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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7341262 | Cushion for in-line skate An in-line skate includes a frame and two rolling gears. Each of the rolling gears includes two levers pivotally connected to the frame, two casters each attached to related one of the levers, at least one first cushion provided between the levers and two second cus... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7314223 | Brake device and wheel assembly for skateboards A skateboard includes a deck and a plurality of trucks connected to an underside of the deck. Each truck includes two shafts and two wheels are rotatably connected to the two shafts. At least one active device is connected to a top of the deck and controlled by user... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7178813 | Scooter A scooter is described herein having control cables for use in guiding the scooter. In the preferred embodiment a cable is used to straighten the rear wheels which are connected in tandem and a steering column with a t-top is used to steer the front wheels. In an al... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7175187 | Wheeled skate with step-in binding and brakes The present invention teaches an apparatus and method for removably securing an article of footwear suitable for walking, running, or bicycling to a wheeled skate. Further, the present invention also teaches a brake device for use with a wheeled skate. In addition, ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7070192 | Method and apparatus for stabilizing a skateboard for training novice users of skateboard A stabilizing pad for use with conventional skateboards for ready attachment and detachment to the skateboard between the skateboard wheels for stabilizing the skateboard and immobilizing the wheels to permit a novice skateboarder to practice the basic balancing, ma... | 07/04/2006 |
| 6874794 | Safety brake using bearings for in-line skates A braking system preferably for an in-line skate includes a brake pad mounted to a forward end of a skate frame and an elevated front wheel attached to the skate frame by two pivot arms. The pivot arms are biased forward which is in a clockwise direction with respec... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6595529 | Multi-hinged skate and methods for construction of the same An improved hinge system for pivotally coupling a skate lower portion to a skate upper cuff. The multi-hinge design incorporates a four link chain mechanism that greatly increases the number of design options for a hinged boot. The pivot axis defined by t... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6536784 | Braking device particularly for roller skates A braking device for skates having a shoe composed of a quarter which is articulated to a shell which is associated with a supporting frame for two or more wheels. The device has a traction element which operatively connects the quarter to lever system wh... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6435525 | Brake for an in-line roller skate A brake for an in-line roller skate consisting of a rubber block (4) fixed to the end of a rigid support (5) at the rear of the skate, and intended to brake the skate by rubbing on the ground. The rigid support (5) has at least one cut-out (13) into which... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435524 | In-line-roller-skate interchangeable independent suspension, removable boot and a chassis supporting multiple brake systems An in-line roller skate in accordance with this present invention includes at least four integral independent suspension system aligned under the chassis platform having all forks axles pivotally in forward motion and opposite direction from each other. T... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6425588 | Safety brake for in-line skates A braking system preferably for an in-line skate includes a brake pad mounted to a forward end of a skate frame and an elevated front wheel attached to the skate frame by two pivot arms. The pivot arms are biased forward which is in a clockwise direction ... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6325394 | Flexing base skate A first embodiment of a flexing base skate (10) includes an upper shoe portion (12) mounted on a base (14). The base includes a forefoot region (20) secured to a forward frame segment (26) carrying forward wheels (18a, 18b). A heel region (24) of the base... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6105976 | Quick release axle for in-line skate brake A quick-release axle system for in-line skates employing a disc-braking system providing easy removal of the braking wheel and brake system components for replacement or servicing. Two outer axles located on each side of a wheel provide support and activa... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6059297 | Braking device for roller skates A braking device for a roller skate, the roller skate including a boot whose sole is associated to an upper plate of a chassis along a lower part of which are located the skating wheels. The braking device includes a friction element arranged on one end o... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6053511 | Non-postural change two feet braking for roller skates A roller skate provided with a brake mechanism operable when the foot or feet of the skater inside the boots are arctuated to an arch from the normal straight position inorder to effect braking. The braking system allows the skater to perform a single foo... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6047974 | Braking device particularly for skates Braking device, particularly usable for skates including a shoe composed of a quarter which is articulated to a shell which is in turn associated with a frame for supporting two or more wheels. A brake is rotatably associated with the quarter and selectiv... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6010137 | Quick adjusting braking apparatus A braking apparatus is provided for a skate which comprises a shoe composed of at least one quarter connected to a shell associated with a supporting frame for a plurality of wheels. The braking apparatus includes a braking element connected to a rear por... | 01/04/2000 |
| 6007076 | Braking device particularly for skates Braking device, particularly usable for skates including a shoe composed of a quarter which is articulated to a shell which is in turn associated with a frame for supporting wheels. The device includes at least one cable which connects the quarter to a br... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5997014 | Braking system for an in-line skate A braking system for an in-line skate. The skate includes a boot mounted on a chassis. A cuff is rotatably mounted on the chassis. The chassis also has a plurality of wheels rotatably mounted thereon. The braking system for the skate includes a brake pad ... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5992862 | Skate brake system and methods A skate brake system includes a carriage that pivots about the rear of a skate so as to bring a brake pad into contact with the skating surface when activated by a hand-activated actuator. The skater need not perform any special body movement to raise (or... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5904359 | Skate with in-line wheels A skate with in-line wheels, having a first front body, for supporting and locking the front part of the foot, and a second rear body, for supporting and locking at least the heel, the bodies having a first frame and a second frame for supporting a plural... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5895061 | In-line roller skate with removable boot Skate comprising a chassis (1) equipped with rollers (2, 3, 4, 5), a boot (6) attached removably to this chassis and a brake (9) operated by bending of the leg via a lever (11) articulated to the chassis and having, at the back, an operating rod (14) whic... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5895060 | Roller skate A roller skate including a quarter pivoted to a shell connected to a frame supporting wheels; a brake pad is supported by a support; a cable guides a flexible actuator adapted to actuate the support upon a rearward rotation of the quarter with respect to ... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5887682 | Braking device, particularly for skates Braking device, particularly for skates including a shoe composed of a quarter articulated to a shell which is in turn associated with a frame, wheels being pivoted thereto. The device is constituted by an elastic support having two essentially L-shaped a... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5868404 | Roller skate braking system The braking system for one or both of the skates such as in-line skates. The braking system uses a hand held RF transmitter activated by a switch to initiate braking action by a receiver located on the skate. The brake, once actuated, can work directly of... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5865445 | In-line skate brake A skate (10) includes a boot (12) and wheels (28), secured to a frame (14), and a brake (16). The boot includes a base (18), a heel counter (20) and a pivotable cuff (22). The brake includes a brake housing (32) connected to the frame by lower arms (34) a... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5836590 | Method and apparatus for slowing or stopping a roller skate The invention provides a braking systems and methods for slowing or stopping a roller skate having a plurality of wheels. One exemplary system, at least one braking surface is spaced apart from the wheels. A means is provided between the braking surface a... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5829756 | Apparatus for slowing or stopping a roller skate and methods The invention provides a braking systems and methods for slowing or stopping a roller skate having a plurality of wheels. In one exemplary system, at least one braking surface is spaced apart from the wheels. A means is provided between the braking surfac... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5794950 | In-line skate brake A skate (10) includes a boot (12) and wheels (28), secured to a frame (14), and a brake (16). The boot includes a base (18), a heel counter (20) and a pivotable cuff (22). The brake includes a brake housing (32) connected to the frame by lower arms (34) a... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5791664 | Braking system for in-line skates A cable operated, in-line skate braking system that is originally or retrofittedly attached to an in-line skate. The braking system has rigid main body portions laterally disposed of the shoe component of the skate and can be part of the right skate, the ... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5755449 | In-line skate Skate of the type including a shell with which at least one quarter is articulated and below which a frame is associated; the frame carries a plurality of aligned wheels. A support for a first brake is oscillatably articulated to the frame; the brake is c... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5743540 | In-line roller skate brake system A braking system for an in-line roller skate includes a brake actuator arm pivotally mounted on a support shaft extending through the rearmost wheel of the skate. Brake pads are connected to a first segment of the brake actuator arm and extend behind the ... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5741017 | Adjustable brake mechanism for roller skates Disclosed is a height-adjustable brake mechanism for roller skates, mainly including a fixing member, a movable member fitly and adjustably covered over the fixing member, a fixing bolt member for adjustably attaching the movable member to the fixing memb... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5735537 | Braking device particularly for skates A braking device, particularly for skates, including a shoe composed of a quarter that is articulated to a shell which is in turn associated with a frame to which two or more wheels are pivoted. The braking device is constituted by a substantially U-shape... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5704619 | Slidable skate brake and methods The invention provides systems and methods for slowing or stopping a roller skate. In one exemplary system, a roller skate is provided having a frame with a longitudinal axis, a piece of footgear securely attached to the frame, and a plurality of wheels o... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5664794 | Ground engaging movable skate brake A ground engaging movable skate brake brings a brake surface into contact with the ground by moving the brake surface independently of the skate. The skate brake system of this invention includes: a delivery mechanism for driving a brake surface to the gr... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5655783 | Roller skate braking device A break for an in-line roller skate is disclosed, which is activated by rotating the skater's lower leg rearwardly to drive a friction pad downwardly to engage the skating surface. A locking device permits the friction pad to be locked in a braking positi... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5653454 | Brake for an in-line roller-skate boot An adjustable brake structure for an in-line roller skate boot and wheeled chassis assembly is disclosed. The brake structure is formed by a sheathing attached to the boot assembly, a link block carrying a brake pad and pivotally secured to the boot assem... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5649715 | Skate brake and methods for its use The invention provides a braking system and methods for slowing or stopping a roller skate. The braking system includes a male member which is attached to a back end of the roller skate's frame. A female member is slidably engaged with the male member suc... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5647599 | In-line roller skate braking mechanism A braking system for an in-line roller skate includes a lever, a brake pad and a semi-rigid shaft mounted thereon. The lever is rotatably mounted on the rear wheel axle of the skate. The brake is activated by drawing the semi-rigid shaft upward, and de-ac... | 07/15/1997 |
