ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 16 -- United States Patent no. 12,654,059, issued on June 16, was assigned to Aviron Interactive Inc. (North York, Canada).
"Adjustable foot plate for rowing machines" was invented by Andy Hoang (Toronto).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An adjustable foot plate for rowing machines is provided. The foot plate includes two platforms for placing a user's feet thereon when using the rowing machine. Each platform includes a strap, a heel counter and lengthening member for adjusting a distance between the strap and the heel counter to align the widest part of the user's foot with the strap. The platforms are laterally adjustable by a linear drive mechanism to vary a distance bet...