Patent ID: 7237784
Filing Date: 2007-07-03
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for a rotating skateboard, comprising: a) a skateboard deck having first and second side edges, first and second ends and an upper and lower surface to permit a user to stand on the upper surface of the skateboard deck; b) a carriage for said skateboard deck, said carriage having first and second ends and an upper and lower surface to permit the carriage to support the skateboard deck; c) a plurality of ground engaging wheels being disposed on said lower surface of said carriage to permit the apparatus to roll about on the ground; d) wherein said skateboard deck is rotatable mounted to said carriage so that said skateboard deck rotates horizontally about an axis perpendicular to said carriage; and e) a pivot brake being disposed on said lower surface of said first and second ends of said skateboard deck, wherein said pivot brake is disposed above said upper surface of said carriage, so that by putting weight on either said first or second ends of said skateboard deck a rider can tilt said skateboard deck and cause one of said first and second pivot brakes to contact said upper surface of said carriage to prevent rotation of said skateboard deck about said carriage.