US4099269A
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Protective device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-01-28
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Granted: 1978-07-11
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Expires: 1997-01-28
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a protective device such as can be used for protecting the limbs of humans, or for example for protecting animals such as for example the fetlocks of horses. The invention provides for a protective device including at least one and preferably a plurality of juxtaposed layers of substantially resilient and shock absorbant material, located within an outer covering. The substantially resilient and shock absorbant material is preferably in the form of sheet material integrally formed with open faced studs or pockets, and closed by a backing material, so that a plurality of air pockets are formed within the sheet material. This substantially resilient and shock absorbant material, when located within an outer covering, cushions blows or forces applied to the area to be protected. In one form of the invention, means are provided on an outer surface of the protective device to enable the device to be located relative to an area to be protected. In one form of the invention, the locating means is in the form of a plurality of spaced apart and juxtaposed strips of hooked material which will engage with clothing and the like which may be located about or adjacent the protective device.
Inventors
- 👤 Miroslav Joseph Porner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 06:41
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/015; A41D13/0153; A01; A01K; A01K13/00; A01K13/006; A01K13/007; A41D13/05; A41D13/055; A41D13/0556; A41D13/0562; A41D13/0568; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/12; A63B71/081; A63B2071/083; A63B71/1225; A63B2071/1258; A63B2071/1266; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/908; Y10S2/91; Y10S2/912; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24008; Y10T428/24017; Y10T428/24628; Y10T428/24661
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A protective device including a plurality of layers of substantially resilient and shock absorbent material; the layers of substantially resilient and shock absorbent material being provided in juxtaposition one with the other and within an outer covering; the substantially resilient and shock absorbent material being sheet material formed or provided with a plurality of integral, open faced pockets therein; a backing sheet being provided with each layer of substantially resilient and shock absorbent material so as to enclose the pockets and the arrangement being such that the substantially resilient and shock absorbent material within said outer covering, provides a protective cushioning when a blow or force is applied thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A protective device including a plurality of layers of substantially resilient and shock absorbent material; the layers of substantially resilient and shock absorbent material being provided in juxtaposition one with the other and within an outer covering; the substantially resilient and shock absorbent material being sheet material formed or provided with a plurality of integral, open faced pockets therein; a backing sheet being provided with each layer of substantially resilient and shock absorbent material so as to enclose the pockets and the arrangement being such that the substantially resilient and shock absorbent material within said outer covering, provides a protective cushioning when a blow or force is applied thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A protective device as claimed in claim 1 and wherein means are provided to locate the protective device in or about the area for which protection is required.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A protective device as claimed in claim 2 and wherein the means to locate the protective device, is in the form of at least one strip of attachment material secured to an outer surface of said protective device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
A protective device as claimed in claim 2 and wherein the means to locate the protective device on or about the area for which protection is required, is in the form of a hooked material on an outer face of said device, said hooked material being attachable to, or engageable with, an adjacent surface, to thus facilitate location of said protective device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A protective device as claimed in claim 1 and wherein one or more layers of a foamed material are provided adjacent, and/or between said substantially resilient and shock absorbent material and/or said outer covering, and within said protective device.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
115 words
A device for the protection of human limbs, including a plurality of juxtaposed layers of substantially resilient and shock absorbent material in the form of sheets of material formed or provided with a plurality of integrally formed, open faced studs or pockets therein; a backing material being provided so as to enclose said studs or pockets and so as to form air pockets; an outer covering being provided about said substantially resilient and shock absorbent material; and device being profiled to conform substantially to the limb(s) of a user; an outer surface of the device being formed or provided with means to locate the device on or adjacent an area for which protection is required.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
115 words
A device for the protection of human limbs, including a plurality of juxtaposed layers of substantially resilient and shock absorbent material in the form of sheets of material formed or provided with a plurality of integrally formed, open faced studs or pockets therein; a backing material being provided so as to enclose said studs or pockets and so as to form air pockets; an outer covering being provided about said substantially resilient and shock absorbent material; and device being profiled to conform substantially to the limb(s) of a user; an outer surface of the device being formed or provided with means to locate the device on or adjacent an area for which protection is required.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
97 words
A protective device as claimed in claim 1 for use as a fetlock protector for horses; wherein at least one section or strip of locating material extends outwardly from one side end thereof and wherein another side end of the device is provided with a substantially corresponding section or strip and the arrangement being such that on the protective device being wrapped about the fetlock of a horse, the locating material will engage with the substantially corresponding section or strip on the other side end of the device, so as to locate the protective device in position.
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) | 1981-07-10 | 1982-01-09 | 1982-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-10 | 1986-01-09 | 1986-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-10 | 1990-01-09 | 1990-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |