US3801984A
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Protective cushioning device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-12
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Granted: 1974-04-09
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Expires: 1992-10-12
Abstract
Abstract A protective cushioning device adapted for attachment at any one of a selected number of positions on the body of a person comprises a pad formed of resilient cushioning material having an attaching strap at one end thereof for encircling a portion of a person''s body and a second attaching strap for encircling another portion of a person''s body. The second attaching strap may be secured to the pad in such manner that the two attaching straps are parallel or, if desired, in such manner that one end of the second strap parallels the first strap and the other end of the second strap is normal to the first strap.
Inventors
- 👤 W Kanicki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:09
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/12; A63B71/1225; A63B2071/1266; A63B2071/1283
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A protective cushioning device adapted to be secured in any one of a number of different positions to the body of a person, said device comprising a substantially flat pad formed of resilient, cushioning material, said pad having a greater width at one end than at the opposite end; a first strap; means for securing one end of said first strap to said pad adjacent the greater width end thereof; means at the greater width end of said pad and adjacent the other end of said first strap for removably securing said other end of said first strap to said pad in encircling relation therewith; a second strap having anchor means adjacent each end thereof; means carried by said pad and cooperable with the anchor means at one end of said second strap for securing said one end of said second strap to said pad substantially parallel to said first strap between said ends of said pad; and means carried by said pad adjacent the narrower end thereof and cooperable with the anchor means at the other end of said second strap for securing said other end of said second strap to said pad selectively parallel or normal to the first end of said second strap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A protective cushioning device adapted to be secured in any one of a number of different positions to the body of a person, said device comprising a substantially flat pad formed of resilient, cushioning material, said pad having a greater width at one end than at the opposite end; a first strap; means for securing one end of said first strap to said pad adjacent the greater width end thereof; means at the greater width end of said pad and adjacent the other end of said first strap for removably securing said other end of said first strap to said pad in encircling relation therewith; a second strap having anchor means adjacent each end thereof; means carried by said pad and cooperable with the anchor means at one end of said second strap for securing said one end of said second strap to said pad substantially parallel to said first strap between said ends of said pad; and means carried by said pad adjacent the narrower end thereof and cooperable with the anchor means at the other end of said second strap for securing said other end of said second strap to said pad selectively parallel or normal to the first end of said second strap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said pad comprises a core of resilient material contained within a flexible casing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device according to claim 2 wherein said pad has a portion of reduced thickness between its ends to facilitate bending of said pad.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein the means for securing the ends of said second strap to said pad comprises T-shaped anchor means carried by said pad and cooperative with said anchor means carried by the ends of said second strap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said first and second straps are elastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
97 words
A protective cushioning device adapted to be secured at any one of a number of different positions to the body of a person, said device comprising a core of resilient cushioning material having an upper end and a lower end parallel to said upper end, said core being wider at its upper end than at its lower end and having sides extending between said upper and lower ends, said core having an elongate groove between its sides of less depth than the thickness of said core and a flexibLe casing enclosing said core and bridging said groove.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
97 words
A protective cushioning device adapted to be secured at any one of a number of different positions to the body of a person, said device comprising a core of resilient cushioning material having an upper end and a lower end parallel to said upper end, said core being wider at its upper end than at its lower end and having sides extending between said upper and lower ends, said core having an elongate groove between its sides of less depth than the thickness of said core and a flexibLe casing enclosing said core and bridging said groove.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 6 wherein the ends of said groove terminate short of the ends of said pad.
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) | 1977-04-08 | 1977-10-08 | 1978-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-08 | 1981-10-08 | 1982-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-08 | 1985-10-08 | 1986-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |