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Spokeless Wheel Inline Skate

a technology of inline skates and wheels, applied in the direction of skateboards, roller skates, sport apparatus, etc., can solve the problems of low axle of the wheel, inability to deflect, and the skater to stumble and possibly fall, so as to improve the stability of the skate, improve the ability of the skater to ride, and be convenient to use.

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-10-02
KONSTANTINOU ALEXANDER
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Benefits of technology

"The invention is a spokeless wheel inline skate that solves the problems of previous devices. It has an axle for the wheel that is offset to the topside of the wheel, making it better at riding over debris. The skate has wheels that are mounted in a hinged manner with an elastic member, improving stability. It also has a rigid support for the front side of the foot and leg, and a removable wheel frame that allows for easy replacement or rotation. The skate has a tongue that is curved and includes padding for better stability and comfort. The invention is versatile and easier to use than previous devices."

Problems solved by technology

The disadvantages of prior wheel configurations are that the axle of the wheel is low to the ground.
Therefore, when an object such as a rock, stick, or other debris is struck by the wheels, the wheels are impeded causing the skater to stumble and possibly fall.
Furthermore, because the wheels disposed in a fixed relationship to the boot, the wheels cannot deflect to absorb shock when the wheels strike debris.
The disadvantages of the support for the lower leg being in the back of the boot is that more support is required on the front side of the leg or shin and increased rigidity in the rear of the boot does provide the best support the front of the leg.
The replacement and maintenance of the wheel is time consuming because each wheel must be individually disassembled and rotated or replaced.

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[0037]In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth. However, it is understood that embodiments of the invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and techniques have not been shown in detail in order not to obscure the understanding of this description.

[0038]FIGS. 1, and 2 illustrate an inline skate 1 having a boot 2. The boot has a toe area 23 and a heel area 24. The boot can be secured around a foot / lower leg of a skater with straps having buckles and or laces 3. At a toe section of the boot 2 a rigid tongue 4 is affixed in a hinged manner at a pivot 5 so that the rigid tongue 4 can be pivoted away from the boot 2. The rigid tongue 4 has additional pivot points 6 so that the rigid tongue 4 can easily conform to the foot of the skater. The rigid tongue 4 is provided with a soft backing 7 such as foam, padding, or rubber, which allows the rigid tongue 4 to conform to the skater's foot in a comfortable ...

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Abstract

An inline skate includes a boot having a sole, a toe area, and a heel area. The skate has a plurality of wheels each wheel respectively including: a bearing having an inner race, and a wheel mount rigidly mounted between the wheel frame and the inner race for mounting the inner race to the wheel frame in a rotationally fixed manner.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 921,048, filed on Mar. 30, 2007, entitled Spokeless Wheel Inline Skate; the prior application is herewith incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention pertains to a spokeless or hollow wheel inline skate. Inline skates are used for fitness, fun, and transportation.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]An inline skate typically has includes a set of at least four wheels. The each wheel is provided with bearings. The outer race of the bearing is pressed into a plastic or metal rim of the wheel. A removable axle is inserted through the bearing, at the center axis of the wheel, and into a frame provided for mounting the wheels of the skate in a line.[0006]The axles are hollow and have a thread for receiving a screw, which secures the axle and thus the wheel to the frame.[0007]...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63C17/06
CPCA63C17/06A63C17/223
Inventor KONSTANTINOU, ALEXANDER
Owner KONSTANTINOU ALEXANDER
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