US4076267A
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Articulated skateboard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-20
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Granted: 1978-02-28
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Expires: 1996-09-20
Abstract
Abstract A skateboard which is divided into front and rear sections each having a wheeled truck, the two sections being interconnected on a longitudinal pivotal axis. With one foot on each section, the rider can tilt the sections independently for very rapid turning and maneuvering with a minimum of body lean. The articulated board is adaptable to conventional skateboard trucks with resiliently mounted wheels, castered wheels, or ice skate type blades. In an enlarged form, the board can be used with the rider in prone or kneeling position, using handlebars on one section of the board for tilt control.
Inventors
- 👤 Willis Leonard Lipscomb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:43
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C17/00; A63C17/0033; A63C17/01; A63C17/014; A63C17/015; A63C17/018; A63C17/18; A63C2203/00; A63C2203/10; A63C2203/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
An articulated skateboard, comprising: an elongated, substantially planar board having a rider supporting upper surface, the board being transversely divided into a front section and a rear section; said front and rear sections having downwardly extending confronting end walls having a common contact face, the end walls extending the full width of the board and having edges curving smoothly downwardly from both sides of the board; a pivot pin extending through said end walls on a longitudinal axis and pivotally interconnecting said front and rear sections; and surface travelling supporting means mounted under opposite end portions of the board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
An articulated skateboard, comprising: an elongated, substantially planar board having a rider supporting upper surface, the board being transversely divided into a front section and a rear section; said front and rear sections having downwardly extending confronting end walls having a common contact face, the end walls extending the full width of the board and having edges curving smoothly downwardly from both sides of the board; a pivot pin extending through said end walls on a longitudinal axis and pivotally interconnecting said front and rear sections; and surface travelling supporting means mounted under opposite end portions of the board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A skateboard according to claim 1, wherein said walls have corresponding holes therethrough for receiving locking means to lock the front and rear sections against relative movement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
An articulated skateboard comprising: an elongated, substantially planar board having a rider supporting upper surface, the board being transversely divided into a front section and rear section; a pivot pin interconnecting said front and rear sections on a longitudinal axis, said pivot pin being contained substantially within the thickness of the board; and surface travelling supporting means mounted under opposite end portions of the board.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
An articulated skateboard comprising: an elongated, substantially planar board having a rider supporting upper surface, the board being transversely divided into a front section and rear section; a pivot pin interconnecting said front and rear sections on a longitudinal axis, said pivot pin being contained substantially within the thickness of the board; and surface travelling supporting means mounted under opposite end portions of the board.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A skateboard according to claim 3 and including an elastomeric connector joining the confronting ends of said front and rear sections, said connector enclosing said pivot pin.
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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) | 1981-02-27 | 1981-08-29 | 1982-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-27 | 1985-08-29 | 1986-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-27 | 1989-08-29 | 1990-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |