Patent ID: 8465056
Filing Date: 2013-06-18
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
1. A telescoping pole useful in guiding and directing a longboard skateboard, the telescoping pole comprising: a first tubular shaft having a first end and a corresponding second end, wherein a first handle is located at the first end; a wheel assembly is positioned proximate the second end of the first tubular shaft that includes a second shaft having diameter less than the first tubular shaft; a first coil spring placed over the second shaft that engages the second end of the first tubular portion; and an internal dampening spring assembly positioned within the first tubular shaft, the internal dampening spring assembly including a first flange affixed to the first tubular shaft having an opening, an internal rod of sufficient size and dimension so as to slide within the opening of the first flange, an internal bushing affixed to one end of the internal rod which is in communication with the second tubular shaft of the wheel assembly, a stopper positioned at a second end of the internal rod and positioned within the first tubular shaft, and a dampening spring positioned on the internal rod within the first tubular shaft between the first circular flange and the stopper.