Skateboard training devices

Abstract

Skateboard training devices are provided to assist all levels and ages of skateboard enthusiasts in learning tricks. The devices can comprise a deck including a core comprising a set of materials, wherein the core is partially or entirely surrounded by an outer protective material. In some aspects, the core can be made of one or more of a wood, a plastic, a metal, a composite, a fiberglass, and nylon. In some aspects, the outer protective material comprises a foam material. In some aspects, the core can comprise a foam material that is denser than an outer protective foam material.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application no. 63 / 055,824, filed on Jul. 23, 2020. All references, including publications, patent applications, and patents, cited herein are hereby incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each reference were individually and specifically indicated to be incorporated by reference and were set forth in its entirety herein.BACKGROUNDField of the Invention

[0002] The present invention relates to skateboard training devices which can be used both indoors and outdoors to assist all levels and ages of skateboard enthusiasts and others to learn tricks and skills that can then be transferred to use on a variety of real skateboards.Description of the Related Art

[0003] Skateboarding is a popular outside sport which can be performed on the streets or at skate parks all over the world. This sport is performed on hard surfaces which in most cases are concrete or cement. This year-round activ...

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Embodiment Construction

[0020]After reading this description, it will become apparent to one skilled in the art how to practice the claims in various alternative embodiments and alternative applications. However, although various embodiments will be described herein, it is understood that these embodiments are presented by way of example and illustration only, and not limitation. As such, this detailed description of various embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope or breadth of the appended claims.

[0021]The skateboard training devices described herein may also be viewed as skateboard simulators. The devices or simulators are shaped like a skateboard with a deck, a set of trucks, and optionally simulated wheels. The devices can comprise a solid core having the deck, trucks and optional simulated wheels (e.g., wheel-shaped devices that do not spin and thus provide a more stable device, wherein the simulated wheels can compose the trucks or be fixedly or removably coupled to the trucks), and be...

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application no. 63 / 055,824, filed on Jul. 23, 2020. All references, including publications, patent applications, and patents, cited herein are hereby incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each reference were individually and specifically indicated to be incorporated by reference and were set forth in its entirety herein.BACKGROUNDField of the Invention

[0002] The present invention relates to skateboard training devices which can be used both indoors and outdoors to assist all levels and ages of skateboard enthusiasts and others to learn tricks and skills that can then be transferred to use on a variety of real skateboards.Description of the Related Art

[0003] Skateboarding is a popular outside sport which can be performed on the streets or at skate parks all over the world. This sport is performed on hard surfaces which in most cases are concrete or cement. This year-round activ...

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0020]After reading this description, it will become apparent to one skilled in the art how to practice the claims in various alternative embodiments and alternative applications. However, although various embodiments will be described herein, it is understood that these embodiments are presented by way of example and illustration only, and not limitation. As such, this detailed description of various embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope or breadth of the appended claims.

[0021]The skateboard training devices described herein may also be viewed as skateboard simulators. The devices or simulators are shaped like a skateboard with a deck, a set of trucks, and optionally simulated wheels. The devices can comprise a solid core having the deck, trucks and optional simulated wheels (e.g., wheel-shaped devices that do not spin and thus provide a more stable device, wherein the simulated wheels can compose the trucks or be fixedly or removably coupled to the trucks), and be...

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