Supports: racks – Article locking
Reexamination Certificate
2000-06-21
2001-09-25
Gibson, Jr., Robert W. (Department: 3634)
Supports: racks
Article locking
C211S085700, C211S087010, C248S552000, C070S058000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06293412
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to racks for sporting goods and, more specifically, to an Improved Skateboard Rack.
2. Description of Related Art
Skateboards, as shown in
FIG. 1
, have become a prevalent mode of transportation for today's youth. It is rare to find a child that has not ridden a skateboard
10
, and most use skateboards daily.
FIG. 1
is a perspective view of a conventional skateboard
10
. In its typical form, it comprises a deck
12
usually made from wood, and a pair of wheel assemblies
14
located at the front and back of the deck
12
. Each wheel assembly
14
typically will comprise a set of trucks
16
, which are attached to the deck
12
, and a pair of wheels
18
extending from each end of the trucks
16
.
The problem with the popularity of the skateboard
10
is that they have become coveted by thieves. Since there has been no reliable means for the public to secure their skateboards in a certain location, many individuals find themselves carrying their skateboards with them wherever they go. This presents a particular problem for the school system since the classrooms are typically not an appropriate place for a skateboard to be stored. What is needed is a skateboard rack that is easy enough for a child to use, but still provides substantial security by locking the skateboard in place until the child needs it.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In light of the aforementioned problems associated with the prior devices, it is an object of the present invention to provide an Improved Skateboard Rack. It is also an object that the preferred rack will provide users with a safe, secure and easily-used location to securely lock their skateboards. It is another object that the rack be attachable to a base frame in order to provide a location to secure several skateboards at one time. It is yet another object that the rack provide means for hanging a conventional skateboard from its trucks. Finally, it is an object that the rack be simple enough for an adolescent to use.
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Gibson , Jr. Robert W.
Steins & Associates
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