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US4997196A
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Illuminated skateboard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-10-30
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Granted: 1991-03-05
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Expires: 2009-10-30
Abstract
Abstract Improvements to a skateboard comprise a board having a complete string of LED's embedded in a groove around the periphery of the skateboard in the first embodiment, powered by a microcontroller and a battery mounted to the underside of the board. In the second embodiment, along the same lines, a kit is provided wherein skid bars have the LED's mounted in them, connected by wiring leading to the microcontroller and battery. The kit can be sold for after-market use, and may consist of just the two side boards, or the rear skid board as well, often called the kick board.
Inventors
- 👤 John L. Wood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:13
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C17/00; A63C17/01; A63C17/014; A63C17/015; A63C17/26; A63C2203/00; A63C2203/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
An improvement to a skateboard comprising: (a) a battery-powered microcontroller mounted to the bottom side of said skateboard; (b) at least one string of LED's wired to and driven by said microcontroller; (c) mounting means mounting said at least one string of LED's to the periphery of said skateboard; and, (d) said skateboard defining a peripheral groove and said at least one string of LED's being mounted in said groove.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
An improvement to a skateboard comprising: (a) a battery-powered microcontroller mounted to the bottom side of said skateboard; (b) at least one string of LED's wired to and driven by said microcontroller; (c) mounting means mounting said at least one string of LED's to the periphery of said skateboard; and, (d) said skateboard defining a peripheral groove and said at least one string of LED's being mounted in said groove.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
An improvement to a skateboard according to claim 1 wherein said mounting means comprises glue injected hot into said groove.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
An improvement to a skateboard according to claim 1 wherein said mounting means comprises resin poured into said groove over said string of LED's.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
An improvement to a skateboard according to claim 1 wherein said microcontroller is mounted just centerward of one of the trucks of said roller and is covered by a plate.
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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) | 1994-03-04 | 1994-09-03 | 1995-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-03-04 | 1998-09-03 | 1999-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-03-04 | 2002-09-03 | 2003-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |