US3876032A
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Motorized skates
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-15
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Granted: 1975-04-08
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Expires: 1993-11-15
Abstract
Abstract Motorized skates which are driven by a compact motor located on the skate frame, power for which is supplied by battery means. On/off and speed switches are readily accessible and may be attached to the operator by a belt. In one preferred embodiment, axially mounted wheels are used and the structure resembles that of conventional skates. In another preferred embodiment, an endless treaded track is used in place of the wheels.
Inventors
- 👤 Ferdinand Ferino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:41
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C17/00; A63C17/10; A63C17/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A self-propelled skating device to be used in pairs for a human rider in which each said skating device comprises: a skate platform adapted to support a rider''s foot such that the toe of said rider is disposed near the front of the platform and the heel is disposed near the rear of said platform; a plurality of rotatable members mounted on said platform and in driving communication with the base surface upon which said skating device is operated, one or more of said rotatable members rotatably mounted near the front of said platform, and one or more of said rotatable members rotatably mounted near the rear of said platform; electric motor means mounted on said platform; means directly coupling said electric motor to said rotatable members mounted near the front of said platform.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A self-propelled skating device to be used in pairs for a human rider in which each said skating device comprises: a skate platform adapted to support a rider''s foot such that the toe of said rider is disposed near the front of the platform and the heel is disposed near the rear of said platform; a plurality of rotatable members mounted on said platform and in driving communication with the base surface upon which said skating device is operated, one or more of said rotatable members rotatably mounted near the front of said platform, and one or more of said rotatable members rotatably mounted near the rear of said platform; electric motor means mounted on said platform; means directly coupling said electric motor to said rotatable members mounted near the front of said platform.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The self-propelled skating device of claim 1 wherein said rotatable members mounted to said platform comprise axially mounted wheels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The self-propelled skating device of claim 1 further comprising one or more endless belts frictionally disposed around said rotatable members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The self-propelled skating device of claim 1 wherein said actuating means comprises switch and battery means mounted on said skate framework.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The self-propelled skating device of claim 1 including a brake comprising a member extending to the rear of said platform so as to engage the base surface when said device is tilted.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
The self-propelled skating device of claim 1 wherein said means communicating between said electric motor and said rotatable members comprises sprockets mounted on said electric motor means and said rotatable members mounted to the front of said platform and further comprises an endless chain communicating between said sprockets.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
143 words
A self-propelled skating device for human riders comprising: a front and rear set of belt wheels; framework joining said front and rear wheels including cross support members extending from the left to the right front and rear wheel respectively and positioned so that said cross members are depressed below the center point of each of said left and right wheels respectively; an axle means extending from the left to right wheel of one of said set of wheels; electric motor means mounted on said framework; speed changing means communicating between said electric motor and said axle means; endless treaded tracks extending between the left front and rear wheel and between the right front and rear wheel respectively to engage a base surface as said skating device is propelled by said motor; and means to actuate said electric motor to propel said skating device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
143 words
A self-propelled skating device for human riders comprising: a front and rear set of belt wheels; framework joining said front and rear wheels including cross support members extending from the left to the right front and rear wheel respectively and positioned so that said cross members are depressed below the center point of each of said left and right wheels respectively; an axle means extending from the left to right wheel of one of said set of wheels; electric motor means mounted on said framework; speed changing means communicating between said electric motor and said axle means; endless treaded tracks extending between the left front and rear wheel and between the right front and rear wheel respectively to engage a base surface as said skating device is propelled by said motor; and means to actuate said electric motor to propel said skating device.
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) | 1978-04-07 | 1978-10-07 | 1979-04-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-07 | 1982-10-07 | 1983-04-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-07 | 1986-10-07 | 1987-04-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |