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Impact-protective suit for racquetball
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-09-10
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Granted: 1983-08-09
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Expires: 2001-09-10
Abstract
Abstract An impact-protective suit for racquetball that enables the wearer to play aggressively, that permits free unrestricted movement during play and that readily vents body heat. The suit includes a shirt portion and a pants portion, which are made of an outer material, a lining, and a selectively located impact-protective material intermediate the outer material and the lining. The impact-protective material completely covers only the back side of the wearer, the front side of the wearer thereby being uncovered by the protective material.
Inventors
- 👤 James C. Croteau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:41
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/015; A41D13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
An impact-protective suit for racquetball that enables the wearer to play aggressively, that permits free, unrestricted movement during play, and that readilly vents body heat, said suit comprising a shirt portion and a pants portion, said portions being made of an outer material, a lining, and a selectively located impact-protective material, intermediate said outer material and said lining; said impact-protective material completely covering only the back side of said wearer so as to protect said wearer against injury resulting from impact to said back side, thus enabling said wearer to play aggressively; the front side of said wearer thereby being uncovered by said impact-protective material so as to permit free, unrestricted movement during play and ready venting of body heat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
An impact-protective suit for racquetball that enables the wearer to play aggressively, that permits free, unrestricted movement during play, and that readilly vents body heat, said suit comprising a shirt portion and a pants portion, said portions being made of an outer material, a lining, and a selectively located impact-protective material, intermediate said outer material and said lining; said impact-protective material completely covering only the back side of said wearer so as to protect said wearer against injury resulting from impact to said back side, thus enabling said wearer to play aggressively; the front side of said wearer thereby being uncovered by said impact-protective material so as to permit free, unrestricted movement during play and ready venting of body heat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The suit of claim 1, wherein said lining is located only where said impact-protective material is found.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The suit of claim 1, wherein said impact-protective material additionally covers each knee of said wearer.
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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) | 1986-08-08 | 1987-02-07 | 1987-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-08-08 | 1991-02-07 | 1991-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-08-08 | 1995-02-07 | 1995-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |