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Leg protector
Assignee: Parsons Officials Supplies Inc
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Filing: 1988-11-09
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Granted: 1989-12-26
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Expires: 2008-11-09
Abstract
Abstract There is provided a leg protector of the type having a hard shell and underlying padding. The shell is arranged to be detachable and when in place to distribute the impact generally to its periphery pulling the padding in tension around the leg. Additionally, this padding is removeable for replacement or cleaning, while the fasteners are arranged to secure the shell and maintain the padding under tension.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles Parsons, Jr.
- 👤 Chen C. Fang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 08:43
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/12; A63B71/1225; A63B2071/125; A63B2071/1258
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
An improved leg protector of the type having a hard shell portion and a padding portion arranged to be strapped to the leg of the wearer, wherein the improvement comprises releaseable fastener means arranged on the periphery of the shell to engage with releaseable fastener means on the periphery of the padded portion, and said releaseable fastener means on the periphery of the padded portion including pockets for holding the corners of the shell.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
An improved leg protector of the type having a hard shell portion and a padding portion arranged to be strapped to the leg of the wearer, wherein the improvement comprises releaseable fastener means arranged on the periphery of the shell to engage with releaseable fastener means on the periphery of the padded portion, and said releaseable fastener means on the periphery of the padded portion including pockets for holding the corners of the shell.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
The improved leg protector of the type having a hard shell portion and a padding portion arranged to be strapped to the leg of claim 1 wherein said fasteners include slot members affixed to the padding and pin members affixed to the shell having enlarged heads thereon for holding the pin member within the slot member when inserted therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
103 words
An improved leg protector of the type having a hard shell portion and a padding portion arranged to be strapped to the leg of the wearer, wherein the improvement comprises releaseable fastener means arranged on the periphery of the shell to engage with releaseable fastener means on the periphery of the padded portion, and said releaseable fastener means on the periphery of the padded portion including pockets for holding the corners of the shell, and where in the shell member is formed to secure the padding in tension around the leg of the wearer and provide a gap between the shell and padding.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
103 words
An improved leg protector of the type having a hard shell portion and a padding portion arranged to be strapped to the leg of the wearer, wherein the improvement comprises releaseable fastener means arranged on the periphery of the shell to engage with releaseable fastener means on the periphery of the padded portion, and said releaseable fastener means on the periphery of the padded portion including pockets for holding the corners of the shell, and where in the shell member is formed to secure the padding in tension around the leg of the wearer and provide a gap between the shell and padding.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
The improved leg protector of the type having a hard shell portion and a padding portion arranged to be strapped to the leg of claim 3 wherein said fastener include slot members affixed to the padding and pin members affixed to the shell having enlarged heads thereon for holding said pin members within said slot members when inserted therein.
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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) | 1992-12-25 | 1993-06-26 | 1993-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-12-25 | 1997-06-26 | 1997-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-12-25 | 2001-06-26 | 2001-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |