Patents by Inventor Francois E. Charron

Francois E. Charron has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Shock absorbent in-line roller skate
    Patent number: 5575489
    Abstract: This invention is directed to in-line roller skates. More particularly, this invention pertains to shock absorbent in-line roller skates wherein the wheels are resilient mounted to navigate over rough, bumpy surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1996
    Inventors: Gerald O. S. Oyen, Francois E. Charron
  • Shock absorbent in-line roller skate
    Patent number: 5330208
    Abstract: This invention is directed to in-line roller skates. More particularly, this invention pertains to shock absorbent in-line roller skates wherein the wheels are resilient mounted to navigate over rough, bumpy surfaces. An in-line roller skate comprising: (a) a boot adapted to receive a foot of a skater; (b) a first wheel supporting rail means secured to an underside of the boot; (c) a second wheel supporting rail means secured to an underside of the boot, adjacent the first rail; (d) at least three wheel means mounted in a line in association with the first and second rail means, the three wheel means being respectively connected to the first and second rail means by respective axles and bearings; and (e) resilient shock absorbing means located between the axle and bearing means and the rail means to enable the respective three wheel means to move upwardly or downwardly relative to the first and second rail means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1994
    Inventors: Francois E. Charron, Gerald O. S. Oyen