Leg Patents (Class 2/22)
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Patent number: 8060945Abstract: Exoskeleton for physical activity, specially snow skiing, for preventing knee, leg and hip injuries by preventing the excessive torsion of the knee and other movements that could be dangerous for the person wearing it, furthermore allowing control over the skis during the practice of said sport. The exoskeleton includes at least one first support member configured to couple above the knee; at least one second support member configured to couple below the knee; both of them linked together by a linkage assembly that limits that the coupling to the body of the support members reach dangerous positions; at least one clutch mechanism operatively coupled between two elements of the exoskeleton, allowing the clutching and unclutching of said two elements of the exoskeleton; and at least one sensor that detects movement or/and pressure, of a part of the body of the skier to transmit a signal to the clutch mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2008Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Goldon Crab S.L.Inventor: Juan Moran Adarraga
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Publication number: 20110277226Abstract: Protective components may include a plate element and a cushioning element that are secured together with a hook-and-loop fastening system. The cushioning element may include a pair of material layers and a plurality of pads located between the material layers. The plate element may include a polymer material and the pads may include a polymer foam material, with the polymer material of the plate element having greater rigidity and density than the polymer foam material of the pads.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventor: David Turner
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Publication number: 20110277204Abstract: A safety band is provided having a tubular outer shell and a tubular inner sleeve which projects into the outer shell and is concentric therewith. The inner sleeve is designed and constructed from a resilient material whereby when an appendage of a wearer is inserted into the inner sleeve of the safety band the inner sleeve expands upon donning and thereby inherently constricts about the appendage of the wearer thus maintaining the outer shell in a desired position on the appendage of the wearer. In another embodiment of the invention, a string of at least one light source encircles the outer shell and is fixed thereto. In another embodiment of the invention, the outer shell includes a zipper means for facilitating entry of an appendage of a wearer. A band of retroreflective material fixed to the outer shell is provided in another embodiment of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventor: Yat Sang Stephen Chan
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Publication number: 20110239348Abstract: A protective covering with a hard outer layer and a soft inner layer. The hard outer layer comprises a plurality of substantially rigid shape-retaining and interworking tiles anatomically conformed to a contoured object. The outer layer has sufficient flexibility to adjust its conformity to the object as the object's contour changes. The soft inner layer comprises a plurality of impact absorbing units. The protective covering provides impact resistance and is designed to remain securely in place and protective of the object even when the contour of the object changes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: WARRIOR SPORTS, INC.Inventors: Donald Allan Sandusky, Ryan Altenburger
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Publication number: 20110191930Abstract: The present invention relates to a leg covering for protecting the lower portion of a user's leg comprising: a mesh body, where said mesh body includes a plurality of openings; a center opening, where said center opening provides a means for the insertion of a user's leg; and a mechanism to secure the covering to the user's leg. The body of the leg covering may be substantially cylindrical in shape. In one exemplary embodiment, the mechanism to secure includes at least one strap where the strap includes a Velcro tip. In another exemplary embodiment, the mechanism to secure includes two straps where each strap includes a Velcro tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventor: HENRY DUBE
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Patent number: 7992226Abstract: A pad element may include a base member, a pair of cover layers, and a plurality of beads. The base member defines a plurality of apertures. The cover layers are secured to opposite surfaces of the base member and extend across the apertures. The beads are located within the apertures and between the cover layers. As examples, the base member and the beads may be formed from polymer foam materials, and the cover layers may be formed from textile materials. The pad element may be utilized to attenuate impact forces and provide one or more of breathability, flexibility, a relatively low overall mass, and launderability.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2008Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: David Turner
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Publication number: 20110185467Abstract: This disclosure is in regards to a baby's crawler garment and the method of making the garment which is a pair of leg warmers comprised of tubular leg portions which are formed with a predetermined design made of silicone gel, and patterned throughout, on the surface of the leg warmer, forming an anti-skid surface and preventing a crawling baby from sliding or slipping. The tubular leg portions, being stretchy and snug fitting around the leg from the ankle to above the knee. Also a silicone strip will be placed on inside of the leg warmer's upper elastic band leg portion to prevent slipping or movement of the leg warmer while crawling.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventor: Loretta Suarez
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Patent number: 7985194Abstract: One embodiment of the invention is a knee (or elbow) band assembly 100 that has a pocket assembly 106 containing a flexible pad 200 with rounded surfaces 112b, 116b separated by a valley 114b. The band assembly 100 is applied to a leg below the knee or to an arm above the elbow to improve body alignment and function and to relieve pain. The rounded surfaces 112a, 116a apply pressure to the limb to aid in alignment of the patellar or triceps tendons and to activate pressure points on the skin to stimulate the release of tension in the body and to stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2010Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Inventors: Maxine Hoffman, Philip Doepker, Austin Mitchell, Jessica Marie Northridge, Daniel James Petit
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Publication number: 20110167529Abstract: Padded arm and leg protectors having particular application to be worn around the arm and leg of one playing the game of paintball to prevent injury as a consequence of a paintball propelled from a paintball marker striking the player's arm or leg. In one embodiment, the arm protector includes a sleeve surrounding the arm and extending at least between the elbow and the wrist of the player. The sleeve has an outside top layer, an inside bottom layer, and a plurality of protective pads retained between the layers. The protective pads are strategically positioned along the sleeve to cover the wearer's elbow, his wrist and at least some of the muscles of the arm between the elbow and the wrist. The protective pads are separated and spaced from one another by respective channels which extend completely around each pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventors: Kenneth K. Anderson, Tyson A. Evenson, Pamela Evenson
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Patent number: 7971269Abstract: A device for connecting and maintaining a sports pad to a skate, contains a cord having a first end and a second end. A first hook portion is removably connected to the first end of the cord, wherein the first hook portion contains a first anchoring portion and a first clasping portion, the first end of the cord being removably connected to the first clasping portion. The device also contains a first outer cylinder for maintaining the first end of the cord within the first clasping portion and a second hook portion removably connected to the second end of the cord. The second hook portion contains a second anchoring portion and a second clasping portion, where the second end of the cord is removably connected to the second clasping portion. The device also contains a second outer cylinder for maintaining the second end of the cord within the second clasping portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2007Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Inventor: Michael Buckley
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Publication number: 20110138514Abstract: A protective cover for covering a leg of a user may include an elongated tubular protective covering for covering a portion of the leg and shoe of the user, the protective covering including a passageway for the leg and shoe of the user, a first material gathering portion corresponding to the ankle of the user, a second material gathering portion corresponding to the upper edge of the protective covering and a third material gathering portion corresponding to the lower edge of the protective covering. The first gathering portion may be positioned on the front of the protective covering, and the first gathering portion may be substantially horizontal. The second gathering portion may extend around the periphery of the protective covering, and the third gathering portion may extend around the periphery of the protective covering. The protective cover may be formed from water impervious material, and the first gathering portion may include elastic.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Latessa Morris, Victoria A. Cogdill
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Patent number: 7941867Abstract: An energy absorbing device suitable for wearing by humans, or for use in a prosthetic device or robot is provided. The device including support structures which may conform to the contours of limbs, and have the capability of being removeably attached to the limbs. Plates are attached, either fixedly or slideably, to the support structures and adjacent ends of plates may be joined with a flexible link. As the limbs flex at a joint, the slideably attached plate slides to accommodate the rotational motion between the limbs at the joint.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2005Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Inventor: Keith D. Olson
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Patent number: 7937767Abstract: A garment including a pant having at least one attachment member integral with each leg portion proximal the open end thereof and forming one half of a detachable attachment system. A kit further includes a pair of socks each having at least one attachment member extending therefrom, the attachment members of the socks and pants being complementary for forming a detachable connection. Also, a garment including an inner pant having an inner torso portion, two inner leg portions, and at least one protective pad, and an outer pant retainable around the inner pant and having an outer torso portion covering the inner torso portion, two tubular outer leg portions enclosing the inner leg portions, the outer pant being independent from the inner pant.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2006Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Sport Maska Inc.Inventors: Keith Leach, Sylvie Bedard
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Patent number: 7937769Abstract: A knee pad with a support frame, a pad, and a boot. The pad is assembled on the support frame to provide a cushioning surface between the support frame and the wearer's leg. The pad has ears in the knee section and in the ankle section, which serve to maintain the support frame and pad in proper alignment on the leg. The boot provides a non-slip, non-marring surface against the floor, when the wearer is working in a kneeling position. A moisture-absorbent liner, which is easily removed for cleaning or replaceable, may also be fitted on top of the pad, to provide an absorbent layer between the pad and the wearer's leg.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Inventor: Lee E. Richards
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Patent number: 7937852Abstract: A flexible, elastic gaiter device designed to doubly encircle an upper rim of a wearer's footwear as well as the wearer's ankle to block ingress of debris into the footwear upper rim while bracing wearer's ankle protecting it against external and internal injury. The device is an elongated generally rectangular article. It comprises a closed loop nylon plush fabric outer layer to which is foamed an inner layer of synthetic rubber based on polychloroprene. At one end of the article's rubbery layer a fastener strip of hook elements is attached. The gaiter device is applied with its rubbery layer bridging the footwear upper rim, and firmly stretched to a double wrap, then secured by fastening the strip of hook elements with the plush outer layer. Lower edge corners of the article are diagonally cropped so that, when stretched, the lower edge will not have unsightly exposed portions.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Inventor: James K. Krehbiel
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Patent number: 7937768Abstract: A shin guard includes a plate made of a rigid material sandwiched between two layers of flexible material, such as foam. The two flexible layers are attached to each other around a periphery of at least one of the flexible layers. The plate includes a center panel attached to only one of the flexible material layers. The plate also includes two side panels hingedly attached to the center panel so that the panels can move with respect to the center panel. The panels are not attached to either layer of flexible material so the panels can move with respect to both flexible material layers.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2007Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Carl Behrend, Thomas DeBlasis, Oliver McLachlan
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Publication number: 20110094000Abstract: Embodiments of the shin protector apparatus aid in covering undesirable blemishes such as bruises caused by thin blood and skin tears due to delicate skin. One embodiments include a shin protector having a tubular body with a top end and a bottom end for covering a portion of a user's lower leg from the ankle to the popliteal fossa area of the user's leg, an aperture at the top end of the shin protector and an aperture at the bottom end of the shin protector so that the shin protector may be worn on a portion of a user's leg, a strap attached to the bottom end of the tubular body for maintaining the relative position of the shin protector in relation to the user's foot, and at least two support stays for supporting the shin protector positioned along the length of the tubular body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2009Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventor: Wendy Shumate
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Publication number: 20110083243Abstract: The invention relates to a work leg protector, having at least one first protector region, and at least one second protector region, and at least one retaining means for fastening the work protector to a leg. The first protector region is configured at least for the arrangement in the region of a knee, and the second protector region is configured at least for the arrangement in the region of the shin. At least the first protector region and the second protector region are configured in one piece and form a substantially rigid shield, wherein the retaining means is disposed only on the second protector region.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: L+L Lieferservice Und Logistik GmbhInventor: Dieter Bristrup
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Patent number: 7918765Abstract: The invention relates to assembly of an accessory and a shoe for providing support to a foot-drop affected foot relative to a lower leg belonging to the foot such that the loot is prevented from dropping downwards relative to the lower leg when the foot is raised by the lower from a supporting surface, the accessory being provided with a first attachment member for attachment of the accessory to the lower leg, a second attachment member for attachment of the accessory to an upper side of the shoe and a connecting body joining together the first attachment member and the second attachment member, wherein the second attachment member is provided with an attachment plate which, in use, is positioned under an upper part of the shoe. The invention also relates to the accessory of the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2009Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Ossur Europe B.V.Inventors: Lambertus Joseph Martinus Kruijsen, Günter Gneiting
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Publication number: 20110067159Abstract: Chaps style outerwear worn by fishermen, hunters and others while wearing waders, especially breathable-style fishing waders. Used to protect waders and the person wearing them from damage cause by briars, thorns, fishhooks, general wear-tear and abrasions. Formed of two elongated leg portions covering the legs from the ankle to the hips and made of tear, puncture, cut, and abrasion resistant materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Inventor: WAYNE TRACY SMITH
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Patent number: 7900270Abstract: The invention relates to a shin guard, in particular for footballers, having a stiff shield element (3) arranged in front of the shin, and having means of fastening the shield element (3) on the lower leg (1). According to the invention, the fastening means have a strapping device (2) running around the lower leg (1), and the shield element (3) is connected to the strapping device (2) over much of its inner surface (18), which is directed towards the shin.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2006Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: S1Sport International LimitedInventor: Harald Scheffer
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Publication number: 20110041227Abstract: Protection for a body part of a user, such as a leg protection for a football player, comprising a stiff protective plate with a shape being adapted to the body part. This protective plate, which preferably is fiber reinforced, displays an outer surface arranged to be turned away from the user and an inner surface arranged to be turned facing the user. One or more shock absorbing elements, such as strips or cones, are arranged on the inner surface of the protective plate, along the periphery of the protective plate. Thereby a protection is achieved which has a low weight, is gentle to the skin and stays well in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventor: Dieter Bergmann
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Publication number: 20110041226Abstract: A compression sport pant compliments the pelvic region and legs and supports the hamstring muscles of a wearer. A neoprene liner in the back of a leg portion and in contact with the associated leg of the wearer holds natural body heat next to the wearer's skin. A stretchable, relatively wide strap is wrapped around the leg portion over the liner when the garment is worn to apply additional support to the hamstring area.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventor: Stephen C. Arensdorf
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Patent number: 7892195Abstract: An orthopedic brace designed to immobilize the knee by preventing flexion/extension and limiting medial/lateral movement. The brace includes a main support structure embodied in a unitary, rigid stay member with slidable, semi-rigid cuffs at one or both ends to provide length adjustability. The stay member has no popliteal articulation in order to immobilize the knee joint, and further provides attachment for a Velcro strapping system for easy application to the posterior of the leg. A breathable foam softgood insulates the leg and knee from the main support structure and strapping system yet is completely detachable from the brace so it can be trimmed to any desired length or width, and washed as necessary.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2009Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Ossur HFInventors: Tracy E. Grim, Stacy Wyatt, Joseph M. Iglesias, Wendee Lee, Hugo A. Cobar
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Patent number: 7886367Abstract: A sports garment made mainly of a laminate of a stretchable fabric and an elastic film. The elastic film is a PU, PVC, silicone film. The film is precut prior to laminating so as to provide ventilation zones on the fabric.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2006Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Salomon S.A.S.Inventors: Serge Chapuis, Isabelle Roux
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Publication number: 20110030115Abstract: A retaining strap encircles the leg of the skier and keeps the tibia in contact with a support surface in the form of a padded cast, which is fixed to a deformable component in the form of a leaf spring. The latter bears on the top of the boot, constituting a flexible connection to the front and a rigid connection to the sides. A cord allows the spring to be pretensioned towards the front. Straps tightened by securing buckles allow the deformable component to be kept fixed to the boot. By means of the invention, the cross-country skier is able to use walking boots ideal for climbing, while at the same time being able to ski downhill supported by the tibias.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2007Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventor: Alain Calmet
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Publication number: 20110016597Abstract: A leg guard for a baseball catcher includes asymmetrical knee and shin portions. The knee and shin portions include a rigid plate attached to pad. The knee portion has medial extensions of both the plate and pad to provide additional protection to the medial side of the knee when the catcher is in the crouch position. Similarly, the rigid plate of the shin portion also has a generally rectangular shape, with the medial side longer than the lateral side for additional protection of the medial side of the leg. The knee portion is generally curved. This shape stabilizes and protects the knee in transitioning from the crouch position to the blocking position and from the blocking position back to the crouch position or to an upright throwing stance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Nascimento, Herbert Ki Yoo, Chris S. Page
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Publication number: 20110014996Abstract: A method and system is provided which utilizes shear thickening fluids to enhance athletic performance. A shear thickening fluid composite is used on a golf club face to reduce the amount of side spin imparted onto a golf ball thus reducing the amount of slice or hook on the golf ball's flight path. Upon impact between the shear thickening fluid composite and the golf ball, the shear thickening fluid moves laterally away from the direction of the side spin imparted on the ball, thus reducing the amount of side spin imparted onto the golf ball. After this lateral motion, the shear thickening fluid hardens and transfers the remaining energy from the club face to the golf ball. A similar process occurs when the shear thickening fluid composite composes the outside of a golf ball. A shear thickening fluid composite is also used on an athletic shoe so as to transfer more force into a kicked ball thus having the ball travel at higher velocities.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2009Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventors: Robert Foster Shepherd, Travis Green
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Patent number: 7865970Abstract: A grippable sports device in the form of a band is configured for use as a lifting aid and comprises a main body for placing in a position on the limb of a sports player for use during a sports game, the main body comprising fixing means for fixing the main body in a substantially fixed position directly on the player's limb, with the main body further including a non-slip surface configured to enable a second player of the sports game to firmly grip the main body. When the sports band is in a fixed position on a wearer, the fixing means substantially encircles a portion of the wearer's limb. The grippable sports band is particularly useful in a line-out in the game of Rubgy Union.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2005Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Inventor: Mark Giacheri
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Publication number: 20100325766Abstract: An article of protective clothing for use by a motorcyclist, or the like, wherein there is attached on the inside surface of the clothing, a knitted or woven material which is comprised of a material that is highly abrasion and/or tear and/or burst resistant and is secured to an inner-side of the clothing at one or more side seams of the garment. The abrasion resistant material is attached to an inner surface of the clothing by being sewn along at least one inside seam away from a waist portion of the clothing so as to limit the outward modification of an otherwise normal garment to a casual observer while still providing protection in the event the rider is caused to be sliding along the ground. By this means, the article of clothing is relatively indistinguishable from regular clothing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2008Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Grant Charles Mackintosh
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Publication number: 20100319098Abstract: A modular snake bite protector assembly is provided comprising shin, calf and instep foot protector modules of curved metal mesh. Some embodiments comprise hook and loop fastening straps to fasten the shin and calf modules together about a user's leg. And some embodiments comprise a flexible leather ankle protector located between the instep foot protector module and the shin protector module in order to resist snake bite to the ankle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventor: Heath Michael Watt
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Publication number: 20100319097Abstract: Protective elements may include a pair of material layers, a plurality of pad components, and a plate. The pad components may be located between the material layers, and the plate may be positioned adjacent to one of the material layers and opposite the pad components. Similar protective elements may also be utilized with apparel systems. For example, an inner garment may include the protective element, and an outer garment may extend over the inner garment. The outer garment may include an outer pad locatable to extend over the plate, and the outer pad may have a greater area than the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2009Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventor: David Turner
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Patent number: 7841018Abstract: A baseball catcher's equipment includes a baseball catcher's uniform sized to be worn by a child, a chest guard, and a shin guard. The baseball catcher's uniform includes a baseball catcher's uniform shirt and a baseball catcher's uniform pants. The baseball catcher's uniform, the chest guard, and the shin guard include corresponding hook-and-loop fastener pads configured to removably secure the chest guard and the shin guard to the baseball catcher's uniform.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2008Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Inventor: Thomas G. Kotoske
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Publication number: 20100287690Abstract: A combination of a compression garment and a custom fitted armor plate is disclosed that protects a specific body part of a wearer. The compression garment is formed with at least one compartment for receiving and supporting the custom fitted body armor plate against the wearer's body part to be protected. The compression garment conforms to the wearer's body and the compression features of the garment tightly press the armor against the wearer's body thereby maintaining the armor in precise position during active and/or sometimes violent sporting and athletic activities.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventor: Stanley C. Kanavage
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Patent number: 7832017Abstract: A leg guard for a baseball catcher includes asymmetrical knee and shin portions. The knee and shin portions include a rigid plate attached to pad. The knee portion has medial extensions of both the plate and pad to provide additional protection to the medial side of the knee when the catcher is in the crouch position. Similarly, the rigid plate of the shin portion also has a generally rectangular shape, with the medial side longer than the lateral side for additional protection of the medial side of the leg. The knee portion is generally curved. This shape stabilizes and protects the knee in transitioning from the crouch position to the blocking position and from the blocking position back to the crouch position or to an upright throwing stance.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Nascimento, Herbert Ki Yoo, Chris S. Page
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Publication number: 20100281593Abstract: A protective trouser sports garment is made of an elastic fabric both in the longitudinal direction and in the transverse direction, and has respective longitudinal reinforcements both in the front part of the garment intended to act on the quadriceps muscles and in the rear part of the garment, intended to act on the hamstring muscles, extending on both front and rear faces from the waist and on both legs to the area slightly above the knee of the user, both reinforcements having considerable elasticity in the longitudinal direction and another elasticity in the transverse direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2009Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventor: Juan Manuel Aloy Font
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Publication number: 20100281592Abstract: A protective skirt for use in martial arts provides leg protectors for providing protection to the thighs of the user in the event of a full-forced attack to the thighs. The leg protectors are removable elements allowing the skirt to be used with out the leg protectors. Alternatively, the leg protectors can be integrated with the skirt.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2009Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventor: HENRY TAE JOON LEE
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Patent number: 7823218Abstract: A protective padding system is provided in which a padding member has one or more cavities formed therein. The padding member preferentially flexes at the cavities. An insert is adapted to selectively engage and fit into the cavity. When engaged, the insert reinforces the padding member at the cavity, and thus reduces or eliminates the flexibility of the padding member at that location. By selectively engaging or disengaging an insert, a user may customize the flexibility characteristics of the padding member in a reversible manner.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2008Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Mission Itech Hockey, Inc.Inventors: Greg Goyer, Matt Eggink
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Publication number: 20100269234Abstract: An article of manufacture for protecting the upper leg against injury from small arms fire that also protects against shrapnel and debris propelled from an explosive compound or device that also provides for attachment points for a myriad of combat equipment such as magazine pouches, holsters, grenade pouches, radio pouches, first aid kits, etcetera, includes a knee length set of chaps type of protective garment. The chaps provide frontal and flank protection to the upper leg and accordingly the femur and femoral artery, thus providing an over-garment that protects the wearer without impairing the wearers flexibility, and a piece of combat equipment that incorporates up to level 4 ballistic protection.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2007Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventor: Donald Mathew Bennett
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Publication number: 20100229276Abstract: A protective device is disclosed that may have the configuration of a leg protector, for example. As a leg protector, the protective device includes a knee portion, a first thigh portion, and a second thigh portion. The first thigh portion is positioned adjacent the knee portion and has an elastic member. The second thigh portion is positioned adjacent the first thigh portion and opposite the knee portion. The knee portion, the first thigh portion, and the second thigh portion are secured relative to each other with at least one flexible strap that is attached to the knee portion, attached to the elastic member of the first thigh portion, and attached to the second thigh portion. The strap is unattached to the first thigh portion. In some embodiments, the first thigh portion does not include a restraint for securing the leg protector to the leg.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventor: Joseph J. Bevier
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Publication number: 20100205710Abstract: There is disclosed a protective sports garment that is intended to prevent the tearing of hamstring muscles by easy-to-use means and to improve the recovery of the user in the event of injury. In one aspect of the invention, the sports garment is formed like trousers with an upper waist and two lower tubular extensions, for passing and housing the legs, the garment being made of an elastic fabric both in a longitudinal direction and in a transverse direction. The garment includes flat longitudinal reinforcements in the rear part intended to act on the hamstring muscles and arranged from the waist towards the lower area. The reinforcements have considerable longitudinal elasticity, but reduced or nil transverse elasticity.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventor: Juan Manuel Aloy Font
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Publication number: 20100205724Abstract: An energy absorbing and displacing structure for athletic protective equipment, such as an athletic shin-guard, is provided using a flexible web-shaped body to hold a rigid band-shaped member in place. The inner rigid band-shaped member follows the contour of the desired area to protect. The outer flexible web-shaped body is made of a softer rubber like material and works as a locator and supporter keeping the inner, rigid band-shaped member, in proper location.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventor: Brian Kamradt
