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Disposable anterior lower leg guard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-11-21
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Granted: 1990-05-22
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Expires: 2008-11-21
Abstract
Abstract A disposable anterior lower leg guard to reduce injury to the anterior lower leg area of a patient comprising an inner corrugated shock absorbing protective member disposed within an outer relatively soft enclosure to be worn over and protect the anterior leg area of a patient.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl C. Goosen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:42
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/12; A63B71/1225; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/06; A63B2071/1258; A63B2209/00; A63B2209/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/908; Y10S2/91
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A disposable anterior lower leg guard to reduce injury to the anterior lower leg area of a patient comprising an inner shock absorbing protective member including an elongated outer protective panel and an elongated inner corrugated shock absorbing section, said elongated inner corrugated shock absorbing section comprising an inner shock absorbing member including a plurality of ridges and troughes disposed within an outer relatively soft enclosure including an inner and outer enclosure element cooperatively forming a pocket therebetween to receive and operatively retain said inner shock absorbing protective member therebetween to be worn over and protect the anterior lower leg area of the patient, and an upper and lower attachment means formed on the upper and lower portion of said outer relatively soft enclosure to detachably attach said disposable anterior leg guard to the anterior lower leg area of a patient, said elongated outer protective panel and said elongated inner corrugated shock absorbing section each including an arcuate concave recess formed on the lower end portion thereof to accommodate ankle and foot movement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A disposable anterior lower leg guard to reduce injury to the anterior lower leg area of a patient comprising an inner shock absorbing protective member including an elongated outer protective panel and an elongated inner corrugated shock absorbing section, said elongated inner corrugated shock absorbing section comprising an inner shock absorbing member including a plurality of ridges and troughes disposed within an outer relatively soft enclosure including an inner and outer enclosure element cooperatively forming a pocket therebetween to receive and operatively retain said inner shock absorbing protective member therebetween to be worn over and protect the anterior lower leg area of the patient, and an upper and lower attachment means formed on the upper and lower portion of said outer relatively soft enclosure to detachably attach said disposable anterior leg guard to the anterior lower leg area of a patient, said elongated outer protective panel and said elongated inner corrugated shock absorbing section each including an arcuate concave recess formed on the lower end portion thereof to accommodate ankle and foot movement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
99 words
The disposable anterior lower leg guard of claim 1 wherein said the upper attachment means comprises a first and second strap element having a first and second upper fastener element formed respectively thereon to selectively engage each other to detachable attach said upper attachment means to the upper portion of the patient's and said lower attachment means comprises a first and second lower strap element having a first and second lower fastener element formed respectively thereon to selectively engage each other to detachably attach said lower attachment means to the lower portion of the patient's anterior lower leg area.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The disposable anterior lower leg guard of claim 1 wherein said inner shock absorbing protective member and said outer relatively soft enclosure each comprises a biodegradable material.
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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) | 1993-05-21 | 1993-11-20 | 1994-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-05-21 | 1997-11-20 | 1998-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-05-21 | 2001-11-20 | 2002-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |