Patent ID: 6015156
Filing Date: 2000-01-18
Classification: A43B,A63C

Abstract:
An in-line skate comprisinga wheeled chassis having an elongated frame and a multiplicity of wheels mounted to the frame, the frame havinga projection extending therefrom, the projection having a stem and an overhanging head at the distal end of the stem, andan elongated rib extending therefrom, in spaced relation to the projection along the length of the frame, the rib having a cantilevered extension; anda boot adapted for releasable attachment to the chassis, the boot comprising an upper attached to a flexible sole having a tread for walking upon, the sole defining thereina slot adapted to receive the rib of the frame, the slot defining an undercut at one end thereof for retaining the cantilevered extension of the rib to resist separation of the attached boot and chassis, the sole further comprisinga movable clip positioned to receive and releasably engage the projection to resist separation of the attached boot and chassis.