US6739606B2
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Dual-footboard scooter
Assignee: MARKY SPARKY Inc dba CALIFORNIA CHARIOT
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Filing: 2002-02-04
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Granted: 2004-05-25
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Expires: 2022-02-04
Abstract
Abstract A dual-footboard scooter in a tricycle format having a front wheel or ski coupled to a steering post passing through a steering column to join a steering handle and a bifurcated frame extending rearwardly from the steering column forms two branches, extensions of which each support a rear wheel or ski, respectively. In operating the scooter, the rider grasps the steering handle, rests one foot on either footboard and swings the other foot extending through the extended free space between the footboards and bifurcated frame, making pushing contact with the ground or snow to propel the scooter.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark Rappaport
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 07:41
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K3/00; B62K3/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
A ride-on scooter comprising: a front wheel having an axle coupled to a steering post passing through a steering column to join a steering handle; a rigid frame in tricycle format having bifurcated branch members permanently affixed to said steering column and extending rearwardly from said steering column; a first free space between said bifurcated branch members, extending horizontally between said bifurcated branch members and vertically from a road surface up to a bottom of the steering handle; said bifurcated branch members each attach to one of a pair of rearwardly extending branch members and each said rearwardly extending branch member supports one of a pair of rear wheels; a second free space between said pair of rearwardly extending branch members, extending horizontally between said rearwardly extending branch members and vertically from the road surface up to the bottom of the steering handle; and an extended free space defined by an uninterrupted combination of said first free space and said second free space; wherein said scooter is adapted to be propelled by a rider placing one foot on either rearwardly extending branch member and swinging an other foot through said extended free space and said other foot making pushing contact with the road surface across which the ride-on scooter is being propelled.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
A ride-on scooter comprising: a front wheel having an axle coupled to a steering post passing through a steering column to join a steering handle; a rigid frame in tricycle format having bifurcated branch members permanently affixed to said steering column and extending rearwardly from said steering column; a first free space between said bifurcated branch members, extending horizontally between said bifurcated branch members and vertically from a road surface up to a bottom of the steering handle; said bifurcated branch members each attach to one of a pair of rearwardly extending branch members and each said rearwardly extending branch member supports one of a pair of rear wheels; a second free space between said pair of rearwardly extending branch members, extending horizontally between said rearwardly extending branch members and vertically from the road surface up to the bottom of the steering handle; and an extended free space defined by an uninterrupted combination of said first free space and said second free space; wherein said scooter is adapted to be propelled by a rider placing one foot on either rearwardly extending branch member and swinging an other foot through said extended free space and said other foot making pushing contact with the road surface across which the ride-on scooter is being propelled.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The scooter set forth in claim 1 , further comprising a hand brake operatively coupled to said front wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The scooter set forth in claim 1 , further including a pair of footboards, with each footboard being supported by one of said rearwardly extending branch members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The scooter set forth in claim 1 , further comprising means for detaching each said rearwardly extending branch member from its associated bifurcated branch member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The scooter set forth in claim 1 , further comprising a quick detachment; wherein said quick detachment operates to disconnect each said rearwardly extending branch member from its associated bifurcated branch member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The scooter set forth in claim 1 , in which said front wheel includes an inflatable tire.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The scooter set forth in claim 6 , in which said inflatable tire is a deep tread type tire.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The scooter set forth in claim 1 , in which said pair of rear wheels are made up of a synthetic plastic material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The scooter set forth in claim 1 , in which each said rear wheel is attached to the rear end of each said rearwardly extending branch members.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The scooter set forth in claim 1 , further including a rear skid brake behind each said rear wheel adapted to engage a road surface when said footboard is upwardly inclined.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
A scooter as set forth in claim 10 , in which said rear wheel and said skid brake are both supported on a bracket secured to said footboard.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
A scooter as set forth in claim 10 , in which said rear wheel and said skid brake are both supported on a bracket secured to said rearwardly extending branch member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
41 words
The scooter set forth in claim 1 , further including an outrigger structure for attaching each said rear wheel to said scooter so that each said rear wheel is outwardly displaced from said footboard supported by said rearwardly extending branch member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
The scooter set forth in claim 1 , further including a rearward outrigger structure for attaching said rear wheel at a rearward most point on said rearwardly extending branch member away from said front wheel.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The scooter set forth in claim 1 , in which each said rear wheel is a roller skate wheel.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
A scooter as set forth in claim 1 , in which said rear end wheel is supported on a retractable axle to facilitate its replacement.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
25 words
The scooter set forth in claim 1 further comprising a pair of brackets, wherein each said bracket supports one of said pair of rear wheels.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
The scooter set forth in claim 17 wherein said pair of brackets may be adjustably positioned along the length of its associated said rearwardly extending branch member.
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