Standing Occupant Patents (Class 280/87.041)
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Patent number: 6561530Abstract: A scooter includes a platform and at least three casters. The platform has a horizontal top surface and at least one vertical side surface extending downwardly from the top surface. The casters extend downwardly to support the platform when the platform rolls. The scooter also includes a horizontal flange and a vertical flange. The horizontal flange extends away from the vertical side surface. The vertical flange extends the horizontal flange. The vertical side surface, the horizontal flange and the vertical flange define a groove adapted to receive a mating tongue on a second scooter. This provides an integral, low-profile tongue-and-groove type of connection between two or more scooters.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2001Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Pull-Buoy, Inc.Inventor: Kurt K. Carbonero
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Patent number: 6561401Abstract: A scooter is provided with an article storage device which is formed of a base and a box body disposed slidably in the base. The base is disposed in a receiving space of the footboard of the scooter. The box body is provided in the top and in the underside with an article holding space to facilitate the storage of an article, such as a hand tool, an emergency medical aid, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2000Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Inventor: Shui-Te Tsai
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Patent number: 6554302Abstract: A tricycle comprises an upright handlebar, a front wheel frame, two expandable footboard support rods, and two braking devices. The front wheel frame is fastened with the bottom end of the upright handlebar and is provided with an elongated hole for locating a front wheel axle. The two expandable footboard support rods are jointly fastened with the upright handlebar by a lashing member. The braking devices comprise a rotary support rod, and a braking rod which is fastened at one end with a brake cable and is provided at other end with a braking portion capable of being forced against a rear wheel at the time when the braking rod is activated by the brake cable.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2001Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Inventor: Yueh-Fen Liu
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Publication number: 20030071429Abstract: A wheeled personal transportation device, such as a skateboard or a scooter, that is convertible between a riding configuration and an inclined configuration. In the riding configuration the personal transportation device can roll on a rolling surface via two or more sets of wheels. In the inclined configuration, the personal transportation device can roll on a rolling surface via one of the sets of wheels for transporting either the transportation device itself or the transportation device in combination with lading.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2002Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventor: William R. Bradshaw
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Publication number: 20030067132Abstract: A folding device has a bracket, a connecting arm and a locking arm. The bracket is secured to the board. The bracket has a circular top edge and two pairs of aligned notches defined in the top of the bracket. The connecting arm is pivotally in the bracket between the notches in each pair with a pivot pin. A pin extends through the connecting arm and is received in either one of the pairs of notches in the bracket. The locking arm has two ends. One end is pivotally attached to one end of the pivot pin outside the bracket, and a notch is defined in a bottom of the other end of the locking arm. Consequently, the notch in the locking arm can engage the pin from a top of the pin. The pin is kept from disengaging from the recess. The handlebar will not unintentionally fold when the scooter is in use. The safety of using the scooter is improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2001Publication date: April 10, 2003Inventor: Samuel Lin
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Publication number: 20030057670Abstract: Resilient force-adjusting structure for skate board including at least two bracket bodies and a resilient mechanism disposed in the bracket body. Each bracket body includes an upper bracket and a lower bracket which are pivotally connected with each other, whereby the upper bracket can swing relative to the lower bracket. The resilient mechanism includes: a resilient body leant on the lower bracket; two stems uprightly fixed on two sides of top face of the upper bracket and passing through the upper bracket from inner side to outer side, each of the stems being formed with an axial thread hole; and two retainers each having a thread rod section and a retaining section disposed at bottom end thereof. Top end of the thread rod section is formed with a driving section. The thread rod sections of the retainers are screwed into the thread holes of the stems with the retaining sections abutting against top face of the resilient body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2001Publication date: March 27, 2003Inventor: Chang Tuan
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Patent number: 6536788Abstract: A skateboard in accordance with this present invention includes a aerodynamic deck design and the aerodynamic board supporting at least four interchangeable independent chassis supporting at least four removable integral multiple action independent suspension truck-free system, the suspension system support at least four and eight-wheeled configurations having all forks axles pivotally in forward motion and opposite direction from each other. The integral independent suspension system all parts and components are integrated in a body-frame, includes at least two independent shock-absorber mechanisms in whish the front shock-absorber suspension mechanisms interconnects with the rear shock-absorber secondary mechanisms, in which the rear shock-absorber mechanisms support the pivotally axles and wheel system.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2000Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Inventors: Ferenc Kuncz, Harold Kuncz, Igor O. Kuncz
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Publication number: 20030052471Abstract: A three-wheeled scooter apparatus for providing a scooter for usage in extreme environments that has a stable and safe structure which can be utilized by various types of individuals in an upright position. The three-wheeled scooter apparatus includes a frame having a center member and a lower structure, a front wheel rotatably attached to the frame, a pair of rear wheels rotatably attached to the lower structure of the frame, a support platform secured to the lower structure forming a flat support surface for the user to stand upon, and a pair of guard members secured to the side portions of the lower structure for protecting the feet of the user. A pair of side arms extend from the lower structure for providing additional support to the rear wheels. A brake member is preferably positioned adjacent to each of the rear wheels for allowing slowing and stopping of the vehicle during travel. The rear wheels are preferably angled upwardly and inwardly for increasing straight line tracking during operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2001Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventor: Richard Grafton
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Patent number: 6533306Abstract: The present invention is an improved anti-tip wheel assembly for a wheelchair. The preferred embodiment of the assembly includes a cam mechanism to allow the initial height of an anti-tip wheel above ground to be adjusted dependent on the obstructions which the wheelchair is expected to encounter. The cam mechanism fixes the position of the anti-tip wheels to prevent the wheels from unintentionally displacing when an anti-tip wheel contacts the ground or an obstruction.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2001Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: Pride Mobility Products CorporationInventor: Walter A. Watkins
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Publication number: 20030047893Abstract: A rolling foot-powered apparatus mounted for movement on rotatable rollers and including at least one upper movable assembly, a lower stationary assembly, and at least one motion-conversion mechanism or an alternatively retractable motion-conversion mechanism. The movable assembly, which is provided with mounted means for movement therewith, and the lower stationary assembly, are cooperatively associated one with another and with the assistance of the motion conversion mechanism or alternatively retractable motion-conversion mechanism are operative such that an oscillating motion of the movable assembly or alternatively a linear motion of the movable assembly is converted either to a continuous circular motion of the rotatable shaft or alternatively to the rotatable rollers for the purpose of imparting a continuous linear motion of the rolling foot-powered apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2000Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventor: Nikolaos S. Pahis
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Publication number: 20030042059Abstract: Three types of free-wheel drive-train systems incorporated under the pedal of skate scooters that enables forward propulsion of the scooters through repetitive up and down foot motions. The drive-train systems of 2 wheel, 3 wheel and 4 wheel exercise step scooters consists of (1) Single Seesaw foot pedal with center pivot, (2) Rear-stepping, Right and Left foot pedals with Front pivot, (3) Front-stepping, Right and Left foot pedals with Rear pivot.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2001Publication date: March 6, 2003Inventor: Shu-Hsing Tsai
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Patent number: 6527284Abstract: A skateboard deck of the type having a plurality of layers including an upper surface layer on which the skater takes position, a lower surface layer in the vicinity of which the wheels of the skateboard are positioned, and one or several intermediate layers, the deck further including a reinforcement arranged in at least one of the following zones: at the front of the deck, in the area where the front wheels are fixed, at the rear in the area where the rear wheels are fixed, on the periphery of the deck, with the reinforcement being inserted between the upper surface layer and the lower surface layer. The reinforcement also includes a projecting portion extending through the lower surface layer of the deck.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2001Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Assignee: Salomon S.A.Inventor: Anthony Bert
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Patent number: 6517092Abstract: A pushcart comprises two wheels attached to a fixed rear transverse member and two wheels attached to a pivotal front transverse member. The rear and front transverse members connect to a slanted longitudinal member. The wheels are affixed via a fork assembly to the ends of the respective members. The placement and slanting of the longitudinal member, as well as an almost upright steering column, enables an operator to achieve a lower center of gravity, for greater maneuverability and control during use. The platform comprises closely spaced bars affixed to the longitudinal member and to the fixed rear transverse member. The closely spaced bars provide lateral support to the longitudinal member as well as a platform for riding the pushcart. A cover plate shields the one or more tie rods from foreign matter and provides an alternate foot location for the operator during the performance of tricky maneuvers.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2002Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Inventor: Allen Dale Humphrey
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Patent number: 6511083Abstract: A steering device for a skateboard has a front seat mounted with a pair of front rollers. The front seat has an upwardly extending cylinder. A receiving hole is defined in a top surface of the cylinder. The receiving hole receives a sphere inside. The sphere is connected to a shaft. The steering device enables the skateboard to be turned agilely, and is able to be adjusted to suit riders of different sizes.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2001Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Inventor: Tai-Yuan Tsai
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Publication number: 20030011159Abstract: A steering device for a skateboard has a front seat mounted with a pair of front rollers. The front seat has an upwardly extending cylinder. A receiving hole is defined in a top surface of the cylinder. The receiving hole receives a sphere inside. The sphere is connected to a shaft. The steering device enables the skateboard to be turned agilely, and is able to be adjusted to suit riders of different sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2001Publication date: January 16, 2003Inventor: Tai-Yuan Tsai
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Patent number: 6505845Abstract: A jogging scooter is constructed to include a base holding a set of tracker rollers, two tracks mounted on the tracker rollers and arranged in parallel, a front wheel rack provided at a front side of the base, two front wheel holders respectively pivoted to the front wheel rack and linked by a link and supporting a respective front wheel, a steering column mounted on the front wheel rack and coupled to the link for steering control, a rear wheel axle mounted in a rear side of the base and supporting a pair of rear wheels, and two gears meshed together and respectively mounted on the rear wheel axle and the rear tracker roller for transmission of rotary force.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2002Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Inventor: Chin-Long Fong
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Publication number: 20030001351Abstract: A scooter is provided for stowing, securing, and transporting omnium-gatherum. The scooter includes a telescoping handle attached to a base or platform that a user stands on during use of the scooter. The handle is pivoted between a deployed operative position so the user can stand on the platform and used the handle and a stowed operative position with the handle folded to a position adjacent the platform. A pliable storable container is attached to the handle such that the container remains on the handle while the handle is telescopically adjusted and while the handle is folded into position adjacent the platform. A portion of the pliable storage container slides along the handle when the handle is telescopically adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2001Publication date: January 2, 2003Inventors: Gregory D. Schauble, Lori A. Young
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Patent number: 6499751Abstract: A cambering vehicle includes a single steerable front wheel and a pair of rear wheels at the rearward ends of trailing arms extending from the front structure. The two arms are articulated to the front structure, and move arcuately in planes parallel to the steering column. In one embodiment the arms are linked by a yoke, and traverse equal arcuate distances in opposite directions relative to one another. In another embodiment the yoke is replaced by a transverse link, with elastomer bushings connecting the link ends to their respective arms. The vehicle operates using the principle of conservation of angular momentum, with the vehicle traveling a sinusoidal path and the operator leaning to the inside of the turn. This moves the center of gravity of the vehicle and operator to the inside of the turn, thus accelerating vehicle and operator along the turning path to increase velocity of the device.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2000Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Inventor: J. Gildo Beleski, Jr.
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Publication number: 20020195787Abstract: A stand on riding two wheeled scooter with handle-bar steering through a rotatable front fork with attached wheel mounted on a platform with the stationary fork rear wheel being driven through an attached sprocket by means of a geared treadle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2001Publication date: December 26, 2002Inventor: Manfred W. Tuch
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Patent number: 6494469Abstract: A rolling walker 1 comprises a first frame 3 supported by a front caster 2 at both ends thereof and a second frame 5 supported by a rear caster 4 at both ends thereof, and a handle 7 provided to either first frame 3 or second frame 5. The first frame 3 and the second frame 5 are foldably connected each other by a connecting shaft 6. The rolling walker 1 has a closed frame fixing means 11 which fixes the first frame 3 and the second frame 5 in a closed position and connects the first frame 3 and the second frame 5 to stand when the first frame 3 and the second frame 5 are rotationally folded around the connecting shaft 6, so that each frame 3, 5 can be kept folded to stand when the rolling walker 1 is not used.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2000Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Assignee: Takano Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yasunori Hara, Tsunetaro Ito
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Patent number: 6494470Abstract: A front wheel assembly for a scooter. The scooter has a head tube provided at a front end thereof, a stem extending through the head tube, and a handlebar provided on a top of the stem. The front wheel assembly has a seat mounted at a lower end of the stem. A longitudinal bar is pivotally mounted in the seat. A first wheel is provided at a front end of the longitudinal bar. An axle is pivotally provided at a rear end of the longitudinal bar. A pair of second wheels, one of the pair of wheels mounted at each end of the axle. Whereby, when a user turns the handlebar, the scooter can follow a twisting path.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2001Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Assignee: Tai E. InternationalInventor: Wen-Hwan Chang
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Publication number: 20020185835Abstract: A skateboard includes a wood-made base plate (10) and a graphite fiber-made resilient plate (20) to make the skateboard has excellent resilient and endurance. Additionally, the skateboard has the resilient plate (20) embedded inside so that the graphite fiber does not crack at edges to form sharp thorns to make users hurt.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2001Publication date: December 12, 2002Inventor: Yi-Ling Wen
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Patent number: 6491312Abstract: A scooter steering control on small-wheeled scooter having a steerable front wheel on a handlebar, the control comprising two split sleeves fitted around the handlebar and the mounting tube on the scooter body, and a control pin slidable on the upper sleeve into and out of a recess on the lower sleeve. The recess has angularly spaced sidewalls forming stops for limiting turning of the front wheel. A spring-loaded latch holds the pin releasably in engaged and disengaged positions, and a second spring urges the pin toward the disengaged position.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2001Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Inventors: Timothy C. Reynolds, Keyvan T. Diba
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Publication number: 20020180168Abstract: A scooter comprising an elongated steering column, a steering system, and a braking system is disclosed and claimed. The steering system allows the elongated steering column to rotate about the longitudinal axis and to hinge in a vertical plane relative to the scooter body. The braking system relies upon contact between a braking arm and the crown of the rear wheel. Such a braking system allows the rider to regulate the amount of braking.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2001Publication date: December 5, 2002Inventor: Salam K. Rizk
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Publication number: 20020180169Abstract: A handle of a kick board is hingably connected to a chassis of a front truck of the kick board. The hinge connection consists of a lower connector fixed to the chassis and an upper connector fixed to a lower end of the handle. The connectors have co-operating vertical surfaces that constrain folding movement of the handle through a vertical plane and are held pivotably together by a sleeve pin. The hinge connection is locked by engaging a spring biassed plunger into a suitably formed vertical slot in the lower connector. The lock is released by raising the plunger by sliding a manually grippable sheath upwards along the handle so as to move a pin, that passes through the plunger, upwards.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2001Publication date: December 5, 2002Inventor: Chun Lung Kwok
