Powered lighting for in-line skates, rollerskates, ice skates, and for walking or jogging
US6238055A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C17/26
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The invention is a powered lighting device for in-line skates and other sports equipment. A battery case holding two "AA" batteries is attached around the ankle of an in-line skate. A flexible tube is attached to the battery case at one end and at the second end a socket having a bulb covered by plastic spiral tubes is mounted. The socket is affixed to the skate shoe with a portion of hook and loop material.
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