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Athletic padding
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-11-01
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Granted: 1987-02-17
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Expires: 2005-11-01
Abstract
Abstract This invention is an improved padding used by athletes and others to prevent or greatly reduce the instances of injury due to blows to the body and its appendages, particularly to the more boney parts thereof such as knees, elbow, shoulders, thighs, hips, and the like. This is accomplished through the utilization of non-metallic spring means encapsulated in a vinyl type material with air pockets formed therebetween with cross-stress means for additional protection.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerry W. Godfrey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:37
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/081; A41; A41D; A41D31/00; A41D31/04; A41D31/28; A41D31/285; A63B71/12; A63B2071/1208; A63B2243/00; A63B2243/0066; A63B2243/007; A63B71/1225
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A protective pad means having the capability to absorb the force of a blow comprising: an outer layer and an inner layer of material forming an envelope; a plurality of spring columns mounted interiorly to said envelope; and air passages internal to said envelope and surrounding said spring columns whereby, when said pad means is impacted, said outer and inner layers of the envelope restrict air flow from said air passages so as to form an air cushion that operates in conjunction with said inner and outer layers and said spring columns to absorb the force of the blow.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A protective pad means having the capability to absorb the force of a blow comprising: an outer layer and an inner layer of material forming an envelope; a plurality of spring columns mounted interiorly to said envelope; and air passages internal to said envelope and surrounding said spring columns whereby, when said pad means is impacted, said outer and inner layers of the envelope restrict air flow from said air passages so as to form an air cushion that operates in conjunction with said inner and outer layers and said spring columns to absorb the force of the blow.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The protective pad means of claim 1 wherein said outer layer is formed from an impact absorbing material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The protective pad means of claim 2 wherein said impact absorbing material is of the closed cell vinyl type.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The protective pad means of claim 2 wherein said impact absorbing material is of the closed cell foam rubber type.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The protective pad means of claim 1 wherein the inner layer is formed from an impact absorbing material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The protective pad means of claim 5 wherein said impact absorbing material is of the closed cell vinyl type.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The protective pad means of claim 5 wherein said impact absorbing material is of the closed cell foam rubber type.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The protective pad means of claim 1 wherein said spring columns include a coil spring and a compressible foam-type core disposed within said coil spring to enhance the cushioning effect of said spring coils.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
The protective pad means of claim 8 wherein said coil spring and said compressible foam-type core associated with that spring are encapsulated in a sheath to maintain said compressible core's position within said coil spring and to further enhance the cushion effect of said air passages.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The protective pad means of claim 9 wherein said coil spring and said compressible foam-type core are encapsulated in a sheath constructed of a vinyl-type material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The protective pad means of claim 8 wherein said coil spring is formed from a non-ferrous material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The protective pad means of claim 11 wherein said non-ferrous material is styrene butadine.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The protective pad means of claim 8 wherein said coil spring is formed from a non-ferrous material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
The protective pad means of claim 13 wherein said non-ferrous material is styrene butadine.
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