Skate board paddle
US8636306B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C17/0013
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A street paddle which permits a user of an associated skateboard of similar devise to smoothly stroke with two hands and arms and upper body, rather than using their foot to accelerate or decelerate is disclosed. The street paddle is unique in that is allows a skateboard rider to pull and push their way on the street to accelerate, similar to a stand up paddlers or canoe paddlers on the water. A contact point, blade footing of the street paddle, where the paddle device comes in contact with the ground, connects to the bottom of an elongated shaft of the paddle. The footing comprises form and material that facilitates traction, when applied against a traveled surface, as well as shock dampening action to assist in smoothness and acceleration. As such, the street paddle may also be used to decelerate the speed by dragging the footing on the ground in such a way that the friction of the contact slows the skateboard. The footing comprises a hook-shaped element to permit a user to grab park and other path-side features for the purpose of performing tricks.
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