US4361912A — Karate protective equipment

Claim 1

Independent Claim 67 words

Protective equipment for use in karate and the like comprising: (a) a first, outer, relatively large formed, foam material formed in the shape of a glove having inner and outer surfaces for conforming to and protecting the hand of the wearer, said first foam material being relatively soft; and (b) a second inner relatively harder formed foam material secured to the inner surface at areas of impact.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 67 words

Protective equipment for use in karate and the like comprising: (a) a first, outer, relatively large formed, foam material formed in the shape of a glove having inner and outer surfaces for conforming to and protecting the hand of the wearer, said first foam material being relatively soft; and (b) a second inner relatively harder formed foam material secured to the inner surface at areas of impact.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 20 words

Protective equipment as defined in claim 1 including a wrist encircling portion and an elastic strap encircling said wrist portion.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 70 words

Protective equipment as defined in claim 1 including a first protective side portion and a thumb receiving recess therein, a second protective side portion opposite said first protective side portion, a finger protective portion extending forward of said side portions, and means on said finger protective portion for drawing said finger protective portion toward said side portions whereby the hand of the wearer is essentially completely enclosed within the glove.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 28 words

Protective equipment as defined in claim 3 wherein said drawing means includes finger gripping means formed by foam wrapped within sheet material secured to said finger protective portion.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 24 words

Protective equipment as defined in claim 3 wherein said second inner foam material is positioned on the inner surface of said finger protective portion.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 25 words

Protective equipment as defined in claim 3 wherein said second inner foam material is positioned on the inner surface of one of said side portions.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 26 words

Protective equipment as defined in claim 3 wherein said second inner foam material is positioned on the inner surface of the glove between said side portions.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 73 words

Protective equipment as defined in claim 3 wherein said second inner foam material is positioned on the inner surface of the glove and includes a first piece on the side portion opposite the thumb and a second piece secured thereto and to the inner surface of the glove between the side portions whereby the glove is formed with the side portion opposite the thumb at substantially a right angle to said second piece.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 24 words

Protective equipment as defined in claim 3 including reinforcing means between said side portions and said finger protective portion for resisting stress and tearing.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 72 words

Protective equipment as defined in claim 3 wherein said thumb recess is formed by inserting a dart therein to form a curved top portion and a thumb retaining means formed by sheet material enclosing the area formed by the curved top portion and including extensions on said sheet material extending along the side portions on which the thumb recess is formed and extending over the outer surface of the curved top portion.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 67 words

Protective equipment for use in karate and the like comprising: (a) a first, outer, relatively large formed, foam material formed in the shape of a shin-guard having inner and outer surfaces for conforming to and protecting the shin of the wearer, said first foam material being relatively soft; and (b) a second inner relatively harder formed foam material secured to the inner surface at areas of impact.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 67 words

Protective equipment for use in karate and the like comprising: (a) a first, outer, relatively large formed, foam material formed in the shape of a shin-guard having inner and outer surfaces for conforming to and protecting the shin of the wearer, said first foam material being relatively soft; and (b) a second inner relatively harder formed foam material secured to the inner surface at areas of impact.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 34 words

Protective equipment as defined in claim 11 wherein said shin-guard is elongated and wherein said inner foam material includes an elongated member secured substantially centrally on the inner surface of said outer foam material.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 29 words

Protective equipment as defined in claim 12 wherein said shin-guard is formed in a curve to conform to the wearer's leg by inserting a dart at one end thereof.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 26 words

Protective equipment as defined in claim 12 including a fastener at one end thereof for joining to a complementary fastener on the top of a boot.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 17 words

Protective equipment as defined in claim 14 wherein said fasteners are of the hook and pile type.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 15 words

Protective equipment as defined in claim 12 including a plurality of leg encircling straps thereon.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 75 words

Protective equipment for use in karate and the like comprising: (a) a first, outer, relatively large formed, foam material formed in the shape of a boot having a heel and an upper, and further having inner and outer surfaces for conforming to and protecting the foot of the wearer, said first foam material being relatively soft; and (b) a second inner relatively harder formed foam material secured to the inner surface at areas of impact.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 75 words

Protective equipment for use in karate and the like comprising: (a) a first, outer, relatively large formed, foam material formed in the shape of a boot having a heel and an upper, and further having inner and outer surfaces for conforming to and protecting the foot of the wearer, said first foam material being relatively soft; and (b) a second inner relatively harder formed foam material secured to the inner surface at areas of impact.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 14 words

Protective equipment as defined in claim 17 including a strap encircling the ankle support.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 22 words

The protective equipment as defined in claim 17, wherein said second inner formed foam material is adhesively secured to said inner surface.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 81 words

Protective equipment as defined in claim 17 or 19 wherein said outer foam material has a compression deflection of approximately 2-5 p.s.i., a tensile strength of approximately 65 p.s.i. min. and a resilience of approximately 28-38 Bayshore (% rebound average, 1/2" thickness at 72° F.); and said inner foam material has a compression deflection of approximately 4-8 p.s.i., a tensile strength of approximately 90 p.s.i. min. and a resilience of approximately 12-18 Bayshore (% rebound average, 1/2" thickness at 72° F.).

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 22 words

Protective equipment as defined in claim 17 or 19 further including said inner foam material on the inner surface of the heel.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 48 words

Protective equipment as defined in claim 17 or 19 wherein said boot has a substantially open bottom, foot retaining means including a pair of side panels secured to the sides of said boot, and a pair of integral straps extending between said side panels across the open bottom.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 45 words

Protective equipment as defined in claim 17 or 19 including an ankle support, a pair of slotted openings extending from a top opening in the ankle support to a pair of generally circular openings in the side of the boot adjacent the wearer's ankle bone.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 27 words

Protective equipment as defined in claim 17 or 19 including a fastener adjacent the top of the boot for cooperating with a complementary fastener on a shin-guard.

Claim 28

Dependent Claim 16 words

Protective equipment as defined in claim 1, 11 or 17 including a protective casing coated thereon.

Claim 29

Dependent Claim 33 words

Protective equipment as defined in claim 1, 11 or 17 wherein said second foam material has greater compression deflection and higher tensile strength and is less resilient relative to said outer foam material.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1985-12-06	1986-06-07	1986-12-07	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	1989-12-06	1990-06-07	1990-12-07	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	1993-12-06	1994-06-07	1994-12-07	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Karate protective equipment

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