Abstract: The invention provides braking systems and methods for slowing or stopping a roller skate having a plurality of wheels. In one exemplary system, at least one braking surface is spaced-apart from the wheels. A rotatable wheel engaging member is positioned between the braking surface and at least one of the wheels. The rotatable wheel engaging member is caused to rotate when moved against at least one of the wheels when rotating. Further, the rotatable member has an engaging surface which moves against the braking surface upon rotation of the rotatable member by the wheel to slow or stop the wheel.

Abstract: The invention provides a braking systems and methods for slowing or stopping a roller skate having a plurality of wheels. One exemplary system, at least one braking surface is spaced apart from the wheels. A means is provided between the braking surface and at least one of the wheels for slowing or stopping the wheel such that heat generated when slowing or stopping the wheel is created at the braking surface and is substantially prevented from reaching the wheel.

Abstract: The invention provides a braking systems and methods for slowing or stopping a roller skate having a plurality of wheels. In one exemplary system, at least one braking surface is spaced apart from the wheels. A means is provided between the braking surface and at least one of the wheels for slowing or stopping the wheel such that heat generated when slowing or stopping the wheel is created at the braking surface and is substantially prevented from reaching the wheel.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for slowing or stopping a roller skate. In one exemplary system, a roller skate is provided having a frame with a longitudinal axis, a piece of footgear securely attached to the frame, and a plurality of wheels operably attached to the frame in alignment with the longitudinal axis. A braking mechanism is operably attached to the roller skate, with the braking system having a braking pad in alignment with the longitudinal axis. The braking pad is movable between a first position above a skating surface and a second position in contact with the skating surface. An actuator is provided which moves the braking pad between the first and the second positions while the angle of the skate relative to the skating surface remains constant.

Abstract: A ground engaging movable skate brake brings a brake surface into contact with the ground by moving the brake surface independently of the skate. The skate brake system of this invention includes: a delivery mechanism for driving a brake surface to the ground; a variable force mechanism for providing an increased mechanical advantage to the delivery mechanism or otherwise enhancing the performance of the system; an arresting mechanism to provide an emergency back-up in the event that the delivery mechanism should fail; a brake surface driven to the ground by the delivery mechanism; and an actuator mechanism for activating the delivery mechanism. Using the ground engaging movable skate brake, a skater need not perform any special body movement to bring the brake surface to the ground. The angle of the skate relative to the ground remains constant while the brake is applied.

Abstract: A ground engaging movable skate brake brings a brake surface into contact with the ground by moving the brake surface independently of the skate. The skate brake system of this invention includes: a delivery mechanism for driving a brake surface to the ground; a variable force mechanism for providing an increased mechanical advantage to the delivery mechanism or otherwise enhancing the performance of the system; an arresting mechanism to provide an emergency back-up in the event that the delivery mechanism should fail; a brake surface driven to the ground by the delivery mechanism; and an actuator mechanism for activating the delivery mechanism. Using the ground engaging movable skate brake, a skater need not perform any special body movement to bring the brake surface to the ground. The angle of the skate relative to the ground remains constant while the brake is applied.

Abstract: The invention provides a braking system and methods for slowing or stopping a roller skate. The braking system includes a male member which is attached to a back end of the roller skate's frame. A female member is slidably engaged with the male member such that the female member may be translated both toward and away from a skating surface. The female member may also be pivoted within a vertical plane which passes through a longitudinal axis of the frame during translation. A brake pad is attached to the female member, and a mechanism is provided for translating the female member relative to the male member so as to engage the brake pad with the skating surface.

Abstract: A skate brake system includes a rocker arm that pivots about the rear of a skate so as to bring a brake pad into contact with the skating surface when the rocker arm is activated. The rocker arm is mechanically activated so that the skater need not perform any special body movement so as to raise (or lower) the toe of the skate. Accordingly, the angle of the skate relative to the ground remains constant while the brake is applied.

Abstract: A skate brake system includes a carriage that pivots about the rear of a skate so as to bring a brake pad into contact with the skating surface when activated by a hand-activated actuator. The skater need not perform any special body movement to raise (or lower) the toe of the skate, and, accordingly, the angle of the skate relative to the ground remains constant while the brake is applied. In another embodiment, a plunger cannister contains a plunger that brings a brake pad into contact with the skating surface when the plunger is actuated by a hand-activated actuator.

Abstract: A skate brake system includes a rocker arm that pivots about the rear of a skate so as to bring a brake pad into contact with the skating surface when the rocker arm is activated. The rocker arm is mechanically activated so that the skater need not perform any special body movement so as to raise (or lower) the toe of the skate. Accordingly, the angle of the skate relative to the ground remains constant while the brake is applied.

Abstract: A skate brake system includes a carriage that pivots about the rear of a skate so as to bring a brake pad into contact with the skating surface when activated by a hand-activated actuator. The skater need not perform any special body movement to raise (or lower) the toe of the skate, and, accordingly, the angle of the skate relative to the ground remains constant while the brake is applied. In another embodiment, a plunger cannister contains a plunger that brings a brake pad into contact with the skating surface when the plunger is actuated by a hand-activated actuator.

Abstract: A skate brake system includes a rocker arm that pivots about the rear of a skate so as to bring a brake pad into contact with the skating surface when the rocker arm is activated. The rocker arm is mechanically activated so that the skater need not perform any special body movement so as to raise (or lower) the toe of the skate. Accordingly, the angle of the skate relative to the ground remains constant while the brake is applied.