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Patent number: 6488295Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle, with the wheels mounted in an in-line fashion, that maintains the point of contact of the wheels in an optimal controllability area during both straight and turning operations, thereby expanding the controllable operating envelope of the vehicle to be substantially coincident with the overall operating envelope of the vehicle. Preferably, this is accomplished with position regulator, such as a dynamically-variable linkage (DVL), connecting one or more of the wheels to the chassis of the vehicle. The position regulator permits a rider to reliably and easily control and maneuver throughout the operating envelope of the vehicle simply by tilting the vehicle. As a result, stable, hands-free maneuvering of the vehicle is possible simply by tilting the base in the direction of a desired turn, even over rough terrain, and without a user requiring excessive corrective force or unusually special balancing skills.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2001Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Inventor: Robert H. Bryant
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Publication number: 20020175484Abstract: An aluminum skateboard made of aluminum squeezed integral in shape has an upper plate and a lower plate, and both sides of two plates are closely connected together, forming an inner hollow compartment. Then, plural reinforcing ribs are formed integral on the inner wall of each plate, positioned upward and downward and facing each other, and a buffer gap is formed between every two corresponding reinforce ribs. The aluminum skateboard is capable to increase the elasticity of the whole skateboard, to elevate the effect of shock absorbing and to prevent accident of exercise injuries.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2001Publication date: November 28, 2002Inventor: Albert Chong-Jen Lo
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Patent number: 6485039Abstract: A swingable skate board device. The device includes handles, a handle supporting rod, two pedal plates, a front wheel, a supporting rod, and two rear wheels. The handles are horizontally extending from the handle supporting rod. The handle supporting rod is fixed with the supporting rod. The front wheel is pivotally connected at an end of the supporting rod. Two frame rods of two pedal plates are pivotally disposed on the supporting rod. Two rear wheels are disposed on the pedal plates. One frame rod has a curved recess and the other frame rod has a protrusion engaging with the curved recess for limiting a swinging angle between these two pedal plates.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2000Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Inventor: Kuo Ming-Fu
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Patent number: 6481728Abstract: A scooter has a braking structure including a footboard, a pivoting member for pivotally mounting the footboard on the scooter base, and a recovery member enabling the footboard to return to its original position. The footboard has a curved rear segment which is separated from the scooter rear wheel by a distance. As the curved rear segment is pressed by the foot heel of a rider of the scooter, the curved rear segment swivels on the pivoting member to press against the scooter rear wheel.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2001Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Inventor: Shou-Mao Chen
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Patent number: 6481729Abstract: A foldable scooter, that can be folded from an assembled configuration to a compact configuration, has a head tube attached to a front end, the head tube being shaped to rotatably accept a steering column attached to a yoke, the yoke rotatably mounting a front wheel. At least one strut is pivotally attached to the yoke. A handlebar stem, having a handlebar at an upper end and a cap receiving portion at a lower end, is attached to a mounting bracket that is slidably mounted upon at least one strut, enabling the handlebar stem to slide between a lowered position in which the cap receiving portion operatively engages the steering cap, and a raised position in which the cap receiving portion is lifted clear of the steering cap.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2001Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: HL CorporationInventors: William P. Herman, Eric P. Thomas
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Publication number: 20020167147Abstract: A pathway clearing apparatus for a scooter. The apparatus includes a ground engaging brush and a bracket to pivotally mount the brush in front of the wheel of the scooter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2002Publication date: November 14, 2002Inventor: Garrett J. Muehlhauser
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Publication number: 20020167143Abstract: A folding structure includes a mounting base fixedly fastened to the footplate of a kick scooter, the mounting base having a first locating hole and a second locating hole, a coupling member fixedly connected to a steering control handle and pivoted to the mounting base for enabling the steering control handle to be turned between the operative position and the non-operative position, a stop member mounted in the coupling member, a pusher mounted in the stop member and adapted to force the stop member into engagement with one of the first locating hole and second locating hole of the mounting base to further lock the steering control handle in the operative or non-operative position, an actuating member adapted to move the stop member into the inside of the coupling member away from the mounting base for enabling the steering control handle to be turned with the coupling member between the operative position and the non-operative position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2001Publication date: November 14, 2002Inventor: Anthony Shaw
