US4715067A
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Goal-keeper pad
Assignee: PIERRE NIZET 338 CHEMIN GOSFORD
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Filing: 1987-04-16
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Granted: 1987-12-29
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Expires: 2007-04-16
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure herein describes a goal-keeper pad which comprises a heavily padded body defining an upper thigh section, an intermediate leg section and a lower foot section. The outer coverings in the lower rear areas of the leg section and of the foot section have cut-out portions which are covered with an accordion-like joint sewn to the coverings. The joint is formed of an arrangement of bands and pieces of material interconnected and folded together by sewing, the band material being stretchable, the pieces of material being highly resistant.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Beauregard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:17
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/12; A63B71/1225; A63B2071/1241; A63B2071/125; A63B2071/1258; A63B2071/1283
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A goal keeper pad comprising: (a) a heavily padded body, including: (i) an upper thigh section; (ii) an intermediate leg section; and (iii) a lower foot section; said sections having front, rear and side outer coverings; said coverings defining cut-out portions in a lower rear area of the leg section and the rear area of the foot section; (b) an accordion-like joint sewn in covering arrangement to said cut-out portions, said joint being formed of: (i) a pair of opposite outer bands of stretchable material; (ii) an intermediate arrangement of pieces of resistant material disposed between said pair of bands; and (iii) a third band of stretchable material centrally disposed on said intermediate arrangement; said bands and pieces being folded and sewn together to form said accordion-like joint.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A goal keeper pad comprising: (a) a heavily padded body, including: (i) an upper thigh section; (ii) an intermediate leg section; and (iii) a lower foot section; said sections having front, rear and side outer coverings; said coverings defining cut-out portions in a lower rear area of the leg section and the rear area of the foot section; (b) an accordion-like joint sewn in covering arrangement to said cut-out portions, said joint being formed of: (i) a pair of opposite outer bands of stretchable material; (ii) an intermediate arrangement of pieces of resistant material disposed between said pair of bands; and (iii) a third band of stretchable material centrally disposed on said intermediate arrangement; said bands and pieces being folded and sewn together to form said accordion-like joint.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A goal-keeper pad as defined in claim 1, wherein said pieces are made of ballistic nylon material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A goal-keeper pad as defined in claim 1, wherein said bands are made of leather.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A goal-keeper pad as defined in claim 2, wherein said arrangement is formed of a series of identically-shaped pieces arranged vertically in facing pairs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A goal-keeper pad as defined in claim 4, wherein each piece has a generally rectangular shape with the border thereof facing that of the piece of its pair having its upper and lower corner chamfered.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
A goal-keeper pad as defined in claim 1, further comprising a plurality of straps extending over the thigh and leg sections at the rear thereof and having the opposite ends thereof secured at spaced vertical intervals, except in the area of said joint, to rear joining edges of the rear and side coverings.
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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) | 1990-12-28 | 1991-06-29 | 1991-12-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-12-28 | 1995-06-29 | 1995-12-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-12-28 | 1999-06-29 | 1999-12-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |