US3739397A
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Shoulder pad apparatus
Assignee: Protective Products Inc
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Filing: 1972-01-06
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Granted: 1973-06-19
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Expires: 1992-01-06
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a shoulder pad apparatus comprised of opposed Ushaped members adapted to be worn over the shoulder and attached to form a protective pad for the wearer''s shoulders and upper chest and back. The ends of the U-shaped members are interconnected by an adjustable bridge which supports a pad for protecting the wearer''s sides and ribs.
Inventors
- 👤 J Truelove
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:14
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/12; A63B2071/1208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
Shoulder pad apparatus comprising a. a pair of opposed substantially U-shaped members adapted to be interconnected and worn over the shoulders, the legs of each U-shaped member being attached to the opposed legs of the opposite U-shaped member forming a protective pad over the upper portions of the chest and back, b. frame means interconnecting the ends of the front and back legs of each of said U-shaped members and curved to substantially conform in the shape of the wearer''s body, c. pad means adapted to be worn between said frame means and the wearer''s body, and d. means interconnecting said frame means and said pad means which permits vertical movement of said frame means with respect to said pad means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
Shoulder pad apparatus comprising a. a pair of opposed substantially U-shaped members adapted to be interconnected and worn over the shoulders, the legs of each U-shaped member being attached to the opposed legs of the opposite U-shaped member forming a protective pad over the upper portions of the chest and back, b. frame means interconnecting the ends of the front and back legs of each of said U-shaped members and curved to substantially conform in the shape of the wearer''s body, c. pad means adapted to be worn between said frame means and the wearer''s body, and d. means interconnecting said frame means and said pad means which permits vertical movement of said frame means with respect to said pad means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said frame means comprises rigid straps, one strap extending from the end of each leg of said U-shaped members and overlapping to form a bridge interconnecting the ends of the U-shaped members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein the overlapping ends of said straps are provided with means for adjustably securing the straps together to form a rigid frame member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said pad means comprises a curved rigid shell, resilient padding attached to the inner surface of said shell, and a plurality of substantially vertically disposed straps secured near the upper and lower edges of said pad defining loops for said frame means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 4 wherein the width of said frame member is substantially less than the length of said loops.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-18 | 1976-12-18 | 1977-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-18 | 1980-12-18 | 1981-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-18 | 1984-12-18 | 1985-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |