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Ice to roller skate converter

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-07-08
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Granted: 1982-04-13
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Expires: 2000-07-08
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Abstract

Abstract A device for converting boot-attached ice skates into roller skates and having a casing which fits over the skate, and is buckled to it at about its center by a belt and is attached to the blade at its rear by means of an elasticized band or spring which can be easily attached or released. The casing is equipped with roller skate wheels which rotate upon shafts which are embedded in rubber or any other similar material, to provide resilience to the wheels.

Inventors

  • 👤 Leonard E. Bensette
  • 👤 Joann Bensette

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-26 12:33
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C17/00; A63C17/18

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 176 words
A device for converting boot-attached ice skates to roller skates, which consists of a casing which is used in connection with figure type of boot-attached ice skates, in which the blade supports which attach the said blade to the heel and sole of the boot are integral extensions of the blade, the said casing extending upwardly to cover the exterior of such extensions, including the entire skate blade; in combination with a pair of regulation roller skate wheels attached to the front and rear of said casing, said wheels rotating on shafts which pass through and are supported by said casing, and said shafts being embedded in rubber or any other resilient material, for the purpose of reducing shock and spills; a buckle equipped belt by means of which the casing is attached to the skate, located near the center of the casing; and a spring or elasticized band, located in the rear of the casing, wrapped around the rear blade to boot heel support, and removably attached to each side of the casing, in tension.
Claim 2
Independent Claim 176 words
A device for converting boot-attached ice skates to roller skates, which consists of a casing which is used in connection with figure type of boot-attached ice skates, in which the blade supports which attach the said blade to the heel and sole of the boot are integral extensions of the blade, the said casing extending upwardly to cover the exterior of such extensions, including the entire skate blade; in combination with a pair of regulation roller skate wheels attached to the front and rear of said casing, said wheels rotating on shafts which pass through and are supported by said casing, and said shafts being embedded in rubber or any other resilient material, for the purpose of reducing shock and spills; a buckle equipped belt by means of which the casing is attached to the skate, located near the center of the casing; and a spring or elasticized band, located in the rear of the casing, wrapped around the rear blade to boot heel support, and removably attached to each side of the casing, in tension.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

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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) 1985-04-12 1985-10-12 1986-04-13 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1989-04-12 1989-10-12 1990-04-13 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1993-04-12 1993-10-12 1994-04-13 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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