US3695626A
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Uni-runner recreation device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-02
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1990-11-02
Abstract
Abstract A ski member is provided with detachably mounted wheel assemblies and a detachably mounted and adjustable seat or handlebar element. The wheels may be removed for skiing, or secured thereto for skating or scooting. The seat member may be raised to serve as a handlebar or completely removed so the device can serve as a skateboard.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth W Alexander Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:10
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
An apparatus adaptable for multiple use as a ski, skateboard and scooter comprising, an elongated ski member having a curved tip at one end thereof, wheel means releasably secured to the ski member at each end thereof, adjustable height support means detachably connected to and extending upwardly from said ski member adjacent the other end thereof, and a cross member carried by said support means which at one height above said ski member comprises a seat and which at a greater height comprises a handlebar, said support means comprising a first length of pipe and a second length of pipe, said first length of pipe supporting said cross member at one height for use as a seat, and said first and second lengths of pipe joined together for supporting said cross member at a greater height for use as a handlebar when said ski member is propelled with said other end thereof as the leading end; said cross member comprising a flat board projecting transversely across the ski member and being sufficiently long to be used as a handlebar when supported on saiD second length of pipe.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
187 words
An apparatus adaptable for multiple use as a ski, skateboard and scooter comprising, an elongated ski member having a curved tip at one end thereof, wheel means releasably secured to the ski member at each end thereof, adjustable height support means detachably connected to and extending upwardly from said ski member adjacent the other end thereof, and a cross member carried by said support means which at one height above said ski member comprises a seat and which at a greater height comprises a handlebar, said support means comprising a first length of pipe and a second length of pipe, said first length of pipe supporting said cross member at one height for use as a seat, and said first and second lengths of pipe joined together for supporting said cross member at a greater height for use as a handlebar when said ski member is propelled with said other end thereof as the leading end; said cross member comprising a flat board projecting transversely across the ski member and being sufficiently long to be used as a handlebar when supported on saiD second length of pipe.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the wheel means which are adjacent the other end of said ski member are pivotable about an axis perpendicular to the plane of said ski member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |