Roller skate
US5286043A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 1992 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C2017/1472
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to a roller skate, and preferably an in-line roller skate having a foot platform suspended between front and rear wheels for increased stability. One feature the present invention is a retractable wheel positioned between the front and rear wheels. Another feature of the invention is a contoured toe piece removably attached to the foot platform and a heel piece pivotably attached to the foot platform. A still further feature of the invention is that the heel piece is slidable to allow the skate to accommodate shoes of various sizes. A still further feature of the present invention is its effective and easy to use streamline brake system.
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