Legal Opinion
Speedplay, Inc. v. Bebop, Inc., Defendant/cross-Appellant
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Decided March 24, 2000No. 98-1527, 98-1528PublishedCited by 110 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
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BRYSON, Circuit Judge.
Serious bicyclists often use pedal assemblies that enable them to secure their feet to the bicycle pedals. The effect of such assemblies is to allow the bicyclists to increase the power transmitted to the wheels by simultaneously applying a downward, pushing force with one foot and an upward, pulling force with the other. Clip-less pedal and cleat assemblies offer one method of performing that function. With clip-less pedals and cleats, a rider can attach his feet securely to the pedals yet release them easily, in contrast to earlier systems using straps or cages. The…
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