Abstract: A mechanical device for alleviating pain from swelling caused by Baker's cysts and the like comprising a rigid arcuate tubular element placed in the cavity behind the knee joint and fastened by straps placed over the knee at the femur and the tibia.

Abstract: A protective pad includes a sheet of generally rigid malleable material having a plurality of spaced apart slots formed along at least a pair of opposing side edges, to form wing portions between the slots. The sheet is bent from end to end and from side to side to conform to a portion of the body. The side edges of the sheet are shortened by overlapping the wing portions, so as to conform the sheet to a specific portion of the body. A soft pad of spongy material is adhered to one surface of the sheet to be placed against the body. A resilient protective coating completely covers the sheet and the soft pad, yet allows the sheet to bend and conform to the body portion. The entire unit is encased within a fabric material with straps permitting attachment of the protective pad to the body.

Abstract: A protective body pad comprising a thermoformable base component and a shock dispersing prominence component. In the preferred embodiment thereof, the prominence is integral with said base component. A plurality of swivel components having flexible strapping attached thereto enables the user to fasten the invention to various points on the body. The strapping is preferably a neoprene material with hook and loop material for the fastening.

Abstract: The novel air pressure knee brace apparatus is comprised of a unit that is capable of allowing the user to provide the amount of support pressure that he or she desires for the knee joint. The apparatus is comprised of a flexible material wrap that is designed to fit around the knee of an individual. The rear portion of the wrap can be made of a mesh material that permits a cooling of the leg area. The frontal portion of the material contains an air bladder retained in position by a mesh perimeter and overlay and contains an air valve that can be inflated as desired to provide the needed support for the knee joint and, at the same time, allow for freedom of motion of the knee joint. Adjustment units are attached to the apparatus to permit tightening or loosening of the entire apparatus around the leg.

Abstract: To provide effective and protective sliding means for in-line roller skating, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW) plates are detachably fastened to the protective outerclothes and gloves of the user. Hook and loop fasteners are used in a manner that permits the UHMW plates to articulate on the fastening as the plate slides or skids on the pavement and the user's position changes during the slide. With the hook and loop fastening, excessive shear stress or pulling, from contact with an obstruction, permits the UHMW plate to separate before these stresses damage the skid plate, the hook and loop fastening, the adhesive bonds or the underlying protective clothing. The result is a slide or sliding fall as on ice in ice skating and various fall and slide maneuvers of the ice skater are made practical for the in-line roller skater on pavement.

Abstract: A knee pad includes a base member which, when unassembled, is planar. A top member is operatively connected to the base member. In a preferred embodiment, the top member is also, when unassembled, planar. The base member has first and second points of attachment and, when unassembled, are at a first distance from each other. The top member has first and second points of attachment which, when unassembled, are also a first distance from each other. Provided are means for securing the top member to the base member at the points of attachment wherein, when assembled, the first and second points of attachment of the base member are at a second distance from each other. The second distance is less than the first distance wherein the base member forms a cupped region. Also provided is a means for attaching the base and top members to a user's knee.

Abstract: A shin pad includes a front pad (21) for protecting a wearer's shin and a rear pad (22) for protecting the wearer's Achilles tendon. The front pad (21) has a bight (23) located between two lobes (24, 25) which each cover one of the two ankle bones which protrude in opposite directions at the wearer's ankle. The rear pad (22) takes the form of a miniature shin pad having a reversed orientation. The lower edge of the rear pad (22) is provided with a bight (33). Located one to either side of the longitudinal axis of the rear pad (22) is one slit of a pair of slits (36). Passing through the slits (36), and a corresponding pair of slits (30) on the front pad (21), is an ankle strap (37) which is provided with a releasable hook and loop VELCRO fastener (38) to enable the two pads to be connected together around the wearers shin.

Abstract: A shin guard having a lowermost web of a generally U-shaped channel configuration is arranged for flexure about an individual's shin portion, with an associated knee guard mounted hingedly relative to a first end of the web. Parallel grooves directed through the web permits the ease of flexure of the web relative to the shin, wherein the grooves include ventilation apertures, with the positioning of the ventilation apertures within the grooves affording protection to the apertures in use.

