary restraining device embodiments include an electromagnet or a mechanical latch. The control interface may be located on the motorcycle handlebar or on the rider's helmet. The rider can provide the inputs directly to the control interface. Alternatively, the inputs may be received from a wireless source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: EVOLUTION RACING PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Zoumaras, John Emerson