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Skateboard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-25
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Granted: 1977-08-09
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Expires: 1996-03-25
Abstract
Abstract A skateboard is provided which is constructed to incorporate a braking device at its rear end for safety purposes; and which also includes in the embodiment to be described, a line tethered to the forward end which may be grasped by the operator, and a foot binding as additional safety features.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony Scardenzan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:11
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C17/00; A63C17/01; A63C17/014; A63C17/015; A63C17/14; A63C17/1436; A63C17/26; A63C17/265
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
221 words
A skateboard for carrying an operator in a standing position along a particular path on a supporting surface, the skateboard comprising: an elongated platform for supporting the operator and having a forward end section and an upwardly tilted rear end section; a first wheel truck assembly mounted to the underside of the platform at the forward end section, and a second wheel truck assembly mounted to the underside of the platform forward of the upwardly tilted rear end section; a braking pad secured to the underside of the platform under the upwardly tilted rear end section between the second wheel truck assembly and the rear extremity of the platform in position to engage the supporting surface in a braking relationship when the platform is tilted about the pivot axis of the second wheel truck assembly in a direction to raise the forward end section of the platform; a line tethered to the forward end section of the platform; a spring-loaded reel connected to the line for receiving the line; clip means attached to the line for attaching the line to the operator of the skateboard; and a foot binding mounted on the top side of the platform adjacent to the forward end section thereof and having an open rear end for releasably receiving one foot of the operator on the platform.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
221 words
A skateboard for carrying an operator in a standing position along a particular path on a supporting surface, the skateboard comprising: an elongated platform for supporting the operator and having a forward end section and an upwardly tilted rear end section; a first wheel truck assembly mounted to the underside of the platform at the forward end section, and a second wheel truck assembly mounted to the underside of the platform forward of the upwardly tilted rear end section; a braking pad secured to the underside of the platform under the upwardly tilted rear end section between the second wheel truck assembly and the rear extremity of the platform in position to engage the supporting surface in a braking relationship when the platform is tilted about the pivot axis of the second wheel truck assembly in a direction to raise the forward end section of the platform; a line tethered to the forward end section of the platform; a spring-loaded reel connected to the line for receiving the line; clip means attached to the line for attaching the line to the operator of the skateboard; and a foot binding mounted on the top side of the platform adjacent to the forward end section thereof and having an open rear end for releasably receiving one foot of the operator on the platform.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The skateboard defined in claim 1, in which the braking pad is formed of a plastic material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-08-08 | 1981-02-07 | 1981-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-08 | 1985-02-07 | 1985-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-08 | 1989-02-07 | 1989-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |