Apparatus for slowing or stopping a roller skate and methods
US5829756A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C2017/1481
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The invention provides a braking systems and methods for slowing or stopping a roller skate having a plurality of wheels. In one exemplary system, at least one braking surface is spaced apart from the wheels. A means is provided between the braking surface and at least one of the wheels for slowing or stopping the wheel such that heat generated when slowing or stopping the wheel is created at the braking surface and is substantially prevented from reaching the wheel.
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