11 patents in this list

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Modern skateboard decks experience peak impact forces of over 1000N during standard tricks, while extreme maneuvers can generate forces exceeding 2000N. Traditional maple construction, while proven, presents inherent limitations in strength-to-weight ratio and introduces variability in flex characteristics across environmental conditions.

The fundamental challenge lies in maintaining optimal deck responsiveness and durability while reducing overall mass through strategic material selection and placement.

This page brings together solutions from recent research—including fiber-reinforced composite layering, stress-absorbing internal matrices, protective edge reinforcement systems, and strategic carbon fiber placement. These and other approaches focus on achieving consistent performance characteristics while addressing the practical demands of street and park skating.

1.Skateboard Deck with Laminated Multi-Material Construction and Fiber-Reinforced Outer Layers

KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, 2023

A high-performance skateboard deck that is lighter in weight compared to traditional skateboard decks. The deck comprises a laminated construction of resilient layers sandwiched between stiffening layers. The outer top and bottom layers are made of fiber-reinforced material for strength. The resilient internal layers absorb stress. The layers are encased in a resin matrix. The multi-material construction and fiber-reinforced outer layers provide strength while reducing weight compared to all-wood decks.

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2.Skateboard Deck with Multi-Material Layered Construction and Fiber-Reinforced Stiffening Layers

KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, 2023

A high-performance skateboard with a lighter-weight yet durable deck construction using multiple materials. The deck has a few resilient internal layers encased in a resin matrix, along with outer stiffening layers made of fiber-reinforced material like carbon fiber. This provides strength and flex while reducing weight versus solid wood decks. The internal layers absorb stress while the outer layers add rigidity.

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3.Skateboard Deck with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement and Laminated Wood Layers

James Blackmarr Wursthorn, 2022

A high-performance skateboard with defined dimensions, weight and flex characteristics that is durable and can withstand the forces of skateboard tricks. The skateboard has a carbon fiber layer sandwiched between wood layers for strength and flex. The carbon fiber is strategically located to reinforce areas prone to breakage like the center and mounting holes. The wood layers are laminated with glue under pressure.

4.Skateboard Deck with Curved End Portions and Rounded Rectangular Corners

Hasegawa Corporation, 2021

Skateboard deck which allows front and rear wheels to stably come into contact with a road surface and the like having a three-dimensional shape with irregularities while ensuring usability and operability. The deck includes a shape in which both end portions of a flat board of which rectangular corner portions are rounded in arc shapes are further curved toward an upper surface side thereof, and a plurality of running wheels attached to a lower surface of the deck.

5.Flexible Layered Deck Board with Oversized Wheels and Skateboard Truck Assembly

Tommy Board, Inc., 2020

Oversized wheeled board for street surfing. At least 4 feet long, with a deck made of flexible layered materials like fiberglass, carbon fiber or foam. The flexible deck provides a carving and turning experience similar to wakeboarding or surfing. It uses trucks, riser plates and wheels like a skateboard.

6.Oversized Wheeled Board with Soft Flexible Deck for Enhanced Stability and Flexibility

Tommy Board, Inc., 2019

An oversized wheeled board for street surfing that mimics the feel of wakeboarding on water. The board is designed for cruising and carving like a longboard but with added stability and flexibility. It has a deck made of soft, flexible materials like foam or layered fiberglass that provides a smooth, enjoyable ride. The oversized dimensions of the board (48-60 inches long, 15-20 inches wide) along with the soft, flexible deck create a unique surfing-like experience.

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Boosted, Inc., 2019

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8.Oversized Wheeled Board with Flexible Multi-Layer Deck Structure

Tommy Board, Inc., 2018

An oversized wheeled board for street surfing that provides a smooth, flexible ride like a wakeboard on water. The board is at least 4 feet long with a deck made of flexible materials like fiberglass or foam layers adhered together. This provides added flexibility compared to standard skateboards. The oversized length and flexible deck allow riders to carve and maneuver like surfing on land.

9.Skateboard Deck with Composite Layers and Integrated Protective Tipfills and Side Edges

Mark Anthony Rosolowski, Gregory David Rosolowski, 2018

Skateboard deck construction to improve durability and performance by using composite layers, protective tipfills, and side edges. The deck has composite layers like carbon fiber to reduce weight while increasing strength. The composite layers inlay into protective tipfills and side edges to prevent damage.

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10.Skateboard Deck with Concealed Reinforced Region and Protective Side Barrier

Timothy Piumarta, 2011

Skateboard deck with reinforced region to prevent deck failure without exposing the reinforcement when the deck edges wear down. The deck has a layer spaced from the bottom surface with a fiber-reinforced material received in an opening. A protective side barrier forms a sidewall around the reinforced region. This provides a rupture-resistant skateboard deck where the reinforced region prevents common deck failure modes without exposing the reinforcement when the edges wear.

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11.Skateboard Deck with Embossed Lower Surface for Enhanced Structural Integrity and Reduced Sliding Friction

Robert A. Dykema, 2010

Skateboard deck with improved strength, durability and sliding performance compared to conventional decks. The deck has embossments in the lower side that reduce fatigue and prevent breakage during tricks and jumps. The embossments also lower friction when sliding. The deck is made by high-pressure forming veneers with adhesive between them, then embossing the formed deck during the shaping process. This allows simultaneous forming and embossing, separating the blanks easily after pressing.

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Skateboard decks are currently made to offer extraordinary strength, flexibility, and stress absorption through the integration of materials like carbon fiber, fiberglass, and composites. In addition to offering new design options that meet the various demands of skateboarders, these multi-material decks improve the riding experience.