US4235448A
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Skiing simulator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-09
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Granted: 1980-11-25
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Expires: 1997-12-09
Abstract
Abstract A skateboard-type platform is described using standard skateboard hardware including wheels, axles, trucks, and mounting devices and including a lowered platform for placement of the user's feet in a parallel position thus simulating the foot placement, posture, and turning motions involved in snow skiing.
Inventors
- 👤 Brooks Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:32
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C17/00; A63C17/01; A63C17/014; A63C17/015; A63C2203/00; A63C2203/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A wheeled sport device comprising: an elongate platform having a center line in the elongate direction, an upper side and lower side; first and second skateboard truck, axle and dual wheel assemblies at either end of said elongate platform on said center line and having mounting surfaces engaging said platform on said lower side; and first and second foot plates in side by side arrangement on either side of said elongate platform and having upper surfaces substantially lower than said upper side of said elongate platform, each said upper surface having first and second sections converging downwardly to an intersection substantially transverse to said center line from either end of said foot plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A wheeled sport device comprising: an elongate platform having a center line in the elongate direction, an upper side and lower side; first and second skateboard truck, axle and dual wheel assemblies at either end of said elongate platform on said center line and having mounting surfaces engaging said platform on said lower side; and first and second foot plates in side by side arrangement on either side of said elongate platform and having upper surfaces substantially lower than said upper side of said elongate platform, each said upper surface having first and second sections converging downwardly to an intersection substantially transverse to said center line from either end of said foot plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The wheeled sport device of claim 1 wherein each said foot plate includes a flange along the outer edge thereof extending upwardly from said upper surface.
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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) | 1983-11-25 | 1984-05-26 | 1984-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-25 | 1988-05-26 | 1988-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-25 | 1992-05-26 | 1992-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |