Patent ID: 6929585
Filing Date: 2005-08-16
Classification: A63K

Abstract:
1. A starting block for a runner in a track event, the starting block comprising: (a) a rail having two outwardly-positioned rows of upwardly-directed teeth and two upwardly-projecting guides running parallel to and between the rows of teeth, each guide having an enlarged tip along its top surface; (b) a pair of foot pedal assemblies, one connected to the left side of the rail and one connected to the right side of the rail; and (c) a pair of connectors for connecting the pedal assemblies to the rail, each connector being capable of placement in a lowered engaged position or a raised non-engaged position with respect to its position along the rail, each connector comprising an engaging member for selectively engaging its respective row of teeth and a sleeve for enveloping and selectively engaging its respective guide, the sleeve being shaped and sized such that, when the connector is in the lowered engaged position, the engaging member engages the teeth and the sleeve engages the enlarged tip of the guide and such that, when the connector is in the raised non-engaged position, the engaging member is above the row of teeth and the sleeve is retained on the guide.