US3866241A
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Shoulder pad cushion
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-09
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Granted: 1975-02-18
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Expires: 1993-11-09
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed herein an inflatable cushioning means comprising a relatively thin, narrow inflatable tubing outlining shoulder areas to be protected and adapted to be disposed underneath conventional semirigid outer shoulder pads.
Inventors
- 👤 Munro M Grant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:38
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/081; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/015; A41D13/0155; A41D13/0158; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A modular, inflatable shoulder pad cushion for one shoulder adapted to be worn in readily detachable pairs for use underneath football shoulder pads, said cushion comprising skeletal, interconnected, relatively thin, narrow inflatable tubing forming a symmetrical medial portion for extending symmetrically in the fore and aft direction with respect to a wearer substantially over the top of one shoulder of the wearer; said medial portion having fore and aft, symmetrically formed cushion extensions for projecting over the chest and back of the wearer; said extensions comprising part of said skeletal tubing and being inwardly offset whereby inner edges of the extensions of a pair of said cushions worn on the shoulders of a wearer are disposed adjacent to each other; integrally formed lacing flats projecting from said inner edges for connecting a pair of cushions to each other at the extensions thereof; and inflating valve means provided at one point in said inflatable tubing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A modular, inflatable shoulder pad cushion for one shoulder adapted to be worn in readily detachable pairs for use underneath football shoulder pads, said cushion comprising skeletal, interconnected, relatively thin, narrow inflatable tubing forming a symmetrical medial portion for extending symmetrically in the fore and aft direction with respect to a wearer substantially over the top of one shoulder of the wearer; said medial portion having fore and aft, symmetrically formed cushion extensions for projecting over the chest and back of the wearer; said extensions comprising part of said skeletal tubing and being inwardly offset whereby inner edges of the extensions of a pair of said cushions worn on the shoulders of a wearer are disposed adjacent to each other; integrally formed lacing flats projecting from said inner edges for connecting a pair of cushions to each other at the extensions thereof; and inflating valve means provided at one point in said inflatable tubing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A modular inflatable shoulder pad cushion as set forth in claim 1 wherein the tubing is made of a flexible, substantially nonstretchable plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A modular inflatable shoulder pad cushion as set forth in claim 1 wherein said tubing is made of a flexible, substantially nonstretchable nylon plastic sheet material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
77 words
A modular inflatable shoulder pad cushion as set forth in claim 1 comprising two superimposed sheets of plastic material in the shape of said symmetrical medial portion, extensions anD flaps; said superimposed sheets having aligned openings therein whereby the sheet material defines a pattern of narrow, interconnected strips of said material, said sheets being heat and pressure fused at the outer edges thereof and at edge portions defining said openings whereby to provide said skeletal, interconnected tubing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A modular inflatable shoulder pad cushion as set forth in claim 4 wherein said sheets are heat and pressure fused along a line between said flaps and said extension to prevent inflation of said flaps.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A modular inflatable shoulder pad cushion as set forth in claim 1 wherein said valve means comprises means for orally inflating said shoulder pad cushion.
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) | 1978-02-17 | 1978-08-19 | 1979-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-17 | 1982-08-19 | 1983-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-17 | 1986-08-19 | 1987-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |