US4872215A
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Chest protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-02-22
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Granted: 1989-10-10
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Expires: 2008-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A protector for use in sporting activities which is sized to cover the chest and abdomen of its wearer is provided with an outer layer formed of a light-weight leather or leather-like material, an inner layer formed of batting, and closed-cell foam pads provided intermediate the inner and outer layers. Optionally, a lightweight breathable material may be placed alongside the batting. The foam pads are sized and positioned to cover selected vulnerable portions of the chest and abdomen region from damage resulting from a direct impact thereto. The use of foam pads instead of a foam layer throughout the protector maintains the maneuverability of the protector without sacrificing an appreciable loss of protection to the wearer.
Inventors
- 👤 Willamena Sliger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:11
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/12; A63B2071/1208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A protector for use in sporting activities sized to cover the chest and abdomen of a user comprising a first protective member, said first protective member comprising an outer layer formed of one of leather or light-weight leather-like material and an inner layer formed of batting, at least two laterally spaced apart pieces of a closed-cell foam provided intermediate said outer layer and said inner layer, each of said pieces of foam sized and positioned to cover a selected different vulnerable portion of the chest and abdomen regions to provide additional protection to those selected different vulnerable portions, and means to secure the protector around the chest and abdomen.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A protector for use in sporting activities sized to cover the chest and abdomen of a user comprising a first protective member, said first protective member comprising an outer layer formed of one of leather or light-weight leather-like material and an inner layer formed of batting, at least two laterally spaced apart pieces of a closed-cell foam provided intermediate said outer layer and said inner layer, each of said pieces of foam sized and positioned to cover a selected different vulnerable portion of the chest and abdomen regions to provide additional protection to those selected different vulnerable portions, and means to secure the protector around the chest and abdomen.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The protector of claim 1 further comprising a layer of lightweight breathable material provided immediately beside the batting.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The protector of claim 1 wherein one of said pieces of closed-cell foam is sized and positioned to cover the front chest region.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The protector of claim 1 wherein one of said pieces of closed-cell foam is sized and positioned to cover the sides of the abdomen outside the kidneys.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The protector of claim 1 wherein one of said pieces of closed-cell foam is sized and positioned to cover the back of the user along either side of the backbone.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
The protector of claim 1 wherein said means to secure the protector comprises at least one elastic strap having one end secured to a first end portion of said protector and means for attaching a second end of said strap to a second end portion of said protector.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The protector of claim 6 wherein said attachment means comprises a hook-and-loop type fastener provided on said second end of said strap and said second end portion of said protector.
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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) | 1992-10-09 | 1993-04-10 | 1993-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-10-09 | 1997-04-10 | 1997-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-10-09 | 2001-04-10 | 2001-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |