Abstract: A knee pad adapted to cover the knee of a user is made from a single sheet of durable, pliable sheet material, or from a plurality of separate segments made of such sheet material. It comprises a body having an open side, an elbow section and a leg section, said elbow section and a leg section joined to form a corner. A strap member is attached to extends between opposed sides of the leg section that enables the user to secure the knee pad to the user's knee with the knee placed into the open side and seated against the corner. Outer edges of the leg and elbow section are each inwardly contoured forming a concave indentation respectively in each of these outer edges.

Abstract: A joint protector of high strength impact resistant material is used for absorbing and dissipating energy from the high impact contact. The protector includes a preformed lightweight high strength material contoured to fit the joint. The preformed contoured material is covered with layers of impact absorbing padding and encased in an elastic cover. The high strength material is shaped to cover from 50-75% of the joint.

Abstract: A kneepad is formed of a shell and a detachable cushioning pad. The shell includes a knee area and a shin area. A non-flowable gel is provided in the cushioning pad. Preferably the gel is indented at the normal pressure point of contact of the patella. The outer surface of the shell is provided with a plurality of ribs surrounding a recessed portion to direct the pressure and shocks from the ground to the outer portions of the knee. The shell may also be provided with a resilient material between the ribs and the inner surface of the shell.

Abstract: A kneepad is formed of a shell and a detachable cushioning pad. The shell includes a knee area and a shin area. A non-flowable gel is provided in the cushioning pad. Preferably the gel is indented at the normal pressure point of contact of the patella. The outer surface of the shell is provided with a plurality of ribs surrounding a central inwardly recessed portion to direct the pressure and shocks from the ground to the outer portions of the knee. The shell may also be provided with a resilient material between the ribs and the inner surface of the shell.

Abstract: The SK PADS are new in that there are no elastic bands, straps, strings or button straps to keep the kneepads in place. The user must take a clean pair of workpants free from any holes in or around the area where the SK PADS are to be attached. All the user has to do is heat the area on the workpants where the SK PAD system is going to be placed with a common household iron. The user must next place the SK PAD's loop fastening section that contains the heat sealing patch on that area and press it into place by applying pressure on all four (4) corners of the patch for approximately thirty (30) seconds. After the patch is allowed to cool, the patch must be checked to ensure that a tight fit has been made to the workpants. For the optimal result, the pants and patch must be left for four (4) hours for the patch to cool.

Abstract: A knee pad assembly for protecting a knee of a worker installing tile, wood floors, etc. The knee pad assembly includes an outer knee pad structure, a knee cap support spring, and a resilient foam inner knee and shin pad structure.

Abstract: An arrangement in a garment for fastening and detaching at least one pocket includes an attachment member and an attachment counter piece, which are formed of a zip fastener. One half is attached to the garment and the other half to the upper edge of the pocket, in such a way that the pocket can be completely detached by opening the zip fastener. Here, the term “pocket” also refers to, for example, a knee protector or a suspension device for a mobile terminal device.

Abstract: Knee-pad comprising a first part (10) able to fastened onto a sports garment and a second part (30) able to withstand abrasion. Interfacing means (24a . . . 24d, 14a . . . 14d), preferably of the bayonet type, allow the said second part (30) to be separated from the first part (10) without the latter being removed from the garment.

Abstract: The sleeping posture of a user is improved by the use of a cotton cushion (10) which is attached to one of the legs of the user by means of an elasticated tubular bandage (11) and fits between the two knees of the user when the user's legs are located one on top of the other.

Abstract: A kneepad is formed of a shell and a detachable cushioning pad. The shell includes a knee area and a shin area. A non-flowable gel is provided in the cushioning pad. Preferably the gel is indented at the normal pressure point of contact of the patella. The outer surface of the shell is provided with a plurality of ribs surrounding a recessed portion to direct the pressure and shocks from the ground to the outer portions of the knee. The shell may also be provided with a resilient material between the ribs and the inner surface of the shell.

Abstract: A joint protector of high strength impact resistant material is used for absorbing and dissipating energy from the high impact contact. The protector includes a preformed lightweight high strength material contoured to fit the joint. The preformed contoured material is covered with layers of impact absorbing padding and encased in an elastic cover. The high strength material is shaped to cover from 50-75% of the joint.

Abstract: A joint device for a leg guard, particularly for a leg guard used by ice-hockey players, comprises a first part that covers the wearer's lower leg, and a second part (2) that covers a part of the wearer's thigh above the knee and that is pivotally connected to the first part (1) via a joint element (4). A cup-shaped third part (3) bridges the gap between the first and the second parts (1, 2) and is pivotally mounted (5) on the second part (2). The joint element (4) includes pins which engage in a slot or groove (11) on the sides of the third part (3), so that the third part (3) will be dogged by the second part (2) when the angle between the first and the second parts is smaller than a limit angle. The first part (1) includes pins (8) which engage in a second slot (10) in the third part (3). The second slots include a first circular section whose center lies in the first joint element (4) when the guard is at a more pronounced angle than the limit angle.

Abstract: To enhance comfort when kneeling down and working with knee pads. By sewing on the inside of knee pad four triangular pockets running somewhat parallel with pockets opposite of each other provides the mechanics of this invention. All four pockets contain all four corners of 4″×5″ approx. carpet scrap securely.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a three-dimensional protective pad which is constructed from a laminate structure having a first top layer of a neoprene/nylon skin combination which is stretchable in all directions. There is a second layer of a non-stretchable neoprene adhered under the first layer. Then there is a third layer of a polyurethane foam of a viscoelastic nature adhered under the second layer. Finally, there is a fourth layer of a neoprene/nylon skin combination which is stretchable in all directions adhered under the third layer. This laminated material is now structured into a three-dimensional shape. Therefore, prior to laminating all of the layers, the second and the third layers are adhered to each other first and then a sectional cut is made through layers, the cut surfaces are then closed by cross stitching through the second layer into the third layer and the cut edges are now glued together.

Abstract: A plurality of fasteners is attached spaced around the periphery of a pad, such as a knee or elbow pad, with the fasteners being capable of gripping the ordinary clothing of a worker to secure the pad at the joint to be protected. The fasteners do not damage to material of the clothing, secure the pad in place at all times, and are readily attached to and detached from any ordinary street and/or work clothing. No modification of the clothing is required.

Abstract: The Kage offers maximum protection of the entire knee area by the utilization of titanium steel as its premiere material. Titanium steel's lightweight as well as tremendous strength gives The Kage its protective edge. The use of titanium in a kneepad is a new art to which the invention pertains.

Abstract: A shin rest (10) worn by someone who is kneeling enables the wearer's shin to bear at least some of his or her weight to thereby reduce the stress imposed on the wearer's feet. The shin rest (10) also allows the user to sit back on his or her heels without bringing undue weight to bear on the ankle or the ball of the foot. The shin rest (10) has a body portion (12) that contacts the surface S on which the wearer is kneeling, and thereby supports at least some of the weight and resultant stress otherwise imposed upon the wearer's feet while the wearer is in a kneeling position. The body portion (12) is held to the user's leg by a plurality of straps (14, 16, 18). In a preferred embodiment, the body portion (12) of the shin rest (10) comprises a relatively hard outer shell (26) and a relatively soft cushion liner (24).

Abstract: A kneepad is disclosed which includes a lower leg support adapted to closely engage a lower leg of a user. The lower leg support has an upper portion and a lower portion with the upper portion telescoping with the lower portion to allow the user to adjust the length of the lower leg support. A knee cover conforms to the shape of a knee but is physically separate therefrom. A curved portion connects the lower leg support and the knee cover. A strap is included which is adapted to engage an ankle of a user.

Abstract: A protective pad includes an outer surface layer, an inner surface layer, and an anti-impact rubber cushion. The exterior surface of the anti-impact rubber cushion is contoured by a plurality of flexible bumpers that protrude and are internally hollow. A perforation is formed in the top of each flexible bumper and a plurality of ventilation channels are disposed underneath in a crisscrossed arrangement. Furthermore, the ventilation channels and the holes in the flexible bumpers are interconnected. A shock-buffering foam sponge is built into the inner surface layer to augment its impact absorbing capability. An elastic foam sponge having a plurality of aeration holes formed in it is integrated into the outer surface layer to increase air circulation and the dissipation of bodily heat to optimize wearing comfort and safety.

Abstract: A knee pad is designed to accommodate either the left or right hand knee of an individual by providing a doughnut shaped insert within the concave hard shell of the knee pad and wherein the insert is displaced toward the outside edge of the right hand or left hand knee side of the pad for the right knee and left knee, respectively.

Abstract: A knee pad adapted to cover the knee of a user is made from a single sheet of durable, pliable sheet material, or from a plurality of separate segments made of such sheet material. It comprises a body having an open side, an elbow section and a leg section, said elbow section and a leg section joined to form a corner. A strap member is attached to extends between opposed sides of the leg section that enables the user to secure the knee pad to the user's knee with the knee placed into the to open side and seated against the corner. Outer edges of the leg and elbow section are each inwardly contoured forming a concave indentation respectively in each of these outer edges.

Abstract: The present invention provides a protector pad particularly adapted for use by volleyball players and the like comprising an outer section, a substantially flat inner section comprising a synthetic polymer, and a unitary attachment strap which, in one embodiment of the present invention, is integrally incorporated with the outer section. The attachment strap extends over the lower ⅔ of the pad such that the strap is positioned below the knee or elbow joint of the wearer, thus permitting the wearer's knee or elbow to be unrestrictedly flexed when the pad is attached. A pad according to the present invention protects the wearer's knee or elbow joint from contact with a hard surface, while simultaneously reducing friction between the pad and a contacting surface, permitting the wearer's elbow or knee to easily slide when the padded joint contacts the ground or other hard surface.

Abstract: A garment in the form of a knee pad or elbow pad protects a wearer during athletic activities. A toughening patch is applied to the outer surface of a nylon shell with the application of heat and pressure. A mixture of Teflon powder and plastisol ink is applied to a release liner and is applied to the nylon shell with the application of heat and pressure. Excess ink is removed from the patch with a blotting paper to impart a relatively low coefficient of friction to the patch.

Abstract: A knee pad is designed to accommodate either the left or right hand knee of an individual by providing a doughnut shaped insert within the concave hard shell of the knee pad and wherein the insert is displaced toward the outside edge of the right hand or left hand knee side of the pad for the right knee and left knee, respectively.

Abstract: A knee cushion support for placement atop a surface in an area beneath knees of a user comprising a covering that encloses the outer periphery of the cushion support. A pair depressions formed in the upper surface of the cushion receives and supports the knees of a user while in the kneeling position. A resilient inner core member is enclosed within the outer covering. A convex shaped ridge member is located between a pair of depressions that accommodate the knee of a user. An essentially concave shaped portion formed integral with, and curved upward from said the lower surface is aligned on the lower surface beneath the ridge member in an arrangement that will permit stacking of a number of knee cushion supports together in a nesting arrangement. A pair of handles or grips are formed on the first and second end-walls to facilitate grasping and transporting the knee cushion support.

Abstract: A garment in the form of a knee pad or elbow pad protects a wearer during athletic activities. A toughening patch is applied to the outer surface of a nylon shell with the application of heat and pressure. A mixture of Teflon powder and plastisol ink is applied to a release liner and is applied to the nylon shell with the application of heat and pressure. Excess ink is removed from the patch with a blotting paper to impart a relatively low coefficient of friction to the patch.

Abstract: In a protective garment, a facing and backing layer are positioned adjacent one another with a layer of insulating material interposed therebetween. The layers are sewn together in a quilted pattern defined by lines of stitching, portions of which include closely spaced patterns of reinforcing stitches. The facing and backing layers as well as the insulating layer of material are sized to extend around and partway along the limb of a wearer with fasteners extending along opposed lateral edges to releasably attach the garment to the wearer's limb. In addition, the protective garment can be comprised of man-made material or non-man-made material, such as, but not limited to, leather wherein there would be no backing or insulating material. There would be no quilting stitches nor reinforcing stitches.

Abstract: The present invention relates to garments which have particular use during gardening activities. The garments each broadly comprise a protective panel to be worn in the front of the user, at least one pad connected to the protective panel for protecting a user's knees when kneeling, and devices for holding implements that may be needed by the user attached to the protective panel. The holding devices may comprise straps secured to the protective panel, pockets attached to the protective panel, and/or VELCRO tabs attached to the protective panel.

Abstract: In a protective garment, a facing and backing layer are positioned adjacent one another with a layer of insulating material interposed therebetween. The layers are sewn together in a quilted pattern defined by lines of stitching, portions of which include closely spaced patterns of reinforcing stitches. The facing and backing layers as well as the insulating layer of material are sized to extend around and partway along the limb of a wearer with fasteners extending along opposed lateral edges to releasably attach the garment to the wearer's limb.

Abstract: A freeze-resistant fluid composition has the capacity to deform in response to continuously applied pressure and has the ability to maintain its shape and position in the absence of continuously applied pressure. The composition contains a freeze point depressant effective to make the composition resistant to freezing as measured by a penetrometer measurement of at least 13 millimeters at 25° F. (−4° C.). In another embodiment, the composition comprises a fluid mixture of a relatively saturated oil, a relatively unsaturated oil, a block copolymer, and a freeze point depressant. In another embodiment, the composition comprises a fluid mixture of 20%-70% of a relatively saturated oil, 20%-70% of a relatively unsaturated oil, and 0.3%/-10% of a block copolymer.

Abstract: A kneepad is disclosed which includes a lower leg support adapted to closely engage a lower leg of a user and a knee cover which conforms to the shape of a knee but is physically separate therefrom. A curved portion connects the lower leg support and the knee cover. A strap is included which is adapted to engage an ankle of a user.

Abstract: Pants which include at least one pant leg and a pocket in the area of the knee. Within each pocket is to be located a cushioning pad. The cushioning pad is to be inserted through an access opening which has a length smaller than the width of the knee pocket which tends to prevent accidental dislodgment of the pad from the knee pocket. A securement device is to be connectable between the pad and the pant leg of the work pant. The knee pocket may be covered by a covering sheet to hopefully prevent the forming of wear holes within the knee area of the work pant.

Abstract: A knee protecting device for removing pressure from the knees of a person who is kneeling. The knee protecting device includes a rigid panel having an inner surface and an outer surface. The panel has a first end edge, a second end edge, a first side edge and a second side edge. A pad is attached to the outer surface and is positioned generally adjacent to the first end edge. A plurality of securing members is attached to the panel for removably securing the panel to a leg.

Abstract: An improved knee pad for industrial applications that require kneeling, which has an outer shell, an inner cushion pad within the shell, a laminated fabric pad against the inner cushion pad and extending beyond the ends of the shell, the fabric pad being adapted for contacting a wearer; and straps for conforming the knee pad to the shape of the wearer's knee. A method for making the knee pad is also disclosed.

Abstract: An accessory for protection against falls during the practice of a sport, adapted to cover two projecting parts of a limb extending from a bending zone in angularly distinct planes, especially elbow, knees, and including at least the following parts: a flexible element surrounding, at least partially, each of the two parts of the limb; a protective element formed of a rigid or semi-rigid material associated locally with the flexible element; the protective element being connected to the flexible element; and at least one tightening element for the assembly thus formed adapted to maintain it in place around the limb, wherein the tightening element is a strap surrounding one of the two parts of the limb, outside the bending zone on the latter, by being superimposed on the flexible element, whether or not via the protective element.

Abstract: A knee pad for providing fall protection of a knee is disclosed. The knee pad is a flexible single piece flat pad made of encased resilient polymeric material and is configured to have a top edge portion having a crown for protecting patella of a knee, a pair of first and second side edge portions, and a bottom edge portion. The first side edge portion has an extended flap for protecting a side of the knee. The knee pad can be reversed, front to back, for selectively protecting either medial aspect or lateral aspect of the knee. Furthermore, the knee pad can be held in position by a body tight garment without additional attachment devices. Also disclosed is a multifunctional body protection pad that can be used interchangeably for providing fall protection of a knee or a hip.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a cement finishing board providing a cushioned knee support mounted on a non-cement adhering solid plastic material board which supports the knee in a contoured cushion knee pad air suspended above the board to allow the pad freedom of movement in both the x and y directions. The pad is also angled to provide an ergonomic knee support wherein the shin support pad is angled along the shin angle of the leg when the finisher is kneeling on the board and an adjustable toehold is provided to compensate for different leg lengths.

Abstract: A protective knee system for attaching a pair of knee pads to pair of pants to protect the wearer's knees. The protective knee system includes a pair of pants. The pair of pants is comprised of a pair of leg portions that includes a first panel, a second panel, an inseam and a side seam. There is a plate that includes a first surface and a second surface. There is also a panel that includes a front side, a back side, a top edge, a bottom edge and a pair of side edges. The plate is integrally attached to the front side of the panel. There is a fastening means for securing the panel to the pair of pants such that the pair of side edges of the panel are removably coupled to the inseam and the side seam of the pair of pants.

Abstract: A knee pad for providing fall protection of a knee is disclosed. The knee pad is a flexible single piece flat pad made of encased resilient polymeric material and is configured to have a top edge portion having a crown for protecting patella of a knee, a pair of first and second side edge portions, and a bottom edge portion. The first side edge portion has an extended flap for protecting a side of the knee. The knee pad can be reversed, front to back, for selectively protecting either medial aspect or lateral aspect of the knee. Furthermore, the knee pad can be held in position by a body tight garment without additional attachment devices. Also disclosed is a multifunctional body protection pad that can be used interchangeably for providing fall protection of a knee or a hip.

Abstract: A protective element is provide in which a honeycomb element for absorbing impact loads is sandwiched between a forward facing load spreading layer and a foam backing. The forward facing layer is transparent so that the condition of the honeycomb can be inspected.

Abstract: A pair of socks and/or sock bands each incorporating knee pads to protect an infant's knees and feet from being scratched, rug burned, and scarred when crawling on a rug or floor's surface. The first embodiment incorporates knee pads into a pair of long socks having a one piece body including a leg portion with a knee region and a foot portion having a sole and toe region extending from the leg portion. The second embodiment incorporates knee pads into a sock band whereby each knee pad is sewn between the fabric used in each sock band. Each sock band can be made of a single sheet of fabric or made of two sheets of fabric sewn to snugly fit around the leg whereby the knee pad covers the patella of an infant.

Abstract: A knee pad includes a multiple layer elongate member conformed to fit over a knee. The middle layer comprises a rigid polymeric material with projecting arms that encircle the leg and clasp the knee pad thereon. An inner cushion layer and an outer semi rigid layer enhance the comfort of the knee pad. The flexible arms include a supplemental reinforcing rib and the arms are positioned so as to support the knee pad by engaging the leg of a wearer below the knee.

Abstract: A protective pad is affixed to a protective garment having a moisture barrier and having an outer shell covering the moisture barrier, the moisture barrier being impervious to moisture and the outer shell being pervious to moisture. The protective pad has a moisture absorber incorporating a superabsorbent polymer and an outer cover pervious to moisture. The moisture absorber covers a region of the outer shell of the protective garment. The outer cover of the protective pad covers the moisture barrier. The outer cover of the protective pad is affixed to the outer cover of the protective garment, at least partly around the moisture absorber. The outer cover of the protective pad and the outer shell of the protective garment, in the covered region, are adapted to conduct moisture into the moisture absorber, in which the superabsorbent polymer is adapted to absorb much if not all moisture conducted into the moisture absorber.

Abstract: A joint protector used for protecting an extremity of a person. The protector is predominantly used as a knee and elbow protector. The protector comprises a generally cylindrical elastic member having an outer surface, an inner surface, an upper opening and a lower opening. The elastic member is of a size such that when the extremity is slipped through the upper and lower openings the elastic member snugly encloses the extremity and joint and is held firmly in place thereon. A pocket enclosure is provided that is located intermediate the outer surface and the inner surface at a location in the elastic member that overlies the joint when the elastic member is slipped over the extremity. A cushioning assembly is provided for cushioning the joint upon impact. The cushioning assembly is located and secured in the pocket enclosure, the pocket enclosure substantially conforming to the shape of the cushioning assembly.

Abstract: A knee pad is disclosed for cushioning a human knee. The knee pad includes a cushion section having a fluid-filled chamber. The fluid chamber is filled with a gas, a liquid, a gel, or another fluid. A knee cup is removably attached to the outer layer of the cushion section. The knee cup is interchangeable, so that a knee cup of an appropriate material may be attached for the particular activity the wearer is engaged in. The knee pad is held on the knee by at least one fastening strap. Each fastening strap is removably attached to the cushion section, so that it may easily be replaced when worn out. The invention also includes a knee pad set having two or more interchangeable knee cups for various construction jobs and/or sports.

Abstract: A lower leg protection means for preventing injury to a person's lower leg. The lower leg protection means includes a pair of thin, laterally curved rigid members which are enclosed with foam material such as polyfoam and which are essentially made of carbon fiber graphite. Each of the thin, laterally curved rigid members is fastened about a particular region of a person's lower leg with fasteners which includes a three first strips of hook and loop fasteners, a pair of elongate elastic members, and a pair of second strips of hook and loop fasteners attached to the elongate elastic members. One of the thin, laterally curved, padded rigid members is adapted to fit about and protect a person's shin, and the other of the thin, laterally curved, padded rigid members is adapted to fit about and protect a person's Achilles tendon.

Abstract: A knee pad construction includes a molded, elastomeric pad with a concave back side and a multi-segmented, integrally molded shape. A retention strap is positioned on the lower ⅔ of the pad for holding the pad over a knee.

Abstract: A wheeled support for supporting a kneeling person is provided including a pair of knee supports each having a frame, a pad mounted on the frame, and three wheel assemblies mounted on a bottom of the frame. Also included is a pair of wheeled foot supports.

Abstract: A protective device for at least two projecting parts of a limb, which parts extend outwardly in separate angular planes, the device including a flexible body at least partially surrounding the limb; a protection element made of a rigid or semi-rigid material locally distributed on the flexible body; an attachment system for the protection element on the flexible body; and a tightening element of the flexible body around the limb. The protection element includes at least one first part and one second part connected to one another by an articulation allowing a forced adjustment of the parts of the protection element with respect to the projecting parts to be protected when the tightening element is activated during tightening. The invention finds its application in protective devices used in skating, such as in-line skating, roller skating, or other similar sports.

Abstract: A lower leg and foot cover for covering the knee and lower leg regions of a user's pants and the front of the user's shoes from soiling and soaking. The lower leg and foot cover includes a knee cover which is coupled to an upper end of a flexible lower leg cover. A flexible shoe cover is coupled to a lower end of the lower leg cover. Flexible straps are provided for securing the knee cover and the lower leg cover to the wearer's leg.