CA2326537A1 - In-line walker and carrying strap - Google Patents
In-line walker and carrying strap Download PDFInfo
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- CA2326537A1 CA2326537A1 CA 2326537 CA2326537A CA2326537A1 CA 2326537 A1 CA2326537 A1 CA 2326537A1 CA 2326537 CA2326537 CA 2326537 CA 2326537 A CA2326537 A CA 2326537A CA 2326537 A1 CA2326537 A1 CA 2326537A1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
- A63C17/00—Roller skates; Skate-boards
- A63C17/20—Roller skates; Skate-boards with fixable wheels permitting the skates to be used for walking
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
- A45F3/14—Carrying-straps; Pack-carrying harnesses
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
- A63C11/00—Accessories for skiing or snowboarding
- A63C11/02—Devices for stretching, clamping or pressing skis or snowboards for transportation or storage
- A63C11/023—Carrying-devices
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
- A63C17/00—Roller skates; Skate-boards
- A63C17/0006—Accessories
- A63C17/002—Covers; Guards
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
- A63C3/00—Accessories for skates
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F4/00—Travelling or camp articles which may be converted into other articles or into objects for other use; Sacks or packs carried on the body and convertible into other articles or into objects for other use
- A45F2004/006—Pack-frames, pack-carrying harnesses, carrying straps or shoulder-pads convertible into articles for other use
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
- A63C2203/00—Special features of skates, skis, roller-skates, snowboards and courts
- A63C2203/44—Storage or transportation means for ice or roller skates
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Abstract
A dual-purpose accessory for in-line roller skates used either as a walking device which stops the rotation of the skate wheels when a walking motion is desired by the user, or as a carrying strap for the skates.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to accessories for in-line roller skates and in particular, a dual-purpose device which can alternately be used as a walking device which inhibits the rotation of in-line skate wheels allowing the user to walk normally without removing the skates, or secondly, as a sturdy and comfortable carrying strap whenever the skates are not being worn.
DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ART
In-line skating has become more popular in recent years, both as a form of recreation and as a mode of transportation. In-line skaters are often faced with situations during their outings where it would be more prudent to switch to a walking mode for safety's sake.
Less experienced skaters are fearful of skating across busy streets or of going down even small hills, and going up or down stairs in roller-skates is unsafe for anyone. Inline skates are also awkward to carry because they tend to be bulky and heavy and two hands are needed to carry them. The user therefor needs to purchase both a walking device and a carrying device.
The present invention serves both of these functions and no other single invention is known to exist which incorporates a solution to both of these problems.
Brief description of the drawings Fig. 1 is a side elevation view showing the invention secured onto the frame of an in-line roller skate.
Fig. 2 is a view similar to fig. 1, showing the way the invention is installed onto the in-line roller skate.
Fig. 3 is a top plan view of the invention as shown in use in fig. 1 and fig.
The present invention relates to accessories for in-line roller skates and in particular, a dual-purpose device which can alternately be used as a walking device which inhibits the rotation of in-line skate wheels allowing the user to walk normally without removing the skates, or secondly, as a sturdy and comfortable carrying strap whenever the skates are not being worn.
DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ART
In-line skating has become more popular in recent years, both as a form of recreation and as a mode of transportation. In-line skaters are often faced with situations during their outings where it would be more prudent to switch to a walking mode for safety's sake.
Less experienced skaters are fearful of skating across busy streets or of going down even small hills, and going up or down stairs in roller-skates is unsafe for anyone. Inline skates are also awkward to carry because they tend to be bulky and heavy and two hands are needed to carry them. The user therefor needs to purchase both a walking device and a carrying device.
The present invention serves both of these functions and no other single invention is known to exist which incorporates a solution to both of these problems.
Brief description of the drawings Fig. 1 is a side elevation view showing the invention secured onto the frame of an in-line roller skate.
Fig. 2 is a view similar to fig. 1, showing the way the invention is installed onto the in-line roller skate.
Fig. 3 is a top plan view of the invention as shown in use in fig. 1 and fig.
Fig. 4 is an elevation view of the front of the invention of fig. 1 Fig. 5 is an elevation view of the front of the invention when used as a hand-held carrying device.
Fig. 6 is a side elevation view of the invention when used as a shoulder-strap carrying device.
Description of the preferred embodiment Figure 1 shows a side elevation view of a preferred embodiment of the invention. The invention is manufactured using a lightweight stretchable rubber or other suitable materials. The invention is easy to use, easy to carry and is innexpensive to produce.
The invention fits a wide range of in-line skate sizes. When used as a walking device, the invention prevents the wheels on skates from rotating, enabling users to cross rough terrain or slippery surfaces. It also allows beginners to cross busy streets or go down hills without fear of injury. When used as a carrying strap, the invention provides a convenient and easy way to carry the skates either over one shoulder or using only one hand.
Refering to the drawings, the invention (20) comprises a rectangular strip of stretchable material with tread (25) for better traction, with two openings or holes (45) near each end. When used as a walking device (fig. 1 and fig. 2), the invention (20) is attached to the skate ( 15) by inserting the back heel and/or wheel (35) of the skate ( 15) through one of the holes (45), then pulling the invention (20) forward under the center wheels (40), then inserting the front wheel (30) of the skate ( 15) completely through the other remaining hole (45) which will secure the invention (20) tightly into place.
When used as a carrying device (fig. 5 and fig. 6), the invention (20) is attached to the skate by buckling or tying the laces (10) of each skate (15) through individual holes (45) at each end of the device (20). The invention enables the user to carry the skates (15) in a hand-held fashion as shown in fig. 5, or over the shoulder as shown in fig. 6 Although a preferred embodiment of the invention has been described in detail and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to this precise embodiment and that various changes and modifications may be effected without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention.
Fig. 6 is a side elevation view of the invention when used as a shoulder-strap carrying device.
Description of the preferred embodiment Figure 1 shows a side elevation view of a preferred embodiment of the invention. The invention is manufactured using a lightweight stretchable rubber or other suitable materials. The invention is easy to use, easy to carry and is innexpensive to produce.
The invention fits a wide range of in-line skate sizes. When used as a walking device, the invention prevents the wheels on skates from rotating, enabling users to cross rough terrain or slippery surfaces. It also allows beginners to cross busy streets or go down hills without fear of injury. When used as a carrying strap, the invention provides a convenient and easy way to carry the skates either over one shoulder or using only one hand.
Refering to the drawings, the invention (20) comprises a rectangular strip of stretchable material with tread (25) for better traction, with two openings or holes (45) near each end. When used as a walking device (fig. 1 and fig. 2), the invention (20) is attached to the skate ( 15) by inserting the back heel and/or wheel (35) of the skate ( 15) through one of the holes (45), then pulling the invention (20) forward under the center wheels (40), then inserting the front wheel (30) of the skate ( 15) completely through the other remaining hole (45) which will secure the invention (20) tightly into place.
When used as a carrying device (fig. 5 and fig. 6), the invention (20) is attached to the skate by buckling or tying the laces (10) of each skate (15) through individual holes (45) at each end of the device (20). The invention enables the user to carry the skates (15) in a hand-held fashion as shown in fig. 5, or over the shoulder as shown in fig. 6 Although a preferred embodiment of the invention has been described in detail and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to this precise embodiment and that various changes and modifications may be effected without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention.
Claims (12)
1. A dual-purpose accessory for in-line skates which is used either as a walking device which allows the user to assume a walking motion without having to remove the skates, or as a carrying strap for the skates, comprising:
A rectangular strip of flexible light -weight material such as rubber.
A rectangular strip of flexible light -weight material such as rubber.
2. The invention recited in claim 1, wherein said strip is provided with a hole or opening located at each end.
3. The invention recited in claim 1, wherein said openings or holes are sized to accomodate the heel and/or rear wheel of the skate at one end and the front wheel of the skate at the other end of the strip.
4. The invention recited in claim 1, wherein said strip is provided with outer tread for increased traction.
5. The invention recited in claim 1, wherein, when used as a walking device, said strip is attached to the skate by inserting the heel and/or rear wheel of the skate through one of the holes in the strip, then pulling the strip forward under the center wheels, inserting the front wheel of the skate completely through the hole at the other end of the strip, securing the invention tightly into place.
6. The invention recited in claim 1, wherein said strip can alternately be used as a carrying strap by buckling or tying the laces of each skate individually through a hole at each end of the strip.
7. The invention recited in claim 6, wherein said strip can be used as a shoulder or hand-held carrying strap.
8. The invention recited in claim 1, wherein said strip can easily be folded and carried in a pocket or "Fanny-pack" such as the kind skaters wear around their waists to carry their keys, wallet, etc.
9. The invention recited in claim 1, wherein said strip is comprised of a single piece of material with no straps, fasteners, clips, buckles, or any other secondary or accessory parts.
10. The invention recited in claim 1, wherein said strip is fabricated from a flexible material such as rubber.
11. The invention recited in claim 1, wherein said strip can be manufactured by die cutting.
12. The invention recited in claim 1, wherein said strip can be manufactured by using a mold extrusion process.
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| CA 2326537 CA2326537A1 (en) | 2000-11-27 | 2000-11-27 | In-line walker and carrying strap |
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| CA 2326537 CA2326537A1 (en) | 2000-11-27 | 2000-11-27 | In-line walker and carrying strap |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| ITRM20130689A1 (en) * | 2013-12-17 | 2015-06-18 | Inarea Identity Architecture S R L | STORAGE BAND |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| ITRM20130689A1 (en) * | 2013-12-17 | 2015-06-18 | Inarea Identity Architecture S R L | STORAGE BAND |
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