In-line roller skate
US5437466A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C2203/42
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An in-line roller skate including a soft, pliable, and comfortable shoe body having structural foot support components positioned in selected strategic areas such as the ball, heel and ankle areas. The shoe body may be made of a material that allows air circulation for coolness. In one embodiment, the structural components are made of semi-rigid plastic which may be heat moldable to conform to the user's foot. The sole of the shoe may also include heat moldable materials so that it can be anatomically formed to the user's foot. The shoe is mounted on a frame that supports a plurality of in-line roller wheels and includes structure for easily removing and replacing the wheels. The shoe-frame connection may be laterally and longitudinally adjustable. A speed control or brake, which applies a frictional force downwardly onto some or all of the in-line roller wheels, is mounted on the frame. Canting adjustment is provided to allow the ankle support to be canted laterally or longitudinally.
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