Patent Application
20250082089
The present invention relates generally to the field of skateboard carrying devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a strap system designed to support a skateboard on a user's back. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.
By way of background, this invention relates to improvements in skateboard carrying devices. Generally, while walking outdoors, skateboarders must carry their skateboard under their arms, while they walk. Further, only having one hand free for answering a phone or other tasks can be frustrating. Additionally, skateboarders can take up more space on public transit, trying to carry their skateboards and creating awkward moments with other passengers.
Furthermore, a skateboard rider generally carries their skateboard with just one hand and the average skateboard weighs from five to ten pounds. Thus, skateboard riders have developed issues over time with their fingers, wrists, and elbows, due to carrying a skateboard with their hands. As can be seen, there is a need for a device that allows a skateboard rider to easily carry their skateboards.
Accordingly, there is a demand for an improved skateboard carrying device that is designed to support a skateboard on a user's back. More particularly, there is a demand for a skateboard carrying device that eliminates the need for users to carry skateboards under their arms or in their hands.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a skateboard carrying device that provides users with a strap system designed to support a skateboard on the user's back. There is also a long-felt need in the art for a skateboard carrying device that features multiple padded straps that can be worn around the torso, such that the front straps can store small personal items while the back straps can support a skateboard. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that allows users to carry keys, a wallet, cash, etc., within multiple pockets on the front section of straps. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a skateboard carrying device that includes four hook and loop fastener straps on the backside to fully secure and accommodate the skateboard. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a skateboard carrying device that eliminates the need to carry skateboards under the arm or in the hand of a user.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a skateboard carrying device. The device is a multipurpose storage and transportation device for skateboards. The skateboard carrying device comprises a body component that is configured in a plurality of straps worn around the torso and back of a user, like a backpack. Specifically, two nylon straps are applied to a user as a waist strap, with a third strap being secured up over a user's shoulder. Additionally, four additional straps are secured to the third strap to secure a skateboard thereto. The straps can be secured via hook and loop fasteners or a buckle, etc. Thus, the skateboard is supported on the back and kept secure, in a stable and upright position. Users can carry their skateboard like a backpack to keep their arms and hands-free while traveling and transporting a skateboard. Further, each of the straps includes multiple pockets of varying sizes and key rings for storing small personal items.
In this manner, the skateboard carrying device of the present invention accomplishes all of the foregoing objectives and provides users with a device that supports a skateboard on a user's back. The device is a set of straps that are secured via hook and loop fasteners around a user. The device can be manufactured of a nylon material.
The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a skateboard carrying device. The device is a multipurpose storage and transportation device for skateboards. The skateboard carrying device comprises a body component that is configured in a plurality of straps worn around the torso/waist and back of a user, like a backpack. Specifically, two nylon straps are applied to a user as a waist strap, with a third strap being secured up over a user's shoulder. Additionally, four additional straps are secured to the third strap to secure a skateboard thereto. Thus, the skateboard is supported on the back and kept secure, in a stable and upright position. Users can carry their skateboard like a backpack to keep their arms and hands-free while traveling and transporting a skateboard.
Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides a strap secured around a user's waist and shoulder which also secures a skateboard. When a user is carrying the skateboard, the user may secure the strap around their waist and up over at least one shoulder, thereby forming a device for transporting a skateboard hands-free. Thus, the device, in one configuration, is used for supporting a skateboard on the back of a user, such that the individual's hands remain free for other tasks.
Using the present invention, the skateboard rider may conveniently carry the skateboard at any time, hands-free. The present device helps to relieve the physical stress and strain connected with carrying a skateboard in a conventional manner. The present device may further eliminate the individual's need for any other carrying device for their skateboard. Further, the present device does not in any way impede the use and/or function of the skateboard.
In one embodiment, the skateboard carrying device is utilized with a conventional skateboard. The conventional skateboard may include a first end, a second end, a top surface, and a bottom surface. The bottom surface may include a plurality of wheels secured in a conventional way and a skateboard deck.
In one embodiment, the skateboard carrying device comprises a body component that includes at least one strap. The strap can be one long strap that is secured around the torso and back/shoulder of a user, or the strap can be a plurality of straps that are secured together to form the device. In one embodiment, the device can be a strap made from two smaller strap sections that come together to form a continuous strap around a user's waist. In this embodiment, the strap comprises elongated first and second ends that form a length suitable for use as a standard trousers or pants belt. The two ends include a mating connector component. Thus, the connector component of each strap end is adapted to allow connection and separation of the strap via snap button engagement, hook and loop fasteners, or a standard belt buckle closure. The mating connector component is adapted to secure the strap together, while the device is in use. Thus, the strap is connected around a user's waist and can be adjusted for different sizes.
In one embodiment, a third strap is secured to the strap around a user's waist and then is secured over a user's shoulder. The strap comprises elongated first and second ends that form a length suitable for use over a user's shoulder. The two ends include a mating connector component. Thus, the connector component of each strap end is adapted to allow connection and separation of the strap via snap button engagement, hook and loop fasteners, or a standard belt buckle closure. The mating connector component is adapted to secure the strap together over a user's shoulder, while the device is in use. In another embodiment, the third strap can be secured over both of the user's shoulders.
In one embodiment, the third strap further comprises a set of four additional straps secured together into two straps, such that two smaller strap sections come together to form one strap and the third strap comprises two additional straps (i.e., each made from two smaller strap sections). These additional straps are secured to the third strap via any suitable securing means as is known in the art, such as gluing, sewing, adhesive, etc. The skateboard is then secured within the additional straps. Further, the additional straps each comprise elongated first and second ends that include a mating connector component that releasably secures the straps together around the skateboard. The mating connector component comprises a snap button engagement, hook and loop fasteners, or a standard belt buckle closure, etc., which act to statically support the skateboard against a user's back, while the user is walking. In operation, a first strap is wrapped around a top side of the skateboard deck and a second strap is wrapped around a bottom side of the skateboard deck to keep the skateboard flat against a user's back and secured while traveling.
In one embodiment, the strap comprises a mating connector component attached to either end of any and all of the straps. The mating connector component can be a releasable securing means, such as a hook and loop fastener, a buckle, a snap, etc., or any other suitable releasable securing means as is known in the art.
In one embodiment, the third strap comprises at least one shoulder cushion that provides improved comfort if desired by the user, such that the third strap does not bear into the user's shoulder too harshly that it would be uncomfortable or cause irritation during use.
In one embodiment, the straps of the body component comprise a plurality of pockets positioned along the straps. The plurality of pockets can be of varying sizes and shapes and act to retain a user's small personal items, such as keys, a smartphone, credit cards, etc. The plurality of pockets is releasably secured via a zipper, snaps, hook and loop fasteners, etc. Further, the straps of the body component can also include credit card slots, key rings, tabs, etc., for storage of personal items, as well.
In one embodiment, the strap is a nylon strap that is machine woven, however, the strap can be manufactured of any other suitable material as is known in the art, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, or Kevlar, etc.
In yet another embodiment, the skateboard carrying device comprises a plurality of indicia.
In yet another embodiment, a method of transporting a skateboard hands-free is disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a skateboard carrying device comprising a body component that is configured in a plurality of straps that include straps around a user's torso and back of a user. The method also comprises securing a skateboard via four additional straps and hook and loop fasteners to the strap around a user's back. Further, the method comprises securing the plurality of straps to the torso and back of a user. Finally, the method comprises transporting the skateboard hands-free via the device, with the skateboard positioned on a user's back.
Numerous benefits and advantages of this invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which it pertains, upon reading and understanding the following detailed specification.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for a skateboard carrying device that provides users with a strap system designed to support a skateboard on the user's back. There is also a long-felt need in the art for a skateboard carrying device that features multiple padded straps that can be worn around the torso, such that the front straps can store small personal items while the back straps can support a skateboard. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that allows users to carry keys, a wallet, cash, etc., within multiple pockets on the front section of straps. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a skateboard carrying device that includes four hook and loop fastener straps on the backside to fully secure and accommodate the skateboard. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a skateboard carrying device that eliminates the need to carry skateboards under the arm or in the hand of a user.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel skateboard carrying device. The device is a multipurpose storage and transportation device for skateboards. The skateboard carrying device comprises a body component that is configured in a plurality of straps worn around the torso and back of a user, like a backpack. Specifically, two nylon straps are applied to a user as a waist strap, with a third strap being secured up over a user's shoulder. Additionally, four additional straps are secured to the third strap to secure a skateboard thereto. The straps can be secured via hook and loop fasteners or a buckle, etc. Further, each of the straps includes multiple pockets of varying sizes and key rings for storing small personal items. The present invention also includes a novel method of transporting a skateboard hands-free. The method includes the steps of providing a skateboard carrying device comprising a body component that is configured in a plurality of straps that include straps around a user's torso and back of a user. The method also comprises securing a skateboard via four additional straps and hook and loop fasteners to the strap around a user's back. Further, the method comprises securing the plurality of straps to the torso and back of a user. Finally, the method comprises transporting the skateboard hands-free via the device, with the skateboard positioned on a user's back.
Referring initially to the drawings,
Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides straps 104 secured around a user's waist 108 and shoulder 110 which also secures a skateboard 120 for transport. When a user 112 is carrying the skateboard 120, the user 112 may secure the straps 104 around their waist 108 and up over at least one shoulder 110, thereby forming a device 100 for transporting a skateboard 120 hands-free. Thus, the device 100, in one configuration, is used for supporting a skateboard 120 on the back 110 of a user 112, such that the individual's hands remain free for other tasks.
Using the present invention, the skateboard rider 112 may conveniently carry the skateboard 120 at any time, hands-free. The present device 100 helps to relieve the physical stress and strain connected with the carrying of a skateboard 120 in a conventional manner. The present device 100 may further eliminate the individual's need for any other carrying device for their skateboard 120. Further, the present device 100 does not in any way impede the use and/or function of the skateboard 120.
Generally, the skateboard carrying device 100 is utilized with a conventional skateboard 120. The conventional skateboard 120 may include a first end 122, a second end 124, a top surface 126, and a bottom surface 128. The bottom surface 128 may include a plurality of wheels 130 secured in a conventional way and a skateboard deck 132. The skateboard 120 can be any suitable shape and size as is known in the art.
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Furthermore, a third strap 116 is secured to the strap 114 around a user's waist 108 and then is secured over a user's shoulder 110. The third strap 116 comprises an elongated first 300 and second 302 ends that form a length suitable for use over a user's shoulder 110. The two ends 300, 302 include a mating connector component 106. Thus, the connector component 106 of each strap end 300, 302 is adapted to allow connection and separation of the third strap 116 via snap button engagement, hook and loop fasteners, or a standard belt buckle closure. The mating connector component 106 is adapted to secure the third strap 116 together over a user's shoulder 110, while the device 100 is in use. In another embodiment, the third strap 116 can also be secured over both of the user's shoulders 110.
Additionally, the third strap 116 further comprises a set of four additional straps 118 secured together into two longer straps to secure the skateboard 120 in place. Specifically, two smaller strap sections 118 come together to form each longer strap. These additional straps 118 are secured to the third strap 116 via any suitable securing means as is known in the art, such as gluing, sewing, adhesive, etc. The skateboard 120 is then secured within the additional straps 118. Further, the additional straps 118 each comprise elongated first 400 and second 402 ends that include a mating connector component 106 which releasably secures the straps 118 together around the skateboard 120. The mating connector component 106 comprises a snap button engagement, hook and loop fasteners, or a standard belt buckle closure, etc., which act to statically support the skateboard 120 against a user's back 110, while the user 112 is walking. In operation, a first strap 118 is wrapped around a first end 122 of the skateboard deck 132 and a second strap 118 is wrapped around a second end 124 of the skateboard deck 132 to keep the skateboard 120 flat against a user's back 110 and secured while traveling.
Generally, the straps 104 comprise a mating connector component 106 attached to cither end 200, 202, 300, 302, 400, 402 of any and all of the straps 104. The mating connector component 106 can be a releasable securing means, such as a hook and loop fastener, a buckle, a snap, etc., or any other suitable releasable securing means as is known in the art, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user 112.
In one embodiment, the third strap 116 comprises at least one shoulder cushion 304 that provides improved comfort if desired by the user 112, such that the third strap 116 does not bear into the user's shoulder 110 too harshly that it would be uncomfortable or cause irritation during use. Any of the straps 104 can include a cushion 304 or pad as desired, for additional comfort and support, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user 112.
Furthermore, the straps 104 of the body component 102 comprise a plurality of pockets 306 positioned along the straps 104. The plurality of pockets 306 can be of varying sizes and shapes and act to retain a user's small personal items, such as keys, a smartphone, credit cards, etc. The plurality of pockets 306 are releasably secured via a zipper 308, snaps, hook and loop fasteners, etc. Further, the straps 104 of the body component 102 can also include additional storage components 310, such as credit card slots, key rings, tabs, etc., for storage of personal items, as well.
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In yet another embodiment, the skateboard carrying device 100 comprises a plurality of indicia 500. The body component 102 of the device 100 may include advertising, a trademark, or other letters, designs, or characters, printed, painted, stamped, or integrated into the body component 102, or any other indicia 500 as is known in the art. Specifically, any suitable indicia 500 as is known in the art can be included, such as, but not limited to, patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc., that may or may not be skateboard, strap, or brand related.
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different users, may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “skateboard carrying device”, “skateboard device”, “carrying device”, and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the skateboard carrying device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the skateboard carrying device 100 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate the skateboard carrying device 100 as shown in
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/581,035, which was filed on Sep. 7, 2023, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
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| 63581035 | Sep 2023 | US |
