ПРЕДМЕТ КОМПРЕССИОННОЙ ОДЕЖДЫ

Настоящее изобретение относится к предмету компрессионной одежды для части тела, включая нижнюю часть тела пользователя. Предмет компрессионной одежды включает первую деталь из растягиваемого материала, соединенную со второй деталью из растягиваемого материала первым швом. Растягиваемый материал второй детали характеризуется более высокими значениями растяжения и восстановления по сравнению с растягиваемым материалом первой детали. В процессе использования первая деталь растягиваемого материала выполнена с возможностью поддержки более крупных и мощных групп мышц по сравнению со второй деталью. Вторая деталь присоединена к третьей детали или первой детали вторым швом. Вторая деталь выполнена с возможностью размещения вдоль значительной части подвздошно-большеберцового тракта пользователя. 8 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

БРЮКИ С ЗАЩИЩАЮЩИМ ПОЯСНИЦУ ПОЯСОМ

Изобретение относится к брюкам (1) с защищающим поясницу поясом. Брюки содержат защищающий поясницу пояс (31, 310), съемно прикрепленный к поясной детали (10) брюк (1), основу (1а) брюк, содержащую растягивающуюся деталь (15), находящуюся в положении, соответствующем поясничной части задней части (3) брюк, и часть (71) регулирования положения, расположенную по существу в центре защищающего поясницу пояса (31, 310) и в положении на задней поверхности поясной детали, соответствующем поясничной части основы (1а) брюк. Часть для регулирования положения выполнена с возможностью регулируемо изменять положение крепления защищающего поясницу пояса (31, 310) в вертикальном направлении относительно основы (1а) брюк. 7 з.п. ф-лы, 29 ил.

A wearable garment

Compression foot garment,and therapeutic method for reducing heel pain

Flexible material

A flexible material is formed from a layer of material 1 modified to have additional flexibility compared to a layer of unmodified material joined to a flexible substrate 2. The layer of material may be modified by dividing it into a number of separate elements 1, for example cubes. The substrate may be formed from a fabric or film and may be resiliently stretchable. The material may be worn on the body.

Protective apron

A protective apron includes a sleeve 14 which can locate part of a conventional belt 16 and two rectangular pads 22 on the front of the garment to protect the upper thigh of a wearer.

Breathable impact absorbing cushioning and constructions

Disclosed herein, in one embodiment, is a breathable cushioning pad. The cushioning pad includes an upper layer surface, a lower layer with a lower surface, and a cushioning material disposed between the upper layer and the lo cushioning pad has a thickness. A channel can be disposed in the cushioning pad and defines a cushioning region The channel includes a thickness less than the thickness of the cushioning region. At least one vent extends through connection with the upper surface and the lower surface.

Personal protection device

A personal protection device for protecting a portion of a wearers body from injuries arising from hazardous occupations or from trips and falls by elderly or infirm individuals. The personal protection device comprises a lining layer for facing the wearers body and an opposing composite layer superimposed on said lining layer. The composite layer comprises wood particles within a thermoplastic polymer matrix, where the thermoplastic may be a polyester or polycarprolactone. The lining and composite layers are shaped to substantially match the contour of the portion of the wearers body. The lining may be formed of a 3D spacer fabric and may further include an antibacterial and/or anti-odour composition. A moldable blank for forming a protection device is also provided. Also provided is a support device (e.g a back rest/lumbar support) comprising a composite layer formed of wood particles within a thermoplastic polymer matrix.

Modular protective system for joints, method, and kit

A modular protective system for protecting a joint of a human or an animal is provided. The modular protective system can include modular pads for attachment to a garment fitted to surround the joint. The modular pads can include an elongated upper pad for positioning above the joint, an elongated lower pad for positioning below the joint, separated from the elongated upper pad, and a flexible and stretchable intermediate pad. The elongated upper pad and the elongated lower pad each include an undersurface for attachment to the garment. The flexible and stretchable intermediate pad can include a top cap portion, for positioning on top of the joint, and two side portions.

Anatomical protective items

Body protector laminate

A body protector laminate 10 comprises a first laminated layer having first fabric skin 12 and a second fabric skin 14 bonded to opposing sides of an inner foam core 13. One or more series of parallel cuts 16, 18, 20 are provided through the first skin 12 and the inner foam core 13, while further cuts 22, 24, 30 are provided through the second skin 14 and the inner foam core 13. The two series of parallel cuts do not completely penetrate the inner foam core 13 thus maintaining the integrity of the laminated protector layer 10. The series of cuts positioned in respect of a series of regularly spaced apertures 28 enable compound bending of the laminate for substantially fitting to or against a body having convex and concave surfaces.

Joint safe remedical and joint protector

Vehicle bodywork display screen

A piece of protective equipment for a rider / driver of a vehicle, e.g. leathers 40 for a motorcyclist, is provided with a flexible display screen. The protective equipment comprises a panel of transparent optically clear plastic material 42 mounted to the protective equipment and the display screen is mounted to an inner face of the optically clear panel. Control means are provided for controlling the image displayed on the screen. The optically clear panel may be mounted to cover an aperture formed in the protective equipment (Fig. 16) or the optically clear panel may form a pocket on the outside of the protective equipment (Fig. 15) into which the display panel is inserted. The display may be provided on the rigid aerodynamic hump provided on racing motorcycling leathers. The display screen may be used for advertising brands, logos, etc.

Flexible material

Protective garments

Injury protection device

Ankle protector

PROTECTION UNDERWEAR FOR HOCKEYSPIELER

BODY SAFETY DIVICE

PROTECTION ELEMENT FOR CYCLIST TROUSERS

PAD FOR AN ARTICLE OF CLOTHING, PADDED ARTICLE OF CLOTHING AND PROCEDURE

PROTEKTOR FÜR EIN KLEIDUNGSSTÜCK, KLEIDUNGSSTÜCK MIT EINEM SOLCHEN PROTEKTOR UND HERSTELLUNGSVERFAHREN

Sallistic protection apparatus

Electric-charge protective equipment

Pants with waist protection belt

The pants (1) with a waist protection belt are provided with: a waist protection belt (31), (310) detachably attached to a belt cloth (10) portion of the pants (1); and a pants main body (1a) having a stretchable cloth (15) at a position corresponding to a waist section of a back piece (3). A position adjustment part (71) for adjusting the attachment position in a height direction relative to the pants main body (1a) is provided at a substantially center portion of the waist protection belt (31), (310) and a belt cloth portion corresponding thereto and located on the back side of the waist section of the pants main body (1a).

BALLISTIC PROTECTION APPARATUS

A ballistic protection apparatus including a garment (12, 14) made of ballistic material including a reinforced peripheral edge (74, 76).

PROTECTIVE ELEMENT FOR CYCLIST PANTS

The invention relates to a protective element for cyclist pants, having a front protective region (1) and a rear protective region (2), which are connected to each other by a tapering (3). The protective regions (1, 2) and the tapering (3) each comprise a surface (10) having a three-dimensional structure.

METHOD OF MAKING A PROTECTIVE PAD

A method of making a protective pad, which comprises fastening a plurality of sections together to create an outer shell, providing an inner shell made of a more rigid material than the sections making up the outer shell, fastening the inner shell to the outer shell (thereby to form a composite shell) and fastening the composite shell to a padding liner. The use of plural sections forming the outer shell reduces manufacturing costs. An overlay may be placed over the outer shell to conceal the areas where the sections making up the outer shell are fastened together. Fastening the composite shell to the padding liner may include passing through a thinned out portion of the hard inner shell, or it may bypass the inner shell altogether, thus avoiding the use of heavy duty stitching equipment. The step of fastening the inner and outer shells may include gluing rather than stitching.

JOINT STABILIZATION GARMENTS

Technical garments including joint stabilization socks, sleeves, and other garments are disclosed. The exemplary garments disclosed herein include regions with material properties, such as tensile strengths, that are different from other regions of the garment. Particular regions of the exemplary garments include interwoven materials with substantially high tensile strengths for providing resistance/compression to targeted body parts (e.g., ankles, knees, shoulders, etc.) for preventing undesirable movement (e.g., that mimics medically-relevant taping patterns). In particular embodiments, the regions with higher tensile strengths are interwoven or integrated into a base material, such that the garment can be comfortably worn while also providing compression and support to targeted body parts.

PANTS WITH WAIST PROTECTION BELT

The pants (1) with a waist protection belt are provided with: a waist protection belt (31), (310) detachably attached to a belt cloth (10) portion of the pants (1); and a pants main body (1a) having a stretchable cloth (15) at a position corresponding to a waist section of a back piece (3). A position adjustment part (71) for adjusting the attachment position in a height direction relative to the pants main body (1a) is provided at a substantially center portion of the waist protection belt (31), (310) and a belt cloth portion corresponding thereto and located on the back side of the waist section of the pants main body (1a).

EAR PROTECTION DEVICE

An apparatus comprising a first curved band portion (200) and a second curved band portion (210). The first curved band portion (200) has a first end (34), a second end (36), an inner curved side (35) and an outer curved side (37). The first curved band portion (200) defines a passageway between the first end (34) and the second end (36) of the first curved band portion (200). The passageway has a first opening. The second curved band portion (210) has a first end (42), a second end (44), an inner curved side (45) and an outer curved side (47). A motion-restraint portion is proximate to the first end (42) of the second curved band portion (210). The first end of the second curved band portion (210) is insertable into the first opening of the passageway of the first curved band portion (200). The first curved band portion (200) has a range of motion within the passageway of the second curved band portion (210).

MODULAR CUT AND ABRASION RESISTANT PROTECTIVE GARMENT AND PROTECTIVE GARMENT SYSTEM

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

ENERGY ABSORBENT PADS FOR ATTACHMENT TO TEXTILES

There is provided a pad (17) for attachment to a textile by heating, the pad comprising a body (3) comprising an elastic, energy absorbent material, which exhibits a resistive load under deformation which increases with the rate of deformation, the body having a first surface (7) and an opposing second surface (21), and a layer of heat sensitive adhesive (5) at least partially covering the first surface of the body and being bonded to the first surface, at least at the periphery thereof, so that the pad may be attached to a textile by heating.

FRONTLINE BODYGUARD SOFT BODY ARMOR WITH UNDERARM/ARMPIT PROTECTION

TWO-PLY FABRIC LOW FRICTION INTERFACE

A device 10 for reducing friction between a portion of skin of a living being and an object adjoining that portion includes two layers 12, 14 of tricot fabric 12 and 14. Each layer 12, 14 has a shiny side 16, 18, and the shiny sides 16, 18 of the two layers 12, 14 of fabric face each other. Each layer 12, 14 of fabric has a machine direction M, and the layers 12, 14 of fabric are positioned such that the machine direction M of one layer 12 is perpendicular to the other layer 14. A garment includes a low friction zone 52 and a higher friction zone 54 adjacent the low friction zone 52, the higher friction zone 54 comprising a material different from a material of the low friction zone 52. The low friction zone 52 comprises two layers 12, 14 of fabric with their shiny sides 16, 18 facing each other and their machine directions M oriented perpendicularly. Also described is a method of preventing or treating a skin wound comprising clothing a living being in a garment.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CUSHIONING ELEMENTS FOR APPAREL AND OTHER PRODUCTS

A method for manufacturing a cushioning element may include securing a plurality of pad components to pins that extend outward from a base, each of the pins having a non-circular short-axis cross-sectional shape. The pad components are then compressed between the base and a material layer to bond the pad components to the material layer. In some configurations, the pins may have an elongate short-axis cross- sectional shape. In some configurations, the pins may have an elliptical short-axis cross-sectional shape. Additionally, in some configurations, the pins may have a short- axis cross-sectional shape selected from triangular, square, rectangular, hexagonal, and semi-circular.

ARTICLES OF APPAREL INCORPORATING CUSHIONING ELEMENTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE ARTICLES OF APPAREL

Articles of apparel (100) may include a base layer (110) having a first surface (105) and an opposite second surface (106). The base layer defines an aperture (111) extending through the base layer and from the first surface to the second surface. Cushioning elements (200) may have a first material layer(210), a second material layer (220), and a plurality of foam components (230). The first material layer and the second material layer are bonded to the second surface of the base layer. The foam components are located between and secured to the first material layer and the second material layer. In addition, the foam components are positioned to correspond with a location of the aperture. In some configurations, a bonding element (120) may be utilized to bond the firstmaterial layer and the second material layer to the base layer.

FLEXIBLE LIGHTWEIGHT PROTECTIVE PAD

Disclosed is an improved protective pad for protecting the human body against impact forces. The pad is formed using layers of high density closed-cell polymer foam and low density closed-cell polymer foam. The high density layer absorbs and dissipates impact forces, while the low density layers acts as a cushion against the human body, and provides for comfort. The pad can be provided with a plurality of hole through its thickness to provide for breathability and release of heat from the human body, the surface area of holes being great enough to allow for adequate ventilation but not so great as to significantly decrease the protection offered by the pad. The pad can also be provided with a plurality of score lines across its surface and partially through its thickness to provide for flexibility and conformability to the part of the human body being protected.

Bekleidungsstück für den Oberkörper zum Schutze gegen Kälte.

Energy absorbing and displacing structure for athletic protective equipment

SAFETY DEVICE Of a PERSON IN THE EVENT OF FALL, IN PARTICULAR Of a USER OF TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OF the ZONES Of ARTICULATIONS OF the BODY.

MULTIFUNCTIONAL BACK SUPPORT PAD

The present invention relates to a multifunctional back support pad. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the multifunctional back support pad comprises: a pad main body having a rounded shape adhered to the back a user and including a plurality of members made of each different material; a fixation body coupled to an outer surface of the pad main body, and including a vertical hollow member which has a first hole and is longitudinally disposed toward the bottom end from the top end of the pad main body, and a horizontal hollow member which has a second hole and is longitudinally disposed in a horizontal direction of the pad main body; a first coupling body coupled to fixate both the center of the horizontal hollow member and the bottom end of the vertical hollow member onto the pad main body; and a second coupling body coupled to fixate an upper end of the vertical hollow member onto the pad main body. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 ...

Smart Mask

ELECTRIC KICKBOAD SAFE APPARATUS

artigo de roupa protetora

Accident prevention system comprising a wearable airbag system and methods therefore

A method for alerting a user of a wearable airbag system (10) is provided. The method (200) comprises the steps of i) ensuring (220) that the airbag system (10) is active, ii) checking (230) the current location of the airbag system (10), iii) calling (240) a server (15) storing a plurality of locations, each location being associated with an increased risk for an accident, and iv) if the current location of the airbag system (10) is close to a stored location, further performing a step of alerting (250) the user.

PROTECTIVE COVERING WITH TRANSITIONING COUPLING REGION

A protective covering (202) is provided having a central protective plate portion (212) and a terminal edge portion (210) encircling the central protective plate portion. A coupling region (4A) is interposed between the terminal edge portion and the central protective plate portion. The coupling region transitions from a pliable material of the terminal edge portion to a rigid material of the central protective plate portion, where the coupling region extends from a first edge to a second edge. The first edge has a higher concentration of the pliable material than the rigid material and the second edge has a higher concentration of the rigid material than the pliable material. A first surface of the coupling region has a higher concentration of the pliable material than the rigid material and a second surface of the coupling region has a higher concentration of the rigid material than the pliable material.

MATERIAL ELEMENT

A material element (10) has a pair of cover layers (20), a plurality of first strip components (30), and a plurality of second strip components (40 ). The first strip components are located between cover layers, and the first strip components are secured to cover layers. The second strip components are located between cover layers, positioned between the first strip components, and are unsecured to the cover layers. In some configurations, the thicknesses of the strip components may be different and edges of the strip components may have a non-linear configuration.

HUMAN LIMB/JOINT PROTECTIVE PAD AND METHOD OF MAKING

A protective pad includes a pre-tensioned resilient padded membrane resiliently suspended to a semi-rigid shell. A cavity is defined between the pre­tensioned padded membrane and the shell. In use, the pad is attached to the limb or joint to be protected with the tensioned membrane engaging the limb or joint to be protected. The pre-tensioned membrane and air cushion in the cavity absorb the energy of an impact transferred by the shell during a sporting event or other activity.

HIP PROTECTOR

A hip protector (4) comprising a dome-shaped element having a concave side adapted to be attached to the hip region of a human body (1). The hip protector is formed in the shape of a curved shell made of foamed rigid plastic material. The protector can be attached to the inner side of an underwear (2), such as an inner pocket (3), for correct positioning.

Body protector

A body protector comprises a plastic sheet provided with numerous air cells on one of its surfaces, and plane fastening members attached at least to the opposite end edge parts, respectively, of the plastic sheet. The plastic sheet is wound around a desired part of a human body in a tubular shape, and the plane fastening members are joined together to hold the plastic sheet on the desired part of the human body. A gap is formed between the opposite end edges of the plastic sheet when the body protector is put on the desired part.

Protective pad

A pad for protecting at least a portion of the human body against injury including at least three hybrid fabric layers, each hybrid fabric layer comprising at least one high strength fiber having a tensile modulus of at least about 160 grams/denier and a tenacity of at least about 7 grams/denier and at least one ground fiber, wherein the hybrid fabric layer has a construction selected from the group consisting of a weft knit of the high strength fiber and the ground fiber, a warp knit of the high strength fiber and the ground fiber, an inserted warp knit wherein the high strength fiber is inserted into a warp knit of the ground fiber, and a stitchbonded knit.

Athletic support short

An athletic support short is made of resilient, stretchable fabric and has an interior pouch extending between a waistband and the bottom of the crotch to receive a hard, protective cup. The pouch has an opening at its top and a releasable closure for retaining the cup. The top and bottom of the pouch are secured to the rest of the short, but the pouch is free of attachment to the rest of the short between the top and the bottom of the pouch.

BODY TRUNK SUPPORTER AND WEAR PROVIDED WITH SAME

Wearable/portable protection for a body

In one embodiment, a particular state of a body is sensed. In response to the sensing, at least one action is taken to modulate a projected adverse interaction between the body or a portion thereof and at least one object in the environment of the body.

Protective garment

In a protective garment, a facing and backing layer are positioned adjacent one another with a layer of insulating material interposed therebetween. The layers are sewn together in a quilted pattern defined by lines of stitching, portions of which include closely spaced patterns of reinforcing stitches. The facing and backing layers as well as the insulating layer of material are sized to extend around and partway along the limb of a wearer with fasteners extending along opposed lateral edges to releasably attach the garment to the wearer's limb. In addition, the protective garment can be comprised of man-made material or non-man-made material, such as, but not limited to, leather wherein there would be no backing or insulating material. There would be no quilting stitches nor reinforcing stitches. The man-made material or non-man-made material are sized to extend around and partway along the limb of a wearer with fasteners extending along opposed lateral edges to releasably attach the ...

Passive Nose Warming Apparatus and Safeguard

The low temperature molded plastic then cools to become more rigid offering further protection.

Dorsal Wear-Pad

Apparatus and associated methods relate to a dorsal wear-pad having an external, low-friction, high-wear-resistance surface, the dorsal wear-pad configured to be releasably coupled to a D-ring connection region of a fall-protection safety harness. In various embodiments, the dorsal wear-pad may project out and away from a wearer so as to prevent the D-ring from contacting a wall surface. For example, the dorsal wear-pad may have a D-ring aperture through which the D-ring may project. In some embodiments, the dorsal wear-pad may have a back shield to prevent a snap-hook connected to the D-ring from contacting a wearer's back. An exemplary embodiment may have two prominences, one on either side of the D-ring. Some exemplary dorsal wear-pads may advantageously protect both a wearer and the wearer's harness during sliding or leaning engagements with vertical surfaces.

Apparel incorporating a protective element and method for making

Protective elements for an article of apparel may include a plate component and a cushioning component that are secured together by stitching which passes through the plate component. The cushioning component may include a pair of material layers and at least one pad located between the material layers. The plate component may include a polymer material and the pad may include a polymer foam material, with the polymer material of the plate element having greater rigidity and density than the polymer foam material of the pads. An attachment area may be formed on an outer perimeter of the plate component that is provided with a reduced thickness relative to adjacent areas of the plate component. An attachment element may be passed through the attachment area and at least one layer of the cushioning component thereby attaching the plate component to at least the one layer.

CUT, SLASH AND/OR ABRASION RESISTANT PROTECTIVE FABRIC AND LIGHTWEIGHT PROTECTIVE GARMENT MADE THEREFROM

Устройство для защиты от травм

Изобретение относится к индивидуальным средствам защиты от травм, например, шеи, которые могут быть использованы в таких игровых видах спорта, как: футбол, хоккей, баскетбол, гандбол, регби и др. Направлено на повышение степени защиты от травм при ударе и улучшение терморегуляции организма человека, это достигается за счет того, что устройство для защиты от травм состоит из гибкого конструктивного элемента 1, щитка 2 для защиты шеи сзади. Гибкий конструктивный элемент 1 предпочтительно выполнен толщиной не менее 4 мм, из полимерного материала, обладающего способностью абсорбировать и рассеивать энергию удара, в виде планки в форме ошейника. Гибкий конструктивный элемент 1 состоит из центральной части 8 и двух боковых частей 9. Верхняя сторона 6 гибкого конструктивного элемента 1 над центральной частью 8, в районе подбородка человека, выполнена в виде дуги, выпуклая часть которой направлена к центральной части 8, при этом нижняя сторона 7 гибкого конструктивного элемента направлена от центральной ...

TAILLENSCHUTZELEMENT

Elastische Strickware und Artikel mit Stützwirkung

SCHUTZ FÜR HÜFTGELENK

Protektoren aus expandiertem thermoplastischen Polyurethan(E-TPU)

Die Herstellung von Protektoren als entsprechendes Formteil aus expandiertem thermoplastischem Polyurethan (E-TPU). Die Form der Teile wird ergonomisch an den zu schützenden Körperbereich angepasst und kann entsprechend gem. Einsatz mit anderen Protektoren verbunden werden. Diese ersetzen die herkömmlichen schützenden Kunststoff-Hartschalen mit dämpfender Unterfütterung.

Spats and crampons

Protective apparel

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A FLEXIBLE MATERIAL

RFID LABEL

RIPPENSCHUTZ MIT VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG

PROTECTION FOR HIP JOINT

Cut, slash and/or abrasion resistant protective fabric and lightweight protective garment made therefrom

A cut, slash and/or abrasion resistant fabric Is provided having both high cut resistance and light fabric weight, preferably a cut resistance of at least 500 (as measured by ASTM-Fl 790-04) and a fabric weight of no more than 27.9 ounces/square yard (OPSY), which can be prepared, if desired, by shaped knitting into a shaped fabric panel, which is used to prepare cut, slash and/or abrasion resistant garments or coverings.

PROTECTIVE BODY ARMOUR

A cup-shaped protective body armour (10) for sports, leisure, motor sport and industrial applications to give protection against impact acting over a small area is provided. The body armour (10) is in the form of an outer skin (11) and a honeycomb lining (13) formed integrally with each other of a substantially non-deformable material. The honeycomb lining (13) is on the concave face (12) of the outer skin (11) and is formed by hexagonal cells (14) bounded by walls (15) upstanding from the outer skin (11) in common direction parallel with the central perpendicular (P) to the outer skin (11). A variation in thickness of the outer skin (11) provides fold lines (16) free from walls (15) of the honeycomb lining (13) extending across the body armour (10) to facilitate the conforming of the body armour (10) to the contours or a person wearing it. In addition, wedge-shaped cuts (17) extend along a portion of a fold line (16) from the outer edge (18) of the body armour (10).

COMBINATION ATHLETIC GARMENT

PROTECTIVE HOCKEY UNDERGARMENT

... -20- An undergarment for use by a hockey player comprising a torso portion having a head opening, and arm openings; two pant leg portions extending from the torso portion; and a neck guard assembly comprising an integral neck guard at the head opening, and a releasable attachment means coupled to the neck guard to permit the neck guard to be securely positioned. Each pant leg portion carries at least one sock support. The undergarment further includes a genital protector support, sized, shaped and positioned to support a genital protector. Also included are a pair of sleeves and a sleeve cuff assembly on each of the sleeves. Each sleeve cuff assembly includes a fastening means which is sufficiently adjustable to allow a wrist guard to be selectively positioned on a player's wrist.

BODY TRUNK SUPPORTER AND WEAR PROVIDED WITH SAME

A core supporter provided with: a belt-shaped lower band section that is wound around and fixed to the pelvis of a user; a X-shaped stretchable middle band section that has a pair of one end parts joined to the lower band section and that presses against the vicinity of the hips of a user; and a pair of upper band sections that are joined to the pair of other end parts of the middle band section and that is wound around and fixed to the chest of a user. The pair of one end parts of the middle band section are joined to the lower band section over a range from a position at the side of the pelvis of the user to a position in front of the vicinity thereof. The pair of upper band sections are separated from each other and extend in opposite directions from each other in a deployed state, and are wound around and fixed to the vicinity of the fifth to the tenth rib of the chest of the user.

BOTTOM WEAR

The present invention is bottom wear having at least a waist-encircling section (2), wherein the waist-encircling section (2) has at least a first hole (3) and a second hole (4). The present invention provides bottom wear with: easy adjustment of the waist fastening position, which differs from person to person; usability in that use is not time-consuming even in terms of maintenance such as laundering; and easy adjustment of abdominal pressure in that the waist section can be easily tightened and loosened.

FLAME AND PARTICULATE RESISTANT KNIT ARTICLE

An article of protective clothing comprising a durable multilayer fabric laminate formed from i) a first flame resistant knitted fabric made from yarns, the fabric having an average fabric modulus of 8 grams-force of greater; ii) a flame-resistant nonwoven fabric having a machine direction and a cross direction, and consisting of a plurality of continuous filaments having a diameter of less than 1000 nm, the filaments in the fabric being substantially oriented parallel with the machine direction and having stretch and recovery in the cross direction; and iii) a second flame resistant knitted fabric made from yarns, the fabric having an average fabric modulus of 8 grams-force of greater; wherein the nonwoven fabric is positioned between and coextensive with the first and second flame-resistant knitted fabrics; the nonwoven fabric being attached to the first knitted fabric by a set of first attachment points, the attachment points defining a first unattached area having a first effective ...

ELECTRIC-CHARGE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Protective equipment for safely discharging electrical potential comprise s an interface (10, 50, 60) adapted to be in contact with a wearer. A conduc tive path in the interface contacts the wearer, the conductive path reaching a ground. A first circuit device (30) is provided in the conductive path. T he first circuit device (30) has at least one variable resistance so as to o ppose a first level of variable resistance to decrease a conductivity in the conductive path as a function of an increase in potential difference betwee n the wearer and the ground, to allow static discharge through the protectiv e equipment.

SHOULDER PADS

Protective athletic shoulder pads for a wearer, such as a hockey or lacrosse player. The shoulder pad may comprise a base with protective padding for protecting shoulders of the wearer, a rib protector for protecting ribs of the wearer, and an attachment mechanism configured to allow the rib protector to be removably connected to the base. Alternatively or additionally, the attachment mechanism may allow attachment of the rib protector to the base in one of a plurality of pre-determined positions. A protective athletic system comprising the shoulder pads and an undergarment is also provided.

A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COLOURIZING SPORTS PADS

A system for colourizing a sports pad includes: at least one sports pad; and at least one decal having a colourized outward side, and an inward side including a fastener for coupling said at least one decal to the sports pad. The at least one sports pad includes at least one visual indicator indicating an application surface shaped complementary to the at least one decal for affixing the at least one decal on the at least one sports pad.

CUSHIONING ELEMENTS FOR APPAREL AND OTHER PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE CUSHIONING ELEMENTS

A method for manufacturing the cushioning elements may include utilizing a die with a plurality of die elements positioned in a particular arrangement. A polymer material, which may be a polymer foam material, is located between the die and an extractor. The polymer material is compressed between the die and the extractor, and the die elements cut the polymer material to form a plurality of pad components, which are arranged like the die elements. The die and the extractor are separated, and the pad components are secured to the extractor in the arrangement of the die elements. Additionally, the pad components are bonded to at least one material layer such that the pad components remain in the arrangement of the die elements.

CUSHIONING ELEMENTS FOR APPAREL AND OTHER PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE CUSHIONING ELEMENTS

A method for manufacturing the cushioning elements may include uti¬ lizing a die (310) with a plurality of die elements (312) positioned in a particular arrangement. A polymer material, which may be a poly¬ mer foam material is located between the die (310) and an extractor (320). The polymer material is compressed between the die (310) and the extractor (320), and the die elements (312) cut the polymer ma¬ terial to form a plurality of pad components, which are arranged like the die elements (312). The die (310) and the extractor (320) are sep¬ arated, and the pad components are secured to the extractor (320) in the arrangement of the die elements (312). Additionally, the pad com¬ ponents are bonded to at least one material layer such that the pad components remain in the arrangement of the die elements.

PROTECTIVE SHIELD

A pad for projecting at least a portion of the human body against injury including at least three hybrid fabric layers, each hybrid fabric layer comprising at least one high strength fiber having a tensile modulus of at least about 160 grams/denier and a tenacity of at least about 7 grams/denier and at least one ground fiber, wherein the hybrid fabric layer has a construction selected from the group consisting of a weft knit of the high strength fiber and the ground fiber, a warp knit of the high strength fiber and the ground fiber, an inserted warp knit wherein the high strength fiber is inserted into a warp knit of the ground fiber, and a stitchbonded knit.

PROTECTIVE APPAREL

A garment includes a plurality of pockets disposed about its surface, the pockets being located in areas in which protection may be required. An inflatable or pre-inflated bladder is carried in one or more of such pockets and may be adjusted to provide the required degree of protection from impact.

Articles Of Apparel Incorporating Cushioning Elements And Methods Of Manufacturing The Articles Of Apparel

ELASTIC KNITTING AND ARTICLE OF APPLICATION.

Ce procédé de réalisation d'un tricot (1) tramé sur un métier rectiligne à deux fontures présente deux séries d'aiguilles avant et arrière. Selon l'invention, il comprend au moins cinq opérations successives consistant à : - réaliser une première rangée (I) de maille (m1) côte 1/1 sur toutes les aiguilles avant et arrière, - déposer (II) un fil de trame (3) élastique sur la première rangée de maille (m1), - réaliser une deuxième rangée (III) de mailles (m3) côte 1/1 sur toutes les aiguilles avant et arrière, - réaliser un premier report (IV) (r1) de mailles d'une aiguille sur deux de la fonture arrière sur la fonture avant avec les aiguilles paires, et - réaliser un second report (V) (r2) de mailles d'une aiguille sur deux de la fonture avant sur le fonture arrière avec les aiguilles impaires de façon à former des jours (5) sur le tricot (1).

DORSAL SAFETY DEVICE

La protection dorsale (1) comprend un panneau dorsal (2) supportant un moyen de protection (6) et deux moyens de portage (3a, 3b), les extrémités (31a, 31b, 32a, 32b) de chaque moyen de portage (3a, 3b) étant reliées au panneau dorsal (2). Les moyens de portage (3a, 3b) sont composés d'au moins un panneau (33a, 33b, 34a, 34b, 35a, 35b) de manière à former, avec le panneau dorsal, un boléro permettant de couvrir uniquement le torse au niveau de la partie antérieure de l'utilisateur.

IMPACT-ABSORBING MEMBER FOR THE BODY

복수 기능 마사지 조인트 프로텍터

... 탄성 피스 바디(10), 상기 탄성 피스 바디(10)에 배치되는 손바닥 형상 코팅부(20) 그리고 저주파 마사지부(50)를 구비한, 복수 기능 마사지 조인트 프로텍터가 개시된다. 탄성 피스 바디(10)는 코팅을 위해 사용되고 인간 조인트(40)에 고정되며, 손바닥 형상 코팅부(20)는 인간 조인트(40) 주변을 코팅하고, 저주파 마사지부(50)는 손바닥 형상 코팅부(20)에 인접하고 탄성 피스 바디(10) 상에 배치된다. 한편, 조인트 프로텍터는 인간 조인트가 움직일 때 분리로 인해 프로텍터의 시프팅의 문제를 피하기 위해 인간 조인트를 위치시키는 손바닥 형상 코팅부의 손바닥 형상을 사용하고, 주무름 및 마사지의 효과를 향상시키기 위해 저주파 마사지부를 사용하고, 다른 한편으로, 손바닥 형상 코팅부에 의해 인간 조인트를 코팅하고, 마사지가 촉감의 민감도를 소유하고 이를 통해 프로텍터의 가치를 개선시킬 수 있다.

CLOTHING ACCESSORY THAT PROTECTS FROM THE COLD

The invention relates to a clothing accessory for the cold, comprising a body in the form of a sleeve with an upper opening and a lower opening, at least the upper opening of the body comprising retaining means that can attach said body both to the user's neck and to the lower part of his/her face, wherein fastening means are arranged on a rear portion of the upper opening of the sleeve-shaped body, said fastening means being able to be firmly coupled to the user's ears and to the rear part of his/her head so as to support the accessory.

SALLISTIC PROTECTION APPARATUS

A ballistic protection apparatus including a garment (12, 14) made of ballistic material including a reinforced peripheral edge (74, 76).

CUSHIONING ELEMENTS FOR APPAREL AND OTHER PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE CUSHIONING ELEMENTS

A method for manufacturing the cushioning elements may include uti¬ lizing a die (310) with a plurality of die elements (312) positioned in a particular arrangement. A polymer material, which may be a poly¬ mer foam material is located between the die (310) and an extractor (320). The polymer material is compressed between the die (310) and the extractor (320), and the die elements (312) cut the polymer ma¬ terial to form a plurality of pad components, which are arranged like the die elements (312). The die (310) and the extractor (320) are sep¬ arated, and the pad components are secured to the extractor (320) in the arrangement of the die elements (312). Additionally, the pad com¬ ponents are bonded to at least one material layer such that the pad components remain in the arrangement of the die elements.

INFANT HIP JOINT POSITIONING DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

A device and method are provided for positioning an infant's hips, and for maintaining the hip joint in a physiological position, during early months of life. The hip-positioning device includes a flexible base having a pair of opposed, outwardly extending side portions. The side portions are dimensioned for supporting thighs of an infant at an acute angle greater than zero relative to a dorsal plane of the infant, with knees of the infant in a flexed position. The base further has a downwardly extending, generally central portion that is adapted for positioning between the infant thighs and dimensioned for retaining the infant thighs in an abducted position. The device additionally includes an element for retaining the base on the infant.

Dorsal wear-pad

Apparatus and associated methods relate to a dorsal wear-pad having an external, low-friction, high-wear-resistance surface, the dorsal wear-pad configured to be releasably coupled to a D-ring connection region of a fall-protection safety harness. In various embodiments, the dorsal wear-pad may project out and away from a wearer so as to prevent the D-ring from contacting a wall surface. For example, the dorsal wear-pad may have a D-ring aperture through which the D-ring may project. In some embodiments, the dorsal wear-pad may have a back shield to prevent a snap-hook connected to the D-ring from contacting a wearer's back. An exemplary embodiment may have two prominences, one on either side of the D-ring. Some exemplary dorsal wear-pads may advantageously protect both a wearer and the wearer's harness during sliding or leaning engagements with vertical surfaces.

Shin-guard, helmet, and articles of protective equipment including light cure material

The present invention teaches articles of apparel and protective equipment including light-cure materials having a permanent memory capability. Accordingly, the present invention can be used to make shin guards, knee pads, thigh pads, hip pads, rib guards, shoulder pads, elbow pads, biceps pads, forearm pads, gloves, neck guards, face guards, chin straps, wrist guards, helmets, prosthetic devices, body armor, splints and casts.

Garment With Sound Absorbing Layer

A garment engaged in a sound-reducing state includes a first garment portion formed with a sound-absorbing material and configured to surround a wearer's head and ears to form a substantially enclosed reduced-sound zone, when the first garment portion is engaged in a sound-reducing state. The garment also includes a second garment portion operable with the first garment portion, for example, where the first garment portion is a hood and the second garment portion is the body of a hooded sweatshirt. In the sound-reducing state, the sound-absorbing material reduces an amount of sound passing through the sound-absorbing material into the substantially enclosed reduced-sound zone.

Устройство для испытаний противошумных поясов

Полезная модель относится к области устройств для испытаний средств индивидуальной защиты от шума, а именно - испытаний средств защиты тела от воздушной вибрации, обусловленной высокоинтенсивным транспортным и промышленным шумом.Устройство для испытаний противошумных поясов выполнение в виде пояса, включающего спинку с вертикально расположенными на ней упругими ребрами и соединенные с ней два борта из трикотажного материала, два тяжа со вставкой из упругорастяжимого трикотажного материала и на концах тяжа элементы застежки, причем один борт является правым, а другой левым, при этом правый борт на внутренней поверхности своего конца имеет крючковый элемент застежки, а левый борт на наружной поверхности своего конца имеет петельный элемент застежки для скрепления с крючковым элементом застежки на внутренней поверхности конца правого борта, отличающееся тем, что в спинку жестко встроены соединенные проводом контактный датчик вибраций и приемо-передающее устройство беспроводного интерфейса, причем виброприемная контактная площадка контактного датчика вибраций закреплена на стенке спинки пояса, контактирующей с телом человека.Технический результат, достигаемый заявленной совокупностью признаков, заключается в обеспечении возможности оценивания эффективности защиты тела от воздушной акустической вибрации за счет применения специального противошумного пояса. 1 н. п. ф-лы, 0 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 184 450 U1 (51) МПК G01H 1/00 (2006.01) A41D 13/05 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G01H 1/00 (2018.08); A41D 13/0525 (2018.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018126977, 23.07.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Харитонов Владимир Васильевич (RU) Дата регистрации: 25.10.2018 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 20160367213 A1, 22.12.2016. JP 2001208602 A, 03.08.2001. CN 106482824 A, 08.03.2017. EP 2564709 A1, 06.03.2013. (45) ...

Athletic pants

An article of clothing having an outer layer, an inner layer connected to the outer layer and a cushioning insert. The inner layer is connected to the outer layer by at least two side seams. The cushioning insert is fixedly secured and is sandwiched within a predetermined area between the inner layer and the outer layer such that the cushioning insert is located between the two side seams without contacting them.

Protective element for cyclist pants

The invention relates to a protective element for cyclist pants, having a front protective region ( 1 ) and a rear protective region ( 2 ), which are connected to each other by a tapering ( 3 ). The protective regions ( 1, 2 ) and the tapering ( 3 ) each comprise a surface ( 10 ) having a three-dimensional structure.

Anti-Horse Collar Tackle Safety Device

An anti-horse collar tackle safety device, comprising a base having means for attaching the base to a pair of shoulder pads, wherein the base comprises an interior portion facing the shoulder pads and an exterior portion that is accessible from outside a jersey placed over the shoulder pads, and a releasable portion releasably attached to the exterior portion of the base via means for releasable attachment, wherein the releasable portion is configured to release via application of a force equal to or less than about 15 pounds.

Airbag system for motorcycle drivers

A garment which comprises an inflatable protective device able to expand from a rest condition, wherein it's in a deflated status, to a working condition, wherein it's in an inflated status, inflation means able to inflate said protective device and an electronic controller able to activate the inflation means if a risk and/or danger signal is detected by sensors incorporated in the garment. The inflatable protective device, after being moved to the working condition, can return automatically to the rest condition without requiring to be repacked or reset and the inflation means can inflate the protective device more than once without requiring to be recharged.

Glove With Laminated Padding Regions

A glove may comprise at least one laminated padded portions affixed to at least one other portion. A laminated padded portion may comprise an inner layer, an outer layer, and at least one pad. The at least one pad may be secured by laminating the outer layer to the inner layer with the at least one pad retained between the inner layer and the outer layer without stitching. The at least one pad may be positioned to protectively cover portions of the wearer's hand.

Adjustably fitted protective apparel with rotary tension adjuster

An article of adjustably fitted protective apparel includes a vest and an adjustable tensioning system for selective tensioning of the vest into a snug fit on a body of a wearer of the vest. The adjustable tensioning system includes a rotary tension adjuster disposed on the vest and including a housing and a first spool disposed within the housing, and a tensioning line extends from the housing. The tensioning line is attached directly or indirectly to the vest. A portion of the tensioning line is configured to be wound upon the first spool during manipulation of the rotary tension adjuster in a first rotational direction thereof. Winding of the portion of the first tensioning line draws together first portions of the vest for providing a snug fit of the first portions.

Compliant impact protection pad

A hip protector pad absorbs impact energy at a vulnerable area of a greater trochanter of an adult human hip. The pad has a continuous sheet of flexible honeycomb material having faces covered with an optional cover material and a layer of compliant and resilient foam on an inner side and an outer side of the honeycomb material. The pad is flexible to conform to a shape of the hip area. The pad is effective to reduce an impact of a fall of an adult human on the vulnerable area and minimizes the chance of a hip fracture resulting from the fall.

Apparel with Reduced Drag Coefficient

An athletic garment including a panel designed to reduce frictional and pressure drag around an appendage of an athlete competing in a high-speed event, such as running and cycling. The panel is positioned to encircle the appendage, and is provided with regions having different surface texture roughnesses. The leading edge of the panel includes texture designed to enhance the laminar boundary layer, while the adjacent portion of the panel includes texture intended to trip the boundary layer to turbulent flow. The drag-reducing panel may be the cuff of a sock, a sleeve, wristband, a headband, or the like.

Calf Muscle and Tendon Guard

A calf muscle and tendon guard for wearing on a user's leg to cover and protect the user's calf muscles and achilles tendon against begin severed from contact with a blade of an ice skate includes a body which substantially surrounds the leg and ankle of a user and a flexible guard comprised of a cut resistant material substantially covering only the area of the calf muscle and the achilles tendon, said flexible guard substantially flexing with said body and conforming to the anatomy of the leg and ankle when worn.

Protective cut-resistant sportswear material

A protective weaved sportswear material comprises two strands of 400 denier ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) yarns having the same lengths and being twisted together over their length. The sportswear material comprises a sock, a shin guard sleeve, a forearm sleeve or a neck guard.

Protective element

The invention relates to a protective element for a portion of the human body, comprising a tub-shaped molded piece that has an internal side (IS) facing the body and a compensation layer. The shape of the molded piece is adapted to the human anatomy, in particular the hip or pelvis region. At least some sections of the compensation layer are arranged on the internal side (IS). The molded piece is monolithically formed from a cured composite material, while the compensation layer is made of an elastically deformable foam material and includes a duct system of groove-like depressions on the side facing the body.

Athletic collar

A device includes a collar and at least one pad. The collar is configured for wearing by a user, the collar having a plurality of pad receptacles. The at least one pad is configured for coupling with a selected one of the plurality of pad receptacles, the pad having an elastic portion configured to limit movement of a user.

Bicycle Racing Apparatus

The present invention comprises a suite of innovations that reduce the coefficient of drag of a bicycle rider. The innovations include aerodynamically shaped bicycle riding shoes, an inflatable body fairing worn on the bicyclist's chest area that directly reduces the coefficient of drag of the bicyclist's torso while in an aerodynamically efficient riding position, and a riding goggle and a portable imaging system that reduce the coefficient of drag of a bicycle rider by allowing the athlete to assume and maintain a more aerodynamically efficient riding position.

Shoulder stabilization shirt

An upper-body stabilization garment includes a front portion to contact a front upper-body region of a subject, and a rear portion to contact a rear upper-body region of the subject. A first plurality of elastomeric strips extending diagonally relative to each other across the front portion, and a second plurality of elastomeric strips extending diagonally relative to each other across the rear portion. Each group may extend diagonally at an angle of approximately 15 degrees to approximately 75 degrees from oblique seams to side seams of the garment. The strips may have a width of between approximately 2 inches and 12 inches. According to another embodiment, the upper-body stabilization garment includes a front portion to contact a front upper-body region of a subject and a rear portion to contact a rear upper-body region of the subject. At least one of the front or rear portions includes an x-shaped elastomeric portion.

Garment with protective flap

A garment for a person may include a protective flap extending from the back side of the garment. When the protective flap is folded and the free end of the flap attached to the body of the garment, a protective pocket is formed into which the wearer's lower extremities may be inserted for warmth, support, or impact protection. The protective flap may be stowed by attachment of the flap's free end to the interior of the garment, thereby enabling the person's feet and legs to extend unencumbered from the bottom of the garment. In another example of a garment, the protective flap extends from a front side of the garment. The protective flap may optionally include at least one accessory pocket, and the garment may include retaining straps for holding an accessory against the garment.

Shoulder pads

The present invention provides a shoulder pad for use in a contact sport, such as football, hockey or lacrosse. The shoulder pad includes a pair of arch members, each having an upper portion, a front portion depending from the upper portion, and a rear portion depending from the upper portion. The shoulder pad further includes at least one side pad assembly having an epaulet and a shoulder cap, wherein the shoulder cap overlies the wearer's shoulder region and the epaulet overlies both the arch member and the shoulder cap. The side pad assembly is operably secured to the body arch member by a fastening assembly that includes a flexible single band. The single band secures both the epaulet and the shoulder cap to the upper portion of the arch member.

Reversible baseball or softball chest protector

A reversible chest protector includes internal padding configured to absorb impacts against both the front and rear-facing surfaces of the chest protector. The chest protector includes inner and outer layers of fabric that are molded to an internal foam core. The foam core may include outer layers of closed-cell foam molded to the fabric layers, and an internal layer of open-cell foam molded to the closed-cell foam layers, such that the padding layup is symmetrical. Other features and advantages will appear hereinafter.

Nasal Abrasion Protector

A flexible nasal protection strip for use by cold and allergy suffers who, as part of their condition, must continually blow their nose with tissues. The protection strip consists of a die-cut strip of medical grade clear, colored or imprinted plastic with adhesive on one side that is temporarily protected by a peelable film. The protection strip is flexible enough to conform to the nose but not interfere with breathing. The unique design protects the exterior sidewalls and tip of the nose from the habitual abrasion caused by excessive tissue rubbing. The protection strip could also be impregnated with a variety of compounds including: compressed iron oxides and salts to produce chemically-based heat protecting the nose from damage in extreme cold and chemicals or metals offering ultraviolet radiation protection.

Apparatus to be worn on an individual's chest below a full face helmet to limit the occurrence of cervical spinal cord injuries in the event of a crash

An apparatus to be worn on an individual's shoulders, chest and back below a full face helmet to limit the occurrence of cervical spinal cord injuries in the event of a crash.

CERVICAL SPINE PROTECTION APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE

The invention is directed to a cervical spine protection apparatus one or more composite bands attached to provide restraint of one or more motions of the cervical spine of a wearer. The apparatus is designed to protect a wearer from incurring cervical spinal injuries, and/or to reduce the severity of cervical spine injuries without substantially compromising the normal functional range of motion of the wearer's cervical spine. 121-. (canceled)22. A protection apparatus to be worn by a wearer comprising: (A) an elastic band having a modulus of elasticity of from about 20 psi to about 30,000 psi, and', '(B) a second band having a substantially higher modulus of elasticity; and, '(i) a composite band, wherein the composite band comprises(ii) a structure, mountable onto shoulders of the wearer, to which a proximal portion of the composite band is removably fastened;(iii) wherein there is sufficient slack in said second band to permit said elastic band to stretch a distance which corresponds to a desired range of motion for the wearer of the composite band.23. The protection apparatus of claim 22 , wherein a non-solid viscous material is positioned between the elastic band and the second band and said non-solid viscous material dampens movement of the composite band.24. The protection apparatus of claim 22 , wherein a stiffness of the composite band has a non-linear relationship with respect to a loading rate of said composite band.25. The protection apparatus of claim 22 , wherein said composite band has a lower stiffness upon application of a first loading rate relative to a stiffness of said composite band upon application of a second claim 22 , faster loading rate.26. The protection apparatus of claim 22 , wherein the second band provides increased resistance at an extreme position of the desired range of motion for the wearer such that the composite band achieves a non-linear variable flexibility.27. The protection apparatus of claim 22 , wherein the composite band ...

PROTECTIVE DEVICE

Protective equipment for protection of a user's lower abdominals includes a protective cup with upper and lower parts, a waist strap arranged to engage with and retain the protective cup on the user's body in a position where the protective cup hangs down with its lower part downwards and covers the user's genital body parts, a leg strap device, arranged to engage with and retain the protective cup in a position close to the user's body, the leg strap device including two leg strap parts, arranged to run around each leg of the user. The leg strap device engages with and runs from at least one lower engagement means in the protective cup's lower part, and backwards between the user's legs. The leg strap parts run up to and engage with the protective cup at at least one upper engagement means in the protective cup's upper part. 1. Protective equipment for protection of the lower abdominals of a user , comprising a protective cup with an upper and a lower part , a waist strap arranged to engage with and retain the protective cup on the user's body in a position in which the protective cup hangs down with its lower part downwards and covers the genital body parts of the user , as well as a leg strap device , arranged to also engage with and retain the protective cup in a position close to the user's body , which leg strap device comprises two leg strap parts , arranged to run around one respective leg of the user each , characterised in that the leg strap device is arranged to engage with and run from at least one lower engagement means , arranged in the lower part of the protective cup , and backwards between the user's legs , and in that the leg strap parts are arranged to run up to and engage with the protective cup at at least one upper engagement means , arranged in the upper part of the protective cup.2. Protective equipment according to claim 1 , characterised in that the two leg strap parts are comprised by two parts of one and the same single leg strap claim 1 ...

Cloth Assembly for Making a Protective Pad for Sports

A cloth assembly for making a protective pad for sports includes a plurality of supporting fibers extending between and supporting first and second knitted cloths, providing an elastic air-permeable cloth. A knitted cloth includes a first side having a plurality of loops and a second side bonded to an outer face of the first knitted cloth. A hook tape includes a plurality of hooks on a face thereof. The hook tape is fixed to the first side of the knitted cloth or an outer surface of the second knitted cloth according to the type of the protective pad to be made. When the hook tape is fixed to the knitted cloth, the face of the hook tape having the hooks faces the first side of the knitted cloth having loops. Only a portion of the hook tape overlaps and is fixed to an end of the knitted cloth.

Shoulder immobilizer and fracture stabilization device

A shoulder immobilizer ( 20 ) includes a semi-rigid or rigid orthosis, in the form of an arm support ( 22 ), which supports the upper arm, elbow, forearm and wrist of a patient. A bolster ( 24 ) is positioned between the patient and the arm support ( 22 ). A body strap ( 26 ) extends around the patient and attaches to the arm support ( 22 ) and/or the bolster ( 24 ), holding the arm support and bolster in position against the body of the patient. In embodiments, the shoulder immobilizer ( 20 ) may utilize a shoulder strap ( 28 ), but such a shoulder strap is not necessary for shoulder immobilization of the patient.

CERVICAL SPINE PROTECTION DEVICE

A cervical spine protection device including a lower portion engaged with a user's shoulders, and an upper portion designed for engagement with a user's helmet when an axial force is applied to a portion of the user's helmet, where the upper portion has an opening at the rearward facing side of a user's body. The device further includes a middle portion disposed between the lower portion and the upper portion, and an inside portion shaped to fit around a user's neck. The axial force applied to the top portion of the user's helmet is at least partially absorbed by the cervical spine protection device and at least partially directed away from a cervical spinal column of the user by the cervical spine protection device. The cervical spine protection device allows extension of the head and neck during athletic movement. 1. A cervical spine protection device comprising:a lower portion engaged with a user's shoulders;an upper portion designed for engagement with a user's head protection device when an axial force is applied to a portion of the user's head protection device, the upper portion having an opening at the rearward facing side of a user's body;a middle portion disposed between the lower portion and the upper portion;an inside portion shaped to fit around a user's neck,wherein the axial force applied to the portion of the user's head protection device is at least partially absorbed by the cervical spine protection device and at least partially directed away from a cervical spinal column of the user by the cervical spine protection device, andwherein the cervical spine protection device allows extension of the head and neck during athletic movement.2. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising an outside portion shaped to engage with shoulder pads claim 1 , wherein the lower portion is shaped to fit adjacent to or under shoulder pads.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the upper portion comprises an upper surface to provide a contact area that ...

EAR PROTECTION DEVICE FOR ATHLETES

This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for an earring safety device that can be clipped to an ear enveloping an earring so as to protect the ear and the wearer's head from the earring during fast-paced activities. The earring safety device can enable athletes to participate in contact sports without removing the earring, especially where rules would otherwise preclude the athlete from competing. The earring safety device can also protect the wearer from snagging the earring during high-intensity activities and jobs The protection also protects the athlete from injury due to impacts made to the earring. 1. An earring safety device arranged over an earring of an ear comprising:a front face configured for proximal arrangement to a front of the earring so as to protect the earring from external impacts, a top curved portion of the front face arranged so as to hook around an antitragus or helix of the ear and assist in holding the earring safety device onto the ear, the front face being tapered such that a bottom of the front face is wider than a top of the front face;a back arced portion pivotally coupled to the front portion;right and left flanges extending from the back arced portion towards the front face and configured to restrict movement of an earring backing from lateral motion; anda tension mechanism coupled to the front face and the back arced portion so that the front face and the back arced portion are rotatably pressed towards each other, and are configured to press a portion of the ear between the back arced portion and the front face to decrease movement between the earring safety device, the earring, and the ear.2. (canceled)3. The earring safety device of claim 12 , wherein the back arced portion is tapered with a bottom of the back arced portion being wider than a top of the back arced portion.4. The earring safety device of claim 1 , wherein the back arced portion is concave so as to fit around an earring backing and to prevent ...

LEG GUARD ASSEMBLY

A leg guard assembly comprises an elongated pad extending along the outside of the leg guard assembly, a shin guard sleeve positioned on the front of the leg guard assembly and connected to the elongated pad, an inner ankle pad positioned opposite the elongated pad on the inside of the leg guard assembly, and an elastic positioned at the lowermost portion of the leg guard assembly, the elastic forming a loop that is adapted to secure a foot between the sole and the instep. 1an elongated pad extending along the outside of the leg guard assembly;a shin guard sleeve positioned on the front of the leg guard assembly and connected to the elongated pad;an inner ankle pad positioned opposite the elongated pad on the inside of the leg guard assembly;an elastic positioned at the lowermost portion of the leg guard assembly, the elastic forming a loop that is adapted to secure a foot between the sole and the instep.. A leg guard assembly comprising: This Application claims priority to Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/588,984, filed on Jan. 20, 2012, which is hereby incorporated by reference.This invention relates generally to the field of athletic accessories. More specifically, this invention involves a leg guard assembly or leg protection apparatus having an elongated outer pad, an inner ankle pad and ergonomically shaped elastic.The use of shin guards in soccer and other sports is well known. Shin guards have been used to protect the front surface of a user's lower leg since at least the late 19Century and probably earlier.A traditional shin guard is a single piece of hard plastic that is curved to fit comfortably over a user's shin bone. The traditional shin guard is worn underneath a long sock, where the sock secures the shin guard in place.Variations and modifications of the traditional shin guard include attaching a stirrup to the shin guard to prevent the shin guard from moving up the shin during use, Stirrups of this type comprise a single piece of elastic ...

QUICK RELEASE VEST SYSTEM

A vest incorporating a pull element operatively connected to a plurality of tether lines extending along pathways to panel connection points at which front and rear panels of the vest are adjoined. When the pull element is extended away from the vest, the tether lines are placed into tension thereby causing the connection assemblies to be disengaged and the front and rear panels of the vest can fall away from one another. 1. A protective vest adapted for rapid removal from a wearer , the vest comprising:a front panel adapted to cover at least a portion of the wearer's chest;a rear panel adapted to cover at least a portion of the wearer's back;a first waist connection assembly operatively joining the front panel to the rear panel substantially at the wearer's waist and at least a second waist connection assembly operatively joining the front panel to the rear panel substantially at the wearer's waist, wherein the waist connection assemblies each include a retractable locking element adapted to move between a locked and unlocked condition;a first shoulder connection assembly operatively joining the front panel to the rear panel substantially at a first shoulder of the wearer and at least a second shoulder connection assembly operatively joining the front panel to the rear panel substantially at second shoulder of the wearer, wherein the shoulder connection assemblies each include a retractable locking element adapted to move between a locked and unlocked condition; anda plurality of tether lines operatively connected to a common pull element with at least one tether line operatively connecting each of the retractable locking elements to the common pull element, such that upon extension of the common pull element, the tether lines displace the retractable locking elements and disengage each of the waist connection assemblies and shoulder connection assemblies.2. The protective vest as recited in claim 1 , wherein each of the front panel and the rear panel is formed ...

WEARABLE LOAD-CARRYING DEVICE

A load-carrying device including a rear panel supporting a load and two carrying mechanisms, the ends of each carrying mechanism being connected to the rear panel. The carrying mechanisms include a second extensible zone located in the area of the front portion of the torso of the wearer, the second extensible zone having anisotropic extensibility properties, such that the transverse tensile force required to obtain a 25% elongation of a panel forming the second extensible zone is less than the longitudinal tensile force required to obtain a 25% elongation of such panel. 1. A load-carrying device comprising:a rear panel structured and arranged to support a load;two carrying mechanisms, each of the carrying mechanisms having respective ends, and each of the carrying mechanism being connected to the rear panel;the carrying mechanisms further comprising a second extensible zone located in an area of a front portion of a torso of a wearer of the device, the second extensible zone having anisotropic extensibility properties, such that a transverse tensile force required to obtain a 25% elongation of a panel forming the second extensible zone is less than a longitudinal tensile force required to obtain a 25% elongation of said panel.2. A load-carrying device according to claim 1 , wherein:the second extensible zone has anisotropic extensibility properties, such that the transverse tensile force required to obtain a 25% elongation of said panel forming the second extensible zone is at least less than 75% of the longitudinal tensile force required to obtain a 25% elongation of said panel.3. A load-carrying device according to claim 1 , wherein:the carrying mechanisms are comprised of at least one panel so as to form, with the back panel, a bolero for covering only the front portion of the torso of the wearer.4. A load-carrying device according to claim 1 , wherein:each of the carrying mechanisms comprises a first extensible zone, at least along a transverse direction, the ...

DEVICE FOR PROTECTING THE CERVICAL VERTEBRAE

A device for protecting the cervical vertebrae, in sports motorcycle racing and car racing, includes elements suitable for opposing inertia forces due to strong accelerations whereto the individual is subject, prevents harmful stresses to the bony structure, in the normal performance of the races, and minimizes them in the event of an accident. The device includes a support structure, made substantially integral to the pilot's trunk, a helmet, and elements suitable for connecting the helmet to the support so as to restrict the mobility of the helmet with respect to the support, which include a ring element, or collar suitable for quickly connecting the helmet to the support structure, and obtaining a swivel coupling therewith, the reciprocal rotation between the helmet and the support taking place according to an axis that, in the zone of the cervical vertebrae, substantially coincides with the physiological axis of rotation of the cervical vertebrae. 123323232324446032444602444603325ababab. Device for protecting the cervical vertebrae , for use mainly in the field of sports motorcycle racing and car racing , of the type comprising a support structure () , made substantially integral to the pilot's trunk , a helmet () , and means suitable for connecting said helmet () to said support () , so as to restrict the mobility of said helmet () with respect to said support () , characterized in that said means suitable for connecting said helmet () to said support () , so as to restrict the mobility of said helmet () with respect to said support () , comprise an element ( , , , ) , suitable for quickly connecting said helmet () to said support structure () , first means being provided suitable for obtaining a swivel coupling between said element ( , , , ) and said support structure () and second means suitable for connecting said element ( , , , ) with said helmet () , the mutual rotation between said helmet () and said support () taking place according to an axis () that , ...

Apparatus for Providing Watertight Protection to an Appendage

An apparatus comprises an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion defines an upper edge region, while the lower portion defines a lower edge region. An upper adhesive band is disposed on the upper portion and runs alongside substantially the entire upper edge region. An upper release liner, in turn, is disposed on at least a portion of the upper adhesive band. At the same time, a lower adhesive band is disposed on the lower portion and runs alongside substantially the entire lower edge region. A lower release liner is disposed on at least a portion of the lower adhesive band. The lower portion is joined to the upper portion so as to define a hollow enclosure therebetween with the upper edge region and the lower edge region forming an open end in the hollow enclosure. The upper adhesive band and the lower adhesive band are disposed inside the hollow enclosure.

PROTECTIVE CONTACT SPORTS PADS WITH RELEASE MECHANISM

Protective pads wearable by a user for use in a contact sport include a release mechanism that allows the protective pads to be safely and easily detached from each other while the individual wearing the protective pads is maintained in the supine position, thus decreasing the risk of a secondary injury to the individual wearing the protective pads as the protective pads are removed. The release mechanism includes an elongated coupler having an anterior segment that is operable to detach posterior portions of the protective pads from one another. 1. Protective pads wearable by an individual for use in a contact sport , the protective pads comprising:a first pad assembly having an anterior portion and a posterior portion;a second pad assembly having a posterior portion and an anterior portion; andan elongated coupler releasably coupling the posterior portion of the second pad assembly to the posterior portion of the first pad assembly, the elongated coupler including an anterior segment that is accessible from the anterior portion of the second pad assembly and that is operable to decouple the second pad assembly from the first pad assembly while an individual wearing the first and second pad assemblies is in the supine position.2. The pads of claim 1 , wherein the posterior portion of the first pad assembly includes a strap claim 1 , and wherein the elongated coupler extends through the strap to releasably couple the posterior portion of the second pad assembly to the posterior portion of the first pad assembly.3. The pads of claim 2 , wherein the posterior portion of the second pad assembly includes a retention aperture claim 2 , wherein the strap threads through the retention aperture and is retained in the retention aperture by the elongated coupler claim 2 , and wherein the strap is released from the retention aperture by operation of the anterior segment of the elongated coupler.4. The pads of claim 1 , wherein the elongated coupler includes a posterior segment ...

Limb Shield

A limb shield is disclosed for shielding a limb of a wearer against impacts. The shield comprises a shell having a first shell portion and a second shell portion, the first portion comprising a substantially rigid portion, the second portion being reconfigurable between a retracted configuration in which the shield is configured to conform substantially with the contours of the limb to hold the shield in place upon the limb, and an extended configuration in which the shield is configured to receive the limb. The second portion is further resiliently biased to the retracted configuration and is arranged to extend around at least a portion of a periphery of the first portion. 2. A shield according to claim 1 , wherein the second portion extends around at least a portion of a periphery of the first portion.3. A shield according to claim 1 , wherein the first portion comprises an increased shell thickness compared with the second portion.4. A shield according to claim 1 , wherein during use claim 1 , the first shell portion is arranged to extend further from the limb than the second shell portion.5. A shield according to claim 1 , wherein the shell further comprises a depression formed therein at the side of the shell which is arranged to extend adjacent the limb of the wearer claim 1 , substantially adjacent the first portion.6. A shield according to claim 1 , wherein the first and second portions are formed integrally.7. A shield according to claim 1 , wherein the first and second portions comprise a laminated arrangement of layers.8. A shield according to claim 7 , wherein the first portion comprises more layers than the second portion.9. A shield according to claim 1 , wherein the shell is contoured to extend either side of a tendon of the limb claim 1 , to minimise restrictive movement of the limb.10. A shield according to claim 1 , further comprising a compressible portion which is arranged to extend over at least a portion of a surface of the shell which is ...

HUMAN LOCOMOTION ASSISTING SHOE and CLOTHING

Bodywear apparatus configured to be worn by a human user and attachable to footwear of the human user in order to augment the abilities of the lower limbs of the user is disclosed. In another aspect, footwear apparatus configured to be worn by a human user in order to augment the abilities of the lower limbs of the user is disclosed. Such bodywear apparatus and footwear apparatus are configured to reduce the effort a user must exert and improve the user's performance during walking, running, hiking, marching, and various other gaits as well as jumping, hopping, and other activities. In an aspect, bodywear apparatus further comprises a supplemental power device configured to further augment the user's abilities by activating during portions of the user's gait cycle.

Jock Support Short

In one embodiment, the present invention provides a jock support short including a short member and an integrally-formed jock support member. The integral jock support member includes a pocket portion attached to a front portion of the short, which is configured to house a protective groin cup. At least two elongate members extend along opposing sides of the pocket portion and may intersect or meet at a crotch portion of the short such that the pocket and/or protective cup remains secured over a user's groin region during athletic or other physical activity. 1A short member comprising a plurality of fabric panels integrally attached to provide a continuous waist portion that defines a waist opening, first and second leg portions that define first and second leg openings, a front short surface and an rear short surface; andfirst and second elongate straps attached to at least the front short surface.. A jock support short comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/837,939, filed Jul. 16, 2010 now U.S. Pat. No. 8,336,120, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/678,663, filed Feb. 26, 2007 now U.S. Pat. No. 7,757,307, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/034,203 filed on Jan. 12, 2005 now U.S. Pat. No. 7,216,371, claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. Nos. 60/536,021 entitled “Chin Cup,” 60/536,087 entitled “Jock Cup,” 60/536,020 entitled “Supporter Briefs,” each of which was filed on Jan. 12, 2004. Each of the aforementioned applications is hereby expressly incorporated by reference in its entirety.Protective cups and other devices for the protection of the male groin region are utilized during athletic competition, as well as for certain non-athletic occupations and activities where users are susceptible to impacts to the groin region.One conventional method of securing a protective cup against the user's body to protect the groin region from impact is disclosed ...

CONFORMABLE DEVICE FOR PROTECTING A JOINT AREA OF THE HUMAN BODY

A device for protecting an area of the human body including a joint, includes a semi-rigid outer shell () made of an elastically deformable material and an inner shock-absorbing protective element (), intended to be placed facing the body. The device is able to be deformed laterally so as to match the shape of the body in the area including the joint. It also includes elements capable of maintaining it in each given lateral deformation position, in the form of deformable rigid transverse inserts, and elements () for folding the device along a transverse axis. 110-. (canceled)11. Device for protecting an area of the human body including a joint , comprising an outer shell made of an elastically deformable material and an inner shock-absorbing protective element intended to be placed facing the body , said device being able to be deformed laterally so as to match the shape of the body in said area , and comprising , along a longitudinal axis , a first portion intended to cover said joint , and a second portion intended to cover a portion of a limb next to said joint , said first portion and said second portion being connected by a folding area for folding along a transverse axis of the device , wherein the device comprises retaining means for maintaining same in each given lateral deformation position , said retaining means comprising at least two deformable rigid transverse inserts secured to said shell and respectively positioned either side of the folding area.12. Device according to claim 11 , wherein the shell comprises claim 11 , on a side claim 11 , called ‘inner’ claim 11 , facing the inner protective element claim 11 , a peripheral rim with extra thickness.13. Device according to claim 11 , wherein the shell is provided on its contour with folding notches.14. Device according to claim 11 , wherein the shell comprises at least one series of through-slots forming a fold line.15. Device according to claim 11 , wherein the shell is also pierced by a plurality of ...

Apparel Incorporating A Protective Element

An article of apparel may include may include a garment portion and at least one protective element. The garment portion and the protective element have a configuration that forms a gap, separation, or pleat structure through, for example, folding or overlapping of a textile element of the garment portion. The gap, separation, or pleat structure may permit the protective element to move independent of other portions of the apparel at the joint, thereby enhancing a range of movement of the individual and the overall comfort of the apparel.

AIRBAG SUITABLE FOR HEAD PROTECTION

An airbag () for protecting the head of a user in case of an accident is hereby presented. The airbag comprises an inflatable inner bag () surrounded by an outer bag (), wherein the structure of the outer bag () defines the shape of the airbag () when the inner bag () is inflated, and wherein said inner bag () comprises a plurality of elongate first chambers (), each of which elongate first chambers forms a head protective part when inflated. 1. An airbag for protecting the head of a user in case of an accident , comprising:an inflatable inner bag surrounded by an outer bag;wherein the structure of the outer bag defines the shape of the airbag when the inner bag is inflated; andwherein the inner bag includes a plurality of elongate first Chambers, each of the elongate first chambers forming a head protective part when inflated.2. The airbag according to claim 1 , wherein the elongate first chambers form protective parts for the frontal claim 1 , parietal claim 1 , and temporal lobes of the skull when inflated.3. The airbag according to claim 2 , wherein the elongate first chambers further form protective parts for the neck when inflated.4. The airbag according to claim 1 , wherein the inner bag further comprises a second chamber interconnecting the elongate first chambers; andwherein the second chamber forms a neck protective part when inflated.5. The airbag according to claim 4 , wherein the second chamber further forms a protective part for the occipital lobe of the skull when inflated.6. The airbag according to claim 1 , wherein the outer bag comprises a plurality of lateral sections extending between predefined portions of the outer baggy; andwherein each of the lateral sections accommodates an elongate first chamber, such that the elongate first chamber is prevented from moving outside the associated lateral section when inflated.7. The airbag according to claim 6 , wherein the predefined portions of the outer bag are formed by seams.8. The airbag according to ...

Quick release connection assembly

A vest incorporating a pull element operatively connected to a plurality of tether lines extending along pathways to panel connection points at which front and rear panels of the vest are adjoined. When the pull element is extended away from the vest, the tether lines are placed into tension thereby causing the connection assemblies to be disengaged and the front and rear panels of the vest can fall away from one another. Locking elements within the connection assemblies return to their locking position upon release of the tension.

Shin guard

A shin guard for combat sports is provided having increased protect for the wearer and the opponent. The shin guard has sleeve for surrounding the lower leg of the wearer and a front padding attached to the sleeve with a top portion reversibly secured which covers and hides a closure system. The shin guard may also have a calf reinforcement.

FINGER EXTENSION

A finger extension is disclosed for assisting a person in holding down material with a finger of the person. The finger extension may comprise a body portion and a pawl. The body extension has side flanges that extend laterally around the finger of the person. The side flanges are malleable so that a person may bend the side flanges against the person's finger so that the finger extension may be retained on the person's finger during use. The pawl extends out from the body portion. A distal tip of the pawl is used to hold down the material and allows the person to keep his or her finger away from a work head (e.g. sewing head) at a safe distance.

Insect-repelling Leg Garment

An insect-repelling leg garment wearable on a person generally comprising a tubular member and a semi-conical section fabricated from a piece of fabric sheeting impregnated with an insect-repelling solution. The semi-conical section includes an elastic strap configured to engage a structural feature of an article of clothing. The tubular member includes a lower portion having a circumferential sleeve for accommodating therewithin a drawstring equipped with a drawstring tie for closing and sealing an annular opening formed by a circular wall section and one's leg. An elastic circular band positioned at the lower portion simultaneously engages loops connected to the lower portion and one's footwear such as to oppose the upward tensioning caused by the elastic strap, whereby the insect repellency inherently present within the fabric sheeting and the structural barriers inherently present within the leg garment collectively serve to protect the lower extremities of one's body against biting insects. 1. An insect-repelling leg garment wearable on a person having an outer hip area associated with a leg having an outer surficial portion , an ankle region and a foot fitted with footwear , said leg garment comprising , in combination:a piece of fabric sheeting impregnated with an insect-repelling solution and having triangular upper and rectangular portions and an outward side, said rectangular portion having first and second edges configurably arranged to engage and partially overlap one another and connectively joined therealong to a form a tubular member and a semi-conical section;upper supporting means attached to said semi-conical section for supporting said semi-conical section substantially about the outer hip area;closure means for structurally closing and sealing an annular opening formed by said tubular member and the outer surficial portion of the leg; andlower retaining means attached to said tubular member for retaining a lower portion of the tubular member ...

HIP PROTECTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIP FRACTURE PREVENTION

An active hip protector system and method for hip fracture prevention are introduced in order to overcome the short-comings of existing methods of preventing hip fractures; namely: to provide effective impact protection and eliminate false fall alarms. The hip protector system comprises a belt-like pouch, worn over the user's waist, containing airbags which are inflated to a large size ensuring that the user's thighs will not hit the ground upon impact, once the system detects a fall. The pouch contains all of the necessary elements for fall detection and activating inflation of the airbags. Incorporation of distance measurement sensors and cross reference with acceleration and spatial orientation sensors enable reliable detection of impending collision with the ground. The pneumatic system, including the airbags, is carried within the pouch or, alternatively, can be placed in a location that is prone to falling. 125-. (canceled)26. A hip protector system comprising:a pouch configured to be worn around a waist of a user at a waist plane of the user, the pouch comprising at least one airbag, located at an area of the pouch so that the at least one airbag is configured to be wrapped against at least one of a right part and a left part of the waist of the user, respectively, above hips of the user; anda detecting and inflating mechanism to detect a fall event and to inflate the at least one airbag upon detecting of the fall event,wherein when the at least one airbag is in a fully inflated state and wrapped against the respective part of the waist, the at least one airbag extends along the waist plane beyond a respective hip of the user.27. The hip protector system of claim 26 , wherein the pouch comprises a first and a second airbags claim 26 , located at an area of the pouch so that the first airbag is configured to be wrapped against the right part of the waist of the user claim 26 , and the second airbag is configured to be wrapped against the left part of the waist ...

PROPRIOCEPTIVE TOPICAL ANKLE GEAR AND METHODS OF USE

The present invention is directed to topical ankle gear for enhancing performance and reducing the risk of injury. The topical ankle gear and kits preferably comprise a flexible sleeve and a lateral foot-ankle buttress, Achilles buttresses, and/or an extendable strap. The topical ankle gear of the present invention is designed to be worn during periods of physical activity to reduce injury and to train and strengthen the athletes muscles against injury, advantageously increasing proprioception by stimulating critical sensory and tactile receptors in the foot and ankle. 147-. (canceled)48. Topical ankle gear for enhancing performance and reducing the chance of injury , the ankle gear comprising:a flexible sleeve having an interior and an exterior surface, the sleeve comprising a lower leg encircling portion, an ankle encircling portion, and a foot encircling portion; anda lateral foot-ankle buttress coupled to the foot encircling portion of the sleeve and extending into the ankle encircling portion, the lateral foot-ankle buttress comprising a flared upper portion having a first region that is configured to extend over and provide resistance to an anterior portion of the foot and a second region that is configured to fit in close proximity to, but under a user's lateral malleolus.49. The ankle gear of claim 48 , wherein the lateral foot-ankle buttress stimulates sensory and tactile receptors of a user's foot and ankle including the anterior talofibular (ATFL) and calcaneo fibular ligaments when worn.50. The ankle gear of claim 48 , wherein a latency period in a user's muscle spindles is reduced by at least one millisecond when the ankle gear is worn.51. The ankle gear of claim 48 , wherein the flexible sleeve is sufficiently elastic to provide between 15-25 mm Hg compression when worn by the user.52. The ankle gear of claim 48 , wherein the lateral foot-ankle buttress is semi-rigid and releasably coupled to the flexible sleeve.53. The ankle gear of claim 48 , wherein ...

Protective athletic equipment

An appendage protector for an article of protective gear is provided. The protector includes an upper arm protector portion, a lower arm protector portion, and a protective arm hinge overlying a gap between the upper and lower arm protector portions. The arm hinge includes a forward-facing floater pad, a medial extension, and a lateral extension. The medial and lateral extensions are slidably coupled to at least one of the upper and lower arm protector portions to guide forward movement of the floater pad during rotation of the lower arm protector portion toward the upper arm protector portion, and to guide rearward movement of the floater pad during rotation of the lower arm protector portion away from the upper arm protector portion. The arm protector can form part of a goaltender chest protector to provide an integrated system allowing fluid movement of the wearer's arm with enhanced protection to the elbow region.

SHOULDER PADS

A shoulder pad for use in a contact sport, such as football, hockey or lacrosse is provided. The shoulder pad includes a pair of curvilinear, continuous arch members joined together to define a central opening that receives the player's head. A side pad assembly, including an epaulet and a shoulder cap, is operably connected to each arch member by a flexible band that provides a common connection point on the arch member. The band provides a single pivot point for the epaulet and the shoulder cap about the common connection point. A curvilinear internal padding assembly is removably connected to each arch member. 1. A protective shoulder pad worn by a player while engaged in playing a contact sport , the shoulder pad comprising:a pair of curvilinear, continuous arch members joined together to define a central opening, each arch member having a front arch portion depending from an upper arch portion and a rear arch portion depending from the upper arch portion, wherein each arch member is a unitary piece that continuously extends over the player's shoulder and between the player's chest region and back region;a side pad assembly operably connected to each arch member by a flexible band, the side pad assembly comprising an epaulet and a shoulder cap, wherein the shoulder cap resides external to the arch member and the epaulet resides above the shoulder cap and the epaulet; and,a curvilinear internal padding assembly removably connected to each arch member.2. The protective shoulder pad of claim 1 , wherein each arch member has one of either a raised front segment extending along a substantial extent of a front arch portion and a raised rear segment extending along a substantial extent of a rear arch portion.3. The protective shoulder pad of claim 2 , wherein the raised segment is defined by a pair of opposed sidewalls that extend transversely from an outer surface of the respective arch member.4. The protective shoulder pad of claim 1 , wherein the interior pad ...

Breast protection device

A breast protection device that has a shield. The shield has an inner face and an outer face with a cavity formed there between. A finable bladder is positioned inside of the cavity. The bladder has a valve opening for filling the bladder. A tube is inserted in the valve for filling said bladder. A method for protecting breast tissue using the breast protection device and a garment having the breast protection device incorporated therein. 1. A breast protection device comprising: an inner face and an outer face with a cavity formed there between, said outer face being rigid or semi rigid;', 'a fillable bladder positioned inside of said cavity, said bladder having an valve opening for filling and/or de-filling said bladder;, 'a shield, said shield comprising'}a means for delivering a filling substance through said valve of said bladder.2. The breast protection device of claim 1 , wherein said valve is a self-sealing valve or a re-sealable valve.3. The breast protection device of claim 1 , wherein said inner face of said shield is flexible to expand when said bladder is filled.4. The breast protection device of claim 1 , further comprising a pump that is connectable to said valve for delivering a filling substance to said bladder.5. The breast protection device of claim 1 , wherein said shield is a single shield wherein said outer face forms two cups that accommodate two breasts claim 1 , each cup containing a separate fillable bladder.6. The breast protection device of claim 1 , wherein said outer face and said inner face are both flexible.7. The breast protection deice of claim 1 , further comprising a filling substance inside of said bladder claim 1 , said filling substance comprising: gas claim 1 , liquid claim 1 , gel claim 1 , silicone claim 1 , or polymer.8. The breast protection device of claim 1 , wherein said valve is a one-way valve or a two-way valve.9. The breast protection device of claim 1 , wherein said means for delivering a filling substance to said ...

PROTECTIVE TROUSERS WITH CURVED EXTREMITY AND INSEAM

Disclosed is a protective garment that includes a lower portion having a pair of extremities each having a knee joint area connected to an upper leg portion by an upper radial seam and connected to a lower leg portion by a lower radial seam. The knee joint area of each extremity also has an inseam insert connected between the upper and lower radial seams. 1. A protective garment comprising:a lower portion having a pair of extremities each comprising a knee joint area connected to an upper leg portion by an upper radial seam and connected to a lower leg portion by a lower radial seam, the knee joint area having an inseam insert connected between the upper and lower radial seams.2. The protective garment of wherein each knee joint area further comprises a first piece of material having a feature to attribute a permanent bend to the extremity at the knee joint area.3. The protective garment of further comprising a crotch strip connecting the pair of extremities to provide a seamless crotch therebetween.4. The protective garment of wherein the crotch strip is continuous from the upper radial seam of one extremity to the upper radial seam of the other extremity.5. The protective garment of wherein the feature in the first piece of material is a generally triangular-shaped fold permanently formed in portions of the material.6. The protective garment of wherein the generally triangular-shaped fold extends generally radially inward into the material from a periphery thereof claim 5 , and the periphery is coupled to a side of the inseam insert that extends between the upper and lower radial inseams.7. The protective garment of wherein the knee joint area further comprises a second piece of material having opposing first and second sides claim 5 , the first side being coupled to the first piece of material opposite the first piece of material's coupling to the inseam insert and the second side being coupled to the inseam insert opposite the inseam insert's coupling to the ...

Protective Belt Apparatus

A belt apparatus is configured to support the trousers worn by a person and to include a number of airbags that are deployable in a falling event to protect the person from bone breakages. The belt apparatus includes a flexible belt element and a fastener that appear and function in much the same way as an ordinary trouser belt, i.e., fitting through belt loops in trousers and being fastenable to itself to support the pair of trousers at the waist of the user. Despite the ordinary appearance of the belt apparatus, it includes one or more airbags internal thereto whose expansion is controlled by a control apparatus. Responsive to a falling event in a particular direction with respect to the user, the control apparatus triggers the rapid expansion of an airbag that is situated on the belt element in the particular direction with respect to the user. 1. A belt apparatus structured to support a pair of trousers having a number of belt loops , the belt apparatus comprising:a trouser support apparatus comprising an elongated and flexible belt element having a number of cavities formed therein and being structured to extend through at least some of the number of belt loops of the pair of trousers and to assist in supporting at least a portion of the pair of trousers at the waist of a user,the trouser support apparatus further comprising a fastener structured to be cooperable with the belt element to retain the belt element at a selected circumferential length;a protection apparatus comprising a number of cushion elements that are each structured to be movable from a collapsed configuration situated within a cavity of the number of cavities to an expanded configuration situated at least partially outside the cavity and in protective proximity to a body part of the user;a control apparatus comprising a number of fall-detection elements and being structured to output a trigger signal responsive to a falling event of the user; andan expansion apparatus which, responsive to the ...

LOW FRICTION GARMENT

Garments are disclosed for use on the lower body, e.g., as an undergarment or athletic shorts or tights. The garments include a plurality of panels made of different materials that together help to protect the wearer and that are designed to enhance the wearer's comfort and performance. In some cases the panels are selected and configured to match the requirements of various body regions and contours. 1. A garment comprising:a garment body, configured to be worn on the lower body and having legs configured to cover at least a portion of a wearer's thigh, the garment body comprising a plurality of panels,wherein the panels include a pair of protective panels, disposed in an inner thigh region of the garment body, the protective panels comprising a fabric having a coefficient of friction than is lower than that of the rest of the garment body.2. The garment of wherein the panels further include a pelvic panel comprising a fabric having a Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate that is greater than that of the rest of the garment body.3. The garment of wherein the panels further include a pair of outer thigh panels claim 2 , joined to a portion of the pelvic panel claim 2 , which claim 2 , together with the protective panels claim 2 , define at least a portion of the legs of the garment body.4. The garment of wherein the outer thigh panels have a fabric weight that is greater than the fabric weight of the rest of the garment body.5. The garment of wherein a groin area of the garment body has a generally M-shaped profile when viewed from the front.6. The garment of wherein the protective panels comprise Rough Moleskin fabric.7. The garment of wherein the pelvic panel comprises a High Performance Spandex fabric.8. The garment of wherein the outer thigh panels comprise a Jumbo Spandex fabric.9. The garment of wherein the outer thigh panels comprise a fabric having two way stretch claim 3 , and the inner thigh panels comprise a fabric having four way stretch.10. The garment of ...

Shin Protection Device

Disclosed is a shin guard device configured to be secured to a user's footwear such that a guard aspect of the device is positioned in front of the user's lower leg. An exemplary embodiment is molded from a relatively thin gauge plastic and includes a lower toe portion, an upper shin guard portion and a fastener device in communication with the lower toe portion. When worn by a user, embodiments of a shin guard device provide for the upper shin guard portion to “float” or “stand” out ahead of the user's lower leg. By floating the upper shin guard portion out ahead of a user's lower leg, the lower leg may be protected from flying debris without hindering the user's mobility or causing undue discomfort. 1. A shin guard device for protecting the lower leg of a user from flying debris , the shin guard device comprising:a toe portion; andan upper shin guard portion; the toe portion and the upper shin guard portion are integral to each other and reside in substantially perpendicular planes;', "the toe portion is configured to interface with the top of the user's footwear; and", "the upper shin guard portion is positioned such that a gap exists between the backside of the upper shin guard portion and the front of the user's lower leg."], 'wherein2. The shin guard device of claim 1 , further comprising:an outer side wing aspect integral to the upper shin guard portion, wherein the outer side wing aspect is positioned relative to the upper shin guard portion such that a gap exists between the backside of the outer side wing aspect and the outside of the user's lower leg.3. The shin guard device of claim 2 , further comprising one or more raised features on the outside of the outer side wing aspect.4. The shin guard device of claim 3 , wherein the one or more raised features form a logo.5. The shin guard device of claim 1 , further comprising:an inner side wing aspect integral to the upper shin guard portion, wherein the inner side wing aspect is positioned relative to the ...

Sun Shields for Ears

A sun shield for the ears provided, including at least a flat body of a flexible material having an upper surface; a lower surface on the opposite side of the upper surface; an outer edge; an inner edge; a forward section; a rearward section; and two holes, with one hole in the forward section and proximal to the inner edge, and the second hole in the rearward section and proximal to the inner edge such that the temple bar of a pair of eyeglasses slides into the first hole in the forward section thru the upper surface and then into the second hole in the rearward section through the lower surface. The inner edge rests against the head of the user and extends horizontally over the user's ear, whereby the ear shield is positioned over the ear so that the ear is shaded from the harmful rays of the Sun. 1. A combination of a pair of eyeglasses and at least one ear shield , said eyeglasses comprising a frame and pair of temple sections , said at least one ear shield comprising:(a) a main body having an upper surface, a lower surface on the opposite side of said upper surface, an inner edge, an outer edge, a forward section, and a rearward section, said inner edge and said outer edge extending from said forward section to said rearward section;(b) at least one of at least one hole cut through said shield and located proximal to said inner edge and an attachment area along said inner edge; and(c) said forward section of said ear shield being of sufficient size to extend over the ear of the wearer.2. The combination of a pair of eyeglasses and at least one ear shield of wherein said shield has two holes cut through said shield claim 1 , with one hole located in said forward section and proximal to said inner edge and with a second hole located in said rearward section and proximal to said inner edge such that said at least one of said temples extends through and between said holes along the lower surface of said shield and extending from said forward section to said ...

Protective glove apparatus

A protective glove apparatus includes a left-handed shoulder-length glove, and a right-handed shoulder-length glove. A collar extends from a proximal end of the left-handed shoulder-length glove and extends from a proximal end of the right-handed shoulder-length glove. The collar is configured to substantially surround a user's neck and help prevent the left-handed shoulder-length glove and the right-handed shoulder-length glove from sliding down the user's arms.

BALLISTIC RESISTANT GROIN PROTECTOR

A ballistic resistant groin protector is provided. The groin protector includes a groin panel and a deployable groin wrap. The groin panel can be suspended from clothing or equipment to protect a wearer's anterior pelvic region from ballistic impact. The groin wrap is moveable from a stowed position adjacent the anterior pelvic region to a deployed position between the wearer's legs and adjacent a posterior pelvic region. One or more fasteners secure the groin wrap to the wearer's clothing or equipment to maintain the groin wrap in the deployed position. Optional left and right femoral protective portions extend downwardly from the groin wrap to protect the wearer's medial thigh regions against ballistic injury in the deployed position. 1. A groin protector comprising:a groin panel adapted to protect an anterior pelvic region of a wearer and including a reclosable pocket; anda groin wrap coupled to the groin panel and moveable from a stowed position within the reclosable pocket to a deployed position between the legs of the wearer and adjacent a posterior pelvic region.2. The groin protector of wherein the groin panel includes a bottom portion having a reclosable opening for the reclosable pocket.3. The groin protector of wherein the reclosable opening includes a fastener to maintain the pocket closed when the groin wrap is in the stowed position.4. The groin protector of wherein the groin panel includes a plurality of connectors to removably attach to a belt or a load bearing vest.5. The groin protector of wherein the groin wrap includes a plurality of connectors to removably attach to a belt or a load bearing vest.6. The groin protector of wherein the groin wrap includes curved lateral edges that taper proximate the wearer's groin region when worn in the deployed position.7. The groin protector of wherein the groin panel and the groin wrap each include a ballistic resistant material.8. A body armor system comprising:a ballistic member being conformable to a user's ...

PADDED LIMB COMPRESSION SLEEVE

A compression based foundation having strategically paced padding to guard against the types of injuries most usually sustained during obstacle course racing is provided. Also provided is an energy supplement storage garment where energy supplements are within easy reach during active racing conditions. 1. A protective garment comprising:(a) an elastic compressive tubular sleeve having two openings,(b) padding wherein said padding covers a body part and flexes or rotates with the covered body part during obstacle course racing, and(c) a storage compartment.2. The protective garment of wherein the padding comprises one or more padding zones and said padding zones comprise multiple pads.3. The protective garment of wherein the padding zones comprise elbow claim 2 , forearm claim 2 , knee and shin padding.4. The protective garment of wherein the elbow padding comprises 13 pads separated by grooves.5. The protective garment of wherein the forearm padding comprises 5 pads separated by grooves.6. The protective garment of wherein the knee padding comprises 11 pads separated by grooves.7. The protective garment of wherein the shin padding comprises 5 pads separated by grooves.8. The protective garment of wherein the elastic compressive tubular sleeve has watertight closures.9. The protective garment of wherein the watertight closures are elastic bands.10. The protective garment of wherein the storage compartment is able to open and close while exposed to mud claim 1 , dirt and debris or a combination thereof.11. The protective garment of wherein the elastic tubular sleeve is 8% spandex and 92% polyester.12. The protective garment of wherein the padding is EVA or EPE.13. The protective garment of wherein the padding is situated between two layers of fabric.14. The protective garment of wherein the elastic tubular sleeve is a compression garment. Starting in 2010, leading obstacle course race (OCR) organizers held the first ever OCR events in the United States. At that time ...

Shoulder Pads and Foam Material for Body Protection

A protective foam material and pads are disclosed herein. The material is a rounded foam pellet having a hole through the center of the pellet. The pellets may be arranged and interconnected to form a pad. These pads may be applied to persons, animals, or other objects for protective functions. 1. A foam padding comprising a first foam pellet comprising an aperture substantially near a minor axis thereof.2. The foam padding of claim 1 , wherein the aperture passes through the first pellet.3. The foam padding of claim 1 , where the first pellet is of a nonuniform density.4. The foam padding of claim 3 , where the first pellet comprises a first half characterized by a first density and a second half characterized by a second density.5. The foam padding of claim 1 , where the foam is polyurethane. This application is a divisional application of and claims the benefit of filing of application Ser. No. 13/835,079, filed on Mar. 14, 2013, and which is currently pending.The invention relates generally to protective equipment for absorbing, dispersing, or deflecting impact shock. The invention has particular application to athletic padding or protective equipment.Foam pads have long been used for various types of personal protection equipment in athletics, such as shoulder pads, knee and thigh pads, elbow pads, athletic supporters, and helmets. Foam pads are commonly constructed of large, uniformly thick foam sheets to cover a particular region. Such pads are bulky and limit an athlete's mobility. These pads also do little to disperse the energy absorbed from an impact. While the foam pad absorbed some energy and force, what is not absorbed passes through the foam in the same direction as the direction of impact. Stated differently, when the foam is impacted, unabsorbed force passes straight through the pad to the underlying region.More recently, it has become popular to score or pellet certain panels of foam padding into small units, such as hexagons or squares, to allow ...

APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR REDUCING HEAD OR NECK TRAUMA

A system for reducing trauma in the head or neck of a living being caused by acceleration of the head relative to a torso of the living being within a range of motion. The system includes a support engaging at least one of the head, neck, and shoulder of the living being without limiting the range of motion of the head or neck relative to the torso; a sensor in electrical communication with the system; a user interface in electrical communication with the sensor; and a damper associated with the support that is configured to mitigate the position, speed or acceleration of the head relative to the torso in response to information received by the sensor or user interface. 1. A system for reducing trauma in a head or neck of a living being caused by acceleration of the head relative to a torso of the living being within a range of motion , the system comprising:a support engaging at least one of the head, neck, and shoulder of the living being without limiting the range of motion of the head or neck relative to the torso;a sensor in electrical communication with the system;a user interface in electrical communication with the sensor; anda damper associated with the support that is configured to mitigate the position, speed or acceleration of the head relative to the torso in response to information received by the sensor or the user interface.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the damper is configured to provide a lower resistance to the motion when the speed or acceleration of the head relative to the torso is lower and a higher resistance to the motion when the speed or acceleration of the head relative to the torso is relatively higher.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the damper is configured to provide a lower resistance to the motion when the position of the head relative to the torso is closer to a center of the range of motion and a higher resistance to the motion when the position of the head relative to the torso is closer to extents of the range of motion.4 ...

High Performance Sport Sleeve

Sport sleeves comprising one or more anti-slip components are disclosed. 1. A method of manufacturing a sport device having a sleeve configured to wrap around a knee of a user; the sport device having an upper portion configured to wrap around at least a portion of the user's leg above the user's knee and a lower portion configured to wrap around at least a portion of the user's leg below the user's knee , comprising the steps of (i) gluing a neoprene piece together at their edges to form a glued seam; (ii) creating a blind stitch along the glued seam.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the blind stitch is created by puncturing the neoprene material on a single side without penetrating the opposite side of the material.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sport device comprises a double blind stitch. The present application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/348,840, filed on Nov. 10, 2016, which application claims the benefit of the filing date of U.S. Provisional Patent Application 62/253,709, filed Nov. 11, 2015, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.Participants in many sporting activities are often looking to increase their performance in their sport. Sporting activities that involve participants to lift weights using barbells, weights, or weight machines, such as weightlifting, powerlifting, bodybuilding allow participants to increase their performance during exercise, or competition. To assist the participant with increasing their performance a variety of high performance equipment has been developed. Such equipment may include elastic wrist wraps, elastic knee sleeves, leather belts, and knee sleeves. Often, such equipment is specifically designed for use in particular sporting activity, such as knee sleeves for powerlifting to assist in exercises such as the squat.In one aspect of the present disclosure is a sport device comprising a sleeve configured to wrap around a knee of a user; the sport ...

Ergonomic protective shell device of the perineal orthosis type

The ergonomic protective shell device of the orthosis type includes a structure provided with a front end and a rear end. The structure has a shape widening from the front end to the rear end and is symmetrical along a longitudinal vertical median plane. The structure includes at least one cavity extending from one to the other of the ends. The cavity follows the widening shape and includes a narrowing in the area of the widened rear end. There are rigid support zones formed in the area of the widened rear end on each side of the narrowing of the cavity.

COMPRESSION DEVICE IN COMBINATION WITH LOWER LIMB PROTECTION

The present invention relates to a support for a body part including a compression device in combination with a lower leg protection system. The compression device can be integral with the outer support at a position received over the lower leg. One or more valves can extend from a compression bladder for attachment to a pneumatic device. Inflation of the compression bladder positioner adjacent the lower leg also displaces air in the outer support toward the foot which causes simultaneous massaging of the foot. The pneumatic device can be adjusted to provide either sequential or intermittent therapies. The outer support can include a rigid outer shell for providing support. 1. A support system for a body part comprising:an inner positioner, said inner positioner adapted to provide three-dimensional contouring of the received body part;an outer support comprising a first plenum and a second plenum, said second plenum positioned on an inner surface of said first plenum, anda first valve connected to the first plenum and a compression device connected to said valve, said compression device providing a dynamic amount of air through said valve to the first plenum to inflate said first plenum in a sequential manner, and the second plenum formed including a fixed amount of static air,wherein said inner positioner is received over said outer support and displaces gas within said first plenum.2. The support system of wherein said inner positioner comprises a bladder filled with a fluidized particulate material.3. The support system of wherein said fluidized material is selected from the group comprising beads claim 2 , polyethylene beads claim 2 , polystyrene (PS) beads claim 2 , expanded polyethylene (PE) claim 2 , crosslinked expanded polyethylene (PE) claim 2 , polypropylene (PP) pellets claim 2 , closed cell foams cut into a plurality of shapes claim 2 , microspheres claim 2 , and encapsulated phase changing materials (PCM).4. The support system of wherein said outer ...

Shoulder pads

A shoulder pad for use in a contact sport, such as football, hockey or lacrosse is provided. The shoulder pad includes a pair of curvilinear, continuous arch members joined together to define a central opening that receives the player's head. A side pad assembly, including an epaulet and a shoulder cap, is operably connected to each arch member by a flexible band that provides a common connection point on the arch member. The band provides a single pivot point for the epaulet and the shoulder cap about the common connection point. A curvilinear internal padding assembly is connected to each arch member and configured to absorb and lessen impacts received while wearing the shoulder pad and playing the contact sport.

Shoulder Pads and Foam Material for Body Protection

A protective foam material and pads are disclosed herein. The material is a rounded foam pellet having a hole through the center of the pellet. The pellets may be arranged and interconnected to form a pad. These pads may be applied to persons, animals, or other objects for protective functions. 1. Pads for use in athletic competitions comprising:a. a first textile layer adapted to receive an upper body of a wearer;b. a second textile layer sewn to the first textile layer to form a plurality of enclosed pockets; andc. a plurality of foam arrays arranged in the plurality of enclosed pockets, each foam array comprising a plurality of foam pellets having an aperture substantially near a minor axis thereof, and a substrate connecting the plurality of foam pellets.2. The pads of claim 1 , where the first textile layer is a compression fabric.3. The pads of claim 1 , where the enclosed pockets are separated by an area free of pockets.4. The pads of claim 1 , further comprising a yoke in the form of an arch adapted to fit over a shoulder of the wearer.5. The pads of claim 4 , wherein the yoke comprises composite material.6. The pads of claim 4 , wherein the yoke is removable.7. The pads of claim 4 , where the yoke further comprises a front section in the approximate shape of a “J.”8. The pads of claim 4 , wherein the yoke further comprises a back section in the approximate shape of an “O.”9. The pads of claim 4 , further comprising an epaulet attached to the yoke in a position to extend over a shoulder of the wearer when worn.10. The pads of claim 1 , wherein the first textile layer is in the form of a shirt.11. The pads of claim 1 , wherein the first textile layer comprises a torso portion and a sleeve portion. This application is a divisional application of and claims the benefit of filing of application Ser. No. 13/835,079, filed on Mar. 14, 2013, and which is currently pending.The invention relates generally to protective equipment for absorbing, dispersing, or ...

ADJUSTABLE SHOULDER PADS

Shoulder pads for a player playing a contact sport, such as hockey, lacrosse or football, are provided. The shoulder pads comprise a front member, a back member, left and right shoulder arches, left and right shoulder protectors, and an adjustment system allowing the player to adjust a fit of the shoulder pads. The adjustment system may allow the player to adjust various components of the shoulder pads, including the front member, the back member, and the left and right shoulder protectors, in various directions. 128.-. (canceled)29. Shoulder pads for a player playing a contact sport , the shoulder pads comprising:a) a front member configured to cover at least part of a front side of a thorax of the player and comprising protective padding;b) a back member configured to cover at least part of a back side of the thorax of the player;c) a left shoulder member configured to arch over a left shoulder of the player, extending from the front member to the back member, and detachably fastened to the front member; andd) a right shoulder member configured to arch over a right shoulder of the player, extending from the front member to the back member, and detachably fastened to the front member.30. The shoulder pads of claim 29 , wherein each of the left shoulder member and the right shoulder member is detachably fastened to the front member so as to be detachable from the front member while the player is wearing the shoulder pads.31. The shoulder pads of claim 29 , wherein each of the left shoulder member and the right shoulder member is detachably fastened to the front member to allow the player to adjust the left shoulder member and the right shoulder member while the player is wearing the shoulder pads.32. The shoulder pads of claim 29 , wherein each of the left shoulder member and the right shoulder member is detachably fastened to the front member to allow the player to adjust the left shoulder member and the right shoulder member in a front-back direction of the ...

PLATE CARRIER AND A PROTECTIVE VEST

A plate carrier wearable by a user for housing an armor plate comprises a plurality of hinges that connect a front portion of the plate carrier and a back portion of the plate carrier at the bottom; and an attachment mechanism disposed near the top of the plate carrier and configured to adjustably secure the armor plate inside the plate carrier. 1. A plate carrier wearable by a user for housing an armor plate , comprising:a plurality of hinges that connect a front portion of the plate carrier and a back portion of the plate carrier at the bottom; andan attachment mechanism disposed near the top of the plate carrier and configured to adjustably secure the armor plate inside the plate carrier.2. The plate carrier according to claim 1 , wherein the plate carrier allows the armor plate to extend beyond the horizontal edges of the plate carrier.3. The plate carrier according to claim 1 , wherein the front portion includes a plurality of cutouts.4. The plate carrier according to claim 1 , wherein the front portion of the plate carrier gradually reduces its configuration from the bottom to the top when being used.5. The plate carrier according to claim 4 , wherein the configuration at the top of the plate carrier is about half the size of the bottom of the plate carrier.6. The plate carrier according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of hinges are formed by a predetermined cutout at the bottom of the plate carrier.7. The plate carrier according to claim 6 , wherein the predetermined cutout represents a single substantially circular cutout.8. The plate carrier according to claim 6 , wherein the predetermined cutout represents a single substantially rectangular cutout.9. The plate carrier according to claim 1 , wherein the back portion includes a plurality of shoulder harness slots and a plurality of waist harness slots.10. The plate carrier according to claim 9 , wherein the plurality of shoulder harness slots have an angle between about 15 degrees to about 45 degrees ...

Protective Garment Assembly

A protective garment assembly for preventing a constricting snake from attacking a user includes a suit that may be worn by the user. A body portion of the suit may be worn on the user's torso. A pair of arm portions of the suit each may be positioned around an associated one of the user's arms. A plurality of leg portions of the suit each may be positioned around an associated one of the user's legs. A plurality of blades is coupled to each of the body, arm and leg portions of the suit. A constricting snake cannot constrict the user without being injured by the plurality of blades.

LAMINATE STRUCTURE AND WEARABLE ARTICLE

A laminate structure comprises a protective layer and a backing structure. The backing structure comprises a first support layer comprising an aerogel and a second support layer comprising a polymer and is arranged so that the second support layer is provided between the protective layer and the first support layer. 1. A laminate structure , comprising:a protective layer; anda backing structure comprising a first support layer comprising an aerogel and a second support layer comprising a polymer, wherein the backing structure is arranged so that the second support layer is provided between the protective layer and the first support layer.2. The laminate structure of claim 1 , further comprising at least one additional backing structure comprising a first support layer comprising an aerogel and a second support layer comprising a polymer claim 1 , such that the laminate structure comprises a plurality of backing structures.3. The laminate structure of claim 2 , wherein the backing structures are arranged so that the first support layers and second support layers in the laminate structure alternate.4. The laminate structure of claim 3 , wherein the laminate structure further comprises at least one additional protective layer provided between each of the backing structures.5. The laminate structure of claim 4 , wherein each additional protective layer is provided on the corresponding second support layer of each of the backing structures.6. The laminate structure of claim 1 , wherein the protective layer is a high-tensile layer.7. The laminate structure of claim 1 , wherein the protective layer comprises a polymer and/or carbon-based material.8. The laminate structure of claim 7 , wherein the protective layer comprises a high-tensile material selected from the group consisting of aramid fibres claim 7 , aromatic polyamide fibres claim 7 , boron fibres claim 7 , ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene claim 7 , poly(p-phenylene-2 claim 7 ,6-benzobisoxazole) (PBO) claim ...

ATHLETIC SHORTS GARMENT APPARATUS WITH IMPROVED INTERFEMORAL GUSSET AND SURROUNDING MODESTY PANEL

The present invention provides a new and useful athletic shorts garment apparatus with improved interfemoral gusset and surrounding modesty panel. This invention is believed to be useful by offering an apparatus which stays in place when in use, does not ride-up the legs, prevents chafing, provides a flared modesty panel that is flattering, accommodates all hip sizes and hides the body shape and contours of the user, has readily accessible large pockets for carrying items, has a double gusset located between the legs to prevent splitting that can occur from a single seam, allows for the addition of a drawstring, and is reversible. The aforementioned existing apparatus in the field is indicated to be used by athletes, most commonly women who are runners, walkers, tennis players and the like. 2. The apparatus as in wherein the anterior face of the waistband complex further comprises a zipper presented horizontally claim 1 , having a top zipper edge and a bottom zipper edge claim 1 , said zipper attached to a upper zipper pocket panel along the top zipper edge and a lower zipper pocket panel along the bottom zipper edge and thereby collectively creating a zipper pocket complex with a left zipper pocket complex edge and a right zipper pocket complex edge claim 1 ,said zipper complex attached to a left side of a right waistband panel along the left zipper pocket complex edge,said zipper complex attached to a right side of a left waistband panel along the right zipper pocket complex edge.3. The apparatus as in wherein the waistband complex further comprises a waistband complex inner lining attached along the top seam edge and the bottom seam edge of the waistband complex claim 1 , thereby creating an interior void between the waistband complex inner lining and the anterior face and the posterior face of the waistband complex.4. The apparatus as in wherein the shorts garment complex further comprises a plurality of pockets attached to the right leg structure.5. The ...

Chin strap

A chin strap includes a protective shell including a curved and convex contour extending between lengthwise ends of the shell, the shell further including a first curved edge extending between the lengthwise ends of the shell and a second curved edge extending between the lengthwise ends of the shell. A cross-section along a lengthwise central axis of the chin strap defines a first shell portion including the first curved edge and a second shell portion including the second curved edge. The first shell portion of the cross-section defines a first surface area between the lengthwise central axis and the first curved edge, and the second shell portion of the cross-section defines a second surface area between the lengthwise central axis and the second curved edge, where the first surface area is less than the second surface area.

Device to Reduce SLOSH Energy Absorption and its Damaging Effects Through the Reduction of the Flow of One or More Outflow Vessels of the Cranium

A first embodiment can be a device comprising a means to reduce SLOSH energy absorption in a fluid containing organism by reducing the flow of one or more outflow vessels of the cranium by compressing said vessels. 1. A method for reducing or preventing traumatic brain injury in a subject comprising applying a pressure of about 10 mm Hg to about 80 mm Hg to one or more outflow vessels of the cranium.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pressure is applied to two or more outflow vessels of the cranium.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more outflow vessels comprises an internal jugular vein.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more outflow vessels comprises an external jugular vein.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the two or more outflow vessels comprises an internal jugular vein.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein the two or more outflow vessels comprises an external jugular vein.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the traumatic brain injury is caused by a traumatic event.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the pressure is applied to the one or more outflow vessels of the cranium prior to and during the traumatic event.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the pressure is applied by a device worn about the neck of the subject claim 8 , the device comprising a collar having one or more inwardly-directed structures positioned to partially or totally occlude the one or more outflow vessels of the cranium.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the one or more outflow vessels comprises an internal jugular vein.11. The method of claim 9 , wherein the one or more outflow vessels comprises an external jugular vein.12. The method of claim 9 , wherein the device comprises two or more inwardly-directed structures positioned to partially or totally occlude the two or more outflow vessels of the cranium.13. The method of claim 9 , wherein the collar is sized to fully encircle the neck of the subject.14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the collar further comprises ...

METHOD AND UNDERWEAR SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED MALE GENITAL COMFORT

An underwear system utilizing an inner panel design which acts to reduce the chafing discomfort and loss of feeling that circumcised boys and men experience from damaging friction caused by the daily wear of rough underwear. 1. A men's underwear system , said system comprising:A hip, thigh/leg and torso conforming fabric shell and a penis isolation chamber, said chamber having a top end, a bottom end and two side ends, said top and bottom ends being attached to the interior front face of said shell, said side ends being left unattached; andsaid penis isolation chamber having a penis access port on the face of said chamber, said face facing towards the user; andthe penis isolation chamber having a top portion with an open space, said space giving the user handy top-down access to the interior of said chamber.2. The underwear system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said penis isolation chamber being comprised of micro-suede.3. A men's underwear system claim 1 , said system comprising:A hip, thigh/leg and torso conforming fabric shell and a penis isolation chamber, said chamber having a top end, a bottom end and two side ends, said top and bottom ends being attached to the interior front face of said shell, said side ends being left unattached; andsaid penis isolation chamber having a penis access port on the face of said chamber, said face facing towards the user; and5. The underwear system as set forth in claim 3 , wherein said penis isolation chamber being comprised of micro-suede.6. A men's underwear system claim 3 , said system comprising:A hip, thigh/leg and torso conforming fabric shell and a penis isolation chamber, said chamber having a top end, a bottom end and two side ends, said ends being attached to the interior front face of said shell; andsaid penis isolation chamber having a penis access port on the face of said chamber, said face facing towards the user; and7. The underwear system as set forth in claim 8 , wherein the penis isolation chamber being ...

COMBINED CARRIERS AND PROTECTIVE VESTS

Bags or carriers are provided that can be transformed into protective vests and used as body armor and ballistic shields. The carriers can be assembled in a first arrangement that enables individuals to store and transport items. The carriers can quickly and easily be converted to or deployed in a second arrangement which enables the individuals to wear the carriers as protective vests. One or more shoulder straps can be detached from the carriers for use as tourniquets, doorway securing structures, and tools for dragging injured victims. 1. A carrier that is configured to be transformed into a protective vest , the carrier comprising:a housing that is configured to be assembled as a carrier in a first configuration and a protective vest in a second configuration, wherein the housing can be separated into two disconnected portions and, when assembled in the first configuration, defines an internal cavity which is segmented by one or more walls into a plurality of compartments including a first compartment and a second compartment, wherein the internal cavity defines a central compartment disposed between the first and second compartments when the housing is assembled as a carrier in the first configuration;a fastener that is configured to at least partially seal the central compartment when the housing is assembled in the first configuration, wherein full disengagement of the fastener enables a complete separation of the housing into the two disconnected portions including a front portion comprising the first compartment and a rear portion comprising the second compartment;one or more connectors configured to be connected around an individual's mid-section region when the housing is assembled as a protective vest in the second configuration; andat least one armor component integrated into the carrier in an area that provides protection for an individual's torso at least when the housing is assembled as a protective vest in the second configuration.2. The carrier of ...

METHOD OF SUPPORTING THE NECK OF A USER

In one embodiment, a method of supporting the neck of a user when the user is laying on his or her back includes: obtaining a neck support device including first and second leg attachment portions, a head cradle, and a first coupling portion attaching the first leg attachment portion to the head cradle and a second coupling portion attaching the second leg attachment portion to the head cradle; attaching the first leg attachment portion to the first leg or foot of the user; attaching the second leg attachment portion to the second leg or foot of the user; and arranging the head cradle on a back portion of a user's head such that the user's head is held in tension. 1. A method of supporting the neck of a user when the user is laying on his or her back , the method comprising:obtaining a neck support device including first and second leg attachment portions, a head cradle, and a first coupling portion attaching the first leg attachment portion to the head cradle and a second coupling portion attaching the second leg attachment portion to the head cradle;attaching the first leg attachment portion to the first leg or foot of the user;attaching the second leg attachment portion to the second leg or foot of the user; andarranging the head cradle on a back portion of a user's head such that the user's head is held in tension.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , before arranging the head cradle on a back portion of a user's head:locating the first coupling portion along a first side of the torso of the user; andlocating the second coupling portion along a second side of the torso of the user.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adjusting the head cradle for the head size of the user.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising sliding a head support portion relative to the first and second coupling portions to adjust the head cradle for the head size of the user.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein attaching the first leg attachment portion to the ...

Unisex Pelvic Groin Support Garment With Adjustable Pouch, Waist Belt, And Straps Apparatus, And A Method of Using Same

The present invention encompasses a pelvic groin support garment having at least two adjustable groin straps, an adjustable waist belt, and an adjustable pelvic groin area support pouch or apron which can be used by both men, and women, who have any kind of injury or insult causing edema or discomfort in the pelvic or groin or genital area. The invention also provides a method of using the inventive pelvic groin medical garment for injuries or trauma in the genital area by both men, and women. The inventive straps that are secured to the adjustable waist belt are configured to go around the thighs, and around the buttock, and below the user's intergluteal cleft, which increases the user's comfort, and enables the user to more easily maintain a higher level of hygiene, and support for a fully adjustable individualized fit. 1. A unisex pelvic groin support garment apparatus , comprising:(a) at least one short waist band having a first surface and a second surface, and wherein said first surface has secured thereto at least one band securing means, and at least one strap securing means;(b) at least one apron having a first end, and a second end, a first surface, and a second surface, and at least one separation point creating at least one first extension, and at least one second extension, and wherein at least a portion of said first end is secured to at least a portion of said at least one short waist band, and said at least one first extension has at least one first corner securing means secured thereto on said first surface, and said at least one second extension has at least one second corner securing means secured thereto on said second surface;(c) at least one first strap having a near end and a distal end, wherein said near end is secured to an end of said at least one first extension, and at least one first strap securing means is secured at said distal end;(d) at least one second strap having a near end and a distal end, wherein said near end is secured to an ...

NECK SUPPORT DEVICE

In one embodiment, a neck support device includes: first and second leg attachment portions; a head cradle; and a first coupling portion attaching the first leg attachment portion to the head cradle and a second coupling portion attaching the second leg attachment portion to the head cradle. In another embodiment, a method of supporting the neck of a user when the user is laying on his or her back or supporting the back of a user when the user is in a seated position includes: attaching the first leg attachment portion to the first leg of the user; attaching the second leg attachment portion to the second leg of the user; and fixing the head cradle. 1. A neck support device , comprising:first and second leg attachment portions;a head cradle; anda first coupling portion attaching the first leg attachment portion to the head cradle and a second coupling portion attaching the second leg attachment portion to the head cradle.2. The neck support device of claim 1 , wherein the either or both of the first and second leg attachment portions are configured to couple above the knee of the user.3. The neck support device of claim 1 , wherein either or both of the first and second leg attachment portions are configured to couple to the foot of the user.4. The neck support device of claim 1 , wherein the first leg attachment portion is configured to couple above the knee of the user and the second leg attachment portion is configured to couple to the foot of the user.5. The neck support device of claim 1 , wherein the head cradle is adjustable for the head size of the user.6. The neck support device of claim 1 , wherein the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion are adjustable in length depending on the size of the user.7. The neck support device of claim 1 , wherein the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion are made from strap material.8. The neck support device of claim 1 , wherein the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion and ...

Ballistic-Resistant Garment Having An Incrementally Adjustable Fit

A ballistic-resistant garment having an incrementally-adjustable fit, and methods of making and using such a ballistic-resistant garment, whereby the ballistic-resistant garment includes a front panel having a front panel pocket configured to receive a first ballistic-resistant insert; a back panel having a back panel pocket configured to receive a second ballistic-resistant insert; a front panel first fastener coupled to the front panel; and a plurality of discrete back panel first fasteners coupled in spaced apart relation to the back panel, whereby each of the discrete back panel first fasteners is configured to matably engage with the front panel first fastener to provide a first pair of releasably engaged fasteners which couple the front and back panels to fasten the ballistic-resistant garment about a torso of a wearer. 141-. (canceled)42. A ballistic-resistant garment , comprising:a front panel having a front panel pocket configured to receive a first ballistic-resistant plate;a front panel first fastener coupled to said front panel;a back panel having a back panel pocket configured to receive a second ballistic-resistant plate;an elongate member coupled to said back panel, said elongate member having an elongate member length disposed between opposing elongate member right and left ends; anda plurality of discrete back panel first fasteners coupled to said elongate member in generally horizontal spaced apart relation proximate one of said elongate member ends, each of said back panel first fasteners configured to matably engage with said front panel first fastener to provide a first pair of releasably engaged fasteners which couple said front and back panels to fasten said ballistic-resistant garment about a torso of a wearer;wherein each of said back panel first and second fasteners comprises an aperture element disposed within said elongate member.43. The ballistic-resistant garment of claim 42 , wherein each said aperture element defines an aperture ...

BALLISTIC NECK PROTECTOR

The present invention provides a neck protector for protecting zones 1 and 2 of the neck from ballistic materials which produces minimal restriction of movement of the head and neck of a user. The present invention also provides under body armour garments comprising the neck protector. 1. Ballistic neck protector for providing protection to zones 1 and 2 of the neck of a user for use with body armour or under body armour garments comprising a soft armour material , wherein the neck protector has dimensions and a rigidity such that in use the neck protector is substantially upstanding and circumscribes the neck to delimit a gap therebetween providing minimal restriction of movement of the head and neck of the user.2. Ballistic neck protector according to claim 1 , wherein the neck protector has a wrapover arrangement claim 1 , wherein wrapover refers to the arrangement of a discontinuous substantially flat material about an object such that opposite sides of the material overlap claim 1 , providing a discontinuous essentially circular neck protector claim 1 , providing protection about the whole circumference of the neck of the user.3. Ballistic neck protector according to claim 1 , wherein the gap delimited between the neck and the neck protector is between 2 cm and 5 cm.4. Ballistic neck protector according to claim 1 , wherein the soft armour material is sandwiched between a layer of a first material at the inner surface of the neck protector and a layer of a second material at the outer surface of the neck protector.5. Ballistic neck protector according to claim 4 , wherein the first material comprises a hydrophobic material.6. Ballistic neck protector according to claim 4 , wherein the second material comprises a fire retardant material.7. Ballistic neck protector according to claim 4 , wherein the first material claim 4 , the second material and the soft armour material are quilted together.8. Ballistic neck protector according to claim 1 , wherein soft armour ...

SHOULDER PADS

A shoulder pad for use in a contact sport, such as football, hockey or lacrosse is provided. The shoulder pad includes a pair of curvilinear, continuous arch members joined together to define a central opening that receives the player's head. A side pad assembly, including an epaulet and a shoulder cap, is operably connected to each arch member by a flexible band that provides a common connection point on the arch member. The band provides a single pivot point for the epaulet and the shoulder cap about the common connection point. A curvilinear internal padding assembly is connected to each arch member and configured to absorb and lessen impacts received while wearing the shoulder pad and playing the contact sport. 1. A protective shoulder pad worn by a player while engaged in playing a contact sport , the shoulder pad comprising:a pair of curvilinear, continuous arch members, each arch member having a front arch portion depending from an upper arch portion and a rear arch portion depending from the upper arch portion, wherein the arch members are operatively connected at each of the front and rear portions to define a central opening configured to receive the player's head, wherein each arch member is a unitary piece that continuously extends over the player's shoulder and between the player's chest region and back region;a side pad assembly comprising an epaulet and a shoulder cap that are both operably connected to the upper arch portion by a single, flexible band that provides a common connection point on the arch member, and wherein the shoulder cap resides external to the arch member and the epaulet resides above the shoulder cap and the arch member; and,a curvilinear internal padding assembly operably connected to each arch member.2. The protective shoulder pad of claim 1 , wherein each arch member has one of either a raised claim 1 , elongated front segment extending along a substantial extent of a front arch portion and a raised claim 1 , elongated rear ...

MEN'S UNDERGARMENT FOR RUNNING AND RELATIVE METHOD OF PRODUCTION

A men's undergarment () for miming or similar sports and a relative method of production are described. The undergarment is worn at least on one section of the chest, for covering at least the zone comprising the nipples of a user, and comprises at least one protection band () having an upper edge () and a lower edge (). In its inner surface () to be worn into contact with the skin of the user, the undergarment comprises first non-slip means () and second non-slip means () respectively at or near at least sections of said upper edge () and said lower edge () and at least one intermediate portion () to cover the nipples of the user. 119238516767. A men's undergarment () to be worn by a user for covering at least the user's nipples , the undergarment being in the form of at least one protection band () having an upper edge () , a lower edge () and at least one intermediate portion () extending between said upper and lower edges to cover the nipples of the user , wherein , in an inner surface () of the undergarment () to be worn in contact with the skin of the user , the undergarment comprises first non-slip means () and second non-slip means () , which are configured to come into contact with the skin of the user to stably restrain the undergarment on the section of the body of the user on which it is worn , wherein said first non-slip means () and said second non-slip means () extend respectively at or near said upper edge and said lower edge , at least at: a level of a zone including the nipples; a zone comprised between nipples; or substantially at a level of an entire upper edge and lower edge of the undergarment.21. The undergarment () according to claim 1 , further comprising a single protection band extending so as to cover at least the nipples and chest section included in-between them.31. The undergarment () according to claim 1 , wherein the undergarment is closed-ring shaped and also surrounds an upper section of the user's back.419101. The undergarment () ...