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Publication number: 20020167142Abstract: A foldable handle for a skateboard a ski board comprises a pipe erecting upwardly from the front end of the board and a tightened tube having a quick-release wrench secured thereat. The tightened tube has a positioning part extending a block therefrom, which seats in a slot of the pipe. A connecting rod located at a lower end of the front strut. The connecting rod is inserted into the pipe and secured by the tightened tube, and is composed of an upper section and a lower section. Each of the upper and the lower sections has a slot corresponding to the block of the positioning part. Thus, when the lower section is inserted into the pipe, the upper section has a recess at its end and the lower section has a stud which is inserted into the recess in a normal situation. When pulling the front strut upwardly, the recess will depart from the stud, thus the front strut may be folded.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2001Publication date: November 14, 2002Inventor: Ting-Hsing Chen
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Publication number: 20020167146Abstract: A front wheels assembly for a scooter is disclosed. The scooter has a head tube provided at a front end thereof, a stem extending through the head tube, and a handlebar provided on a top of the stem. The front wheels assembly has a seat mounted at a lower end of the stem. A longitudinal bar is pivotally mounted in the seat. A first wheel is provided at a front end of the longitudinal bar. An axle is pivotally provided at a rear end of the longitudinal bar. A pair of second wheels is respectively provided at both ends of the axle. Whereby, when a user turns the handlebar, the scooter can follow a twisting path.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2001Publication date: November 14, 2002Inventor: Wen-Hwan Chang
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Publication number: 20020167145Abstract: A scooter structure having both decorative and toy performance that is comprised of a scooter body and a gyration force gear unit fastened to the lower end of the body. The body has a lateral retaining edge extending downward from each of the two sides of its bottom end and, furthermore, an access opening is formed in the lateral retaining edge to accommodate the insertion and positioning of the gyration force gear unit. A mortise is formed in each of the two sides of the holding section of a carrier mount such that a corresponding tenon formed on each of the two sides of the gyration force mount can be inserted and positioned. Turning wheels at the two sides of the gyration force mount are positionally fixed over the holding section and, furthermore, a space is left between each turning wheel and lateral end of the holding section that prevents the lock-up of the gyration force mount and the carrier mount during the execution of turns that would adversely affect the coasting of the toy scooter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2001Publication date: November 14, 2002Inventor: Chun-Huo Lin
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Publication number: 20020167141Abstract: A pushcart comprises two wheels attached to a fixed rear transverse member and two wheels attached to a pivotal front transverse member. The rear and front transverse members connect to a slanted longitudinal member. The wheels are affixed via a fork assembly to the ends of the respective members. The placement and slanting of the longitudinal member, as well as an almost upright steering column, enables an operator to achieve a lower center of gravity, for greater maneuverability and control during use. The platform comprises closely spaced bars affixed to the longitudinal member and to the fixed rear transverse member. The closely spaced bars provide lateral support to the longitudinal member as well as a platform for riding the pushcart. A cover plate shields the one or more tie rods from foreign matter and provides an alternate foot location for the operator during the performance of tricky maneuvers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2002Publication date: November 14, 2002Inventor: Allen Dale Humphrey
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Publication number: 20020167144Abstract: A steering control mechanism for kick scooter includes a footplate having a fixed front mount, a steering bracket mounted on the front mount, two pins bilaterally provided at the steering bracket, two front wheels, two joints connected between the pins and the front wheels, and a track bar coupled between the joints, wherein the mount comprises a forwardly extended center bearing axle, which supports the steering bracket for enabling the steering bracket to be turned about the bearing axle; the front mount and the steering bracket form a transmission mechanism adapted to transmit biased pressure from the rider to the front wheels; the pins are respectively disposed in an oblique direction relative to the footplate and perpendicular to the forward rotation direction of the front wheels.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2001Publication date: November 14, 2002Inventor: Lee Guang-Gwo
