Skate assistance system and method

Abstract

This patent applications references the Provisional Patent Application 61/872,763, with the filing date Sep. 2, 2013. A system for training a skater using a device that the skater pushes in front of them, or pulls behind them. The device is pushed, or pulled, by the skater with handle bars. The device rides on a bicycle wheel with a brake. The device typically rides on only its bicycle wheel. The device has a small wheel(s), ahead of the bicycle wheel. Under heavy braking, the small wheel(s) keeps the device from pitching into the surface being skated on. The device also has a magnetic resistance device, driven against the bicycle wheel, to provide adjustable resistance to the skater. The device has a sensor for speed and distance, to a computer. The device has video camera mounts that are stabilized to stay focused on the skaters feet so the skater can analyze their stride.

1 . A device for training a skater comprised of:
 A. A means of attaching the device to a skater that can be pushed or pulled by the skater,   B. A braking mechanism that allows the skater to stop quickly,   C. A means for the skater to collect, data about their skating technique,   D. An attachment that provides resistance to the skater,   E. Locations on the device that allows the skater to attach important items for their skate.   
     
     
         2 . A skater training device according to  claim 1  wherein the device can be pulled or towed behind the skater by attaching the device to the skater's waist. 
     
     
         3 . A skater training device according to  claim 1  wherein the device has a large wheel that is pushed in front of the skater. 
     
     
         4 . A skater training device according to  claim 2  with a large wheel that can be towed behind the skater by attaching the device handlebars to the skater's waist. 
     
     
         5 . A skater training device according to  claim 1  wherein the device has a brake and wheel, and is attached to the skater for stopping the skater. 
     
     
         6 . A skater training device according to  claim 1  wherein a large wheel, with a brake on the large wheel, is mounted in a frame and attached to the skater to provide braking for the skater. 
     
     
         7 . A skater training device according to  claim 6  wherein two small wheels, mounted to the front of the frame, for stability when braking when the device pitches forward on heavy braking. 
     
     
         8 . A skater training device according to  claim 6  wherein a single small wheel at the front, mounted to a frame, for stability when braking when the device pitches forward on heavy braking. 
     
     
         9 . A skater training device according to  claim 6  wherein the skater can pivot the device back on its large wheel and move the device in synch with the skater's movements. 
     
     
         10 . A skater training device according to  claim 8  wherein the skater can pivot the device back on its large wheel and move the device in synch with the skater's movements. 
     
     
         11 . A skater training device according to  claim 7  wherein a counter balance weight is attached to the front of the device so that the device rides on its front wheels when not pivoted onto its large wheel. 
     
     
         12 . A skater training device according to  claim 8  wherein a counter balance weight is attached to the front of the device so that the device rides on its front wheels when not pivoted onto its large wheel. 
     
     
         13 . A skater training device according to  claim 1  wherein handle bars allow the skater to attach to the device. 
     
     
         14 . A skater training device according to  claim 13  wherein the handle bars on the device can be removed so that the device is easy to transport. 
     
     
         15 . A skater training device according to  claim 2  wherein the handle bars on the device can be attached to the skater. 
     
     
         16 . A skater training device according to  claim 15  wherein the handle bars on the device can be attached to the skaters waist, via a waist belt, so that the skater can tow the device. 
     
     
         17 . A skater training device according to  claim 1  wherein video cameras can be attached to the device for collecting video of the skater's feet and legs. 
     
     
         18 . A skater training device according to  claim 1  wherein the device allows the skater to attach data collection devices for speed and distance. 
     
     
         19 . A skater training device according to  claim 1  wherein resistance to the skater can be created. 
     
     
         20 . A skater training device according to  claim 6  wherein resistance to the skater is created by resisting the movement of the large wheel. 
     
     
         21 . A skater training device according to  claim 20  wherein resistance to the skater is created by resisting the movement of the large wheel with adjustable magnetic resistance that can be controlled by the skater.