Skateboard with remote controlled motive power

The skateboard recited in claim A1, further comprising:

• a cover defining the compartment with the first wall and the second wall;
• and
• the cover being moveable relative to the first wall and the second wall to provide access to the compartment.

The skateboard recited in claim A2, wherein the cover is pivotal relative to the first wall and the second wall.

The skateboard recited in claim A2, wherein the compartment is a first compartment and the skateboard further comprises:

• the first wall defining with the second wall a second compartment;
• and
• a plurality of the batteries each sized and configured for disposition in one of the first compartment and the second compartment.

The skateboard recited in claim A4 wherein the cover is a first cover and the skateboard, further comprises:

• a second cover defining the second compartment with the first wall and the second wall;
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• the second cover being pivotal relative to the first wall and the second wall independently of the first cover.

The skateboard recited in claim A5, wherein the first cover is pivotal relative to the first wall and the second wall in a first direction;

• and
• the second cover is pivotal relative to the first wall and the second wall in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

The skateboard recited in claim A5, wherein the motor control means is disposed between the first wall and the second wall and between the first compartment and the second compartment.

The skateboard recited in claim A1, wherein:

• the first wall and the second wall extend from the platform a predetermined distance;
• and
• at least one of the skate trucks is supported by the first wall and the second wall and is spaced from the platform by the predetermined distance.

The skateboard recited in claim A8 wherein the at least one skate truck is coupled to the first wall and the second wall by a wood screw.

The skateboard recited in claim A8 further comprising a remote speed controller coupled to the motor control means and adapted to be carried by the rider.

The skateboard recited in claim A10 wherein the remote speed controller is coupled to the motor control means through a wireless interface.

The skateboard recited in claim B1, wherein the shaft has a fixed relationship with the housing and has a rotatable relationship with the wheel and the first portions of the bearing.

The skateboard recited in claim C1 wherein the motive means comprises and engine.

The skateboard recited in claim C1 wherein the motive means comprises a motor.

The skateboard recited in claim C1 wherein the housing is integral with the bracket.

The skateboard recited in claim C5 wherein the power transfer device is a chain.

The skateboard recited in claim C6 wherein the bracket includes a chain guard.