US4870706A
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Sports protection garment
Assignee: BARRY JOHN 1193 BROADWAY
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Filing: 1988-05-05
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Granted: 1989-10-03
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Expires: 2008-05-05
Abstract
Abstract A sports protection garment for use by athletes to provide adjustable upper body protection. Separate configured air inflatable multiple chambered pads are positioned in multiple fabric compartments strategically located on a lightweight fabric garment covering the athlete's upper body. Each of the multiple chambered pads is independent and can be removed from its matching compartment for replacement or repair.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth E. Ketcham
- 👤 John Barry
- 👤 David V. Hofius
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:58
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/015; A41D13/0155; A41D13/05; A41D13/055; A41D13/0556; A41D13/0575; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/20; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A sports protection garment of lightweight material comprising a shirt having a neck opening, oppositely disposed arms thereon, a plurality of paired receptacle pockets positioned on said shirt, an elongated spinal pocket positioned between one of said pairs of receptacle pockets, each of said pockets having an access flap thereon, a multi-chambered inflatable pad within each of said pockets, said chambers formed by intermitten sealed seams slit within their sealed portions, a plurality of spaced nonaligned valve openings between said chambers, means for inflation of said inflatable pads.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A sports protection garment of lightweight material comprising a shirt having a neck opening, oppositely disposed arms thereon, a plurality of paired receptacle pockets positioned on said shirt, an elongated spinal pocket positioned between one of said pairs of receptacle pockets, each of said pockets having an access flap thereon, a multi-chambered inflatable pad within each of said pockets, said chambers formed by intermitten sealed seams slit within their sealed portions, a plurality of spaced nonaligned valve openings between said chambers, means for inflation of said inflatable pads.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The sport protection garment of claim 1 wherein one of said paired receptacle pockets are positioned individually on the garment extending from said neck opening along each of said arms.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The sport protection garment of claim 1 wherein said means for inflation of said inflatable pad comprises an inflation stem valve in one of said chambers and a source of fluid.
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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) | 1992-10-02 | 1993-04-03 | 1993-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-10-02 | 1997-04-03 | 1997-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-10-02 | 2001-04-03 | 2001-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |