Patents by Inventor Manuel Polanco

Manuel Polanco 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).

  • Modular roller skate apparatus
    Patent number: 6880833
    Abstract: A modular roller skating apparatus includes a frame having a pair of interchangeable frame portions. A plurality of wheel assemblies is axially mounted to the frame in an in-line configuration, each assembly having a pair of releasably coupled hub portions. When coupled, the hub defines a female receptacle for detachably coupling to a corresponding male structure of a tire such that worn tires may be conveniently replaced without replacing an entire wheel assembly. A boot having a lower portion for receiving a skater's foot is releasably mounted atop the frame and includes conventional lacing. An upper boot portion is provided for surrounding a skater's ankle. Laterally spaced eyelets along respective edges of upper and lower portions enable another lace to adjustably connect the boot portions and, more particularly, to provide enhanced support to a skater's ankle and leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Inventor: Manuel Polanco
  • Modular roller skate apparatus
    Publication number: 20040145129
    Abstract: A modular roller skating apparatus includes a frame having a pair of interchangeable frame portions. A plurality of wheel assemblies is axially mounted to the frame in an in-line configuration, each assembly having a pair of releasably coupled hub portions. When coupled, the hub defines a female receptacle for detachably coupling to a corresponding male structure of a tire such that worn tires may be conveniently replaced without replacing an entire wheel assembly. A boot having a lower portion for receiving a skater's foot is releasably mounted atop the frame and includes conventional lacing. An upper boot portion is provided for surrounding a skater's ankle. Laterally spaced eyelets along respective edges of upper and lower portions enable another lace to adjustably connect the boot portions and, more particularly, to provide enhanced support to a skater's ankle and leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventor: Manuel Polanco
  • Roller skating apparatus
    Patent number: D489109
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Inventor: Manuel Polanco