Wheel Lock Device

Abstract

A wheel lock device for roller skates is disclosed. The device comprises two loops connected by a flexural section, defining two apertures wherein the wheels of the roller skate are placed. The flexural section, made of an elastic material, allows the device to be stretched and fitted over the wheels. The device may include inner or outer chocks proximate to the loops to prevent rolling. Overhangs extending from the inner wall of the aperture prevent the device from sliding off the wheels. Inner and outer pull tabs provide improved grip for installation and removal. The device may have a closed face to protect the wheels from debris. The device is a monolithic structure made of a flexible material, allowing for adaptability to different skate configurations.

1 . A wheel lock device for a roller skate, the roller skate comprising:
 two adjacent sets of wheels defining a wheel spread,   the wheel lock device comprising: a pair of loops connected by a flexural section, the loops and the flexural section defining two apertures configured to receive the wheels of the roller skate;   wherein the flexural section is made of an elastic material and is stretchable to increase a wheel lock spread between the loops to accommodate different wheel spreads of roller skates;   and wherein the flexural section includes an X-shape design creating expansion zones on either side of the flexural section, the expansion zones allowing the apertures to increase in size to accommodate different sized wheels of roller skates.   
     
     
         2 . The wheel lock device of  claim 1 , further comprising inner chocks positioned adjacent to the flexural section configured to prevent rolling by physical constraint. 
     
     
         3 . The wheel lock device of  claim 1 , further comprising outer chocks proximate positioned on the outside of the loops configured to prevent rolling by physical constraint. 
     
     
         4 . The wheel lock device of  claim 1 , further comprising overhangs extending from the inner wall of the apertures configured to prevent the wheel lock device from sliding off of the wheels. 
     
     
         5 . The wheel lock device of  claim 1 , further comprising inner pull tabs formed on the loops of the wheel lock device on the inside of the wheels near the centerline of the roller skate configured to provide the user improved grip to apply force to install the wheel lock device on the wheels. 
     
     
         6 . The wheel lock device of  claim 5 , wherein the inner pull tabs comprise nubs configured to provide the user improved grip to apply force. 
     
     
         7 . The wheel lock device of  claim 1 , further comprising outer pull tabs formed on the loops of the wheel lock device on the outside of the wheels configured to provide the user improved grip to apply the force to remove the wheel lock device from the wheels. 
     
     
         8 . The wheel lock device of  claim 7 , wherein the outer pull tabs comprise nubs configured to provide the user improved grip to apply force. 
     
     
         9 . The wheel lock device of  claim 1 , wherein the flexural section is made of a material selected from the group consisting of silicone and spring metal. 
     
     
         10 . The wheel lock device of  claim 1 , further comprising a closed face configured to close off the apertures and prevent debris from contacting the wheels. 
     
     
         11 . The wheel lock device of  claim 1 , wherein the device is a monolithic structure wherein all structures are formed integrally into a single part and made of a flexible material. 
     
     
         12 . The wheel lock device of  claim 1 , wherein the texture is applied to the outer surfaces of the loops configured to provide improved traction when the wheel lock device is being used. 
     
     
         13 . A wheel lock device for a roller skate, the roller skate comprising:
 two adjacent sets of wheels defining a wheel spread,   the wheel lock device comprising: a pair of loops connected by a flexural section, the loops and the flexural section defining two apertures configured to receive the wheels of the roller skate;   wherein the flexural section is made of an elastic material and is stretchable to increase a wheel lock spread between the loops to accommodate different wheel spreads of roller skates;   
     
     
         14 . The wheel lock device of  claim 13 , further comprising inner chocks positioned adjacent to the flexural section configured to prevent rolling by physical constraint. 
     
     
         15 . The wheel lock device of  claim 13 , further comprising outer chocks proximate positioned on the outside of the loops configured to prevent rolling by physical constraint. 
     
     
         16 . The wheel lock device of  claim 13 , further comprising overhangs extending from the inner wall of the apertures configured to prevent the wheel lock device from sliding off of the wheels. 
     
     
         17 . The wheel lock device of  claim 13 , further comprising inner pull tabs formed on the loops of the wheel lock device on the inside of the wheels near the centerline of the roller skate configured to provide the user improved grip to apply force to install the wheel lock device on the wheels. 
     
     
         18 . The wheel lock device of  claim 13 , further comprising outer pull tabs formed on the loops of the wheel lock device on the outside of the wheels configured to provide the user improved grip to apply the force to remove the wheel lock device from the wheels. 
     
     
         19 . The wheel lock device of  claim 13 , wherein the flexural section is made of a material selected from the group consisting of silicone and spring metal. 
     
     
         20 . The wheel lock device of  claim 13 , wherein the device is a monolithic structure wherein all structures are formed integrally into a single part and made of a flexible material.