Patent ID: 8955454
Filing Date: 2015-02-17
Classification: B63B,B63H

Abstract:
1. A rowing boat footrest assembly comprising: a stationary support member configured and arranged for coupling to a boat structure with a pivot axis extending through a portion of the stationary support member; and a footrest member having a footrest surface coupled to the stationary support member for pivotal movement about the pivot axis configured and arranged to support a shoe such that with the shoe positioned on the footrest surface the pivot axis extends laterally through the shoe between a sole of the shoe and an upper surface of the shoe, the footrest member being a U-shaped member that includes pivot support ends spaced apart from the footrest surface with the pivot axis extending through the pivot support ends, and the footrest member including a shoe attachment portion configured such that the shoe is releasably securable to the footrest member, the shoe attachment portion being aligned with the pivot axis when viewed perpendicular to the footrest surface.