Patent ID: 8573614
Filing Date: 2013-11-05
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
1. A skate comprising: a frame; a plurality of wheels rotatably coupled to the frame; a foot support coupled to the frame, and including an operative foot support surface configured for supporting a skater's first foot, wherein the operative foot support surface includes a longitudinal axis; a foot coupling unit coupled to the frame, and configured for coupling the skater's first foot to the operative foot support surface; first, second, and third sidewall portions projecting above the foot support, the first and the second sidewall portions are on opposite sides of the foot support; a first lateral foot rest extending from the first sidewall portion and a second lateral foot rest extending from the second sidewall portion, the first and the second lateral foot rests extending outward in opposite directions; a rear foot rest extending from the third sidewall portion rearwardly relative to the foot support, and including an operative foot rest support surface configured for supporting the skater's second foot when the skater's first foot is supported by and coupled to the operative foot support surface; wherein the first and second lateral foot rests and the rear foot rest are disposed relative to one another such that, when the skater's first foot is supported by and coupled to the foot support, the skater's second foot can be positioned upon and be simultaneously supported by both the rear foot rest and one of the first and second lateral foot rests.