US3331083A
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Leg protective armor system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-02-23
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Granted: 1967-07-18
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Expires: 1986-02-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mildred K Holly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:27
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D17/00; A41D17/02; F; F41; F41H; F41H1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
AN ARMOR SYSTEM TO SHIELD THE LEGS OF A HUMAN BODY FROM BALLISTIC PROJECTILES AND FRAGMENTS, COMPRISING FOR EACH LEG A LOWER ARMORED SECTION SHIELDING THE FRONTAL ASPECT OF THE LOWER LEG FROM THE ANGKLE TO A POINT ABOVE THE KNEE, AN UPPER ARMORED SECTION SHIELDING THE FRONTAL ASPECT OF THE THIGH, EXTENDING FROM A POINT BELOW AND WITHIN THE TOP OF SAID LOWER SECTION TO THE UPPER PORTION OF THE THIGH, AND PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID LOWER SECTION FOR FLEXING OF SAID SECTIONS ABOUT THE KNEE AREA WHEREBY THE UPPER SECTION REMAINS SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT ON THE THIGH WHEN THE KNEE IS FLEXED, AND WEIGHT TRANSFER MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID LOWER SECTION AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY THEREFROM TO ENGAGE THE SURFACE UPON WHICH THE WEAREER IS STANDING WHEREBY AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE WEIGHT OF SAID UPPER AND LOWER ARMORED SECTIONS IS BORNE BY SAID SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
AN ARMOR SYSTEM TO SHIELD THE LEGS OF A HUMAN BODY FROM BALLISTIC PROJECTILES AND FRAGMENTS, COMPRISING FOR EACH LEG A LOWER ARMORED SECTION SHIELDING THE FRONTAL ASPECT OF THE LOWER LEG FROM THE ANGKLE TO A POINT ABOVE THE KNEE, AN UPPER ARMORED SECTION SHIELDING THE FRONTAL ASPECT OF THE THIGH, EXTENDING FROM A POINT BELOW AND WITHIN THE TOP OF SAID LOWER SECTION TO THE UPPER PORTION OF THE THIGH, AND PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID LOWER SECTION FOR FLEXING OF SAID SECTIONS ABOUT THE KNEE AREA WHEREBY THE UPPER SECTION REMAINS SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT ON THE THIGH WHEN THE KNEE IS FLEXED, AND WEIGHT TRANSFER MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID LOWER SECTION AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY THEREFROM TO ENGAGE THE SURFACE UPON WHICH THE WEAREER IS STANDING WHEREBY AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE WEIGHT OF SAID UPPER AND LOWER ARMORED SECTIONS IS BORNE BY SAID SURFACE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-07-17 | 1971-01-16 | 1971-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-17 | 1975-01-16 | 1975-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-17 | 1979-01-16 | 1979-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |