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US4674157A
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Baseball shin guards
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-06-09
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Granted: 1987-06-23
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Expires: 2006-06-09
Abstract
Abstract Combination apparatus for baseball shin guards of a quick-release type wherein the conventional shin guard consisting of instep, shin, knee and/or thigh protector portions is secured in position by means of a plurality of straps having pressure adhesive fasteners. Thus, of a plurality of leg securing straps, each consists of one or more elongatable straps hingedly secured to opposite sides of the shin guard and including such as VELCRO-type securing tabs for rapid affixture and/or release.
Inventors
- 👤 Steven D. Litz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:13
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/12; A63B71/1225; A63B2071/125; A63B2071/1258; A63B2071/1283; A63B2209/00; A63B2209/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/27
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A quick-connect strap for use in securing baseball shin guards that have plural, oppositely disposed pairs of securing openings, comprising: an elongate strap of longitudinally elastic materials having a mid-portion and first and second end portions with consolidated metal tip ends for ready insertion through respective oppositely disposed securing openings; first and second pressure adhesion VELCRO pad means secured by stitching at each of the first and second end portions of said elongate strap; third pressure adhesion pads means consisting of at least one expanse of VELCRO secured by stitching along mid-portion of said elongate strap; and whereas, the first and second VELCRO pad means secure at respective elected positions on said third pad means to maintain the strap in secure affixure through the securing openings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A quick-connect strap for use in securing baseball shin guards that have plural, oppositely disposed pairs of securing openings, comprising: an elongate strap of longitudinally elastic materials having a mid-portion and first and second end portions with consolidated metal tip ends for ready insertion through respective oppositely disposed securing openings; first and second pressure adhesion VELCRO pad means secured by stitching at each of the first and second end portions of said elongate strap; third pressure adhesion pads means consisting of at least one expanse of VELCRO secured by stitching along mid-portion of said elongate strap; and whereas, the first and second VELCRO pad means secure at respective elected positions on said third pad means to maintain the strap in secure affixure through the securing openings.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-06-22 | 1990-12-22 | 1991-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-06-22 | 1994-12-22 | 1995-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-06-22 | 1998-12-22 | 1999-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |