US3900898A
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Athletic shield
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-23
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Granted: 1975-08-26
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Expires: 1994-09-23
Abstract
Abstract A single brace extends upwardly from beneath the shoe to the thigh where it extends into a pocket in the trousers of the wearer. The brace has a ball bearing joint in line with the knee joint of the wearer. The lower member of the brace is made in two parts which overlap and are rigidly secured together as by screws in selected matching holes which provide for extension or contraction of the brace to accommodate different length legs. Protective padding is provided on the brace at the ankle and thigh.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene J Ackerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 06:04
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/0102; A61F5/0123; A61F5/0125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
An athletic shield constituting a brace adapted to extend vertically from the foot to the thigh along the outside of the leg of an athlete, comprising a lower segment, means to secure said lower segment rigidly to the shoe of the athlete, a central segment, means adjustably securing said central segment to said lower segment to accommodate different length legs of athletes, an upper segment, a pivotal knee joint between said upper segment and said central segment adapted to be disposed axially in line with the knee joint of the athlete, the upper end of said upper section being free for telescoping confinement in a pocket of the trousers of the athlete, and said brace being substantially free of leg constricting attachments which might interfere with the circulation of blood in the leg of the athlete.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
An athletic shield constituting a brace adapted to extend vertically from the foot to the thigh along the outside of the leg of an athlete, comprising a lower segment, means to secure said lower segment rigidly to the shoe of the athlete, a central segment, means adjustably securing said central segment to said lower segment to accommodate different length legs of athletes, an upper segment, a pivotal knee joint between said upper segment and said central segment adapted to be disposed axially in line with the knee joint of the athlete, the upper end of said upper section being free for telescoping confinement in a pocket of the trousers of the athlete, and said brace being substantially free of leg constricting attachments which might interfere with the circulation of blood in the leg of the athlete.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The shield of claim 1 in which an arm extends at right angles to said lower segment for positioning beneath the insole of the shoe of the athlete, and said first named securing means are adapted to secure said arm to the insole of the shoe.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
The shield of claim 1 in which said adjustable securing means between said lower segment and said central segment of said brace comprises an overlapping of the ends of said segments with a series of correspondingly spaced matching holes, and screws disposed selectively in said holes to provide for adjustment of the heighth of said pivotal knee joint from the ground to fit the athlete.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
The shield of claim 1 in which said pivotal knee joint comprises an overlapping of the adjacent ends of said central segment and said upper segment, a ball bearing disposed between the overlapping segments, and means securing said overlapping segments, and means securing said overlapping segments axially of said ballbearing to confine the latter therebetween.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
67 words
The shield of claim 1 and thick padding means secured upon the inside of said lower segment in the region of the shoe and ankle of the athlete and upon the inside of said upper segment in the region of the thigh of the athlete to prevent chafing of the leg of the athlete and retain the central segment spaced laterally from the knee of the athlete.
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) | 1978-08-25 | 1979-02-24 | 1979-08-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-25 | 1983-02-24 | 1983-08-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-25 | 1987-02-24 | 1987-08-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |