Skateboard deck
US8465032B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C2203/42
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
According to one disclosed embodiment, a skateboard deck comprises a carbon-fiber shell surrounding a longitudinally-extending interior space. The carbon-fiber shell has an upper inner surface and a lower inner surface opposite the upper inner surface; and a longitudinal beam disposed within the interior space. The longitudinal beam has an upper flange bonded to the upper inner surface of the shell, a lower flange bonded to the lower inner surface of the shell, and a web interconnecting the upper flange and the lower flange. The skateboard deck further comprises a generally rigid exterior portion encasing the core member. The exterior portion comprises at least one layer of wood disposed above or below the shell.
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