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Patent number: 6474666Abstract: A shock absorbing skate truck assembly includes a resilient shock absorber at the king pin located between the assembly base of the assembly and the axle support member for absorbing shocks encountered during use. Another shock absorber is located in a recess of the assembly base and is engaged by an axle support member arm. The shock absorber in the recess includes a flexible, resilient component and a non-flexible, non-resilient component.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2001Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Inventors: Scott D. Andersen, Ole S. Andersen
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Publication number: 20020158437Abstract: A scooter comprises a platform and at least three casters. The platform has a horizontal top surface and at least one vertical side surface extending downwardly from the top surface. The casters extend downwardly to support the platform when the platform rolls. The scooter also comprises a horizontal flange and a vertical flange. The horizontal flange extends away from the vertical side surface. The vertical flange extends from the horizontal flange. The vertical side surface, the horizontal flange and the vertical flange define a groove adapted to receive a mating tongue on a second scooter. This provides an integral, low-profile tongue-and-groove type of connection between two or more scooters.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2001Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventor: Kurt K. Carbonero
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Publication number: 20020158440Abstract: A scooter propulsion system is provided both as a kit for retrofitting and as an improved original manufacture. A foot pedal pivots forwardly and rearwardly as the user presses on a front foot pedal portion and rear foot pedal portion, respectively. A ratchet bar is pulled forward when the front pedal portion is pressed and rearward when the rear pedal portion is pressed. A freewheeling sprocket-like gear on the rear wheel axle is rotated forward by rack-like ratchet bar teeth when the ratchet bar is pulled forward thus engaging spring pawls of the rear wheel axle gear with a rear wheel hub. A ratchet bar guard biases the ratchet bar against the rear wheel axle gear. When the rear pedal portion is pushed the rear wheel axle gear freewheels backwards as the ratchet bar moves rearwardly. A smooth portion of the ratchet bar rests against the rear wheel axle gear when the rear pedal portion is pressed to its down position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2001Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventor: Horst Graf
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Publication number: 20020153686Abstract: A skateboard for use on a hard surface, configured to simulate the response of a snowboard, has a support platform to which sets of wheels are mounted. The wheels have successively decreasing diameters mounted on a common axle. The wheels of successively decreasing diameter may additionally or alternately be formed of materials of successively greater frictional and compressibility characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2001Publication date: October 24, 2002Inventor: Mark H. Todd
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Patent number: 6467986Abstract: A rod bending mechanism is disposed between a first segment and a second segment of the rod and is formed of a pivoting plate extending from one end of the first segment, a pivoting seat having two side plates extending from one end of the second segment, and at least one locating member disposed on one of the two side plates. The pivoting plate is pivoted with the pivoting seat such that the pivoting plate and the pivoting seat are located by the locating member.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2001Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignee: Melton International L.L.C.Inventor: Pin-Chieh Feng
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Patent number: 6467781Abstract: A tricycle comprises a front tube, a handlebar frame, a front fork, a front wheel, two footboards, and a swiveling member. The handlebar frame is put through the front tube. The front fork is fastened with the bottom end of the handlebar frame for fastening the front wheel. The two footboards are pivoted with the front tube and are formed of a bottom tube, a step board, and a rear wheel. The swiveling member is pivoted with the front tube and is provided at the top end the bottom end with a cross rod. The two cross rods are arranged at an interval between the two bottom tubes.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2000Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignee: Melton International L.L.C.Inventor: Pin-Chieh Feng
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Publication number: 20020149165Abstract: A scooter includes one or more wheels attached to the rear portion of a board, and a shaft rotatably secured to the front portion of the board for supporting one or more front wheels. A cushioning device is disposed between the board and the shaft for preventing the board from striking onto the shaft and for allowing the riders to more comfortably ride the scooter. One or more poles are secured between the board and the shaft, and one or more springs are engaged between the board and the shaft for cushioning the board.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Michael Lin