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Publication number: 20100192289Abstract: To provide a foam-molded product which is light-weight and superior in formability, flexibility and shock absorbing capacity, and which exhibits favorable tactile impression and excellent safety, as well as a shock absorber using the same that provides favorable feel in wearing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2008Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: KANEKA CORPORATIONInventors: Miaki Shibaya, Masaoki Gotou, Mitsunaga Noda
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Publication number: 20100192269Abstract: A lower leg protection device includes a knee protection section. A flanged shin protection section is flexibly connected to the knee protection section. At least one replaceable outer cushion is selectively secured to the knee protection section via a first strap, and at least one replaceable outer cushion is selectively secured to the shin protection section via a second strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2009Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventor: John Saranga
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Publication number: 20100186154Abstract: An impact reduction device including a pad having a first layer and a second layer. At least one of the first and second layers defines at least one impression. The impact reduction device is arranged and configured to at least partially collapse upon application of a force and to regain its shape after removal of the force.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Inventor: Wesley W. O. Krueger
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Patent number: 7752678Abstract: A calf protector for rowers, comprising a single strip of neoprene (or a similar synthetic or natural rubber) with strips of hook and loop fasteners (commonly known as “VELCRO®”) on its ends. The neoprene strip is wider in the main middle part, and narrower at the ends with the strips of hook and loop fasteners. Hook fasteners on the inside surface at one end of the strip can engage loop fasteners on the outside surface at the opposite end of the strip (or visa versa) so that it forms a loop around the rower's leg, to protect the back of the leg from friction against the front ends of rails on which the seats in a boat move when rowing. The invention may also be used by other persons to protect their legs and/or arms. The invention encompasses both an apparatus and a method for protecting limbs using the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2008Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Inventor: Alfred Wendell Wilson
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Publication number: 20100162472Abstract: A sweatband designed to be worn on a user for usage in a variety of sporting activities. The sweatband comprises inserts for the purpose of protecting the user, which may be permanently placed or removable. In the preferred mode, the inserts are polymeric and function to absorb and dissipate impact forces with which the user comes in contact. Importantly, the inserts may he strategically placed within the sweatband, such as in the areas most vulnerable to concussion or injury upon impact. In an alternate embodiment, the polymeric inserts may he removed from the sweatband. In total, the invention provides a novel, lightweight means to protect the athlete, while effectively functioning to absorb perspiration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2005Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventor: Carl J Abraham
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Patent number: 7743429Abstract: A protective device is disclosed that may have the configuration of a leg protector, for example. As a leg protector, the protective device includes a knee portion, a first thigh portion, and a second thigh portion. The first thigh portion is positioned adjacent the knee portion and has an elastic member. The second thigh portion is positioned adjacent the first thigh portion and opposite the knee portion. The knee portion, the first thigh portion, and the second thigh portion are secured relative to each other with at least one flexible strap that is attached to the knee portion, attached to the elastic member of the first thigh portion, and attached to the second thigh portion. The strap is unattached to the first thigh portion. In some embodiments, the first thigh portion does not include a restraint for securing the leg protector to the leg.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventor: Joseph J. Bevier
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Patent number: 7735148Abstract: A device worn upon a carpet installer's lower leg, provides an impact hammer for installation tools, including carpet stretching devices, the device protecting the knee of the installer during use and also optimizing the amount of horizontal impact which can be delivered to the installation tools. The device may be adjusted to fit the lower leg of a variety of installers and the device also provides an adjustable weight suited to the comfort and needs of the particular carpet installer. The device, having a smooth lower surface, is also provided to assist in the seaming process of carpet installation, providing a smooth, flat vertical force required for proper flooring seam adherence.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2008Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Inventor: Paul D. Turman
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Patent number: RE42689Abstract: A flexible material includes a plurality of separate resilient elements joined to a flexible, resiliently stretchable substrate. Such a material is suitable for providing protective war for human and animal bodies. Preferably, the elements includes a foam material such as a closed cell polyethylene foam and the substrate includes a knitted fabric. In an advantageous embodiment, a second flexible substrate is bonded over the elements to sandwich them between the two layers of substrate.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2000Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Stirling Mouldings LimitedInventor: David Stirling Taylor