Abstract: Deflector - Arm Protector provides protection to athletes participating in sports such as but not limited to baseball or softball. This arm protector wraps around the entire arm from the hand to the shoulder and is secured by velcro straps. This concept can be adapted to protect any vulnerable portion of the human body. It is comprised of padded material covered by a flexible plastic insert with varying geometric profiles fitted within a sleeve of elastic cloth type material of varying shapes depended on the required protective coverage for the arm. The impact force on the athlete's arm is greatly reduced due to the design profile (insert/pad assembly) load distribution, thus making it less painful when hit by the pitched baseball or softball.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved protective pad for protecting the human body against impact forces. The pad is formed using layers of high density closed-cell polymer foam low density closed-cell polymer foam, and resilient or non-resilient energy absorbing inserts. The high density layer absorbs and shunts impact forces, while the low density layer acts as a cushion against the human body, and provides for comfort. The pad can be provided with a plurality of holes through its thickness to provide for breathability and release of heat from the human body, the surface area of the holes being great enough to allow for adequate ventilation but not so great as to significantly decrease the protection offered by the pad. The pad can also be provided with a plurality of score lines across its surface and partially through its thickness to provide for flexibility and conformability to the part of the human body being protected.

Abstract: An improved snake-proof chap is disclosed, for protecting a wearer against snake-bite. The chap is made of a spun polyester duck fabric having a weight between about 14-16 ounces per square yard, coated on its inner surface with a neoprene coating, and includes an improved closure system for closing a slit at the lower end of the chap.

Abstract: The shin guard is generally comprised of a top layer of material and a backing layer of resilient foam material which are joined together by stitching that extends around the perimeter of the shin guard. The shin guard further includes three pads separated by two seams that extend longitudinally along the shin guard. The first pad wraps around the medial side of the shin, i.e., the side facing the opposite leg. A top edge of the first pad lays of the leg beneath the calf muscle so as to not restrict the expansion and contraction of the calf muscle. Inserted between the top layer and the backing layer is a rigid insert that provides added protection from sharp impact injury. The insert has an arcuate shape so as to follow the general contour of the leg when placed in abutting relationship therewith. The center pad also includes an arcuately shaped insert to protect the shin itself. A third pad, also having an arcuately shaped insert, lies on the lateral side of the shin opposite the first pad.

Abstract: A support brace for knee or elbow is provided that includes a sleeve of elastic material that is unidirectionally elastic in a transverse direction across the width of the brace to provide compressive support to the joint on which the brace is worn. The sleeve includes a front portion across which is disposed one or more slightly spiral shaped, or "S" shaped, support straps. The support straps are unidirectionally elastic in a longitudinal direction along their lengths to provide lift support to the joint on which the brace is worn.

Abstract: A knee pad for cushioning the knee region of a wearer from impact forces. The knee pad includes a pad has a generally concave interior face, a generally convex exterior face, and generally rectangular upper and lower portions. The upper portion of the pad has a width greater than that of the lower portion of the pad such that the pad has a pair of side shoulders formed between the upper and lower portions of the pad. The interior face of the pad has a pocket with a deformable pad disposed therein.

Abstract: A fastener for a shin guard mounted on the leg of an athlete including upper and lower bands connected at their ends by diagonal bands, fork bands connecting the outer ends of the upper and lower bands to each other, a band of pile fabric extending outwardly from one of the fork bands, and a band of hook fabric extending outwardly from the other of the fork bands. A combined shin guard and fastener wherein the upper and lower bands are secured to the shin cover. A shin guard fastener consisting of an elongated flexible and resilient band having a central portion with a first attachment member for attaching the central portion to a sock or shin cover, and second and third attachment members on the end portions of the band for attaching the end portions to each other.

Abstract: An exercise thigh weight system that includes a sturdy, semi-rigid, and adjustable waist belt, a right leg harness assembly, right leg harness assembly attaching apparatus, a left harness assembly, and left leg harness assembly attaching apparatus.

Abstract: An inner ankle protector device 10 including a protector member 20 having an outer shell element 21 and an inner padded liner element 25 dimensioned to receive the user's inner ankle bone on one foot, a strap unit 12 including main 30 and auxiliary 33 strap members adapted to cooperate with one another and the protector member 20 to encircle the user's ankle and arch. The strap members 30, 33 also provide a thin, cushioned layer on the outside of the protector unit 11.

Abstract: A protective device which can be employed for preventing injuries to a person's limbs in active sports and work activities. The device is comprised of a cushioning pad, a replaceable wear cap and a fastening structure which releasably fastens between the inner surface of the wear cap and the outer surface of the cushioning pad. The cushioning pad is adapted to fit about a limb of the user. The fastening structure includes a first layer which is comprised of a material having a plurality of loops, and a second layer comprised of a material having a plurality of hooks. The hooks of the second layer are unidirectional and when the two layers are brought into facing contact the hooks and loops interengage in a manner so that the wear cap has a greater resistance to force components vectored opposite the common direction in which the hooks face.

Abstract: A protective device 10 for a user's arms and legs including a compartmented cover member 20 dimensioned to encircle a portion of a selected one of the user's arms and legs and provided with a plurality of generally identical shock absorbing units 12 dimensioned to be received in a plurality of generally identical compartments 26 disposed on the cover member 20 in a closely aligned side by side fashion.

Abstract: A guard device is provided an outer surface of a sports guard. The guard device includes a substrate, a first resilient arcuate plate projecting from the substrate and having a first distal end with an inner end edge which faces the substrate, arid a second resilient arcuate plate projecting from the substrate toward the first arcuate plate and having a second distal end which contacts the inner end edge of the first distal end of the first arcuate plate. The curvature of the second arcuate plate has a vertex which has a distance to the substrate longer than a distance between the first distal end of the first arcuate plate of the substrate.

Abstract: A leg guard apparatus 10 for preventing mechanically propelled debris from impacting on a person's lower leg and/or being deposited on or in their footwear 100. The apparatus 10 comprises a cover member 20 fabricated from an elongated sheet 21 of protective material 22 and provided with a plurality of strap members 30 for snugly positioning the cover member 20 over the user's lower leg 100 and footwear 101.

Abstract: A new foot warming pouch for keeping a sleepers' feet warm while in bed. The inventive device includes a pouch portion having a generally rectangular configuration. The pouch portion includes a back panel and a front panel. The back panel is securable inwardly of a lower edge of a bed sheet. Lower edges and opposed side edges of the back panel and the front panel are secured together to form an upwardly extending neck portion. The neck portion has an open upper end leading into a foot receiving interior of the pouch portion. A front portion of the open upper end has a thick collar extending downwardly therefrom.

Abstract: A combined elbow and foot protector comprising strapping members (22, 24) for strapping of the protector to the body of the user, and a sole (10) attached to a flexible base (8). The sole (10) comprises at least two rigid sections (12, 14, 16) connected to each other by a flexible joining member (20) adapted to allow the sole to be easily bent until a front section (12) and a heel section (16) form a substantial angle with each other. The protector can be used either as a shoe strapped to the foot of the user, or as an elbow or knee protector strapped to the arm or leg of the user.

Abstract: A limb guard serves to protect a part of a limb from an external impact force and includes an elongate pad member, an elongate sheet layer mounted on the pad member to form an accommodation space between the elongate sheet layer and the elongate pad member, and a one-piece resilient impact absorbing member. The shock absorbing member is inserted in the accommodation space, and has a longitudinally extending central section of a first thickness adapted to resist and consequently absorb the external impact force applied thereon, and two lateral wing sections which are integrally formed with and which extend laterally from two longitudinal edges of the central section.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting a limb of a user. The apparatus includes two or more anthropometrically shaped panels. Each panel is formed from sheets that are both flexible and stable to maintain the shape of the apparatus during use without need for additional elements to hold the shape of the apparatus. The panels are connected, preferably by sewing. The apparatus is worn by the user to avoid limb injuries.

