US4679253A
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Shoulder pad truss arch system
Assignee: Rawlings Sporting Goods Co Inc
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Filing: 1986-08-18
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Granted: 1987-07-14
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Expires: 2006-08-18
Abstract
Abstract A shoulder pad truss arch system for a shoulder pad. The shoulder pad has a generally inverted U-shape arch member adapted to fit over a shoulder of a wearer, and the arch member has chestplate and backplate portions interconnected by a curved shoulder portion. The shoulder pad truss arch system comprises a first truss extending from the chestplate portion of the arch member to the shoulder portion of the arch member, a second truss extending from the backplate portion of the arch member to the shoulder portion of the arch member, and a truss bridge. One end of the truss bridge is attached to the first truss, and the other end of the truss bridge is attached to the second truss so as to suspend the truss system and thus the shoulder pad on the shoulder of the wearer such that impact on the shoulder portion of the arch member causes the chestplate and backplate portions to be pulled toward one another.
Inventors
- 👤 Hal D. Mitchell
- 👤 Donald R. Walker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:14
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/12; A63B2071/1208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A shoulder pad truss arch system for a shoulder pad having a arch member adapted to fit over a shoulder of a wearer, the arch member being of generally inverted U-shape as viewed from the side and having chestplate and backplate portions interconnected by a curved shoulder portion, the shoulder pad truss arch system comprising a first truss extending up from the chestplate portion of the arch member to the shoulder portion of the arch member, a second truss extending up from the backplate portion of the arch member to the shoulder portion of the arch member, and a truss bridge extending between the first and second trusses at a location spaced below the shoulder portion of the arch member, said truss bridge having one end attached to the first truss and the other end attached to the second truss so as to suspend the truss system and thus the shoulder pad on the shoulder of the wearer such that impact on the shoulder portion of the arch member causes the shoulder of the wearer to force at least a portion of the truss arch system generally upwardly to pull the chestplate and backplate portions toward one another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A shoulder pad truss arch system for a shoulder pad having a arch member adapted to fit over a shoulder of a wearer, the arch member being of generally inverted U-shape as viewed from the side and having chestplate and backplate portions interconnected by a curved shoulder portion, the shoulder pad truss arch system comprising a first truss extending up from the chestplate portion of the arch member to the shoulder portion of the arch member, a second truss extending up from the backplate portion of the arch member to the shoulder portion of the arch member, and a truss bridge extending between the first and second trusses at a location spaced below the shoulder portion of the arch member, said truss bridge having one end attached to the first truss and the other end attached to the second truss so as to suspend the truss system and thus the shoulder pad on the shoulder of the wearer such that impact on the shoulder portion of the arch member causes the shoulder of the wearer to force at least a portion of the truss arch system generally upwardly to pull the chestplate and backplate portions toward one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A shoulder pad truss arch system as set forth in claim 1 wherein the first and second trusses comprise at least one flexible strap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A shoulder pad truss arch system as set forth in claim 2 wherein the trusses and truss bridge are of a synthetic woven material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A shoulder pad truss arch system as set forth in claim 2 wherein the truss bridge is of flexible material, the truss bridge being secured to the first and second trusses at a mid-portion of each thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A shoulder pad truss arch system as set forth in claim 1 includes means for attaching the first truss to the chestplate portion of the arch member and means for attaching the second truss to the backplate portion of the arch member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A shoulder pad truss arch system as set forth in claim 1 wherein the width of the first truss, the width of the second truss and the width of the truss bridge are substantially equal to one another.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A shoulder pad truss arch system as set forth in claim 1 including a pad section adjacent and underlying the first truss, the second truss and the truss bridge.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A shoulder pad truss arch system as set forth in claim 1 wherein the truss bridge member forms the base of an isoceles triangle, the first truss and the second truss forming the sides of the isoceles triangle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
A shoulder pad truss arch system as set forth in claim 1 wherein the truss bridge is roughly parallel to a plane tangent to the shoulder portion of the arch and secured to a mid-portion of the first and second trusses.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A shoulder pad truss arch system as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first and second trusses are secured to the shoulder portion of said arch member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
A shoulder pad truss arch system as set forth in claim 10 wherein said first and second trusses are intergrally formed and secured to the shoulder portion of the arch member at the juncture of the trusses.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
A shoulder pad truss arch system as set forth in claim 11 wherein said first and second trusses and said truss bridge form a generally A-shaped structure.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
A shoulder pad truss arch system as set forth in claim 12 wherein said truss bridge is secured to the first and second trusses at a mid-portion of each thereof.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
A shoulder pad truss arch system as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first and second trusses and said truss bridge form a generally A-shaped structure.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-07-13 | 1991-01-12 | 1991-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-07-13 | 1995-01-12 | 1995-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-07-13 | 1999-01-12 | 1999-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |