US5253884A
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Roller adjustment means for in line skate
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-12-13
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Granted: 1993-10-19
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Expires: 2011-12-13
Abstract
Abstract A lever arrangement is provided to adjust the height of one or more rollers of an in line skate. The lever arrangement is rotatably mounted between an axle for a roller and a bracket for supporting the roller axle and is mounted on both ends of the axle. The axle extends through a rotatable bushing at one end of the lever arrangement having an off-center hole for the axle. A lock is provided at a second end of the lever arrangement.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary Landers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 10:18
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C17/00; A63C17/04; A63C17/06; A63C17/22; A63C17/226
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
In combination with an in line skate having a boot, a frame supporting the boot, and a plurality of wheels rotatably mounted on axles supported by the frame, the improvement of a system for adjusting the height of at least one of the axles in relation to the frame, the system comprising a pair of opposed, coaxially rotatable bushings supported by the frame and each defining a through hole for passing the ends of a wheel axle, the axle-receiving through holes being located eccentrically to the bushings' rotational axis, securing means coupled to the wheel axle for securing the bushings and axle relative to the frame, a lever extending radially outwardly form each of the rotatable bushings for receiving a force to rotate the bushings, and locking means, formed with the frame, for releasably and replaceably receiving a portion of each of the levers to secure the bushings against unwanted rotation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
In combination with an in line skate having a boot, a frame supporting the boot, and a plurality of wheels rotatably mounted on axles supported by the frame, the improvement of a system for adjusting the height of at least one of the axles in relation to the frame, the system comprising a pair of opposed, coaxially rotatable bushings supported by the frame and each defining a through hole for passing the ends of a wheel axle, the axle-receiving through holes being located eccentrically to the bushings' rotational axis, securing means coupled to the wheel axle for securing the bushings and axle relative to the frame, a lever extending radially outwardly form each of the rotatable bushings for receiving a force to rotate the bushings, and locking means, formed with the frame, for releasably and replaceably receiving a portion of each of the levers to secure the bushings against unwanted rotation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein the system further comprises multiple pairs of opposed, rotatable bushings for adjusting the height of multiple axles in relation to the frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein the locking means is capable of receiving a portion of the lever in one of two locations.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination as set forth in claim 3 wherein the locking means comprises a plurality of apertures located in the frame for lockingly receiving the portion of the lever.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-10-18 | 1997-04-19 | 1997-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-10-18 | 2001-04-19 | 2001-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-10-18 | 2005-04-19 | 2005-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |