Skateboard Back Rack Device

Abstract

A skateboard carrying device is disclosed that is a multipurpose storage and transportation device for skateboards. The skateboard carrying device comprises a body component that is configured in a plurality of straps worn around the torso and back of a user, like a backpack. Specifically, two nylon straps are applied to a user as a waist strap, with a third strap being secured up over a user's shoulder. Additionally, four additional straps are secured to the third strap to secure a skateboard thereto. The straps can be secured via hook and loop fasteners or a buckle, etc. Users can carry their skateboard like a backpack to keep their arms and hands-free while traveling and transporting a skateboard.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A skateboard carrying device that provides a user with hands-free storage and transportation for skateboards, the skateboard carrying device comprising:
 a body component with a plurality of straps;   wherein the plurality of straps are secured via mating connector components around a user's waist and shoulder; and   further wherein the plurality of straps secure a skateboard in an upright position to a user's back for transport.   
     
     
         2 . The skateboard carrying device of  claim 1 , wherein the skateboard carrying device is utilized with a conventional skateboard, comprising a first end, a second end, a deck, a top surface, and a bottom surface with a plurality of wheels. 
     
     
         3 . The skateboard carrying device of  claim 2 , wherein the plurality of straps comprise two straps that come together to form a continuous strap around a user's waist. 
     
     
         4 . The skateboard carrying device of  claim 3 , wherein the two straps comprise an elongated first end and an elongated second end which secure together via a mating connector component. 
     
     
         5 . The skateboard carrying device of  claim 4 , wherein the plurality of straps comprise a third strap that is secured to the two straps around a user's waist and then is secured over a user's shoulder. 
     
     
         6 . The skateboard carrying device of  claim 5 , wherein the third strap comprises an elongated first end and an elongated second end which secure together via a mating connector component. 
     
     
         7 . The skateboard carrying device of  claim 6 , wherein the third strap further comprises a set of four additional straps which secure together to secure a skateboard in place. 
     
     
         8 . The skateboard carrying device of  claim 7 , wherein the four additional straps comprise an elongated first end and an elongated second end which secure together via a mating connector component. 
     
     
         9 . The skateboard carrying device of  claim 8 , wherein two of the four additional straps wrap around a first end of the deck and other two of the four additional straps wrap around a second end of the deck to keep the skateboard flat against a user's back and secured while traveling. 
     
     
         10 . The skateboard carrying device of  claim 9 , wherein the mating connector component is a releasable securing means, such as a hook and loop fastener, a buckle, or a snap. 
     
     
         11 . The skateboard carrying device of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of straps comprise at least one shoulder cushion to provide comfort while using the skateboard carrying device. 
     
     
         12 . The skateboard carrying device of  claim 11 , wherein the plurality of straps comprise a plurality of pockets positioned along the plurality of straps with zipper closures. 
     
     
         13 . A skateboard carrying device that provides a user with hands-free storage and transportation for skateboards, the skateboard carrying device comprising:
 a body component with a plurality of straps;   wherein the plurality of straps are secured via mating connector components around a user's waist and shoulder;   wherein the plurality of straps comprise two straps that come together to form a continuous strap around a user's waist, with an elongated first end and an elongated second end which secure together via a mating connector component;   wherein the plurality of straps comprise a third strap that is secured to the two straps around a user's waist and then is secured over a user's shoulder, with an elongated first end and an elongated second end which secure together via a mating connector component;   wherein the third strap further comprises a set of four additional straps which secure together to secure a skateboard in place, with an elongated first end and an elongated second end which secure together via a mating connector component;   wherein two of the four additional straps wrap around a first end of a skateboard deck and other two of the four additional straps wrap around a second end of the skateboard deck to keep the skateboard flat against a user's back, in an upright position and secured while traveling; and   further wherein the plurality of straps comprise a plurality of pockets positioned along the plurality of straps with zipper closures.   
     
     
         14 . The skateboard carrying device of  claim 13  further comprising a plurality of indicia. 
     
     
         15 . The skateboard carrying device of  claim 13 , wherein the plurality of straps are nylon. 
     
     
         16 . The skateboard carrying device of  claim 13 , wherein the mating connector component is a releasable securing means, such as a hook and loop fastener, a buckle, or a snap. 
     
     
         17 . The skateboard carrying device of  claim 13 , wherein the plurality of straps comprise at least one shoulder cushion to provide comfort while using the skateboard carrying device. 
     
     
         18 . The skateboard carrying device of  claim 13 , wherein the plurality of straps comprise additional storage components, such as credit card slots, key rings, or tabs, for storage of personal items. 
     
     
         19 . The skateboard carrying device of  claim 13 , wherein the skateboard carrying device is utilized with a conventional skateboard, comprising a first end, a second end, a skateboard deck, a top surface, and a bottom surface with a plurality of wheels. 
     
     
         20 . A method of transporting a skateboard hands-free, the method comprising the following steps:
 providing a skateboard carrying device comprising a body component that is configured in a plurality of straps that include straps around a user's torso and back of a user;   securing a skateboard via four additional straps and hook and loop fasteners to the strap around a user's back;   securing the plurality of straps to the torso and back of a user; and   transporting the skateboard hands-free via the device, with the skateboard positioned on a user's back.