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Personal transportation device for supporting a user's foot

a technology for supporting the foot and the foot, which is applied in the direction of skates, snowboard bindings, skating parts, etc., can solve the problems of not fully satisfying specific needs and hammer maneuverability, and achieve the effect of convenient assembly and manufacturing

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-04-15
FREELINE SPORTS
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[0008]Another aspect of at least one of the embodiments disclosed herein includes the realization that a personal transportation device can be easily assembled and manufactured using certain designs, such as those including U-shaped configurations.
[0011]Another aspect of at least one of the embodiments disclosed herein includes the realization that use of a two-wheeled, non-fixed, personal transportation device can take time to learn, and can require some skill with regard to balance. Thus, providing such a personal transportation device with a set of removable wheels can help a rider become more familiar and comfortable with using the personal transportation device. When the rider reaches that level of skill and comfort, the additional wheel can be removed, allowing the rider to experience the full ranges of movement possible with such a transportation device.

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Many of the currently available extreme sport and personal transportation devices limit acrobatic moves, hamper maneuverability and generally do not fully satisfy specific needs in personal transportation.

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[0027]With reference to FIGS. 1A-D, the personal transportation device 10 can comprise a U-shaped truck 12. The U-shaped truck 12 can be connected to a platform 14 that supports a rider's foot, and can further be connected to a pair of wheels 16.

[0028]The U-shaped truck 12 can comprise an undercarriage 18. The undercarriage 18 can comprise, for example, a pair of flanges extending substantially parallel to a bottom portion of the platform 14. The flanges can be attached to and support the U-shaped truck against the platform, such that weight placed on the platform by a rider's foot can be dispersed to the flanges of the undercarriage 18 and supported by the U-shaped truck 12.

[0029]The U-shaped truck 12 can further comprise a frame 20. The frame 20 can extend from the undercarriage 18 and can comprise at least one arm 22. The arms 22 can have a generally semi-hourglass shaped design that provides effective support and an enhanced riding experience. The arms 22 can include an opening,...

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Abstract

A personal transportation device is described having a U-shaped truck, a pair of wheels attached to the truck, and a platform mechanically coupled to the truck, such that the platform is operable to receive a user's foot. The personal transportation device can further include an additional pair of easily removable wheels, and can be propelled by a rider swiveling his or her hips back and forth to cause the device to move in a targeted direction.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 052,921, filed May 13, 2008, which is incorporated in its entirety by reference herein. U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 019,796, filed Jan. 8, 2008, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 350,864, filed Jan. 8, 2009, U.S. Pat. No. 7,059,613, and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 386,822, filed Mar. 23, 2006 and published as U.S. Patent Publication No. 2006 / 0186617, are each made a part of this Application and are incorporated in their entireties by reference herein.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONS[0002]1. Field of the Inventions[0003]The present inventions relate to human-propelled personal transportation devices. More particularly, the present inventions are directed to personal transportation systems that include two parts, each supporting a single foot of a user.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Many of the currently available extreme s...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63C17/00A63C1/00
CPCA63C17/01A63C2203/02A63C17/06A63C17/016
Inventor FARRELLY, RYAN
Owner FREELINE SPORTS
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