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Skate board Lighting System

a technology for lighting systems and skateboards, applied in the field of skateboard lighting systems, can solve problems such as detracting from balance or performance, and affecting performance, and using enhanced features on skateboards can sometimes produce unsatisfactory results

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-04-19
CALHOUN VANCE +1
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"The skateboard lighting system described in this patent is a way to add lights to a skateboard to make it easier to see in the dark. The system includes a frame that is attached to the deck of the skateboard, with one or more lights mounted on the frame to shine light on the ground. The lights can be adjusted to brighten up the area around the skateboard. The system can also have a battery power source or a power source that is connected to the skateboard wheels to power the lights. Overall, this invention makes it safer and easier to skate in the dark."

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Use of enhanced features on skateboards has sometimes produced unsatisfactory results, as the features may not stand up well to the rugged use that many skateboards experience and may detract from the balance or performance of the skateboard.

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[0025]The above description is given by way of example, and not limitation. Given the above disclosure, one skilled in the art could devise variations that are within the scope and spirit of the invention disclosed herein, including various ways of types of light fixtures and various ways of mounting the light fixtures to the lighting system frame and / or the lighting system frame to the skateboard. Further, the various features of the embodiments disclosed herein can be used alone, or in varying combinations with each other and are not intended to be limited to the specific combination described herein. Thus, the scope of the claims is not to be limited by the illustrated embodiments.

[0026]FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary skateboard lighting system in accordance with the present invention, mounted to a skateboard. As shown, skateboard 10 includes top surface 11 supporting a rider 18, and bottom surface 13, to which skateboard trolleys 15, 17 are mounted. As further shown at FIG. 2, t...

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Abstract

A skateboard lighting system is provided which is mountable to a skateboard having a deck, a deck top surface, a deck bottom surface and a pair of supporting trolleys, each trolley being mounted to the deck bottom surface and defining a trolley wheel axis. The lighting system comprises a lighting system frame mountable to the deck bottom surface proximate a first trolley and at least one light mounted to the frame, the light including a first lighting element arrayed to direct light along a light axis, the light axis being substantially parallel to the trolley wheel axis. A power source is provided in electrical communication with the light.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT RE: FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH / DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND[0003]The present invention is directed to a lighting system for skateboards and, more particularly, to an under board lighting system that can illuminate portions of the skateboard and the adjacent ground area.[0004]Skateboarding is becoming more and more popular with skate board parks being created on school grounds and public areas. Skateboarding also remains a popular activity in other areas as well, such as bike paths, sidewalks, parking areas, etc.[0005]Given their small size, and propensity to flip, crash or be subject to harsh conditions of use, skateboards are typically constructed as simple, sturdy products. Use of enhanced features on skateboards has sometimes produced unsatisfactory results, as the features may not stand up well to the rugged use that many skateboards experience and may detract from the balance or performance of t...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63C17/26
CPCA63C2203/14A63C17/26
Inventor CALHOUN, VANCEBARTLETT, BRYAN
Owner CALHOUN VANCE