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Publication number: 20020145264Abstract: A scooter folding structure comprises a footboard, a steering rod, a handlebar pivoted with the steering rod, and a connection rod provided with a movable member and fastened at one end with the steering rod and at other end with the front end of the footboard in conjunction with a locating rod. The locating rod is urged by the movable member to locate securely in first locating edges of the guide slots of the footboard at such time when the steering rod is kept in the upright position. When the steering rod is folded toward the footboard, the locating rod is urged by the movable member to locate securely in the second locating edges of the guide slots of the footboard.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2001Publication date: October 10, 2002Inventor: Chin-Lien Hung
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Publication number: 20020140195Abstract: Disclosed is a skating device having clips that allows a rider to position the sole of a shoe beneath to the lip so as to secure a rider's shoe to the platform. The clip may be permanently or releasably secured and sized to fit conventional shoes. A professional version includes a specialty shoe that provides additional securement. Releasably secured clips may be concealed to allow the skateboard to be used in a conventional manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2001Publication date: October 3, 2002Inventor: William Joseph Lumb
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Publication number: 20020140194Abstract: A scooter braking structure comprises an arresting member pivoted in the receiving slot of a scooter bottom board and provided with a tread portion and a braking portion. A spring urges the inner wall of the receiving slot and the arresting member such that the arresting member swivels between a braking position and a releasing position. When the arresting member is located at the braking position, the spring is compressed by the arresting member such that the braking portion comes in contact with the scooter rear wheel to slow down or stop the scooter in motion. When the arresting member is located at the releasing position, the spring returns to its original form to push the arresting member such that the braking portion is separated from the scooter rear wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2001Publication date: October 3, 2002Inventor: Anthony Shaw
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Publication number: 20020140193Abstract: A folding and locking arrangement for a collapsible scooter mainly includes a folding bend, a bend holder fixedly mounted on a deck of the scooter, two stop pins having an expanded head, and a quick-release screw having a cam lever connected to a head thereof. The folding bend is fixedly connected to a handlebar of the scooter and has an arm portion pivotally connected to the bend holder. The bend holder includes two upright plates on which two arcuate guiding slots are provided. The two stop pins are extended through the guiding slots and the arm portion, so that the folding bend pivotally turns when the two stop pins move in the guiding slots. The quick-release screw is extended through the two stop pins and a spring disposed between the stop pins, such that when the cam lever is pulled outward, the two stop pins is pushed outward by the spring to freely move to either end of the guiding slots and bring the folding bend to a folded or an extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2001Publication date: October 3, 2002Inventor: Kao Teh Chai
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Publication number: 20020135147Abstract: A kick scooter steering mechanism includes a bracket fixedly fastened to the footplate of a kick scooter, a bearing structure provided at said bracket, a pivot shaft supported in the bearing structure, a steering shaft pivoted to the pivot shaft and holding two wheels at two ends, a fixed friction member provided at a bottom side of the bracket, and a spring plate supported between the steering shaft and the friction member to bear pressure from the bracket and the footplate of the kick scooter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2001Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventor: Guang-Gwo Lee
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Publication number: 20020135142Abstract: An improved scooter is disclosed that permits the user to use the vehicle on a variety of surfaces including snow and ice. The scooter has a base having a front wheel and a rear wheel that are rotatably connected to the base. The base has a steering means extending upwardly from the base and adapted to steer the front wheel. The base has an upper surface and a bottom surface, the lower surface has an attachment means for connecting a ski to the base said ski being comprised of a flat bottom surface and a front end and a rear end said ski having at said front end a lip to facilitate travel over snow. Alternatively, a runner having a blade may be connected in place of the ski to permit the scooter to ride on ice.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2001Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventor: Michael D. Hinds