Training Device for Motorized Board

Abstract

A training device for a motorized board comprising an elongated board that can have a top surface and a bottom surface with opposing end sections having a first plane and a second plane wherein the first plane is substantially longer than the second plane. The board can have a thickness that can extend between the top surface and the bottom surface. The top surface can have a first section, a second section and a third section. The first section and the third section can be substantially the same shape and the second section can be substantially larger than the first and third sections, wherein the second section can be the size of a wheel. The bottom surface can have a pivot pad wherein the pivot pad can have a thickness that extends vertically from the bottom surface.

Claims

1. A training device for a motorized board comprising: an elongated board having a top surface and a bottom surface and opposing end sections having a first axis and a second axis wherein the first axis is substantially longer than the second axis; the board having a thickness that extends between the top surface and the bottom surface; the top surface having a first section, a second section and a third section wherein the first section and the third section are substantially the same shape and second section can substantially larger than the first and third sections; the bottom surface having a pivot pad attached to it wherein the pivot pad has a thickness and is substantially centered on the bottom surface; a first pad and a second pad located and attached to the first section and the third section wherein the first pad and the second pad have a thickness and a traction element; and at least one radiused section on the bottom surface on the opposing ends sections.

2. The training device of claim 1 wherein the board is substantially rectangular.

3. The training device of claim 1 wherein the pad is substantially rectangular.

4. The training device of claim 1 wherein the opposing end sections have a radiused section on the bottom surface.

5. The training device of claim 1 wherein the board is made of popular wood.

6. The training device of claim 1 wherein the pad is made of EVA foam.

7. The training device of claim 1 wherein the top surface of the board has a one or more ideal foot placement markings.

8. The training device of claim 1 wherein the top surface of the board has one or more accessories attached thereon.

9. The training device of claim 8 wherein the accessory is a fender.

10. The training device of claim 8 wherein the accessory is in the shape of a wheel top.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present specification will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:

[0015] FIG. 1 is a top view of a training device for a motorized board in accordance to one, or more embodiments;

[0016] FIG. 2 is a side view of a training device for a motorized board in accordance to one, or more embodiments;

[0017] FIG. 3 is a bottom view of a training device for a motorized board in accordance to one, or more embodiments;

[0018] FIG. 4 is a side view of a training device for a motorized board in accordance to one, or more embodiments;

[0019] FIG. 5 is a exploded isometric view of a training device for a motorized board in accordance to one, or more embodiments;

[0020] FIG. 6 is a bottom isometric view of a training device for a motorized board in accordance to one, or more embodiments;

[0021] FIG. 7 is a front isometric view of a training device for a motorized board in accordance to one, or more embodiments;

[0022] FIG. 8 is a side view of another embodiment of a training device for a motorized board in accordance to one, or more embodiments; and

[0023] FIG. 9 is the side view of yet another embodiment of the training device for a motorized board in accordance to one, or more embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In the following description, and for the purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the various aspects of the invention. It will be understood, however, by those skilled in the relevant arts, that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, known structures and devices are shown or discussed more generally in order to avoid obscuring the invention. In many cases, a description of the operation is sufficient to enable one to implement the various forms of the invention, particularly when the operation is to be implemented in software. It should be noted that there are many different and alternative configurations, devices and technologies to which the disclosed inventions may be applied. The full scope of the inventions is not limited to the examples that are described below.

[0025] Referring to FIGS. 1-7, training device 10 for a motorized board comprising an elongated board 12 having a top surface 14 and a bottom surface 16 and opposing end sections 18 wherein the board can have a first plane and a second plane wherein the first plane is substantially longer than the second plane creating a substantially rectangular shaped board. The board 12 can have a thickness 20 that extends between the top surface 14 and the bottom surface 16 wherein the thickness can be such as, for example, between 0.5 inch and 5 inch, more preferably between 1 inch and 3 inch, and still more preferably approximately 1.75 inch or the like. The board 12 can be generally rectangular, but in other embodiments the board 12 can be such as circular, hexagonal, triangular, square, and the like. The board 12 can be manufactured from such as, for example, wood such as poplar wood, metals, plastics, or the like.

[0026] The top surface 14 can have a first section 22, a second section 24 and a third section 26 wherein the first section and the third section can be the substantially the same size and shape and second section can be substantially larger than the first section and the third section. In certain embodiments, the first section 22 and the third section 26 can be substantially larger than the second section 24. In certain embodiments, the first section 22 and the third section 26 can have an outline of a footprint for allowing the user to see proper foot placement on the board 12. The third section 26 can have a center point 40 such as a sticker, marking, or the like, wherein the center point can be a reference for the user to know where the center pivot point is located.

