US4213202A
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Shock distributing panel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-03-02
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Granted: 1980-07-22
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Expires: 1999-03-02
Abstract
Abstract A shock distributing panel for use in protective athletic sportswear is disclosed. The shock distributing panel comprises an outer flexible sheet, an inner flexible sheet spaced from the outer sheet, and a center flexible sheet dispersed between the inner sheet and the outer sheet. A plurality of shock distributing bellows are disposed between the outer sheet and the center sheet, and between the inner sheet and the center sheet. The bellows are spaced apart in alternate rows forming a honey comb arrangement with a void between bellows. The bellows disposed between the outer sheet and the inner sheet are axially centered over the void between bellows of the inner sheet and the center sheet. Light weight protective garments are disclosed for the upper body and lower body of athletes made from the panel of the present invention.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald G. Larry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:47
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/015; A41D31/00; A41D31/04; A41D31/28; A41D31/285
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A shock distributing panel comprising: an outer flexible sheet; an inner flexible sheet spaced from the outer sheet; a center flexible sheet disposed between the inner sheet and the outer sheet; a plurality of shock distributing bellows disposed between the outer sheet and the center sheet, and between the inner sheet and the center sheet, the bellows between the outer and center sheets being laterally spaced apart from the bellows between the inner and center sheets in alternate rows and the bellows in each row being spaced apart from each other, thereby forming a void between bellows.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A shock distributing panel comprising: an outer flexible sheet; an inner flexible sheet spaced from the outer sheet; a center flexible sheet disposed between the inner sheet and the outer sheet; a plurality of shock distributing bellows disposed between the outer sheet and the center sheet, and between the inner sheet and the center sheet, the bellows between the outer and center sheets being laterally spaced apart from the bellows between the inner and center sheets in alternate rows and the bellows in each row being spaced apart from each other, thereby forming a void between bellows.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The shock distributing panel as defined in claim 1 further comprising: an air-tight void between bellows formed by the corners of the bellows being joined.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The shock distributing panel as defined in claim 2 wherein the bellows are airtight with an aperture communicating with each adjacent void.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The shock distributing panel as defined in claim 3 wherein the bellows comprise a square cross section joined with adjacent bellows at each corner.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The shock distributing panel as defined in claim 1 wherein the outer flexible sheet, the inner flexible sheet, and the center flexible sheet comprise a material of programable flexibility.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
87 words
The shock distributing panel of claim 2 formed into a protective athletic sportswear garment formed to comfortably fit the user's body from a bottom edge above the hips extending upward to cover the shoulders and upper arms; an opening for the user's neck; a pair of openings under the user's armpits extending downward short of the bottom edge and rearward a distance short of encircling the body; a slide fastener extending from the neck opening to the bottom edge; and a loose mesh fabric covering the panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
98 words
The shock distributing panel of claim 2 formed into a protective sportswear garment comprising: a lower body protective garment formed to comfortably fit the user's hips and legs from an upper edge at the hips to a point below the knee, surrounding the legs from the crotch down; a slide fastener at a front portion of the garment extending from the upper edge to the crotch; a rigid cup integral with the garment disposed in the crotch area to protect user's genitals; a pair of openings over the user's buttocks; and a loose mesh fabric covering the panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
83 words
The garment as defined in claim 7 further comprising: a pair of strips of panel disposed on both sides of the knees beginning at a point above the knee, the strips extending downward and laterally across the knee crossing at the knee, and terminating below the knee; a pair of stirrups of elastic material, one for each leg attached to the lower end of the garment at the sides, looping under the user's foot to bias the lower end of the garment downward.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The shock distributing panel as defined in claim 3 further comprising a spring within the bellows biasing the bellows to an extended position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-07-22 | 1984-01-21 | 1984-07-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-22 | 1988-01-21 | 1988-07-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-22 | 1992-01-21 | 1992-07-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |