US4478408A
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Hand and forearm protective device for the interception of thrusts in martial arts
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-12-17
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Granted: 1984-10-23
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Expires: 2001-12-17
Abstract
Abstract Hand and forearm protective device for the interception of thrusts in martial arts, including a polyurethane-integral foam mitt for an all-around covering of at least the hand and forearm area of a person, the mitt having a substantially parallelepipedal basic body having a central recess extended longitudinally therethrough for receiving the hand and forearm, the mitt having, in vicinity of an end third of the recess, a crosspiece projecting from one side of the recess into the cross section thereof and a gripping trough formed therein laterally adjoining the recess for holding the mitt with the hand.
Inventors
- 👤 Georg F. Bruckner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:39
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/14; A63B71/141; A63B71/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
Hand and forearm protective device for the passive interception of thrusts in martial arts, comprising a polyurethane-integral foam cushion for an all-around covering of at least the hand and forearm area of a person, said cushion having a substantially parallelepipedal elongated basic body having open ends and a central continuous channel extended axially therethrough between said open ends for receiving the hand and forearm, said cushion having, in vicinity of an end third of said channel, a crosspiece integral with said basic body projecting from one side of said channel diagonally into the cross section thereof and a gripping trough formed in said crosspiece laterally adjoining said channel for holding said cushion with the hand, said channel being substantially straight and one of said open ends exposing the fingers of the person within the basic body to view from outside said one end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
Hand and forearm protective device for the passive interception of thrusts in martial arts, comprising a polyurethane-integral foam cushion for an all-around covering of at least the hand and forearm area of a person, said cushion having a substantially parallelepipedal elongated basic body having open ends and a central continuous channel extended axially therethrough between said open ends for receiving the hand and forearm, said cushion having, in vicinity of an end third of said channel, a crosspiece integral with said basic body projecting from one side of said channel diagonally into the cross section thereof and a gripping trough formed in said crosspiece laterally adjoining said channel for holding said cushion with the hand, said channel being substantially straight and one of said open ends exposing the fingers of the person within the basic body to view from outside said one end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
Hand and forearm protective device according to claim 1, wherein said cushion has an end in vicinity of said end third of said recess, and said crosspiece has an upper edge being spaced at a given distance from said end of said mitt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
Hand and forearm protective device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said cushion has convex-cambered edges and corners all around.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
Hand and forearm protective device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said cushion has convex-cambered outer surfaces.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
Hand and forearm protective device according to claim 1 or 2, including an elastic lacquer coating disposed on inner and outer surfaces of said cushion.
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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) | 1987-10-23 | 1988-04-23 | 1988-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-10-23 | 1992-04-23 | 1992-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-10-23 | 1996-04-23 | 1996-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |