Title:
WHEEL RIM AND TIRE FOR A ROLLER SKATE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2007050251
Kind Code:
A9
Abstract:
A wheel and tire combination is particularly adapted for use with a skate having large diameter, canted wheels. In one embodiment, the wheel rim has a generally "L"-shaped cross-section and a tire disposed within the notch of the "L". The tire has a rounded contour and, when the wheel is canted, pressure of the ground against the tire forces the tire into the notch of the "L". The tire may be molded in place on the rim of the wheel or may be molded as a separate part that is stretched over the rim of the wheel. In another embodiment, the rim has a channel-shaped cross-section. This embodiment is particularly adapted for use with air-filled or foam tires.
Inventors:
VAN DER PALEN ERIK (NL)
CONNERS BRIAN (US)
CONNERS BRIAN (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2006/038909
Publication Date:
June 14, 2007
Filing Date:
October 04, 2006
Export Citation:
Assignee:
LANDROLLER INC (US)
VAN DER PALEN ERIK (NL)
CONNERS BRIAN (US)
VAN DER PALEN ERIK (NL)
CONNERS BRIAN (US)
International Classes:
A63C17/22
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