Abstract: A limb guard for protecting a part of a limb from an external impact force includes an elongate pad member to shield the part of the limb, and a one-piece resilient impact absorbing member. The pad member extends in a lengthwise direction of the limb and has a rear surface to face the limb, and a front surface. The impact absorbing member is disposed upon the pad member, and includes two lateral end portions and a plurality of cushioning units in the form of consecutive box pleats between the lateral end portions.

Abstract: A garment (1) is disclosed for fixing a urine bag (2) on the leg (3) of a user. The garment includes a tubular part (6) having elastic bands (9, 10) at its ends, said bands fitting tightly around the leg (3) of the user. The tubular part is provided with an integrally formed pocket (11), the tubular part being formed by a dual layer knitted structure except in the area of the pocket (11). At the pocket bottom (13) there is an opening (14) for the discharge pipe (15) of the urine bag. The garment (1) is manufactured easily in endless webs, which are separated, and subsequently the two end edges (31, 32) are knitted together (33) in order to form the tubular shape. The garment provides safe fixing of the urine bag (2) as the latter will be supported inside the pocket (11) and be held against the leg of the user due to the elastic bands (9, 10), which are dimensioned so as to be able to carry a full urine bag.

Abstract: An adjustable, resealable and reusable elastic strap worn on the outside of a soccer sock and used for locking the shin guard in its intended protective position. This external shin guard strap includes a piece of woven, braided or knitted elastic material and matched pieces of hook and loop material (e.g., Velcro.RTM.) attached at its ends. The elastic material is provided in different lengths to accommodate use at either the ankle, midpoint of the or knee position and for different sizes of the leg. The elastic material is compatible with inks, dyes or pigments for permanently labeling and/or coloring the device.

Abstract: A protective pant for use in a contact sport comprises an outer shell, a back padded region, an upper padded member, right and left leg padded members and a check pad. The outer shell includes an upper region, a left leg region and a right leg region. The upper region includes a front side, a right side, a left side and a rear side. The back padded region is associated with the rear side of the upper region and includes multiple back padded members positioned in a substantially vertical orientation. The upper padded member is slidably movable and overlayingly positioned relative to the right and left leg padded members. The check pad is operably associated with the outer shell.

Abstract: An armor with rollers is provided that enables a user to move in all positions by rolling on a hard and smooth surface while constantly varying his bearing points on the ground. The armor includes a pair of gauntlets extending from beyond the user's hand to the user's elbow and having rollers at both ends thereof. The armor also includes a pair of rigid leg pads having rollers near the user's knees.

Abstract: A protective garment 10 for a limb, such as a limb of a horse, includes a covering 12 configured and dimensioned to wrap at least part way around the limb. A remoulded thermoplastic sheet 14 is retained within the covering 12. The covering 12 includes a front sheet 20 and a back sheet 22 which are fastened together about their periphery by a ribbon 24. The back sheet 22 is of a smaller size and the front sheet 20 is made of an elastic material. As a result, the bulk sheet 22 is in a stretched state when the garment 10 is unwrapped. When the garment 10 is applied to a limb, the back sheet 22 contracts onto the limb to form a substantial seal to prevent ingress of foreign material including water. The thermoplastic sheet 14 can be remoulded insitu, to a shape complimentary to a portion of the limb over which it is disposed. A foam sheet 28 is placed between the thermoplastic sheet 14 and back sheet 22 to provide improved cushioning and comfort.

Abstract: A fastener for a shin guard mounted on the leg of an athlete including upper and lower bands connected at their ends by diagonal bands, fork bands connecting the outer ends of the upper and lower bands to each other, a band of pile fabric extending outwardly from one of the fork bands, and a band of hook fabric extending outwardly from the other of the fork bands. A combined shin guard and fastener wherein the upper and lower bands are secured to the shin cover.

