In-line skate brakes
US6047973A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 1993 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C2201/02
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Brake assemblies for in-line roller skates utilize a brake pad and a support member having portions extending forward of the front wheel. The brake support may fasten to the forward portion of the skate side rail by two bolts substituted for two of the skate's wheel bolts. Tabs or a groove, and a screw secure the replaceable brake pad to the forward portion of the brake support. The pad extends around the front of the front wheel and also at least partially around to the side of the front wheel on the brake support surface. The brake support member may be formed as an integral part of the side rail extending forward of the front wheel. These arrangements allow the skater to brake safely by tipping the foot downwardly or by dragging the foot to the side.
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