Abstract: A diamond-shaped eccentric spacer suitable for use with an in-line roller skate. The spacer defines an eccentric first axle opening sized and shaped for receiving an in-line skate axle. The diamond-shaped spacer also includes a first corner positioned opposite from a second corner, and a third corner positioned opposite from a fourth corner. The eccentric first axle opening is aligned along a diagonal line that extends generally between the first and second corners.

Abstract: An in-line skate is disclosed having a rigid frame with a platform and having a boot with a shell. The shell includes a sole. Two longitudinal parallel rails extend downwardly from a lower side of the platform. A plurality of in-line skate wheels are secured to the frame. An upper side of the platform has first, second and third recesses in toe, heel and intermediate portions of the platform, respectively. A lower side of the sole of the boot has first, second and third projections in toe, heel and intermediate portions of the sole, respectively. The first, second and third projections of the sole matingly engage the first, second and third recesses of the platform, respectively, when the boot is coupled to the frame. Fasteners secure the boot to the frame at the first, second and third recesses of the frame. A block is disclosed including top and bottom sides. Sidewalls extend between the top and bottom sides.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a spacer for an in-line skate. The spacer has a main body defining an eccentric axle opening extending axially through the spacer. The spacer also includes a plurality of projections that project radially outward from the main body of the spacer.

Abstract: A cuff buckling apparatus to ease the buckling of an in-line skate or other boot having a cuff is provided. The in-line skate includes a boot having front and back portions corresponding to the front and back of a skater's leg, and medial and lateral portions corresponding to the medial side and lateral side of the skater's leg respectively. A leg cuff encases the back, medial and lateral portions of the boot, and includes a cuff flap originating proximate the medial portion of the boot. The cuff flap has sufficient length to cross the front portion of the boot when folded over the front of the boot. A buckle lever is coupled to the leg cuff proximate the lateral portion of the boot, and a buckle strap is mounted to the buckle lever. A buckle strap latching mechanism attaches to the cuff flap, and engages the free end of the buckle strap. The leg cuff is tightened around the skater's leg upon actuating the buckle lever.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for securing a piece of chalk to a skate. The device includes a chalk holder defining a chalk opening sized for receiving a piece of chalk. The device also includes an arrangement for connecting the chalk holder to the skate such that the chalk is adapted to contact a ground surface when the skate is used by a skater.

Abstract: An in-line skate has a fastening system which includes a strap having a first end and a second end each secured to a same side of the skate. A buckle is provided for releasably securing one of the first and second ends to the side. A first fastening member is secured to the strap at a point between the first and second ends. A second fastening member is secured to the boot on a side opposite the side on which the strap ends are fastened. The first and second fastening members may be releasably joined and tensioned.