Patent ID: 8870200
Filing Date: 2014-10-28
Classification: B62B,B62K,B62L

Abstract:
1. A kick scooter comprising: a body comprising a deck and a handlebar assembly, the deck having a substantially planar top surface configured to support a user and a longitudinal axis extending lengthwise through the deck, the handlebar assembly being rotatable relative to the deck; a single front wheel supported by the handlebar assembly and rotatable relative to the deck, the front wheel being steerable by the handlebar assembly and the front wheel having a front neutral position in which it points forward and away from the deck, the front wheel being aligned with the longitudinal axis when in the front neutral position; an angled rear portion supported by the body; a single rear swivel wheel assembly comprising: wherein the angled rear portion is inclined with respect to the top surface of the deck and extends upward at an angle relative to the top surface of the deck, the angled rear portion extending upward higher than the top surface of the deck, and the swivel axis is inclined with respect to the top surface of the deck in a forward direction, the angled rear portion defining a foot rest surface that is positioned over top of the single rear swivel wheel assembly; wherein the rear wheel has a rear neutral position in which it is aligned with the longitudinal axis, the front wheel being aligned with the rear wheel when the rear wheel is in the rear neutral position and the front wheel is in the front neutral position.