US4094524A
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Skate board braking and steering system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-18
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Granted: 1978-06-13
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Expires: 1996-10-18
Abstract
Abstract A skate board including a body and a pair of trucks located fore and aft with a friction brake pivotally mounted with respect to the board body to bring a pair of brake shoes into engagement with each of two rear wheels of the rear truck. An operator arm extends from the truck upward above the level of the board whereby the foot of the rider may be used to pivot the brake shoes into engagement with one or the other or both of the truck wheels. The brake arm and shoe assembly is pivotal about a transverse horizontal axis to bring the shoes into engagement with the surface of the wheels and likewise is pivotal around a longitudinal axis to selectively engage one or the other of the two wheels for steering. The operator arm may be operated by either the rear foot of the rider or by his hand in certain cases when the rider is crouched upon the board.
Inventors
- 👤 Mathew Ralph Carroll
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:35
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C17/00; A63C17/01; A63C17/14; A63C17/1409; A63C2017/1463
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A skate board assembly comprising: a board having a longitudinal generally horizontal axis; a front truck secured to said board; a rear truck secured to said board having a pair of wheels; a brake assembly secured to said skate board assembly including a pair of brake shoes; actuator means for pivoting said brake shoes about a first axis substantially transverse to said longitudinal axis of said board and selective into engagement with said wheels by the application of force to said actuator means; means mounting said actuator means for rotational movement about a second axis at an inclined angle with respect to the said longitudinal axis of the board whereby said actuator means may pivot said brake shoes into simultaneous engagement with both wheels of said rear truck by pivoting about said transverse axis or into engagement with one of said wheels by rotation of said actuator means about said second axis of rotation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A skate board assembly comprising: a board having a longitudinal generally horizontal axis; a front truck secured to said board; a rear truck secured to said board having a pair of wheels; a brake assembly secured to said skate board assembly including a pair of brake shoes; actuator means for pivoting said brake shoes about a first axis substantially transverse to said longitudinal axis of said board and selective into engagement with said wheels by the application of force to said actuator means; means mounting said actuator means for rotational movement about a second axis at an inclined angle with respect to the said longitudinal axis of the board whereby said actuator means may pivot said brake shoes into simultaneous engagement with both wheels of said rear truck by pivoting about said transverse axis or into engagement with one of said wheels by rotation of said actuator means about said second axis of rotation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein said actuator means includes a U shaped member pivotally secured to the underside of said board and with said brake shoes located at the end of each of the arms of said U shaped member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
The combination in accordance with claim 2 wherein said brake assembly includes a base secured to said skate board body and includes tubular bearing portion for engaging the central part of the U of said U shaped member to allow the pivotal movement of said U shaped member about said transverse axis to bring said brake shoes into engagement with the surface of the wheels of said rear truck.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
The combination in accordance with claim 3 including pivot means for securing said U shaped member to said plate in the region of said tubular portion whereby said U shaped member may be rotated about said second axis inclined with respect to the horizontal whereby said U shaped member may be pivoted to bring one or the other of said brake shoes into engagement with respect to its respective wheel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The combination in accordance with claim 1 including an actuator arm extending to the side and above the board whereby said brake assembly may be actuated by movement of part of the rider's anatomy to depress the arm without interference with the upper surface of said skate board.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination in accordance with claim 2 including return spring means secured to said brake assembly and said U shaped member to return said U shaped member and brake shoes to a non-engaging position in the absence of brake applying force.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination in accordance with claim 8 wherein said plate mounts spring means for returning said U shaped member to a non-actuated position in the absence of an actuating force.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
The combination in accordance with claim 1 including a plate member securable between the underside of the skate board body and the rear truck and wherein said plate member mounts a U shaped member in a generally horizontal position with said brake shoes normally located above the wheels of said truck.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination in accordance with claim 5 wherein said actuator arm includes a vertical portion extending above the level of the board and a horizontal portion extending generally rearward and beside said board against which the rider may apply brake actuating force.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination in accordance with claim 9 wherein said spring member constitutes a laterally extending leaf spring engaging both arms of said U shaped member and including end restraints for limiting lateral movement of said U shaped member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
136 words
A brake assembly for skate boards and the like having a board and a pair of wheeled trucks comprising: a plate including mounting means for securing said assembly to a skate board in the region of one of the trucks thereof; a generally U shaped member; said U shaped member carrying a pair of brake shoes, one on each respective end region of the arms of said U shaped member; said U shaped member being pivotally secured to said plate to bring said brake shoes into engagement with the wheels of the said truck of said skate board; and means extending to the side of said skate board actuatable by the rider of a skate board to pivot said U shaped member and said brake shoes into engagement with the wheels of said skate board truck.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
136 words
A brake assembly for skate boards and the like having a board and a pair of wheeled trucks comprising: a plate including mounting means for securing said assembly to a skate board in the region of one of the trucks thereof; a generally U shaped member; said U shaped member carrying a pair of brake shoes, one on each respective end region of the arms of said U shaped member; said U shaped member being pivotally secured to said plate to bring said brake shoes into engagement with the wheels of the said truck of said skate board; and means extending to the side of said skate board actuatable by the rider of a skate board to pivot said U shaped member and said brake shoes into engagement with the wheels of said skate board truck.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination in accordance with claim 11 wherein said actuator means comprises an arm engaging said U shaped member and extending above said plate for actuation by the foot of a rider.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
72 words
The combination in accordance with claim 11 wherein said U shaped member is pivotally mounted with respect to said plate for movement about two axes, one of said axes being substantially horizontal and normal to the length of said skate board and the second axis being substantially vertical, whereby said brake shoes may be selectively brought into braking engagement with either one or both wheels of a truck of a skate board.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
54 words
The combination in accordance with claim 13 wherein said plate includes an integral sleeve surrounding the central portion of said U shaped member to define the first of said two axes, and said U shaped member is further engaged to said plate by shaft means allowing rotation about the second of said two axes.
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) | 1981-06-12 | 1981-12-12 | 1982-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-12 | 1985-12-12 | 1986-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-12 | 1989-12-12 | 1990-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |