US4043566A
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Skateboard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-04-27
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Granted: 1977-08-23
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Expires: 1996-04-27
Abstract
Abstract A skateboard including a brake assembly for slowing and stopping the vehicle. A pivotal member on the board is provided with a depending rubber stop for engagement with the ground surface when the member is tilted by the heel of the shoe of the skater.
Inventors
- 👤 Noel K. Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:57
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C17/00; A63C17/01; A63C17/014; A63C17/14; A63C17/1436; A63C2017/1463
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A skateboard comprising: a low elongated substantially horizontal body having a front and a rear end, front and rear ground engaging support wheel means carried by corresponding end portions of said body, said support wheel means being adapted to support a load thereon, and brake means on said body for slowing said body by engagement with the ground in response to pivotal movement thereof by the load supported on said body, said brake means including a substantially planar member having a front and rear portion pivotally mounted in an opening in said body, and a depending stop member on the rear portion of said planar member, the front end of said body including a rearwardly projecting shoulder for abutting engagement with a forwardly projecting lip on the front portion of said planar member when said planar member is in a substantially horizontal position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A skateboard comprising: a low elongated substantially horizontal body having a front and a rear end, front and rear ground engaging support wheel means carried by corresponding end portions of said body, said support wheel means being adapted to support a load thereon, and brake means on said body for slowing said body by engagement with the ground in response to pivotal movement thereof by the load supported on said body, said brake means including a substantially planar member having a front and rear portion pivotally mounted in an opening in said body, and a depending stop member on the rear portion of said planar member, the front end of said body including a rearwardly projecting shoulder for abutting engagement with a forwardly projecting lip on the front portion of said planar member when said planar member is in a substantially horizontal position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A skateboard is accordance with claim 1 wherein said stop member is rubber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A skateboard in accordance with claim 1 wherein said stop member is a truncated tetrahedron.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A skateboard in accordance with claim 1 wherein said stop member is formed from friction generating material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A skateboard in accordance with claim 1 wherein said planar member includes a rubber pad on its upper surface.
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) | 1980-08-22 | 1981-02-21 | 1981-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-22 | 1985-02-21 | 1985-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-22 | 1989-02-21 | 1989-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |