US4324003A
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Throat guard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-04-24
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Granted: 1982-04-13
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Expires: 2000-04-24
Abstract
Abstract A throat guard which provides protection across the sensitive throat region as disclosed. It is composed of U-shaped bands of semi-rigid flat material, for example leather or semi-rigid plastic that are adapted to overlappingly co-act and to nest, so that when disposed in the nested area they provide an expanse of protection smaller in area then when unnested. Hence, when the band is positioned and placed about the neck, the discrete U-shaped band forms a movable expanse which co-acts with the head between chin and chest to continually provide a protected buffer or covering for the neck. Such device is particularly useful when playing contact sports, such as field hockey, ice hockey or lacrosse.
Inventors
- 👤 Tony Johnston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:09
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A throat guard comprising: (a) a discrete, continuously positionable throat covering of U-shaped bands of semirigid flat material adapted to overlapping co-act and to nest, and to dispose when nested an area of protected expanse over the throat region smaller than when unnested though each band is continuously juxtapositioned; (b) means for securing the bands about the neck of a person so that the bands extend over the throat region between chin and chest; (c) means for maintaining one band in contiguous juxtaposition against the chest of the wearer; and, (d) means for urging another one of said bands into close proximity of the chin, whereby head articulation causes the discrete bands to overlappingly co-act and to offer a continuously protective area of sheet material covering the throat region.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A throat guard comprising: (a) a discrete, continuously positionable throat covering of U-shaped bands of semirigid flat material adapted to overlapping co-act and to nest, and to dispose when nested an area of protected expanse over the throat region smaller than when unnested though each band is continuously juxtapositioned; (b) means for securing the bands about the neck of a person so that the bands extend over the throat region between chin and chest; (c) means for maintaining one band in contiguous juxtaposition against the chest of the wearer; and, (d) means for urging another one of said bands into close proximity of the chin, whereby head articulation causes the discrete bands to overlappingly co-act and to offer a continuously protective area of sheet material covering the throat region.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The guard as claimed in claim 1 wherein the bands are sheet plastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The guard as claimed in claim 1 wherein the bands are of leather.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A guard as claimed in claims 1, 2 or 3 wherein a resilient material is in juxtaposition against the band disposed between the bands and the throat of the wearer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A guard as claimed in claims 1, 2 or 3 including strap means attached thereto to circumvent the head.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-04-12 | 1985-10-12 | 1986-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-04-12 | 1989-10-12 | 1990-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-04-12 | 1993-10-12 | 1994-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |