Traction pad system for skateboards and surfboards

Abstract

A traction system comprising interchangeable hollow kick tails, mounting plates and traction pad material for mounting to the deck of a surfboard and skateboard, and a skateboard uniquely designed to have the same arched deck as a typical surfboard so that said mounting plates can be used to mount the hollow kick tails to surfboards and said skateboard. The kick tails are configured with a ramped face angled optimally for surfing. Different variations include a ramp to a flat top, a ramp to a vertical face, a ramp to an angled overhang and a ramp to a horizontal overhang. The wide ramp area design in the kick tails provides support for the entire rear foot while surfing and helps the surfer perform aggressive maneuvers without falling. The interchangeable kick tails can be removed from a surfboard and attached to a surfer's skateboard or removed from their skateboard.

Claims

1. A traction system comprising interchangeable hollow kick tails 77, 30, 98, 97, 50, 51, 99, 53, rigid but flexible mounting plates 26, 83 and traction pad material 3, 95 for mounting to the deck of a surfboard 8 and a specially designed skateboard 7, 87, the bottom of said kick tails, mounting plate and skateboard 7, 87 uniquely designed to have the same arch as the arched deck in a typical surfboard so that mounting plates 26, 83 affix the hollow kick tails to surfboards and said skateboard with screws for a flush mount, with grip for the surfer and skateboarder's foot achieved by either traction pad material or surfboard wax, with hollow kick tails for use with traction pad material including a ramp going into a flat top 77, a ramp going into a vertical rise 30, a ramp going into an angled overhang 98, and a ramp going into a horizontal overhang 97 with traction pad material 3, 95 affixed to the surface of said kick tails 77, 30, 98, 97 where the skateboarder and surfer's foot would come into contact with by glue or adhesive, and hollow kick tails designed for achieving grip with surfboard wax including a ramp going into a flat top 50, a ramp going into a vertical rise 51, a ramp going into an angled overhang 99, and a ramp going into a horizontal overhang 53 with surfboard wax applied to the surface of said kick tails for grip 73, and in designs used for achieving grip with traction pad material and those designed for achieving grip with surfboard wax, additional traction pad material extending forward beginning at the front of the kick tail 74 towards the nose of the skateboard 87 and surfboard 8 and affixed to the skateboard 87 and surfboard 8 with adhesive, so that with a mounting plate 26, 83 installed on both the surfboard and skateboard, the skateboarder can remove an interchangeable kick tail 77, 30, 98, 97, 50, 51, 99, 53 from their skateboard 87 and mount it on their surfboard 8 and remove the interchangeable kick tail 77, 30, 98, 97, 50, 51, 99, 53 from their surfboard 8 and mount it on their skateboard 87.

2. The traction system of claim 1 comprises kick tails 77, 30, 98, 97, 50, 51, 99, 53 that are mounted to a specially designed skateboard 7, 87 and surfboard 8 with a rigid and flexible mounting plate 26, 83 made from plastic or nylon for surfboards and made from plastic, nylon or metal for skateboards fixed to the surfboard deck with adhesive and affixed to the skateboard deck with adhesive or glue and optionally with bolts and nuts 25, and said mounting plate 26, 83 for both surfboards and skateboards 7, 87 having male barrel supports 58 and male barrels 84 which extend up and are inserted into the female opening on the underside of said kick tails 35, said male barrels when made from nylon or plastic having threaded female metal inserts 107 permanently affixed to the inside of said barrels into which screws 39 are screwed from the top of said kick tails into said metal inserts 107 which secure said kick tails to said mounting plate 26, 83 and when said mounting plate is made from metal for use with a skateboard, said barrels are optionally manufactured with threads that accept screws 39 used to secure said mounting plate to said kick tails, said mounting plate having a bottom that is arched to match the curvature in the deck of typical surfboards so that no modification of a surfboard is necessary for a flush installation of said mounting plate 26, 83 to a surfboard because either the mounting plate has an arch that matches the arch of the surfboard deck or because said mounting plate is flexible enough to be bent to match the arch in said surfboard deck and when mounted to a skateboard 7, 87, the deck of the skateboard 7, 87 is arched to match the arch in said mounting plate 26, 83 and said mounting plate 26, 83 has an optional tongue 55 that extends forward which provides more surface area for the adhesive securing said mounting plate to the surfboard and skateboard deck which creates a stronger bond between said mounting plate and the surfboard and skateboard deck, and when traction pad material 3 is affixed to the deck of the surfboard and skateboard, said tongue 55 is affixed under said traction pad material 3 to keep said mounting plate secure and practically impossible to come off of said surfboard and skateboard deck when bonded to the deck of said surfboard or skateboard with suitable adhesive, and when a mounting plate 26, 83, is installed on a surfboard or skateboard with adhesive, said mounting plate may be removed in the event the surfboard becomes unusable and re-mounted on another surfboard with new adhesive affixed to the underside of said mounting plate, and when the mounting plate is installed on a skateboard with either adhesive or bolts 25 said mounting plate may be removed in the event that the skateboard becomes unusable and installed on another skateboard with new adhesive affixed to the underside of said mounting plate or by affixing the mounting plate to the skateboard using bolts if that was the original installation method.

3. The traction system of claim 1 includes hollow kick tails 77, 30, 98, 97, 50, 51, 99, 53 which are made from rigid and flexible material as deemed necessary for structural integrity, functionality, and ease of manufacturing, and the bottom of said kick tails is arched to match the arch in the mounting plate 26, 83, said kick tails having a female opening on their underside into which the male components 58, 84 of the mounting plate 26, 83 are inserted for a snug fit, and said kick tails are secured in place by screws 39 screwed from the top through holes 15 in said kick tails into female threaded metal inserts 107 permanently affixed inside said barrels 84, and said kick tails are designed for use with molded traction pad material 56, 79 to be glued to the top surface for grip 7, 30, 98, 97, 72 or for surfboard wax to be applied to the top surface for grip 50, 51, 99, 53, 73 for the surfer and skateboarder's foot, and in the case where the mounting plate 26, 83 is made from metal, rather than using separate threaded inserts 107, said mounting plate will be manufactured with female threaded barrels into which screws 39 are inserted to hold kick tails in place.

4. The traction system of claim 1 kick tails are manufactured in different sizes and heights 6, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23 so a surfer and skateboarder's entire rear foot of any size can reside comfortably on the ramp 4 or in the foot pocket area 68 created by the vertical rise with any combination of an angular, or horizontal overhang with optimum clearance between the top of said foot and the bottom of the overhang so the skater and surfer can maintain a secure point of contact with the skateboard and surfboard and push the tail of the skateboard and surfboard back with the side of said foot and/or lift the tail end of the skateboard and surfboard up with the top of said foot and have an ankle cut out 40, 41, 42, 43 so designed to allow the skateboarder and surfer's rear foot to have freedom of movement without being constrained by said overhang and also so that the skateboarder and surfer's rear foot can come out of the foot pocket area easily if and when the skater and surfer falls off of the skateboard or surfboard when skateboarding or surfing.

5. The traction system of claim 1 kick tails 77, 30, 98, 97, 50, 51, 99, 53 are made out of nylon, rubber, plastic, metal, or any other material having flex and rigidity which will retain it's form while pressure from the skateboarder and surfer's rear foot pushes against the ramp 4 and/or back of the foot pocket area 68, or lifting against the underside of the foot pocket area with pressure from the top of the said foot, and are hollow so the weight of said kick tails will be as low as possible and are manufactured with any color including material that is clear, the underside of said kick tails so configured to provide a space 75 for optionally installed waterproof LED lights with an integrated battery 57 which are secured in place when the kick tails are screwed on to the mounting plate, and shine through the kick tails thereby illuminating said kick tails from the underside.

6. The traction system of claim 1, wherein the traction pad material 3 comprising EVA rubber foam or some other material or combination of materials, has a surface for making it easy to grip with the skateboarder and surfer's foot without slipping, is permanently affixed to the front face of the kick tails 30, 77, 97, 98, with adhesive, with additional traction pad material 3 extending forward beginning at the front of said kick tails 74 towards the nose of the skateboard and surfboard, affixed to the skateboard and surfboard with adhesive, as far as is needed to provide optimum traction for the skateboarder and surfer's rear foot while skateboarding or surfing, and said traction pad material 3 may be different for the kick tail than for the traction pad material extending forward from the front of the kick tail, and may be different for the center piece than the sides and may be different from piece to piece anywhere in any manner including having an area arched or flattened for a logo or tread design to be affixed or imprinted and traction pad material 3 can be in any color or combination of colors.

7. The traction system of claim 1, wherein the kick tails 77, 30, 98, 97, 50, 51, 99, 53 are uniquely designed to display a product name, and/or an advertising message with or without a logo on the front, back or side vertical space and/or on the ramp area 4 or on the top horizontal space 12 with said product name, logo and/or advertising message optionally molded, carved and/or stamped with permanent ink, or the product name, and/or an advertising message with or without a logo may be displayed with a separate piece of material affixed with adhesive.

8. The traction system of claim 1, wherein the skateboard is made from wood, metal, fiberglass, plastic or any other material that provides suitable rigidity and flexibility for skateboarding and is suitably prepared by sanding, planing or initial shaping of the skateboard 87 to create a surface area to which the traction pad material will adhere.

9. The traction system of claim 1, wherein the traction pad material 3 is configured to have a separation point 74 at the bottom of the ramp 4 between the front of the kick tail 77, 30, 98, 97, 50, 51, 99, 53 and the beginning of the traction pad material affixed to the skateboard and surfboard deck 3, so said kick tail can be easily removed for swapping with other kick tails while the traction pad material 3 affixed to the skateboard and surfboard deck 7 remains undisturbed.

10. The traction system of claim 1, wherein the skateboard deck 7, mounting plate 26, 83 and kick tail bottom 69 are all arched to match the curvature in the deck of typical surfboards, so the mounting plate affixes flush to the skateboard deck and all kick tails 77, 30, 98, 97, 50, 51, 99, 53 affix flush to the mounting plate for a snug and secure fit, and when said mounting plate is affixed to a surfboard deck, even if said mounting plate has to bend slightly to fit the surfboard, the design is such that when the female opening on the underside of the kick tail is inserted into the male components 58, 84 of the mounting plate 26, 83 and screwed together with mounting screws 39 the fit will be flush and secure.

11. The traction system of claim 1, wherein the kick tails 77, 30, 98, 97, 50, 51, 99, 53 have a ramp area 4 that is manufactured at angle from the horizontal skateboard and surfboard deck between 30 and 40 degrees, or as wide as is needed so the skateboarder or surfer's rear foot is completely supported when attempting any maneuver.

12. The traction system of claim 1, wherein the kick tails 77, 30, 98, 97, 50, 51, 99, 53 are configured to have rounded edges 59 where necessary to provide safety for skateboard and surfboard riders and sharp edges that may cause injury upon contact with the skateboarder or surfer when falling or otherwise using their skateboard or surfboard that might cause injury are eliminated.

13. The traction system of claim 1, wherein the kick tails 50, 51, 99, 53 are secured to the mounting plate 26, 83 by screws 39 which is affixed to a skateboard 7 or surfboard deck 9 with no traction pad material on said kick tail or on said surfboard or skateboard deck, 9 with grip provided entirely by surfboard wax applied to the surface of the kick tail and surfboard or skateboard that would come into contact with a surfer or skateboarder's foot.

14. The traction system of claim 1 is unique in that it is the first traction system comprising mounting plates 26, 83 and kick tails 77, 30, 98, 97, 50, 51, 99, 53 that are interchangeable between surfboards and the uniquely designed skateboard as specified herein, so said kick tails can be removed from the skateboarder's skateboard and mounted on their surfboard, and then removed from their surfboard and mounted on the their skateboard so the skateboarders can feel with their feet what they feel when surfing and are able to practice surfing turns and maneuvers with more accuracy than ever before, the first interchangeable kick tail for a surfboard 8 that can be affixed to the surfboard 8 by adhesive using a mounting plate 26, 83 that requires no modification to the surfboard, and the first interchangeable kick tail for a surfboard or skateboard that can provide grip with surfboard wax 50, 51, 99, 53 and the first kick tail for surfboards and skateboards that is configured to have optional waterproof LED lights secured under the kick tails when said kick tails are secured by screws into the mounting plate 26, 83 thereby illuminating said kick tails from the underside.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a 7 skateboard and surfboard 8 equipped with a kick tail 77 comprising a ramp 4 going into a flat top, with traction pad material and mounting plate 83 with tongue.

(2) FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a 7 skateboard and surfboard 8 equipped with a kick tail 30 comprising a ramp 4 going into a vertical rise at the back. Skateboard uses a mounting plate without a tongue 26, 65 which is bolted to the skateboard deck. Surfboard uses a mounting plate 83 with a tongue affixed with glue or adhesive.

(3) FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a 7 skateboard and surfboard equipped with a two piece kick tail 38, 66 comprising a ramp 4 going into an angled overhang. Skateboard uses a mounting plate without a tongue 26, 65 which is bolted to the skateboard deck. Surfboard uses a mounting plate 83 with a tongue affixed with glue or adhesive.

(4) FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a 7 skateboard equipped with a two piece 38, 54 kick tail with a ramp going into a horizontal overhang 4 designed for use with wax for grip.

(5) FIG. 5 is a side view of a skateboard 7 or surfboard 9 equipped with a flat top kick tail 77.

(6) FIG. 6 is a side view of a skateboard 7 or surfboard 9 equipped with a kick tail 30 comprising a ramp 4 going into a vertical rise at the back.

(7) FIG. 7 is a perspective view of two piece kick tail 34, 38 comprising a bottom piece 38 designed to be glued to an angled overhang top piece 34.

(8) FIG. 8 is a perspective view of two piece kick tail 38, 54 comprising a bottom piece 38 designed to be glued to a horizontal overhang top piece 54.

(9) FIG. 9 is a perspective rear view of a 7 skateboard and surfboard equipped with a flat top kick tail 50 designed for providing grip with wax.

(10) FIG. 10 is a perspective rear view of a 7 skateboard and surfboard equipped with a vertical rise kick tail 51 designed for providing grip with wax.

(11) FIG. 11 is a perspective front view of a two piece kick tail designed for providing grip with wax 52, 101 comprising a ramp 4 going into an angled overhang and showing mounting bolts 39.

(12) FIG. 12 is a top view of a horizontal overhang top piece 102 showing various ankle cut out options.

(13) FIG. 13 is a top view of a horizontal overhang top piece 102 showing various ankle cut out options.

(14) FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a mounting plate 83 with metal inserts 107, a leash pin cut out 62 and a tongue 55.

(15) FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a mounting plate 78 with metal inserts 107 without a leash pin cut out or tongue 55.

(16) FIG. 16 is a top and front view of a skateboard showing the arch in the deck and the bolts 103 for securing the skateboard trucks to the skateboard deck and bolts 25 for affixing the mounting plate 26 to the skateboard deck.

(17) FIG. 17 is a bottom perspective view of a hollow traction pad kick tail for surfboards and skateboards with a ramp 4 going into a flat top 77 showing the ridges for structural support and the area 75 where LED lights 57 are optionally placed.

(18) FIG. 18 is a front perspective view of a kick tail with an arched bottom and ramp going into a vertical rise 51 designed for use with wax on the top surface 73 for grip.

(19) FIG. 19 is a front perspective view of a kick tail with ramp going into a flat top 92 designed for use with a molded traction pad material top piece 56.

(20) FIG. 20 is a front perspective view of rubber or EVA foam traction pad material 56 molded to fit a kick tail with a ramp going into a flat top 92.

(21) FIG. 21 is a top and front perspective view of the top piece 101 of an angled overhang kick tail showing location of the pegs 105 and slots 106 for affixing to the bottom piece 100.

(22) FIG. 22 is a front perspective view of the bottom piece 100 of an angled overhang kick tail designed for use with wax for grip showing location of the pegs 105 and slots 106 for affixing to the top piece 100.

(23) FIG. 23 is a front perspective view of a flat top kick tail designed for use with 92 traction pad material.

(24) FIG. 24 is a front perspective view of a flat top kick tail designed for use with wax for grip.

(25) FIG. 25 is a front perspective view of a two piece 52, 102 kick tail with ramp going into a horizontal overhang designed for use with wax for grip.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(26) Various terms used herein are intended to have particular meanings. Some of these terms are defined herein for the purpose of clarity. The definitions given below are meant to cover all forms of the words being defined (e.g. singular, plural, present tense, past tense). If the definition below diverges from the commonly understood and/or dictionary definition of such term, the definitions below control.

(27) Embodiments described herein include a skateboard and surfboard traction system comprising traction pad material affixed to the deck of a uniquely designed skateboard 7 and detachable and interchangeable kick tails with and without traction pad material 3 affixed for attachment to the tail end of a skateboard 32 and surfboard 9 deck. Using said system surfers can practice surf maneuvers on their skateboard and feel exactly what they feel under their feet when surfing while skateboarding. The interchangeable kick tails can be removed from a surfboard 8 and mounted on a skateboard 7 or removed from a skateboard 7 and mounted on to a surfboard 8 by affixing said kick tails to mounting plates 26, 83 designed to fit said kick tails. Kick tail options 38, 97, 98, 52, 53, provide a pocket 68 for the skateboarder and surfer's foot so the skateboarder and surfer may push back or lift up the tail end of the skateboard and surfboard with the rear foot while maintaining a secure rear foot point of contact with the skateboard and surfboard. The traction pad material 3 has a surface that is easy to grip with the skateboarder's rear foot and is permanently affixed to the front side of the kick tail 77, 30, 98, 97, 50, 51, 99, 53 and extends forward onto the skateboard deck 32 for the skateboarder and surfer to stand on. For kick tails 50, 51, 52, 53 grip is achieved by applying typical surfboard wax on the top surface of the ramp 4, 73, vertical rise 18, 49, and foot pocket 68 area.

(28) The kick tails are made with and without an ankle cut out 40, 41, 42, 43 to allow greater freedom of movement. All kick tails are arched to match the arch in the mounting plate 83. Kick tails are secured to the mounting plate with screws 39 screwing into metal inserts 107 permanently affixed inside mounting plate barrels through holes 15. In the case where the mounting plate is cast as one piece of metal, barrels 84 are threaded into which screws 39 secure kick tails to said mounting plate. Traction pad material and kick tails can be of any color or combination of colors. Kick tails are also designed to be clear with LED lights placed inside said kick tail in a specially designed area for lighting 75. LED lights are secured in place when the kick tail is inserted onto the mounting plate and screwed in place. Kick tails are designed for skateboarding and surfing with the left or right foot placed on the kick tail.

(29) Referring to FIG. 1, a perspective front view of a skateboard 87 and surfboard 8 is shown equipped with a traction pad with a kick tail 77 comprising a ramp 4 going into a flat top. The deck 7 of the skateboard 87 has been suitably modified by creating an arched deck 87 matching the arch in the surfboard 8. A mounting plate 83 with a tongue 55 extending under the traction pad material affixed to the skateboard and surfboard deck is affixed to the skateboard and surfboard deck with adhesive. The same kick tail 77 and mounting plate 83 is used for the skateboard and surfboard. Said kick tail is shown with traction pad material 56 molded to exactly fit the top of said kick tail featuring an optional raised diamond shaped rhombus for traction. The optional raised traction area can be any shape or thickness. The kick tail 77 has an arched bottom that fits flush onto the mounting plate 83. The mounting plate 83 is affixed with adhesive to the skateboard 7 and surfboard deck 9. The kick tail is affixed to the mounting plate in both skateboard and surfboard by screws 39 going through mounting holes 15 which screw into female threaded metal inserts 107 inside barrels 84 protruding up from mounting plate 83. The kick tail 77 is detachable by unscrewing screws 39 and is interchangeable with any other kick tail 30, 38, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54. It should be noted that wherever skateboard 87 is noted herein it is understood that the skateboard deck 87, mounting plate 83 and kick tail bottoms 77, 30, 38, 1, 50, 51, 52, 53 are all arched to match the arch in a typical surfboard deck. Traction pad material 3 extends forward from the front of the kick tail affixed to the skateboard and surfboard deck with adhesive.

(30) Referring to FIG. 2, a perspective front view of a skateboard 7 and surfboard is shown equipped with a kick tail 30 comprising a ramp 4 going into a vertical rise. The deck 7 of the skateboard 87 has an arched deck 87 matching the arch in the surfboard 8. A mounting plate 83 with a tongue 55 extending under the traction pad material affixed to the surfboard deck is affixed to the surfboard deck with adhesive. A mounting plate 26, 65 is bolted to the skateboard deck. The same kick tail 30 is used for the skateboard and surfboard. The kick tail is shown with traction pad material 48 molded to exactly fit the top of the kick tail featuring various shapes of raised areas for traction. The optional raised traction area can be any shape or thickness. The kick tail 30 has an arched bottom that fits flush onto the skateboard mounting plate 26, 65. The mounting plate 26, 65 is affixed with bolts 25 and nuts to the skateboard and by adhesive to the surfboard deck 9. The kick tail is affixed to the mounting plate in both skateboard and surfboard by screws 39 going through mounting holes 15 which screw into female threaded metal inserts 107 inside barrels 84 protruding up from mounting plate 83, 26. The kick tail 30 is detachable by unscrewing screws 39 and interchangeable with any other kick tail 77, 38, 54, 50, 51, 52.

(31) Referring to FIG. 3, a perspective front view of a skateboard 7 and surfboard 8 is shown equipped with a two piece 38, 66 kick tail comprising a ramp 4 going into an angled overhang. A mounting plate 83 with a tongue extending under the traction pad material affixed to the surfboard deck is affixed to the surfboard deck 9 with adhesive. The same two piece 38, 66 kick tail is used for the skateboard and surfboard. The kick tail bottom piece 38 is configured to have traction pad material 95 molded to exactly fit on the face of the kick tail. Various shapes of raised traction 45 areas are shown. Optional raised traction areas can be any shape or thickness. The kick tail 38 has an arched bottom that fits flush onto the skateboard mounting plate 26, 65. The mounting plate 26. 65 is affixed with bolts and nuts or adhesive to the skateboard and by adhesive to the surfboard deck 9. The kick tail bottom piece 38 is affixed to the mounting plate in both skateboard and surfboard by screws 39 going through mounting holes 15 which screw into female threaded inserts 107 inside barrels 84 protruding up from mounting plates 26, 83. The two piece kick tail 38, 66 is detachable by unscrewing screws 39 and interchangeable with any other kick tail 30, 77, 97, 50, 51, 52, 53. Foot pocket area 68 is shown.

(32) Referring to FIG. 4, a perspective front view of a skateboard 7 is shown equipped with a two piece kick tail 38, 54 with a bottom piece 52 affixed to the mounting plate 26 and a top piece 102 with a horizontal overhang that is glued to the bottom piece. Surfboard wax is applied to the front surface of the bottom piece for grip 73. Mounting plate 26 is affixed with adhesive or bolts 25 to the skateboard deck, the kick tail is affixed by screws 39 going through mounting holes 15 which screw into female threaded inserts 107 inside barrels 84 protruding up from mounting plate 83. Kick tail 38 is detachable by unscrewing screws 39 and interchangeable with any other kick tail 30, 77, 98, 50, 51, 97, 99.

(33) Referring to FIG. 5, a side view of a skateboard or surfboard 7 is shown equipped with a kick tail 77 comprising a ramp 4 going into a flat top. The flat top can extend forward to any height 20 and the ramp 4 can be at any angle so in production models many options can be offered to give consumers a great deal of control over how the skateboard and surfboard traction pad system is configured.

(34) Referring to FIG. 6, a side view of a kick tail 30 comprising a ramp 4 going into a vertical rise is shown affixed to a skateboard or surfboard. The vertical rise can extend up to any height and the ramp can be at any angle so in production models many options can be offered to give consumers a great deal of control over how the enhanced skateboard traction pad is configured. Traction pad material 3 is separated 74 at the foot of the ramp 4 so the kick tail 30 can be easily removed and any other kick tail 97, 77, 98, 50, 51, 97, 99 can be mounted on the mounting plate 83.

(35) Referring to FIG. 7, a perspective view of a hollow, two piece kick tail 98 with ramp going into an angled overhang is shown. The top piece 34 is designed to be glued to the bottom piece 38. The vertical rise 18 can extend up to any height, the angled overhang can be any configuration, and the ramp can be at any angle so in production models many options can be offered. The bottom piece 38 is designed to have molded traction pad material glued to the top of said bottom piece, coming over the sides and ending at the face of the recessed area 63 as shown for a flush fit. The recessed area 27, 63 where the traction pad material will be joined to the kick tail bottom piece 38 is shown. Support lip 64 for gluing top piece 34 to bottom piece 38 is shown. Pegs 105 and slots 106 are shown for interlocking top piece 34 to bottom piece 38 for a structurally secure fit when glued together.

(36) Referring to FIG. 8, a perspective view of a hollow, two piece 38, 54 kick tail with ramp going into a horizontal overhang is shown. The top piece 102 is designed to be glued to the bottom piece 38. The vertical rise 18 can extend up to any height, the angled overhang can be any configuration, and the ramp can be at any angle so in production models many options can be offered to give consumers a great deal of control over how the kick tail is configured. The bottom piece 38 is designed to have molded traction pad material glued to the top of said bottom piece, coming over the sides and ending at the face of the recessed area 63 as shown for a flush fit. In this view no traction pad material is shown so the recessed area 27 where the traction pad material will be joined to the kick tail bottom piece 38 can be shown. Support lip 67 for gluing top piece 102 to bottom piece 38 is shown. Pegs 105 and slots 106 are shown for interlocking top piece 102 to bottom piece 38 for a structurally secure fit when glued together.

(37) Referring to FIG. 9, front perspective views of a skateboard 7, 87 and surfboard 8, 9 are shown with a kick tail 50 featuring a flat top. Grip is provided for the kick tail 50 with surfboard wax applied to the surface of the kick tail 50, 104. The mounting plate 83 has a tongue 55 for use in securing said mounting plate 83 to the skateboard 7 and surfboard deck 9. Grip for the skateboard and surfboard deck area 7, 9 is provided with traction pad material affixed with adhesive. Traction pad material is shown affixed on top of the tongue in said mounting plate 83 to further secure said mounting plate 83 to the skateboard 7 and surfboard 9 deck. Said mounting plate 83 is secured to the surfboard deck with adhesive and secured to the skateboard deck with adhesive, glue or nuts and bolts 25.

(38) Referring to FIG. 10, front perspective views of a skateboard 7, 87 and surfboard 8 are shown with a kick tail 51 featuring a vertical rise. Grip is provided for the kick tail 51 with surfboard wax applied to the surface of the kick tail 51, 73. The mounting plate 83 has a tongue 55 for use in securing said mounting plate 83 to the skateboard 7 and surfboard deck 9. Grip for the skateboard and surfboard deck area 7, 9 is provided with traction pad material affixed with adhesive. Traction pad material is shown affixed on top of the tongue in said mounting plate 83 to further secure said mounting plate 83. Said mounting plate 83 is secured to the surfboard deck with adhesive and secured to the skateboard deck with adhesive, glue or nuts and bolts 25.

(39) Referring to FIG. 11, a perspective front view of a kick tail comprising a bottom piece 52 glued to a top piece 101 with an angled overhang designed for providing grip with surfboard wax 104. The Two mounting screws 39 are shown that go through mounting hole 15 which screw into female threaded metal inserts 107 inside barrels 84 into mounting plate 26, 57, 83.

(40) Referring to FIG. 12, a top view of two cut-outs for the skateboarder's ankle is shown.

(41) Referring to FIG. 13, a top view of two cut-outs for the skateboarder's ankle is shown.

(42) Referring to FIG. 14, a perspective view of a mounting plate 57 is shown with a cutout 62 for the surfboard leash plug. Said mounting plate 57 has an arched bottom shaped to match the arch in the deck of most surfboards and is made of material that is rigid but flexible enough to easily bend to the shape of the surfboard deck 9 and be flush mounted with adhesive to the surfboard 8, so that no modification to the surfboard is necessary for the mounting plate to achieve a secure and flush fit to the surfboard deck. When mounted to a surfboard, the mounting plate may be affixed with adhesive or glue. When mounted to a skateboard, the mounting plate may be affixed with adhesive, glue or bolts and nuts 25. A mounting plate with a leash cut out is used for mounting kick tails 77, 30, 98, 97, 50, 51, 99, 96 to surfboards but can also be used for mounting kick tails to skateboards. When the mounting plate is made from nylon or plastic, female metal threaded inserts 107 are permanently affixed to the inside of barrels 84 in mounting plate so when screwing screws 39 to attach kick tails, the screws can be screwed tightly without stripping. When the mounting plate is made from cast metal, the barrels are threaded to accept screws 39 for securing kick tails to said mounting plate. Ridges 58 are shown that support barrels 84.

(43) Referring to FIG. 15, a perspective view of a mounting plate 78 is shown without a cutout for the surfboard leash plug and no tongue. Said mounting plate 78 has an arched bottom shaped to match the arch in the deck of most surfboards. When mounted to a skateboard, the mounting plate may be affixed with adhesive, glue or bolts and nuts 25. A mounting plate without a leash cut out 78 is used for mounting kick tails 77, 30, 98, 97, 50, 51, 99, 96 only to skateboards. When the mounting plate is made from nylon or plastic, female metal threaded inserts 107 are permanently affixed to the inside of barrels 84 in mounting plate so when screwing screws 39 to attach kick tails, the screws can be screwed tightly without stripping. When the mounting plate is made from cast metal, the barrels are threaded to accept screws 39 for securing kick tails to said mounting plate. Ridges 58 are shown that support barrels 84.

(44) Referring to FIG. 16, a top view of a skateboard 87 is shown showing possible locations 25 for the bolts that will secure the mounting plate 26 to the skateboard deck. Bolts 103 for securing the skateboard truck assembly are also shown, as is the general shape of the skateboard and arched 85, 87 deck.

(45) Referring to FIG. 17, a bottom perspective view is shown of a hollow, flat top 77 kick tail designed to be manufactured with injection molding. In this view the female bottom 35, into which the male threaded barrels 84 and male threaded barrel supports 58 are inserted is visible. A kick tail with a flat top 77 is shown, but all kick tails 77, 30, 98, 97, 50, 51, 99, 96 have a similar underside and when inserted on top of the mounting plate 26, 57, 83, the supporting walls 88 provide a snug fit with the mounting plate ridges 58. Said supporting walls 88 also provide strength to the kick tail so it won't buckle under the weight of the surfer or skateboarder's foot. The supporting walls are so designed that when the kick tail is optionally made from clear material and is affixed to the mounting plate, a sealed chamber 75 is created for waterproof LED lights 57 that illuminate the entire kick tail from the underside.

(46) Referring to FIG. 18, a top perspective view is shown of a hollow kick tail for surfboards with a ramp 4 going into a vertical rise 51 that is designed to provide grip by wax applied to the surface of the ramp 73. Surfers are used to applying wax to their surfboards for grip. This kick tail and the other kick tails described herein designed for use with wax 50, 99, 96 provide the surfer with the opportunity to feel the wax they are used to under their feet on the kick tail. All kick tails 77, 30, 98, 97, 50, 51, 99, 96 have a similar ramp 4 that is angled at approximately 32 degrees as shown in this patent but can be any angle that provides good support for a surfer's foot. All kick tails 77, 30, 98, 97, 50, 51, 99, 53 have rounded edges 59 in the areas that would come into contact with a surfer's foot for a safer riding experience.

(47) Referring to FIG. 19, a front perspective view of a hollow traction pad kick tail with a ramp 4 to flat top 92 is shown designed for a layer of molded traction pad material 56 to be glued to said kick tail and wrapping around the sides to terminate in the recessed area shown 63 with a fit that is flush with the side and back wall of said kick tail. Said traction pad material 56 is designed to fit snugly on top of the kick tail 92. All kick tails that incorporate the use of traction pad material on the ramp, face of vertical rise and/or top piece area 77, 30, 98, 97, 38, 66 have uniquely molded traction pad material designed for a snug fit to whatever kick tail they are paired with.

(48) Referring to FIG. 20, a front perspective view of traction pad material 56 molded to fit a flat top kick tail with cut-outs 15 is shown through which mounting screws are inserted.

(49) Referring to FIG. 21, a front perspective view of the top piece 101 of an angled overhang kick tail is shown. Pegs 105 and slots 106 are shown for interlocking said top piece to bottom piece 100.

(50) Referring to FIG. 22, a front perspective view of the bottom piece 100 of an angled overhang kick tail is shown. Pegs 105 and slots 106 are shown for interlocking bottom piece 100 to top piece 101.

(51) Referring to FIG. 23, a front perspective view of a kick tail with a ramp going into a flat top 92 designed for use with traction pad material for grip 72 is shown. No traction pad material is shown on the kick tail 92 so the design of how the traction pad material fits into the kick tail 63 can be viewed. The area onto which traction pad material is glued to the ramp area is shown 72. Traction pad material is to be glued to the face of the ramp area and over the edges 63. Edges are rounded for safety 59. Holes 15 for screws 39 that affix said kick tail 92 to mounting plate are shown.

(52) Referring to FIG. 24, a front perspective view of a kick tail with a ramp going into a flat top designed for use with wax for grip is shown. Edges are rounded for safety 59, 91. Holes 15 for screws 39 that affix the kick tail 53 to mounting plate are shown.

(53) Referring to FIG. 25, a front perspective view of the two pieces 52, 102 that comprise a kick tail with a horizontal overhang designed for use wax for grip is shown. The top piece 102 is glued to the bottom piece 52 resting on supports molded into the bottom piece 64, 67. Edges are rounded for safety 59. Pegs 105 and slots 106 are shown for interlocking said top piece to bottom piece 52.

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(54) 1 Kick tail with ramp going into a horizontal overhang for use with traction pad material 2 Top piece with horizontal overhang 3 Traction pad material 5 4 Traction pad foot ramp angled at approximately 32 degrees from the horizontal skateboard or surfboard deck 5 Screw for attaching top piece 6 Overhang can be any length 7 Skateboard deck 8 Surfboard 9 Surfboard deck 10 Surfboard fins 11 Leash pin cut-out 12 Advertising area for logo and branding 13 Skateboard wheels 14 Overhang 15 Mounting holes 16 One piece traction pad 17 Kick tail traction pad material 18 Vertical rise of traction pad can be any length 19 Kick tail vertical section 20 Kick tails can be any height 21 Width of kick tail can be any length 22 Width of angled area to horizontal overhang can be any length 23 Top of kick tail can be any width 24 Distance from bottom of kick tail to underside of overhang can be any length 25 Bolts for securing mounting plate to skateboard deck 26 Arched mounting plate without tongue 27 Recessed area for traction pad material 28 Vertical rise of one piece base with no overhang can be any length 29 Horizontal Overhang 30 Kick tail with ramp going into a vertical rise designed for use with traction material affixed to face 31 Surfboard leash pin hole 32 Skateboard deck 33 Vertical front of angled overhang 34 Angled overhang top piece 35 Female opening for inserting and securing male mounting plate 36 Angular overhang 37 Skaters right (Rear) foot (regular foot stance) 38 Bottom piece for kick tails with ramp going into angled and horizontal overhang designed for use with traction pad material affixed to the ramp and vertical rise area 39 Mounting screws 40 Angled ankle cut out 41 Curved ankle cut out 42 Curved ankle cut out 43 Angled ankle cut out 44 Pin for securing left side of top piece 45 Raised traction area can be square, rhombus or any other shape and thickness 46 Horizontal screw shaft for securing top piece to base 47 Vertical face of kick tail at top of ramp 48 Traction pad material molded for a snug fit to a vertical rise kick tail 49 Vertical front of base at top of ramp 50 Hollow kick tail with ramp going into a flat top for use with surfboard wax for traction 51 Hollow kick tail with ramp going into a vertical rise for use with surfboard wax for traction 52 Hollow kick tail bottom piece for angled and horizontal overhang top pieces for use with surfboard wax for traction 53 Hollow two piece kick tail with horizontal overhang comprising bottom piece glued to top piece for use with surfboard wax for traction 54 Angled overhang top piece 55 Mounting plate tongue 56 Traction pad material molded to fit top of kick tail 57 Waterproof LED light and battery 58 Male barrel support ridge 59 Rounded corners and edges 60 Hollow kick tail with ramp going into a vertical rise designed for use with traction material affixed to face 61 Arched base bottom 62 Optional cut-out for surfboard leash pin 63 Recess for rubber or EVA foam traction material 64 Top piece affixes to bottom piece here 65 Arched mounting plate bolted into skateboard deck 66 Angled overhang top piece 67 Supporting lip for top piece 68 Foot pocket area 69 Arched bottom to fit flush with the deck of a typical surfboard 70 Skateboard truck 71 Top piece in two piece vertical rise kick tail 72 This is where a molded traction pad material top piece will be affixed 73 This is where the surfboard wax is applied for traction in lieu of traction pad material 74 Traction pad material cut line where traction pad material affixed to the deck begins 75 Specially designed space for LED lighting under kick tail 76 Horizontal top can be any width 77 Kick tail with ramp going into flat top for use with traction pad material 78 Mounting plate without leash pin cut out 79 Traction pad material molded to fit a vertical rise kick tail 80 Single Piece traction pad for base to skateboard deck attachment 81 Multiple piece traction pad for base to skateboard deck attachment 82 Support lip for top piece to be glued to 83 Arched mounting plate with tongue 84 Male barrel in mounting plate 85 Front view of skateboard deck showing arch typical of arch in a surfboard 86 Transition area in skateboard going from flat to curved deck surface 87 Unique shape of a skateboard with arched deck to match the arch in a typical surfboard deck 88 Structural support ridge on underside of kick tail 89 Mounting plate and kick tail arch can be any height 90 Traction pad material created by a mold that fits snugly on top of a kick tail 91 Edge of kick tail wraps around smoothly for use with surfboard wax 92 Hollow kick tail with ramp going into a flat top designed for use with molded traction pad material 93 Top piece in two piece horizontal overhang kick tail designed for use with surfboard wax for grip 94 Arched mounting plate 95 Traction pad material molded to fit kick tail bottom or top piece 96 Hollow two piece kick tail comprising bottom piece glued to top piece for use with surfboard wax for traction 97 Hollow two piece kick tail with horizontal overhang comprising a bottom piece that is glued to top piece designed for use with traction pad material 98 Hollow two piece kick tail with an angled overhang comprising a bottom piece that is glued to top piece for use with traction pad material 99 Hollow two piece kick tail with angled overhang comprising a bottom piece that is glued to top piece for use with surfboard wax for traction 100 Angled overhang bottom piece designed for use with wax for grip kick tail 101 Angled overhang top piece designed for use with wax for grip kick tail 102 Top piece in two piece horizontal overhang kick tail 103 Bolts for securing trucks to skateboard deck 104 Surfboard wax applied to this area for grip 105 Pegs to fit in slots in top piece 106 Slots into which top piece pegs fit into 107 Female threaded metal insert