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Athletic protective undergarment
Assignee: McDavid Knee Guard Inc
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Filing: 1997-02-26
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Granted: 1997-11-25
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Expires: 2017-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A protective undergarment includes trousers of stretch fabric. Pads located inside the trousers are sewn to the trouser sides. The pads include laminated layers of fabric and a foam substrate. The foam substrate is perforated to augment air circulation and evaporative cooling of the wearer's skin.
Inventors
- 👤 Terence Michael Fee
- 👤 Robert Finley McDavid, III
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:07
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/015; A41D13/0158; A41D13/05; A41D13/0506; A41D13/055; A41D13/0581; A41D13/0593
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
Athletic protective undergarment, capable of being worn under a pair of pants, and effective for protecting a wearer's hip and thighs while providing freedom of movement, air circulation and evaporation of perspiration, the undergarment comprising: a pair of trouser legs of stretchable fabric having four-way stretch characteristics; at least a pair of pads, each pad comprising a layer of four-way stretchable backing fabric laminated to a four-way stretchable foam substrate, the foam substrate positioned between the backing layer and the trouser legs, the pads effective to protect the wearer's hips and at least portions of the wearer's thighs; at least one stitched seam for nonremovably attaching the pads to the trouser legs; and the foam substrate being perforated to augment air circulation and cooling of the wearer's skin, the four-way stretch characteristics of the trouser legs, backing fabric and foam substrate permitting the trouser legs, backing fabric and foam substrate to stretch about the same amount when a given tension is applied to the garment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
Athletic protective undergarment, capable of being worn under a pair of pants, and effective for protecting a wearer's hip and thighs while providing freedom of movement, air circulation and evaporation of perspiration, the undergarment comprising: a pair of trouser legs of stretchable fabric having four-way stretch characteristics; at least a pair of pads, each pad comprising a layer of four-way stretchable backing fabric laminated to a four-way stretchable foam substrate, the foam substrate positioned between the backing layer and the trouser legs, the pads effective to protect the wearer's hips and at least portions of the wearer's thighs; at least one stitched seam for nonremovably attaching the pads to the trouser legs; and the foam substrate being perforated to augment air circulation and cooling of the wearer's skin, the four-way stretch characteristics of the trouser legs, backing fabric and foam substrate permitting the trouser legs, backing fabric and foam substrate to stretch about the same amount when a given tension is applied to the garment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The undergarment of claim 1 wherein the trousers fabric is treated so as to draw perspiration away from the wearer's skin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The undergarment according to claim 1 wherein the backing fabric on the foam is affixed to the trouser legs in a manner effective for positioning the fabric layer to be facing toward a wearer's skin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The undergarment according to claim 3 wherein the trousers extend from a wearer's waist, generally to a wearer's knees.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The undergarment according to claim 1 further comprising a waistband, and wherein the pads have an outer edge, with a portion of the outer edge secured to the trousers by a stitched seam which joins the waistband to the trousers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The undergarment according to claim 1 wherein the trousers comprise a pair of trouser legs joined by an intermediate panel means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The undergarment according to claim 6 further comprising a waistband joined to the trousers by a stitched seam, and therein the intermediate panel means comprises a single panel having opposed ends each attached to spaced portions of the waistband.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
58 words
The undergarment according to claim 7 wherein the pads have an outer edge, said attaching means comprises at least five stitched seams, one for joining the waistband to the trousers, two for joining the intermediate panel to the trouser legs and two J-shaped seams for joining portions of the outer edge of the pads to the trouser legs.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The undergarment according to claim 8 wherein portions of the outer edges of the pads extend along the waistband and along the intermediate panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
177 words
Athletic protective undergarment, capable of being worn under a pair of pants, and effective for protecting a wearer's hip and thighs while providing freedom of movement, air circulation and evaporation of perspiration, the undergarment comprising: a pair of trouser legs of stretchable fabric having four-way stretch characteristics; at least a pair of pads each pad comprising a layer of four-way stretchable fabric laminated to a four-way stretchable foam substrate, the foam substrate positioned between the backing layer and the trouser legs, the pads effective to protect the wearer's hips and at least portions of the wearer's thighs; at least one stitched seam at about the perimeter of the pad and backing fabric for nonremovably attaching the pads and backing fabric to the trouser legs; and the foam substrate being perforated to augment air circulation and cooling of the wearer's skin, the four-way stretch characteristics of the trouser legs, backing fabric and foam substrate permitting the trouser legs, backing fabric and foam substrate to stretch about the same amount when a given tension is applied to the garment.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
177 words
Athletic protective undergarment, capable of being worn under a pair of pants, and effective for protecting a wearer's hip and thighs while providing freedom of movement, air circulation and evaporation of perspiration, the undergarment comprising: a pair of trouser legs of stretchable fabric having four-way stretch characteristics; at least a pair of pads each pad comprising a layer of four-way stretchable fabric laminated to a four-way stretchable foam substrate, the foam substrate positioned between the backing layer and the trouser legs, the pads effective to protect the wearer's hips and at least portions of the wearer's thighs; at least one stitched seam at about the perimeter of the pad and backing fabric for nonremovably attaching the pads and backing fabric to the trouser legs; and the foam substrate being perforated to augment air circulation and cooling of the wearer's skin, the four-way stretch characteristics of the trouser legs, backing fabric and foam substrate permitting the trouser legs, backing fabric and foam substrate to stretch about the same amount when a given tension is applied to the garment.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The undergarment according to claim 10 wherein the trousers comprise a pair of trouser legs joined by an intermediate panel means extending from the waistband.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
78 words
The undergarment according to claim 11 wherein the intermediate panel means has a pair of opposed edges, and the pads each have an outer edge, the undergarment further comprising a pair of stitched seams for joining edges of the intermediate panel and portions of the outer edges of the pads to respective trouser legs and a second pair of stitched seams having a J-shape, joining other portions of the outer edge of the pads to the trouser legs.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
197 words
Athletic protective undergarment, capable of being worn under a pair of pants, and effective for protecting a wearer's hip and thighs while providing freedom of movement, air circulation and evaporation of perspiration, the undergarment comprising: a pair of trouser legs of stretchable fabric having four-way stretch characteristics, the trouser legs; an intermediate panel of stretchable fabric between the trouser legs, the intermediate panel means joined to the trouser legs so as to form trousers therewith; at least a pair of pads, each pad comprising a layer of four-way stretchable backing fabric and a four-way stretchable foam substrate, the backing fabric laminated to the foam substrate, the pads effective to protect the wearer's hips and at least portions of the wearer's thighs; at least one stitched seam at about the perimeter of the pad and backing fabric for nonremovably attaching the pads to the trouser legs; the foam substrate being perforated to augment air circulation and cooling of the wearer's skin, the four-way stretch characteristics of the trouser legs backing fabric and foam substrate permitting the trouser legs backing fabric and foam substrate to stretch about the same amount when a given tension is applied to the garment.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
197 words
Athletic protective undergarment, capable of being worn under a pair of pants, and effective for protecting a wearer's hip and thighs while providing freedom of movement, air circulation and evaporation of perspiration, the undergarment comprising: a pair of trouser legs of stretchable fabric having four-way stretch characteristics, the trouser legs; an intermediate panel of stretchable fabric between the trouser legs, the intermediate panel means joined to the trouser legs so as to form trousers therewith; at least a pair of pads, each pad comprising a layer of four-way stretchable backing fabric and a four-way stretchable foam substrate, the backing fabric laminated to the foam substrate, the pads effective to protect the wearer's hips and at least portions of the wearer's thighs; at least one stitched seam at about the perimeter of the pad and backing fabric for nonremovably attaching the pads to the trouser legs; the foam substrate being perforated to augment air circulation and cooling of the wearer's skin, the four-way stretch characteristics of the trouser legs backing fabric and foam substrate permitting the trouser legs backing fabric and foam substrate to stretch about the same amount when a given tension is applied to the garment.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
78 words
The undergarment according to claim 13 wherein the intermediate panel means has a pair of opposed edges, and the pads each have an outer edge, the undergarment further comprising a pair of stitched seams for joining edges of the intermediate panel and portions of the outer edges of the pads to respective trouser legs and a second pair of stitched seams having a J-shape, joining other portions of the outer edge of the pads to the trouser legs.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
35 words
The undergarment according to claim 13 wherein the backing fabric on the foam is affixed to the trouser legs in a manner effective for positioning the fabric layer to be facing toward a wearer's skin.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
42 words
The undergarment according to claim 13 further comprising a waistband, and wherein the pads have an outer edge, with a portion of the outer edge secured to the trouser legs by a stitched seam which joins the waistband to the trouser legs.
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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) | 2000-11-24 | 2001-05-26 | 2001-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-11-24 | 2005-05-26 | 2005-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-11-24 | 2009-05-26 | 2009-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |