Abstract: A roller skate swing brake includes a support pivotably attached to the axle of the rear wheel of a skate and containing a brake pad. The support is spring activated to keep the brake pad from contacting the skating surface in the open position in front of the rear wheel, When braking is desired, the skater raises the front wheel of the skate, which action brings a roller, contained by a pivot member located back of the rear wheel, into contact with the skating surface. By linkage, the brake pad is swung down in front of the rear wheel where the movement of the skate and further pivoting of the pivot member will bring the brake pad to its full braking position underneath the rear wheel of the skate. At this point, the skater lowers the front wheel onto the skating surface so as to brake the skate while maintaining the wheels of both skates level on the skating surface. The braking force may be regulated by the shift of the skater's weight over the skate.

Abstract: A roller skate toe brake includes a generally flat pedal inside the toe portion of shoes adaptable to in line roller skates. The pedal is hinged to the shoe and is movably connected to a brake pad located over one of the rollers. The pedal and brake pad are spring activated to keep the brake pad from touching the roller in the open position. When braking is desired, the skater activates the pedal which action closes the brake pad onto the roller and the skating surface to brake the roller skate. The roller skate toe brake is intended to improve the safety of roller skating and to facilitate hockey and figure skating maneuvers.