[0027] The bottom surface 16 can have a pivot pad 28 attached to it wherein the pivot pad can have a thickness and can be substantially centered on the bottom surface. The pivot pad 28 can be made from such as, for example, high density foam, polyurethane foam, neoprene foam, closed cell foam, rebond foam, or the like. The pivot pad 28 can be such as, for example, between 0.5 inch and 5 inch thick, more preferably between 1 inch and 3 inch thick, and still more preferably approximately 1.5 inch thick or the like. The pivot pad 28 can be attached to the bottom surface by such as, for example, adhesive, fasteners, hook and eye closures, rubber bands, magnets or the like. The pivot pad 28 can be the same size and shape as a wheel that is on a motorized board that has one wheel in the middle of the board thus mimicking the feel of riding the motorized board. In certain embodiments, there can be more than one pivot pad 28 on the bottom surface 16 located in the center of the board or out towards the opposing ends 18 mimicing one or more wheels on the board.

[0028] The first section 22 and the third section 26 can have a first pad 30 and a second pad 32 attached to the top surface 14 wherein the first pad and the second pad are substantially the same size and shape. The first pad 30 and the second pad 32 can have a thickness that extends vertically from the top surface 14 of the board 12. The first pad 30 and the second pad 32 can be attached to the top surface 14 by such as, for example, adhesives, fasteners, hook and eye closures, magnets or the like and can be manufactured from such as, ethylene-vinyl acetate foam, copolymer foam, polyethylene foam, expanded polypropylene, grip tape, rubber, or the like. The first pad 30 and the second pad 32 can be in the shape of such as, rectangular, square, circular, hexagonal, or the like. The first pad 30 and the second pad 32 can have a thickness of such as, for example, between 0.025 inch and 2 inch thick, more preferably between 0.125 inch and 1 inch thick, and still more preferably approximately 0.25 inch thick or the like. The first pad 30 and the second pad 32 can further comprise a plurality of traction elements 34 wherein the traction elements can provide traction between the users shoes and the first pad and the second pad. The traction element 34 can be such as, a diamond shape, hexagonal shape, circular shape, square shape, or any suitable shape to allow the user's shoes or feet to grip the first pad 30 and the second pad 32. In certain embodiments, the first pad 30 and the second pad 32 can extend across the top surface 14 and can be one or more pads and in other embodiments the first pad and second pad can be omitted from the top surface.

[0029] The bottom surface 16 can compsire at least one radiused section 36 on the opposing ends 18 wherein the radiused sections can be flat, beveled, ¼ radius, ½ bullnose, ogee, full bullnose, ogee bullnose, cove, knife, dupont, cove ogee, or the like. The radiused sections 36 allow for the user to use the board like the actual motorized board having one wheel wherein the user can balance on the board 12 on the pivot pad 28 and can lean forward, backwards, and side to side thus mimicking a motorized board. The bottom surface can further comprise a slot 38 wherein the slot can allow the user to easily carry the training device 10 from place to place. The slot 28 can be such as, for example, a slot, multiple holes, an extruded cut, or the like. In certain embodiments the slot 28 can be omitted from the bottom surface 16.

[0030] Referring to FIGS. 8-9, in certain embodiments the top surface 14 of the board 12 can have one or more markings, pictures, or other graphics. The graphics can be ornamental or instructional. Some examples of ornamental graphics are sports figure, brand logos, team logos, and the like. Some examples of instructional graphics are foot areas, centerline markings, ideal foot placement markings, ideal place for the pad of the foot, and center of the board. The top surface 12 of the board 10 can have one or more accessories 50 mounted on it wherein the accessory can be in the shape of a wheel 52, hub or the like. The accessories 50 can be helpful in personalizing and/or customizing the device. They can also be useful in helping the device more closely mimic a motorized board, such as a Onewheel®. The accessory 50 can be a fender, a partial outline of a wheel, or a wheel covering positioned near the first pad 30 and the second pad 32 thus mimicking the wheel that protrudes from the top surface of the motorized board. The accessory can be secured to the top surface 14 of the board 12 by any appropriate securing means both permanent and removable, such as, adhesive, hook and eye closures, rubber bands, screws, rivots, magnets, and the like. A accessory 50 can be one piece as shown in FIG. 8, or in more than one piece as shown in FIG. 9.

[0031] It is to be understood that although aspects of the present specification are highlighted by referring to specific embodiments, one skilled in the art will readily appreciate that these disclosed embodiments are only illustrative of the principles of the subject matter disclosed herein. Therefore, it should be understood that the disclosed subject matter is in no way limited to a particular methodology, protocol, and/or reagent, etc., described herein. As such, various modifications or changes to or alternative configurations of the disclosed subject matter can be made in accordance with the teachings herein without departing from the spirit of the present specification. Lastly, the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure, which is defined solely by the claims. Accordingly, embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to those precisely as shown and described.

[0032] Certain embodiments are described herein, including the best mode known to the inventors for carrying out the methods and devices described herein. Of course, variations on these described embodiments will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the foregoing description. Accordingly, this disclosure includes all modifications and equivalents of the subject matter recited in the claims appended hereto as permitted by applicable law. Moreover, any combination of the above-described embodiments in all possible variations thereof is encompassed by the disclosure unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context.