US5551084A
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Firefighters pants with insulated cushion knee
Assignee: Globe Holding Co LLC
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Filing: 1994-12-07
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Granted: 1996-09-03
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Expires: 2014-12-07
Abstract
Abstract A pocket formed on the inside of the knees of a pair of firefighters pants supports a plurality of flexible gas-filled modules which are unconnected to one another and are disposed in abutting relationship to provide a continuous cushion and thermal barrier over the knee cap and surrounding knee area of a firefighter. A detachable closure closes the pocket and allows individual modules to be removed and replaced.
Inventors
- 👤 George E. Freese, III
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:03
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/05; A41D13/055; A41D13/0556; A41D13/0575; A41D13/06; A41D13/065; A62; A62B; A62B17/00; A62B17/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
Firefighters pants including a torso portion, a pair of leg portions connected to said torso portion, each of said leg portions having a knee portion for covering the knee cap and surrounding knee area of a firefighter, each of said knee portions including a flexible knee cushion and thermal protection means comprising a plurality of flexible substantially gas-tight modules, said modules being unconnected to one another and being disposed in abutting relationship to one another to provide a substantially continuous cushion and thermal barrier over the knee cap and surrounding knee area of a firefighter and permitting individual ones of said modules to be removed and replaced, and pocket means within each knee portion for supporting said modules in position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
Firefighters pants including a torso portion, a pair of leg portions connected to said torso portion, each of said leg portions having a knee portion for covering the knee cap and surrounding knee area of a firefighter, each of said knee portions including a flexible knee cushion and thermal protection means comprising a plurality of flexible substantially gas-tight modules, said modules being unconnected to one another and being disposed in abutting relationship to one another to provide a substantially continuous cushion and thermal barrier over the knee cap and surrounding knee area of a firefighter and permitting individual ones of said modules to be removed and replaced, and pocket means within each knee portion for supporting said modules in position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
Firefighters pants as defined in claim 1 wherein each of said modules has a hollow interior and includes a gas inlet port and a one-way check valve for introducing gas into the interior of the module.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
Firefighters pants as defined in claim 1 including detachable closure means for closing said pocket while allowing the cushioning means to be removed and replaced.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US4453271A
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GB2199233A
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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) | 1999-09-03 | 2000-03-04 | 2000-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-09-03 | 2004-03-04 | 2004-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-09-03 | 2008-03-04 | 2008-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |