US5625896A
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Light weight shin protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-08-01
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Granted: 1997-05-06
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Expires: 2015-08-01
Abstract
Abstract A shin protector designed to be worn for extended periods of time without discomfort, for protecting the shin area against minor impacts. The shin protector protects its user from abrasions and wounds that may result from everyday activity and is especially useful for the elderly.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph P. LaBarbera
- 👤 William C. Relihan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 05:41
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/12; A63B71/1225; A63B2071/1258
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A shin protector comprising: a pad having a longitudinal axis and comprising a sheet of impact-absorbing foamed material sandwiched between outer layers of breathable fabric, wherein the thickness of the foamed material layer is about 1/16 to 1/4 inches, wherein the total weight of said shin protector is 1-6 ounces, said pad shaped to fit over the skin of a user, and having a pocket extending longitudinally along substantially the longitudinal length; a guard shaft of stiff material adapted for insertion in said pocket; wherein said guard shaft has an upper end and a lower end, and wherein said upper end is curved outward to facilitate gripping by fingertips.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A shin protector comprising: a pad having a longitudinal axis and comprising a sheet of impact-absorbing foamed material sandwiched between outer layers of breathable fabric, wherein the thickness of the foamed material layer is about 1/16 to 1/4 inches, wherein the total weight of said shin protector is 1-6 ounces, said pad shaped to fit over the skin of a user, and having a pocket extending longitudinally along substantially the longitudinal length; a guard shaft of stiff material adapted for insertion in said pocket; wherein said guard shaft has an upper end and a lower end, and wherein said upper end is curved outward to facilitate gripping by fingertips.
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