Abstract: A batter's lower leg protector product, including a lower leg protector for being custom-formed to the shape of a batter's lower leg while flexible and upon hardening providing a rigid, supporting custom fit. The lower leg protector product includes an outer container formed of moisture-impervious material. A flexible lower leg protector is positioned in the container in substantially moisture-free conditions and sealed therein against entry of moisture until use. The lower leg protector includes a leg portion shaped to provide, when in place on a batter's leg, protection to the front, lateral and medial aspects of the leg above the ankle and optionally-detachable ankle flap portions integrally formed with a bottom edge of the leg portion and shaped to provide protection to the lateral and medial ankle bones.

Abstract: A body part protector for being custom-fitted to a body part, including at least two protective pad inserts, each of the pad inserts having an initially flexible protective layer formed of a support material impregnated with a moisture-curable resin which hardens upon curing to form a rigid structure which retains a body part-defined shape into which it is molded during curing. The protective pad inserts are stored in moisture-proof conditions until use to prevent hardening. A pad encloses the at least two protective pad inserts, and is conformable to the molded shape of the pad inserts. A hard shell outer protector is adapted for receiving and carrying on an inner, concave surface thereof the pad and the at least two protective pad inserts positioned therein in protective position on the leg between the leg and the outer protector, the outer protector and the pad having complementary fastening elements for releasably securing the pad to the outer protector.

Abstract: An athletic body protective product such as a shin guard with enhanced protection against direct impact to bone structure shin. The guard includes a storage package formed of moisture-impervious material and sealable to prevent entry of moisture, a flexible protective guard positioned in the storage package and sealed therein against entry of moisture for being custom-formed to the shape of the shin while flexible and upon hardening providing a rigid, supporting custom fit. The guard includes a reactive system impregnated into or coated onto a substrate, the system remaining stable when maintained in substantially moisture-free conditions and hardening upon exposure to sufficient moisture to form a rigid, self supporting structure. A flexible pad is positioned on one side of the substrate along its length to provide a cushioning barrier between the hardened substrate and the protected bone of the athlete when the protective guard is in use.

Abstract: A batter's lower leg protector product, including a lower leg protector for being custom-formed to the shape of a batter's lower leg while flexible and upon hardening providing a rigid, supporting custom fit. The lower leg protector product includes an outer container formed of moisture-impervious material. A flexible lower leg protector is positioned in the container in substantially moisture-free conditions and sealed therein against entry of moisture until use. The lower leg protector includes a substrate and a reactive system impregnated into or coated onto the substrate, the system remaining stable when maintained in substantially moisture-free conditions and hardening upon exposure to moisture to form a rigid, self supporting structure. A flexible protective pad is positioned on one side of the substrate to provide cushioning between the substrate and the batter when the lower leg protector is being worn. An outer cover covers the substrate on the side opposite the protective pad.

Abstract: A batter's forearm protector product, including a forearm protector for being custom-formed to the shape of a batter's forearm while flexible and upon hardening providing a rigid, supporting custom fit. The forearm protector product includes an outer container formed of moisture-impervious material. A flexible forearm protector is positioned in the container in substantially moisture-free conditions and sealed therein against entry of moisture until use. The forearm protector includes a substrate and a reactive system impregnated into or coated onto the substrate, the system remaining stable when maintained in substantially moisture-free conditions and hardening upon exposure to moisture to form a rigid, self supporting structure. A flexible protective pad is positioned on one side of the substrate to provide cushioning between the substrate and the batter when the forearm protector is being worn. An outer cover covers the substrate on the side opposite the protective pad.