Skateboard deck construction

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2005-09-06

2008-03-25

Ellis, Christopher P. (Department: 3618)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Coasters

C280S087010, C280S087021, C280S087041

Reexamination Certificate

active

07347431

ABSTRACT:
According to one disclosed embodiment, a skateboard deck comprises a carbon-fiber shell surrounding a longitudinally-extending interior space. The carbon-fiber shell has an upper inner surface and a lower inner surface opposite the upper inner surface; and a longitudinal beam disposed within the interior space. The longitudinal beam has an upper flange bonded to the upper inner surface of the shell, a lower flange bonded to the lower inner surface of the shell, and a web interconnecting the upper flange and the lower flange. The skateboard deck further comprises a generally rigid exterior portion encasing the core member. The exterior portion comprises at least one layer of wood disposed above or below the shell.

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