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Skateboard
Assignee: Awareness Marketing Corp
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Filing: 1986-05-01
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Granted: 1989-12-19
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Expires: 2006-05-01
Abstract
Abstract A skateboard apparatus is adapted to be held against the riders feet when the rider is performing maneuvers on the skateboard. The skateboard has an elongated platform having a pair of wheel trucks thereof. A flexible cord is attached through a center aperture in the platform to the bottom of the platform and has a handle attached to the end extending through the platform, so that a rider can pull on the handle to hold the skateboard against his feet when performing maneuvers. A spring loaded reel may be attached to the platform underside between the skateboard wheel trucks. The platform aperture may include a self-lubricating grommet for the cord to pass through.
Inventors
- 👤 D. Mason Allen
- 👤 Ashton D. Allen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 02:31
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C17/00; A63C17/12; A63C17/26; A63C17/265
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
A skateboard adapted to be held against the rider's feet when performing maneuvers on the skateboard comprising; a skateboard having an elongated platform having a rider's surface and an underside surface and front, rear and center portions, said skateboard also having a pair of wheel truck assemblies attached to the underside of said platform, one wheel truck assembly being attached to the front portion of said platform and the other being attached to the rear portion of the said platform; a flexible cord attached through an aperture in the center portion of said platform to the bottom of said platform and having a handle attached to the other end thereof, said cord being of a length to be supported with a rider's extended arm, whereby said skateboard platform can be held against the rider's feet when performing skateboard maneuvers; a spring loaded reel attached to the platform underside between said skateboard wheel truck assemblies, said flexible cord being retractably attached to said retractable reel and extending through an opening therein, said opening facing generally towards the aperture on the center of said platform; and said skateboard platform aperture having a grommet therein to protect the cord from undue abrasion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
A skateboard adapted to be held against the rider's feet when performing maneuvers on the skateboard comprising; a skateboard having an elongated platform having a rider's surface and an underside surface and front, rear and center portions, said skateboard also having a pair of wheel truck assemblies attached to the underside of said platform, one wheel truck assembly being attached to the front portion of said platform and the other being attached to the rear portion of the said platform; a flexible cord attached through an aperture in the center portion of said platform to the bottom of said platform and having a handle attached to the other end thereof, said cord being of a length to be supported with a rider's extended arm, whereby said skateboard platform can be held against the rider's feet when performing skateboard maneuvers; a spring loaded reel attached to the platform underside between said skateboard wheel truck assemblies, said flexible cord being retractably attached to said retractable reel and extending through an opening therein, said opening facing generally towards the aperture on the center of said platform; and said skateboard platform aperture having a grommet therein to protect the cord from undue abrasion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A skateboard in accordance with claim 1, in which said grommet is a lubricating polymer material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A skateboard in accordance with claim 2, in which said grommet is nylon.
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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) | 1992-12-18 | 1993-06-19 | 1993-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-12-18 | 1997-06-19 | 1997-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-12-18 | 2001-06-19 | 2001-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |