Patent ID: 6139030
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: A43B,A63C

Abstract:
An in-line roller skate for a skater's foot, the skate comprising:(a) a flexible upper shoe for receiving a skater's foot and having a nondurable underside, lateral, toe end, heel end and instep portions, at least the instep portion being formed from a substantially non-rigid material;(b) a base constructed from a substantially rigid material, the base having a durable lower surface, an upper surface that receives and supports the nondurable underside of the upper shoe, a toe rim that extends upwardly from the upper surface to surround and protect the toe end at least portions of the lateral sides of the upper shoe, and a heel support that extends upwardly from the upper surface to surround and protect the heel end of the upper shoe, the base leaving at least the instep portion of the upper shoe exposed, the upper shoe being mounted to the base with the toe end and heel end of the upper shoe being laterally stationary with respect to the toe rim and heel support, respectively, of the base during use;(c) an ankle cuff pivotally connected on lateral and medial sides to the base and extending upwardly therefrom above the heel support to provide lateral and medial support to the upper shoe;(d) an at least semi-rigid fastener for securing the ankle cuff about the lower leg of the skater; and(e) a frame mounted on the lower surface of the base for mounting a plurality of wheels thereto.