Abstract: A pad for protecting the knee area of a wearer while engaging in activities such as snowboarding, skating, or the like, the pad comprising an elastic, waterproof body portion of nominal wall thickness and low weight, generally configured in a concave shape to comfortably fit over the knee area and around the leg of the wearer, the body portion having an internally disposed resilient member attached thereto for cushioning loads during forward falls, and integral provisions for releasably securing the pad around the wearer's leg in a snug fit, the releasable attachment provisions generally comprising two pairs of transversely disposed flaps unitarily formed in the body portion, one of each pair of flaps having loop material on one face thereof and a slot extending therethrough, and the other of each pair having an attached elongated planar strap, each strap having hook and loop material on opposing faces thereof, the entire configuration adapted for overlapping engagement.

Abstract: A lightweight and form-fitting knee pad for protection of the inner portion of the knee joints of the front legs of a harness racing horse is provided. An upper strap portion fits around the upper inwardly converging portion of the horse's knee joint while a downwardly extending portion fits over the horse's inner knee joints and slightly to the back thereof. A cutout in the front portion of the knee pad provides for clearance around the horse's knee cap. An elastic strap attached to the bottom of the knee pad allows for securement of the lower part of the knee pad to the horse's leg by allowing the strap to extend around on the outside and to the back and upper portion of the knee pad. The inventive knee pad thereby provides for complete protection of the inner portion of the horse's knee joint while reducing the overall size of the pad, minimizes the strike area, and allowing for the relative motion between the horse's legs and the form-fitting knee pad when the horse is bending its legs during running.

Abstract: A knee or elbow pad comprising an inverted U-shaped stable member and two trapezoidal curved movable members symmetrically combined with the stable member by means of rivets to function as pivots to permit the movable members to move to spread or contract in relation to the stable member so that the pad can bend or straighten to conform to the position of a knee or an elbow of a wearer when the knee or the elbow is bent or straightened.

Abstract: A knee protecting device for a carpet installer which engages the kicking pad of a carpet stretcher during the installation of carpets. The knee protecting device reduces trauma to the carpet installer while striking the kicking pad of the carpet installer. Toward this end, the knee protecting device includes a semi-rigid body member that has a shape conforming to the contour of the knee of the carpet installer and the thigh of the carpet installer immediately above the knee. A resilient layer is secured to the inner concave wall of the semi-rigid body member and has a shape conforming to the contour of the knee of the carpet installer and the thigh of the carpet installer immediately above the knee.

Abstract: A kneepad has a shell of soft rubber material with two sidewalls and a forward cup-shaped portion with respective inner sidewall surfaces, outer sidewall surfaces and upper edges. The sidewalls have a thickened portion with a slot. A padding of foamed rubber material extends over the entire inner surface area of the shell and is fixedly connected thereto by gluing. The padding has cutouts in the area of the slots, whereby these cutouts extend to the upper edges. A retaining strap penetrates the slots and forms loops to fasten the retaining strip to the kneepad. The inwardly oriented portion of the loops rests at the inner sidewall surfaces of the shell in the area of the cutouts and the outwardly oriented portions of the loops rest a the thickened portion of the sidewalls. The thickened portion extends outwardly and has a width which is approximately twice the wall thickness of the shell.

Abstract: A sleeve with the horizontal seam worn on the medial side of the elbow or knee and a vertical seam worn on the lateral side of the joint disclosed. Placing the seams on opposite sides of the sleeve prevents bunching of material on the medial side opposite the knee or elbow when the limb is bent. The vertical seam on the lateral side of the knee or elbow reduces irritation in the particularly sensitive areas on the medial side which would occur if the vertical seam were on the medial side of the limb. The elbow sleeve is made of a double laminate with an elastomeric material such as neoprene on the outside and a polymer material such as nylon on the inside. The outside surface on the elbow brace is patterned to produce a roughened textured surface so the ball may be carried in the crook of the arm without slippage. The knee brace is made of a triple laminate with elastomeric material such as neoprene sandwiched between two layers of nylon.

Abstract: A disposable protective bandage for protecting an animal's abdominal or leg surgical incisions or sutures or injuries from licking or scratching. An elongated, strong, chew-resistant, elasticized fabric mesh sheet is adapted to be wrapped around the torso or a leg of an animal after injury or surgery. The sheet is sufficiently elastic to closely and snugly conform to the shape of the animal's body to be protected. The ends of the sheet are secured together, preferably by a hook-and-loop fastening means. Where the torso is wrapped, the fastener should be at the top of the back where it cannot be easily chewed or scratched. When wrapped around a leg, excess material can be trimmed away, providing a smooth surface difficult to chew or scratch. A plurality of soft plastic stays are secured to the sheet, transverse to the length of the sheet. Two or more rows of stays may be provided where a leg is wrapped to provide for joint flexing.

Abstract: The present invention is an Achilles tendon brace which comprises: a wrap holding a multidimensional compressive pad; an anatomically proportioned strapping system; and hook and loop fasteners such as available under the trademark Velcro. The compressive pad contains a raised portion which lays above and perpendicular to the Achilles tendon, providing a compressive conuterforce, relieving strain and dispersing pressure normally transmitted through the tendon. The pad conforms to each individual's Achilles tendon with continued use, providing a customized unit providing multidimensional support and compression of the tendon. The strapping system employs straps which are proportioned to match the contours of the Achilles tendon area of the leg, permitting full range of motion of the ankle and foot. The strapping system permits the wrap to be placed snugly around the Achilles tendon, and, in conjunction with the hook and loop fasteners (e.g.

Abstract: A sports pants with protective pads includes a trunk and legs formed of elastically stretchable material with pockets in at least the hip and knee areas, and legs terminating in stirrup ends. At least groin, knee and hip areas have openable and closable pockets on interior surfaces of the pants for receipt of groin pads, hip pads, and knee pads of resilient foam material which are removable and replaceable in the pockets for protection of the wearer. The pads are removable for washing.

Abstract: A knee support apparatus for use as a flotation raft for utilizing a flotation raft with each foot for permitting ease of support of an individual upon a surface, such as concrete to be finished. Each raft includes a knee engaging loop, and a rearwardly oriented foot receiving socket. A modification of the invention includes padding for enhancing comfort of the individual upon an uncured concrete surface.

Abstract: Means and method are provided for walking on residential and commercial tile roofs with minimal breakage of the tile, there being a support provided having a planar backboard of plywood or the like with a pair of spaced, soft resilient parallel cushions on the front surface which are laid down into the troughs of the tile roof to distribute weight, and to distribute the weight particularly into the troughs of the roof, which are supported underneath by the sub-roof. The supports are distributed in a pathway over the roof to get the workman to the point on the roof that he needs to access, without stepping directly on the tiles.

Abstract: An athletic garment for use in different sports includes trousers and/or a coat which have outer pad pockets attached thereto, the pad pockets including hook and loop type closure tapes and being made of an elastic material so that pads for the protection of the wearer can be inserted into and withdrawn from the respective pad pockets.

Abstract: A unique protective knee pad is disclosed which is comprised of one-piece molded resilient polyurethane foam. The pad has a special U-shaped sole with a transverse bar through the middle portion and a transverse bar at the rear. Two cavities are created by the transverse bars which are adapted to entrap air when the wearer is in the operative kneeling position thereby cushioning the delicate parts of the patella and upper shin, by preventing the outwardly extending portion of the knee from coming into contact with the ground.

Abstract: A knee or elbow protector apparatus for application to an athlete's leg or arm, comprising a flexible, relatively thin wall tube that is bidirectionally stretchable, the tube having inner and outer sides, and opposite ends and sides to be stretched when slipped onto the leg or arm to cover the knee or elbow, the tube including a first elastomeric layer and a second layer of stretchable fabric attached to and substantially covering one side of the first layer; an elastomeric foam pad located adjacent the outer side of the tube and spaced from the opposite side; and retention fabric closely covering the pad and defining a loop-shaped peripheral portion that is attached to the tube.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a body protector for sportsmen which allows prespiration from the sportsman's skin to be evaporated while the body protector is being worn. The protector takes the form of shoulder pads, a shin pad or a forearm pad. The protectors are molded from resiliently compressible plastic material and provided with a plurality of protrusions on their inner surface(s).

Abstract: A therapeutic device for embracing each of the lower legs of a child having neurological, muscular and skeletal impairment generally caused by congential disorders such as cerebral palsy, down syndrome, spina bifida and the like. The structure of the device promotes proper symmetrical alignment of the child's pelvis and lower extremities to program the child into more normal positioning and movement patterns of both the lower and upper body extremities. A single pair of the devices is adapted for children of varying ages and physical sizes.

Abstract: A kneepad having a lower, substantially cylindrical portion for resting against the shinbone of a user, an upper partly spherical portion for resting against a kneecap of a user, and a retaining strap connected to lateral edges of the lower portion for extending about a leg of a user. The retaining strap is connected in the vicinity of a lower edge of the lower portion remote from the upper portion. From the side, the upper portion has the shape of an arc. The upper region of the upper portion, remote from the lower portion, is formed by folds that extend over approximately half of the arc. The upper portion also has a lower region interposed between the upper region thereof and the lower portion. This lower region has no folds and has essentially the same construction as the lower portion.

Abstract: A knee support comprising a main body for covering the knee joint and thigh and shank portions of a leg located above and below the knee joint, two straps respectively disposed extending laterally above and below the portion of the main body which corresponds to the patella, one end of each strap fixed to the main body while the free ends thereof are adapted to be detachably attached to the main body, and a patella pad fixed to the two straps so as to be brought into contact with a side portion of the patella when the support is mounted on a knee.

Abstract: A knee brace including a tubular sleeve to encompass the knee region. An upper strap assembly includes first and second support straps that are fixed above the knee to sides of the sleeve. The free ends are fixed together and are extendable to a location beneath the knee to straddle the kneecap intension. A cymmetrical lower strap assembly has a pair of support straps fixed at one end to opposite sides of the sleeve at a location below the knee. The free ends are fixed together and are extendable to a location above the knee to also straddle the kneecap intension and tend to hold it in place during rigorous activity. Cross straps extend laterally from the point of fixation of the support straps.

Abstract: A buoyancy compensator includes detachable pockets which are removably attached to one or more flaps of the buoyancy compensator. The pockets can have different colors, designs, or indicia so that the appearance of the buoyancy compensator can be varied as desired. Each pocket includes a hook and loop fastener which can be attached to a hook and loop fastener on the associated strap.

Abstract: A shin guard which provides desired characteristics of smallness of size and lightness in weight, while affording the necessary protection to the shins and knees of users when worn under their pants. The shin guard includes an elongated shin protector section which is strapped around the shin of the user and which tapers outwardly from the shin to encircle the front portion of the leg below the kneecap so as to provide protection for the user. A knee protector section is pivotably mounted to the uppermost portion of the shin protector section.

Abstract: An all-in-one slider sport pants is disclosed that protects the leg, thigh, hip and buttocks area of a softball player sliding into base. The pants can be made either in baseball-pants length, or in a shorter version, and have a thin, foam padding encircling substantially three-quarters of the player's thigh and leg and covering the hip area and most of the buttocks, sewn between layers of a double knit, polyester material. The waistband is constructed with a wider-than-normal elastic material and double snaps and zipped fly to give secure, yet comfortable, fit. The foam padding can be made of synthetic foam rubber or foam plastic and is sewn, using polyester thread and zig-zag stitching, in between the outer polyester layer and the inner layer at the waist band, the side seams and along longitudinal seams down both front and back sides of the legs to prevent slipping or bunching thereof during body movement or laundering.

Abstract: An anatomical musculoskeletal therapeutic knee sleeve support especially adapted to be placed over the knee to provide support for the muscles and skeletal structure of the knee during physical activity, particularly sports activity. The sleeve comprises a single panel of flexible resilient material cut and joined in such a manner that there is a stitched seam at the upper half of the sleeve on one side of the knee posterior to the side of the knee and another stitched seam at the lower half of the sleeve on the other side of the knee posterior of the side of the knee and an open horizontal aperture at the rear flexure point of the knee between central points of the stitched seams.

Abstract: A pad for preventing skin abrasions at the joints of persons having impaired mobility is disclosed comprising a substantially round pad means having a concave shape and inner and outer sides, a peripheral edge, and a central portion. The outer side of the pad means is comprised of a canvas-like material, and a pad element having the texture of wool fleece and having a central portion comprises the inner side of the pad means and is secured to the canvas-like material. A second pad means is secured to the central portion of the pad element. Elongated strap portions extend in opposite directions from the pad means with outer ends terminating beyond the periphery of the pad means. Suitable fasteners are secured to the outer ends of the strap portions. The strap portions and the second pad means are comprised of foam rubber. A plurality of ventilation holes are provided in the pad means and the pad element.

Abstract: An improved protective device for the arm of a person receiving blows from a participant in martial arts activities or the like. The device includes a main body portion formed of a resilient, conformable material such as a closed cell polyvinyl chloride foam and a pliable coating of polyvinyl chloride or the like. The main body portion has an enlarged main section, an outwardly extending hand section and an inwardly extending elbow section. The hand and elbow sections are circumferentially displaced with respect to each other. Straps secure the main body portion to the arm of a wearer. Hand pieces secure opposite edges of the device at the hand portion for being gripped by the wearer and to assist in correct placement.

Abstract: A pair of work pants comprises two legs joined together at a crotch area, and a protective layer secured to the front of each leg having an upper edge no lower than the crotch area and a lower edge below the knee area, each protective layer being secured to the underlying material of the leg along its upper edge and opposite side edges to define a pocket in which a padding member is releasably received through the open lower end of the pocket. The lower edge of the protective layer is releasably securable to the front of the leg to secure the padding member in position.

Abstract: A protective pad, such as an athletic knee pad, which is worn about the knee to provide protection to a joint such as the knee cap, in which the pad has a padded front section, an elastic rear section, an adjustable upper elastic sleeve, and an elastic lower sleeve of a smaller diameter than the main body of the pad.

Abstract: A knee protector covers the front of the knee, and extends rearwardly on both sides to protect against mechanical damage to the knee. The protector has foamed padding towards the leg for both comfort and mechanical protection, and a somewhat rigid outer shell to provide strength. For comfort as the leg is flexed, the front of the knee protector has a line about which the rigid shell can move, so that two sections of the shell are articulated, allowing movement in all directions. One side of the knee protector can be shortened to allow the use of a knee splint in conjunction with the knee protector.

Abstract: A brace for protection and support of the joint of a wearer's limbs. The brace may be worn during periods of recuperation from injuries to the joint while also permitting the wearer to engage in contact sports, such as football, etc., while recuperating from such injuries.

Abstract: The present invention provides a child's knee pad with a convex inner and a concave outer surface and thinning downwardly in pad thickness for preshaping and fitting to a child's knee.

Abstract: A knee pad has a flat bottomed support dimensioned to underlie the kneecap and a substantial adjacent length of the tibia. The support has a cushioned concavity for the knee and a channel for the lower leg which is inclined upwardly away from the plane of the flat bottom and towards the foot. The channel terminates in a fork disposed to straddle the instep of the shoe on that foot. The depth of the concavity is such that at least the greater part of the wearer's weight is borne by the tibia. The knee pad has a cuff of hard surfaced but flexible material by which it is detachably secured to a lower leg and fitted against the calf thereof. Both that portion of the support which is to underlie the knee and the forked end of the channel may have sections which may flex.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a child's crawler garment and a method of making the garment which is a pair of pants having leg portions which are formed in the vicinity of the knee area with a design made of a thermal heat settable material which, when subjected to heat, is caused to raise slightly above the surface of the garment to form an anti-skid surface to prohibit a crawling infant from sliding or falling. Also, an embossed or roughened knee area may provide for an anti-slip surface.

Abstract: An orthopedic hinge joint mechanism for proteciton of unstable or injured knees. Four coacting members are rotably fastened each to the next in a series. The first and third members lie in one plane and the second and fourth lie in an adjacent parallel plane. The members in the same plane abut in gears. As a result of this construction the hinge moves symmetrically about its center and effectivley simulates the complex action of the human knee joint.

Abstract: There is disclosed a supplementary clothing article suitable for outdoor use to provide an insulated area between a user and a substrate surface, such as a cold surface. The article is adapted to be worn about a user's torso in a folded condition when not in use, and to be unfolded for use. The article is made up of a plurality of pad members each comprised of a layer of insulating material, namely a mat of heat insulating material provided with an outer covering of a textile material a flexible connection forming a fold area between the adjacent pad members and a pair of spaced-apart flexible strap means, one of the strap means being near the upper end of the upper pad member for encircling a wearer's torso at the waist and the other strap means being near the upper end of the lower pad member for encircling a wearer's torso at the waist when the article is in a folded form, or when the article is in use, to encircle the lower torso in the region of a user's legs.

Abstract: A garment or pant specifically adapted for providing protection to a person's knees in kneeling position while performing gardening or like chores, is disclosed. The garment has a pair of legs, and a pocket affixed to the exterior of each leg. A padded cushioning member is substantially fixedly held in each pocket. The pockets are affixed to the legs in such positions that the pockets and the cushioning member register in the appropriate positions to provide a cushioning and insulating barrier between the wearer's knees and the ground when the wearer is in kneeling position.

Abstract: Orthopedic supports are made from a flexible, resilient composite material which includes a base layer of a flexible, closed cell elastomeric material such as neoprene rubber in thin sheet form, with a multiplicity of relatively large air holes extending through the depth of the sheet and dispersed across the surface of the sheet. A skin-protecting first layer of a soft, flexible stretchable porous knitted fabric is adhered to a first face of the base layer. A protective second layer of a flexible, stretchable porous knitted fabric is adhered to the second face of the base layer. The composite material is porous to air and water passing through the depth of the composite layer. Orthopedic supports made from the material are sufficiently elastic to provide compression around a body part supported by the composite material in its stretched condition.

Abstract: This combination article is designed to be worn by toddlers to protect their knees and when desired they can also effectively function as ear muffs. Primarily, the article consists of an oval shaped pad with attached straps having mating hook and loop pile fasteners attached for adjustably securing the article to a toddler's knees or around the toddler's head. When secured to a toddler's head, a pair of the articles are secured together by the fasteners.

Abstract: This knee protector pad is particularly adapted for use by volleyball players and the like and includes an elastic sleeve enclosing the knee and adjacent portions of the leg of the wearer. A flat elastomeric foam pad is completely enclosed in a knit sleeve and bar tack stitching attaches spaced-apart portions of the upper and lower edges of the knit sleeve to the elastic sleeve to maintain the pad in position across the knee of the wearer and to maintain full stretchability of the elastic sleeve to facilitate doffing and donning of the knee protector pad. The foam pad has an elliptical configuration with a major axis extending transversely of the knee of the wearer and being of sufficient width to cover opposite sides of the knee, and a minor axis extending longitudinally of the knee and being substantially shorter than the major axis.

Abstract: A rigid light weight knee board for cement finishers. The body of the knee board comprises a high density extruded closed cell polystyrene foam. A water repellent cover made from soft pliable vinyl is provided for the board and includes an upright handle strap.

Abstract: Knee pads which are to be worn while a person is working on a surface in a kneeling position have a first section provided with a first portion to be attached to a lower leg and a knee seat to accommodate the knee cap and the upper portion of the tibia, a second section connected to the first section and having a seat for a buttock and the adjacent portion of the upper leg and a support engageable with the surface when the user is kneeling with body weight transferred to the surface by the knee pad rather than through the knee joint.

Abstract: Contact sport protection sleeves and pads are provided for the forearm, elbow, knee and shin of the players including at least one protection panel of flexible elastomeric polymeric foam or of rigid plastic attached to an elastomeric sleeve with two flexible elastomeric polymeric foam edge pads abutting the lengthwise edges of the protection panel with the panel and edge pads all enveloped in elastomeric fabric with stitching between the abutting of the panel and the two edge pads providing extra protection with flexibility to reduce any restriction of movement of the player.

Abstract: A pair of guards for the knee and shin of the left leg and of the right leg of a user. Each guard has a shell-like knee protector and a shell-like shin protector. The protectors of each guard are joined by a pair of hinge pins whose hinge axes are common, and which axis slopes upwardly as it extends away from a vertical axis between the legs of a standing user.