Abstract: A protective garment includes an abrasion-resistant fabric attached to an inside of the garment, and having a face side residing adjacent the garment and a back side for residing nearest the wearer. The fabric includes a body yarn, and an elastic yarn incorporated with the body yarn. A high performance yarn is incorporated with the body yarn and the elastic yarn, and terried to form loops extending from the face side of the fabric adjacent the garment. The high performance yarn has a tensile strength of at least 7 grams per denier.

Abstract: A inflatable shin guard for providing air cushioned padding to a shin guard. The inventive device includes a shell member having a front and a back and adapted to conform to the shin of a user. The back of the shell member has a recess. An inflatable bladder member is provided in the recess of the back of the shell member. The bladder member is adapted to substantially fill the recess when inflated.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a protective device for the foot and shin of a person, particularly of an athlete, with a foot section (3) and a shin guard (2) in which to ensure the protection of the zone between the foot and the shin without any impediment to the person, the foot section (3) and/or the shin guard (2) possess(es) a tongue-like extension (31, 21).

Abstract: A multi-layer knee pad construction 10 for attachment to the interior surface 102 of the knee portion 101 of a pair of pants 100. The construction 10 includes an outer waterproof layer 11, an inner low friction layer 13 and an intermediate padded layer 12 operatively connected to one another and the interior surface 102 of the pair of pants by a plurality bonding layers 14.

Abstract: A protective guard to protect an extremity of a person from blows received during sports related activities comprises an elongate tubular member made of a stretchable fabric material that is received in tubular fashion concentrically over the extremity of the person. The fabric is stretched so that the tubular member conforms snugly around the extremity of the person. A rigid shell is molded so as to conform to the shape of the extremity of the person, with the rigid shell being placed over one end portion of the elongate tubular member so that the end portion of the tubular member is positioned between the extremity of the person and the rigid shell. The second end of the tubular member is pulled back over the rigid shell so as to cover the entire rigid shell and hold the rigid shell firmly in place on the extremity of the person even during rigorous physical activity involving the extremity of the person.

Abstract: An exercise thigh weight system that includes a sturdy, semi-rigid, and adjustable waist belt, a right leg harness assembly, right leg harness assembly attaching apparatus, a left leg harness assembly, and left leg harness assembly attaching apparatus. The sturdy, semi-rigid, and adjustable waist belt is adjustably and replaceably positionable around the waist of the wearer. The right leg harness assembly extends vertically downwardly from the sturdy, semi-rigid, and adjustable waist belt and encircles the right thigh of the wearer. The right leg harness assembly has an open-ended and flexible lower weighted strap that is encircles only the lower portion of the right thigh above the right knee with the upper portion of the right thigh being free of any weights disposed thereon, so that resistance is provided for the upper portion of the right thigh when the right leg is flexed.

Abstract: A pair of leg guards for sports, particularly of the type worn by hockey players under elastic socks, each includes rigid plastic shin and knee guard sections. A thigh guard section is joined continuously to the knee guard section. The shin guard section has front and rear panels. A channel is molded preferably diagonally across the front panel in which a rigid plastic strap protector is affixed. The strap protector has a slot through which a one-piece elastic strap passes to detachably secure the guard to the wearer's leg. The one-piece elastic strap has horizontal and diagonal strap portions which wrap around the back of the knee and lower leg respectively of the wearer and connect to the shin guard section by hook and loop connectors. The rear panel and the inside of the knee guard section are fitted and affixed continuously with a detachable liner for further protection of the wearer's leg and to enhance the life of the guard.

Abstract: Articles of apparel for an amputee's residuum and for non-amputees who desire or require padding or joint support.

Abstract: A pair of gaiters, each gaiter having a waterproof neoprene member with opposing top and bottom portions, front and back surfaces, and a seam running lengthwise from the top to the bottom. Each gaiter also has a nylon interior and exterior disposed about the back and front surfaces, respectively, and running lengthwise from the top of the sleeve to the bottom of the sleeve. The neoprene member, the interior, and the exterior define an open-ended sleeve having a frontside and a backside. The gaiters also include a first cinching structure at the top of the sleeve for enclosing the neoprene gaiter around the user's knee region, and a second cinching structure at the bottom of the sleeve for enclosing the neoprene gaiter around the user's ankle region. The first and second cinching structures allow the user to easily slip on and off the neoprene gaiter in order to prevent water, snow, dirt, or mud from entering into the user's boot or shoe.

Abstract: A hockey goaltender's pad is described, in which the upper segment of each side roll is sewn with darts which facilitate flexing of the rolls. As the knee is bent, the darts open, thus in effect increasing the length of the outside of the roll in response to the tensile load there, so that the outside of the roll does not restrict the flexing. As the leg is straightened again, the darts close.

Abstract: A pad for frictionally supporting an automotive transparency carried by an individual has bead or ridges made of friction material and is detachably secured to the belt of the individual extending over a portion of the individual's thigh. The windshield is urged against the friction material to assist in maintaining the windshield above the floor as it is moved. The pad has loop portion of a hook and loop securing arrangement e.g. of the type sold under the trademark Velcro, with the hook portion secured to the belt. In this manner the pad is quickly and easily secured in position to the belt extending over the thigh portion. Tool carrying pouches and/or equipment each having the loop portion of the hook and loop arrangement mounted thereon for ease of securing them to the belt.

Abstract: A patient hip guard is designed to be worn inside or outside of the clothing of the user. The guard includes a hip pad on each side, sized and configured to cover each hip, and consisting of an aesthetically pleasing pocket containing a pad having a configuration designed to approximate the femoral head of the hip bone. The pads are connected together by a belt adjustable in length to account for varying waist sizes. The inventive guard includes no buckles or other hard components that could cause discomfort to the user.

Abstract: A shin protector apparatus having three protective joined layers. The first larger layer, which engages the user's skin, is made of a soft sponge material and has side spaced elastic straps to fasten the layer around a user's leg and shin. Extending in the same direction as the first layer is a smaller second vertically disposed layer made of a hard plastic material. The third outer layer, about the same size and configuration as the second layer and made of a semi-hard material. All three layers are bonded or sewn together to form a unitary structure.

Abstract: The disclose invention is of a foot protective covering designed for beach and water wear which embodies three portions: a permeable elastic portion on the top of the foot; an insulative portion on the bottom of the foot from the heel to the base of the toes; and a toe portion of flexible elastic on the bottom and sides of the toes. The toes may be webbed by adding material connecting the sides of the toes to one another to provide increased propulsion when swimming. Additional material may be added to the interior of the covering to increase insulation or to decrease friction when the article is being donned or removed.

Abstract: Personal sanitary thigh wraps provide protection from transmission of fluid-borne germs by preventing contact between a toilet seat and the user's bare skin. A thigh wrap is placed around the circumference of each thigh, and the overlapping edges of the wrap are fastened at the front of the thigh with an adhesive material to minimize the chance of contact between the user's hands and the potentially soiled portion of the wrap. After use, the wrap can be either flushed or disposed in a conventional waste disposal container. The thigh wraps are preferably made of a moisture impermeable material to prevent absorption of urine or fecal matter through the wrap.

Abstract: An article of protective apparel for securing the position of a shin guard. The article comprises upper and lower fasteners straps attached to a sock such that a shin guard can be placed between the fasteners. When the fasteners are cinched, the position of the shin guard is secured.

Abstract: A shin and ankle guard for attachment to a baseball or softball batter's leg to protect the shin, ankle and upper foot from foul tips and pitched balls has a rotatable ankle portion to protect either the inside portion or the outside portion of the ankle depending on the batter's needs. This allows both right-handed and left-handed batters of the same team to use the same guard.

Abstract: An extendible leg protector which includes a lower protective portion for the foot and shin, an upper protective portion for the knee, and two adjustable portions which extend from the lower and upper protective portions, respectively. The adjustable portions are adapted to mate together in a manner that the total length of the protector can be varied.

Abstract: An improved liner and method is taught for use in protecting a wearer's skin from moisture retention when worn with prosthetic devices and other substantially non-breathable shells. The liner is form fitted to attach to a wearer without bunching or other pressure points which can cause skin irritation. Preferably, the liner comprises a membrane of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene coated on its interior surface with a polyurethane material to aid in moisture isolation and to protect the liner from compromise due to oils and other contaminants found in perspiration. The liner is effective at shielding a wearer's skin from moisture even when worn with no separate absorbent layer.

Abstract: A hip protector (4) comprising a dome-shaped element having a concave side adapted to be attached to the hip region of a human body (1). The hip protector is formed in the shape of a curved shell made of foamed rigid plastic material. The protector can be attached to the inner side of an underwear (2), such as an inner pocket (3), for correct positioning.

Abstract: A leg protection device for protecting the lower leg of a user from injury. The device includes a leg covering and an anterior air bag which is mounted in the leg covering. The anterior air bag includes a series of vertically extending chambers which are interconnected so as to equalize pressure among the chambers, thereby serving to spread the impact of a sharp impact and thereby reducing the chances for injury. The device may also include a shield adjacent the air bag and may also include a posterior air bag for protecting the Achilles tendon and related structures at or near the user's ankle.

Abstract: A joint protective apparatus is disclosed that is particularly well adapted to support and cushion the knee joint when kneeling. The apparatus includes a light weight, flexible support material wrap selectively positionable about the joint and having a retaining enclosure thereat positioned to be proximate the knee joint and upper shin area when properly positioned. A pad having plural compartments therein for containing a flowable material is receivable in, and substantially fills, the retaining enclosure. A relatively rigid yet deformable protective cap having a wedge shaped support platform configured to extend between the knee joint and the upper shin area is fastened to the wrap over the retaining enclosure.

Abstract: A shin pad for ice hockey or other sports is described, together with a method of manufacturing shin pads. The shin pad includes an elongated flexible lining, and a rigid or semi-rigid knee shield secured to the lining. A lower aspect of the knee shield has one or more lateral slots defined therein. In the preferred embodiment, there is one such slot, generally centrally located. A rigid or semi-rigid shin shield is provided with a corresponding tab or tabs projecting from the upper end thereof for insertion in the slot(s), thereby locating the upper end of the shin shield against the lining. The lower portion of the shin shield is secured against the lining by any suitable conventional means such as sewing or one or more rivets. In the method of manufacturing the shin pad, the knee shield is secured to the lining in conventional fashion, such as by sewing.

Abstract: A foot receiving article formed from a liquid impermeable elastic necked-stretched laminate is disclosed. The elastic necked-stretched laminate may include an elastic layer captured between two necked-stretched spunbond layers. The disclosed elastic necked-stretched laminate may be incorporated in a variety of products, such as surgical gown sleeves, stockinettes, shoe covers and foot covers.

Abstract: A protective undergarment includes trousers of stretch fabric. Pads located inside the trousers are sewn to the trouser sides. The pads include laminated layers of fabric and a foam substrate. The foam substrate is perforated to augment air circulation and evaporative cooling of the wearer's skin.

Abstract: The present invention discloses debris-resistant or intrusion-resistant hosiery, particularly a sock. The sock generally includes a flexible main sleeve member with an opening at one end thereof, a hollow body portion, and a resilient gripping member substantially surrounding the opening and adapted to attach the sock to the user. The sock includes a flexible, protective sleeve member coupled to the hollow body portion with the protective sleeve member including an opening at one end and elastic attaching members surrounding the opening and adapted to secure the protective sleeve member to footwear or the like. The footwear protecting sock of the present invention has particular applications for construction boots, snow boots and casts.