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Skateboard bridle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-08-27
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Granted: 1991-06-04
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Expires: 2010-08-27
Abstract
Abstract An elastic bridle attachable to a skateboard assumes a normally snapped-down, retracted position closely adjacent the top stand-on surface of the skateboard platform. The bridle is grasped and pulled upward for use during jumping. When released, the bridle snaps back to the retracted position against the skateboard stand-on platform surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Rashirl J. Murdoch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:29
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C17/00; A63C17/26; A63C17/265; A63C17/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A skateboard bridle for attachment to a skateboard having a planar surface and a pair of longitudinally extending sides, comprising: (a) a pair of elongated rods, each rod having a first end and a second end; (b) attachment means for pivotally attaching the first end of each rod to a respective side of said skateboard for pivotal movement about a common transverse axis between an operative position, with said rods extending vertically above said skateboard and a retracted position, with each of said rods extending parallel to a respective side of said skateboard; (c) spring means for biasing each of said elongated rods to said retracted position; (d) a one-piece cord made of elastic material and having two terminal ends; and (e) means for attaching each of said terminal ends of said cord to the second end of a respective rod, wherein said cord extends in a straight manner between said rods when the rods are in a retracted position and said cord is capable of being stretched to assume an inverted U-shaped configuration while being grasped and pulled by a standing skateboard rider, when the rods are in an operative position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A skateboard bridle for attachment to a skateboard having a planar surface and a pair of longitudinally extending sides, comprising: (a) a pair of elongated rods, each rod having a first end and a second end; (b) attachment means for pivotally attaching the first end of each rod to a respective side of said skateboard for pivotal movement about a common transverse axis between an operative position, with said rods extending vertically above said skateboard and a retracted position, with each of said rods extending parallel to a respective side of said skateboard; (c) spring means for biasing each of said elongated rods to said retracted position; (d) a one-piece cord made of elastic material and having two terminal ends; and (e) means for attaching each of said terminal ends of said cord to the second end of a respective rod, wherein said cord extends in a straight manner between said rods when the rods are in a retracted position and said cord is capable of being stretched to assume an inverted U-shaped configuration while being grasped and pulled by a standing skateboard rider, when the rods are in an operative position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The skateboard bridle of claim 1 wherein said attachment means includes removable fastener means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The skateboard bridle of claim 2 wherein said removable fastener means includes screws.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-06-03 | 1994-12-03 | 1995-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-06-03 | 1998-12-03 | 1999-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-06-03 | 2002-12-03 | 2003-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |