This invention relates generally to skateboards, and more particularly to a skateboard that can be converted into different forms for different users and for different styles of use.
Skateboards generally comprise a platform supported by front and rear pairs of wheels. Sometimes the platform is simply planar, but more commonly the platform is formed so that the board has a top surface that is laterally concave, and longitudinally curved upwardly at its rear end. It may be curved upwardly at its front end too, so that the board may be ridden in either direction.
Because of these shaped features, the board is only used in one configuration, with the trucks of the wheel pairs being installed on the bottom, convex surface of the platform. The board is never configured so that the platform is flipped and ridden with the opposing side facing upwardly.
Importantly, the prior art does not teach a board that is laterally planar, with one end of the platform being angled upwardly, and the other end being angled downwardly. The present invention fulfills these needs and provides further advantages, as described in the following summary.
The present invention teaches certain benefits in construction and use which give rise to the objectives described below.
The present invention provides a skateboard comprising a platform having a first surface and a second surface that each extend to an outer perimeter. The platform extends longitudinally from a first end to a second end, the first and second ends being separated by a central portion. The platform body is formed so that the platform is laterally planar, and longitudinally bent upwardly at the first end, and bent downwardly at the second end, relative to the central portion. A first truck mounting structure is provided adjacent the first end, and a second truck mounting structure is provided adjacent the second end.
A primary objective of the present invention is to provide a skateboard having advantages not taught by the prior art.
Another objective is to provide a skateboard that can be converted into different forms for different users and for different styles of use
A further objective is to provide a skateboard that includes a platform that is curved into a unique shape that enables the skateboard to be configured for different styles of riding and use, by flipping the platform of the skateboard relative to the trucks and wheels of the skateboard.
A further objective is to provide a skateboard that further includes a mounting structure for mounting different additional structures on the skateboard.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following more detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which illustrate, by way of example, the principles of the invention.
The accompanying drawings illustrate the present invention. In such drawings:
The above-described drawing figures illustrate the invention, a skateboard that can be converted into different forms for different users and for different styles of use.
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The mounting structure 50 may further comprise an externally threaded stump 52 that receives the securing mechanism 68, and a cap 74 that covers the securing mechanism 68 and threadedly engages with the stump 52. In this embodiment, the cap 74 engages the flange 73 of the securing mechanism 68. The externally threaded stump 52 extends from a platform engaging structure 54, which is a rigid plate that curves at the same degree as the perimeter 22 of the platform 14. Shown in
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The first and second surfaces 16 and 18 may include high frictional material such as grip tape, and may further include a padded tape that may be better for sitting on the platform 14 (i.e., such as when a child is using the board and sitting on it). The padded tape is typically installed over the central portion 26, where a child may often sit while riding the skateboard 10 from a seated position. A marking coating may also or alternatively be included over a portion of the skateboard 10 which may be used for marking on the skateboard 10 (e.g., with dry-erase markers, chalk, etc.). In one embodiment, both the platform 14 and the wheels 34a and 34b may be covered in a dry-erase marking coating, to allow a user to decorate the skateboard 10 as desired.
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The mounting structure 50 described above may also be used for mounting alternative accessories to the skateboard 10 aside from the scooter handles 44. For example, camera devices such as a GOPRO® may be mounted onto the skateboard 10, or any desired object that may be attached via the mounting structure 50, such as a seat attachment, a wagon handle, a basket, etc. Those skilled in the art may devise a wide range of objects or structures that a user may want to removably attach to the skateboard, and any such object or structure should be considered within the scope of the present invention.
As used in this application, the words “a,” “an,” and “one” are defined to include one or more of the referenced item unless specifically stated otherwise. The terms “approximately” and “about” are defined to mean+/−10%, unless otherwise stated. Also, the terms “have,” “include,” “contain,” and similar terms are defined to mean “comprising” unless specifically stated otherwise. Furthermore, the terminology used in the specification provided above is hereby defined to include similar and/or equivalent terms, and/or alternative embodiments that would be considered obvious to one skilled in the art given the teachings of the present patent application. While the invention has been described with reference to at least one particular embodiment, it is to be clearly understood that the invention is not limited to these embodiments, but rather the scope of the invention is defined by the following claims.
This application for a utility patent claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/642,485, filed Mar. 13, 2018.
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