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR CUTTING OPERATIONS

Protective clothing for cutting operations includes an inner layer having the form of an article of clothing and an outer layer having the form of the same article of clothing as the inner layer and is configured to fit over the inner layer. The material of the inner layer is formed of least partly of a cut-resistant material. The inner and outer layers include a fastener which is configured to retain the inner and outer layers together in use. 1. Protective clothing for cutting operations , comprising:an inner layer having the form of an article of clothing, the inner layer at least partly comprising a cut-resistant material formed to resist cuts;an outer layer, the outer layer having the form of the same article of clothing as the inner layer, and configured to fit over the inner layer; andthe inner and outer layers further comprising at least one mutual fastener configured to releasably retain the inner and outer layers together in use.2. The protective clothing as claimed in wherein the article of clothing comprises a pair of trousers.3. The protective clothing as claimed in wherein at least part of the inner layer is configured to provide a visual identifier of the level and/or type of protection provided by the inner layer.4. The protective clothing as claimed in wherein at least part of the inner layer is color-coded to provide the visual identifier.5. The protective clothing as claimed in wherein the mutual fastener is configured to at least partly provide the visual identifier for the inner layer claim 3 , the mutual fastener and the outer layer configured so that at least part of the mutual fastener can be viewed in a substantially unobstructed fashion in use.6. The protective clothing as claimed in wherein the mutual fastener comprises a plurality of buttons on the inner layer claim 1 , the outer layer comprising corresponding button holes claim 1 , the outer layer and buttons configured so that the buttons can be viewed in a substantially unobstructed ...

BIKINI BUDDY

The Bikini Buddy is an invention that attaches to the strings of the top to a bikini bathing suit. It provides cushion support to the neck area, and prevents the strings of the top to the bikini bathing suit from painful gouging into the skin due to the weight of the breasts. 1) The Bikini Buddy is a invention that is treaded onto the strings of the top to a bikini bathing suit (using a treading tool) that provides cushion comfort to the neck area , and prevents the strings of the bikini top from painful gouging into the skin due to the weight of breasts.2) The invention is comprised of round tubelar EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer). By design it rolls up and down the neck area with the body's natural movement.3) The Bikini Buddy has reinforced endcaps. These endcaps slide over the tubing , and adhere into place with 3M 4799 adhesive. The purpose of reinforcing the ends of the device is to prevent the Bikini strings from fraying , or tearing the device ends due to the amount of pressure on the strings from the weight of the breasts.4) The Bikini Buddy has a reinforced center hole assembly. It slides over the center of the tubing , and is adhered into place using 3m 4799 adhesive. The purpose of reinforcing the center of the device is to provide extra cushion support to the center that rides on the C6-C7 vertebrae neck area. In addition it also reinforces the center hole , and keeps the hole from fraying , and tearing while tighting the bikini strings , and forming the knot that holds the bikini top in place.5) The treading tool is used to hook the end of the strings of the bikini top at the loops. Then the shaft of the tool is placed into the endcap of the device , and treaded through the body of the invention , and exited out the reinforced center hole. This process is duplicated for the other side. Once both ends of the bikini top strings are threaded through the device then the user can pull both strings until the device reaches the desired placing on the ...

Head and Neck Support and Restraint System

A head and neck support and restraint system including protective headwear worn by a user; an article worn about the shoulders, chest and back of the user; and a dynamic connector that is disposed between and attached to the protective headwear and the worn article that dampens and distributes forces to which the head and neck are subjected during use. Such forces can include forces experienced as a result of acceleration, deceleration, or impact during a collision between the user and another person or object. The dynamic connector also supports and limits the rate and range of motion permitted between the head and neck relative to the shoulders, chest and back of a user when the head or body of the user is subjected to such forces. 1. A head and neck support and restraint system for supporting and protecting the head , neck and body of a user from the effects of a concussive force applied from an external source that imparts a rate and range of motion to the head and neck relative to the body , the system comprising:a first article of protective headwear;a second article worn about the body; anda dynamic connector comprising a first end attachable to the first article, a second end attached to the second article, and at least one rotation damper, at least one tilt damper, and an elongation-compression damper disposed between the first and second ends;wherein the first article, the dynamic connector and the second article cooperate to damp the concussive force, limit the rate and range of motion imparted to the head and neck relative to the body in response to the concussive force, and distribute the damped concussive force through the second article to the body.2. The head and neck support and restraint system of wherein the first article of protective headwear is a helmet.3. The head and neck support and restraint system of wherein the second article is a set of shoulder pads.4. The head and neck support and restraint system of wherein the second article is a ...

Quick Release Fastening System

A quick release fastening system associated with wearable articles is disclosed. The quick release fastening system includes a hook and loop fastener and a pull cord. A quick release of the fastening system can be accomplished with a frontal pull of the pull cord, which disengages the hook and loop fastener. No hardware is necessary to fasten or release the system. In some forms of the invention, the pull cord partially resides within a conduit that can be attached to or formed through the wearable article. The quick release fastening system is useful in any application wherein two articles need to be releasably fastened, including tactical vest applications of various types. 1. A quick release fastening system , comprising:a wearable article, wherein a first end of said wearable article terminates into a connector, and wherein said connector includes at least one of a hook portion or a loop portion of a hook and loop fastener; anda pull cord having opposing first and second ends, wherein said first end is fastened to said connector.2. The quick release fastening system of claim 1 , wherein said a wearable article is associated with a vest claim 1 , and wherein said vest comprises a back portion and a front portion.3. The quick release fastening system of claim 2 , wherein said connector resides proximate said back portion of said vest and said second end of said pull cord extends to reside proximate said front portion of said vest.4. The quick release fastening system of claim 3 , wherein said pull cord extends laterally along a portion of said wearable article.5. The quick release fastening system of claim 3 , wherein said pull cord partially resides in a conduit claim 3 , wherein said conduit extends laterally along a portion of said wearable article claim 3 , and wherein said second end of said pull cord extends outside of said conduit.6. The quick release fastening system of claim 5 , where said conduit is attached to said wearable article.7. The quick release ...

Postural Support Apparatus and Ventilation System

A postural support apparatus comprising is provided including an biasing body comprising: a top member; a bottom member, spaced from the top member; and a left and right resilient members attached at each end of the top and bottom members. The left and right resilient members are configured to bias the top and bottom members into a predetermined position. The support apparatus also includes a load distributor connected to the biasing body configured to distribute a load force applied to the postural support apparatus. 1. A postural support apparatus comprising: i. a top member having opposite right and left sides;', 'ii. a bottom member, spaced from the top member, the bottom member having opposite right and left sides; and', 'iii. a left and right resilient members attached at each of the right and left sides of the top and bottom members, respectively, wherein the left and right resilient members are configured to bias the top and bottom members into a predetermined position;', 'iv. a stabilizer for linking the left and right resilient members at a point between the top and bottom members; and, 'a. a biasing body comprisingb. a load distributor connected to the biasing body configured to distribute a load force applied to the postural support apparatus.2. The postural support apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a vent member connected to the top member and the bottom member and otherwise spaced from a ventral surface of the biasing body claim 1 , wherein the vent member is configured to provide a ventilation gap between a user and the biasing body.3. The postural support apparatus of wherein the top and bottom members and the right and left resilient members form a resilient unitary body.4. The postural support apparatus of wherein the resilient unitary body comprises a hoop made of a resilient material claim 3 , the top member having right and left lobes.5. The postural support apparatus of wherein the top member has a middle portion positioned between the ...

HEADBAND WITH PROTECTIVE INSERT

A headband with one or more protective inserts. The inserts may be strategically positioned to provide protection for specific areas of a person's head that are most vulnerable to impact, depending on the sport or other activity. The inserts may be directly attached to the headband, or may be enclosed in pouches which are directly attached to the headband. The headband may be worn with or without additional headgear, and may be configured to cooperate with the additional headgear as to form, fit, and functionality. 120-. (canceled)21. A protective headgear comprising:a headband configured to fit around a head of a person, the headband having an open top and a plurality of pouches attached to an outer surface of the headband; anda plurality of protective inserts each at least partially enclosed within the plurality of pouches respectively.22. The protective headgear of claim 21 , wherein the plurality of protective inserts comprise impact-resistant plastic.23. The protective headgear of claim 22 , wherein the plurality of protective inserts are aerated.24. The protective headgear of claim 23 , wherein each of the plurality of protective inserts are segmented.25. The protective headgear of claim 22 , wherein at least one of the pouches is detachable from the headband.26. The protective headgear of claim 25 , wherein each of the plurality of protective inserts are segmented.27. The protective headgear of claim 21 , wherein each of the plurality of protective inserts are segmented.28. The protective headgear of claim 22 , wherein each of the plurality of protective inserts are segmented.29. The protective headgear of claim 21 , wherein the plurality of protective inserts are aerated.30. The protective headgear of claim 21 , wherein the plurality of pouches includes a first pouch attached to the outer surface of the headband at a first primarily smooth location claim 21 , and a second pouch attached to the outer surface of the headband at a second primarily smooth ...

Athletic protector system

An athletic protector system includes a protective cup, a pre-conformed cooling liner, and an outer rim. The protective cup includes a base with a peripheral rim. The protective cup is configured to receive and secure the cooling liner and the outer rim thereto. The cooling liner includes a peripheral edge. The peripheral edge is configured to generally match a contour of at least a portion of the peripheral rim and is further configured to be coupled to the peripheral rim. The outer rim is configured to generally match the contour of at least a portion of the peripheral rim and is further configured to be coupled to the peripheral rim.

Head and Neck Support Device

A head and neck support device for an occupant of a vehicle with a shoulder harness over the shoulders of the occupant and a helmet on a head of the occupant. The head and neck support device having a yoke, a tether, and at least one sleeve member, which has a cavity defined therethrough. The tether is configured to slide through the sleeve member cavity for a defined distance, which allows the occupant a greater range of side-to-side rotary head mobility. 1. A head and neck support device for an occupant of a vehicle with a shoulder harness over the shoulders of the occupant and a helmet on a head of the occupant , comprising:a yoke having a leg;the leg having a load bearing surface; andthe load bearing surface having a plurality of discontinuous sections that are interconnected by a connecting member.2. The head and neck support device of claim 1 , wherein the width of the load bearing surfaces is configured for being greater than the width of a shoulder belt of the shoulder harness.3. The head and neck support device of claim 1 , wherein the discontinuous sections are adapted for being positioned between a shoulder belt of the shoulder harness and the occupant. This application is a divisional of application Ser. No. 12/329,388, filed Dec. 5, 2008, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,850,625, which claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/992,609, filed on Dec. 5, 2007, both of which are incorporated in their entirety in this document by reference.This invention relates generally to the field of head and neck support devices for use by occupants of cars, boats, aircraft, and the like. In particular, the present invention relates to an improved tethering system for a head and neck support device which acts to transfer force away from the neck of the occupant through the device to the shoulder harness of the vehicle.The driver and other occupants of high performance cars, planes, boats and other vehicles (collectively, “vehicles”) typically wear ...

Athletic protective shield

A protective shield for a lower leg of an ice skater is provided. The protective shield comprises a protective segment and a support segment to which the protective segment is secured. The protective segment comprises a web of interlocking metal loops. The protective segment is shaped and sized to fit over at least a rear portion of the lower leg including at least a portion of an Achilles tendon and at least a portion of a calf. The support segment is shaped and sized to fit around the lower leg, and is resilient to hold the protective shield in place around the lower leg during skating and to tension the protective segment against the rear portion of the lower leg.

APPAREL INCORPORATING A PROTECTIVE ELEMENT

Protective components may include a plate element and a cushioning element that are secured together with a hook-and-loop fastening system. The cushioning element may include a pair of material layers and a pad or a plurality of pad components located between the material layers. The plate element may include a polymer material and the pad may include a polymer foam material. 1. An article of apparel comprising:a cushioning element having a first cushioning-element side and a second cushioning-element side, wherein the cushioning element comprises a pad component;a plate element, the plate element having a first plate side and a second plate side; anda hook-and-loop fastening system, wherein a first part of the hook-and-loop fastening system is disposed on the first cushioning-element side and a second part of the hook-and-loop fastening system is disposed on the first plate side, and wherein the first part of the hook-and-loop fastening system is configured to secure to the second part of the hook-and-loop fastening system.2. The article of apparel of claim 1 , wherein the cushioning element includes a first material layer and a second material layer claim 1 , and wherein the pad component is disposed between the first material layer and the second material layer.3. The article of apparel of claim 2 , wherein the first part of the hook-and-loop fastening system is disposed on an outward-facing surface of the first material layer that faces away from the pad component.4. The article of apparel of claim 3 , wherein the first material layer includes a polymer sheet.5. The article of apparel of claim 3 , wherein the pad component includes a one-piece unit comprising a plurality of connected pads.6. The article of apparel of claim 5 , wherein the pad component includes a thickness and one or more indentions extending partially through the thickness claim 5 , and wherein the one or more indentions delineate the plurality of connected pads.7. The article of apparel of ...

ATHLETIC PROTECTIVE SHIELD

A protective shield for a lower leg of an ice skater is provided. The protective shield comprises a protective segment and a support segment to which the protective segment is secured. The protective segment comprises a web of interlocking metal loops. The protective segment is shaped and sized to fit over at least a rear portion of the lower leg including at least a portion of an Achilles tendon and at least a portion of a calf. The support segment is shaped and sized to fit around the lower leg, and is resilient to hold the protective shield in place around the lower leg during skating and to tension the protective segment against the rear portion of the lower leg. 1. A protective shield for a lower leg of an ice skater , the protective shield comprising:a protective segment comprising a web of interlocking metal loops, the protective segment shaped and sized to fit over at least a rear portion of the lower leg including at least a portion of an Achilles tendon and at least a portion of a calf; anda support segment to which the protective segment is secured, the support segment shaped and sized to fit around the lower leg, the support segment being resilient to hold the protective shield in place around the lower leg during skating and to tension the protective segment against the rear portion of the lower leg.2. The protective shield of claim 1 , wherein the interlocking metal loops are made of steel.3. The protective shield of claim 1 , wherein the interlocking metal loops are made of titanium.4. The protective shield of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the interlocking metal loops is welded to form an unbroken loop.5. The protective shield of claim 1 , wherein the support segment comprises a fabric having elastane.6. The protective shield of claim 1 , wherein the protective segment and the support segment are permanently secured together to form a unitary piece.7. The protective shield of claim 1 , wherein the protective shield is shaped as a hockey sock.8. ...

Apparel with male genitalia support

An apparel is provided that includes a body and a cradle. The body includes a front side, a rear side, a bottom, a top, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The bottom of the body defines a pair of leg openings. The top of the body has a waistband. The inner surface of the body defines an inside of the body. The cradle includes a looped band. The looped band is coupled to the inner surface of the body at the front side such that the cradle is entirely on the inside of the body. The looped band is configured to hold and a support a penis therein.

Structure of Handgrip Cushion Pad

A handgrip cushion pad includes two ciliated bodies that are made of an elastic material and each have a surface on which a plurality of uniaxial pouches is formed to be arranged in an alternate form. The uniaxial pouches of the first ciliated body have a height that is greater than a height of the uniaxial pouches of the second ciliated body. The second ciliated body includes through holes formed therein to respectively correspond to the uniaxial pouches of the first ciliated body. To assemble, the two ciliated bodies are attached to each other with the pouched surfaces facing each other and top ends of the uniaxial pouches of the first ciliated body penetrating through and projecting beyond the through holes. The top ends of predetermined ones of the pouches are each provided with an expanded flange, which is forced through the through hole to form a retention engagement therewith.

KNEE-ACL SUPPORT BREECHES SYSTEM AND METHOD

A system and method of knee-ACL support breeches for supporting the knees against non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, without interfering in desired movement, by resisting anterior translation of the proximal end of the tibia, thereby reducing stress on the ACL and other knee components. A pair of calibrated-elastic bands are attached at one end to a belt about the waist and at the other end to a strap around each lower knee. The calibrated-elastic bands are incorporated into a pair of breeches or pants which hold the bands tightly against the buttocks and backs of the thighs. In use, when the knee is flexed, the resulting bulging of the hamstrings and other muscles, tendons, and ligaments place an added strain on the relevant calibrated-elastic band, thereby tightening the band and dampening and resisting anterior movement of the attached lower-knee strap, in turn dampening and resisting anterior movement of the proximal end of the tibia, thereby reducing strain on the ACL and other knee components. The knee-ACL support breeches also promote the holding of the knee in a rotationally neutral position, and larger knee-flexion-angle positions during deceleration, both of which positions reduce strain placed on the ACL. 2. The knee-ACL support breeches of claim 1 , where claim 1 , in use claim 1 , said knee-ACL support breeches further promote the holding of the knee in a rotationally neutral position.3. The knee-ACL support breeches of claim 1 , where claim 1 , in use claim 1 , said knee-ACL support breeches further promote the holding of the knee in larger knee-flexion-angle positions during deceleration.4. The knee-ACL support breeches of claim 1 , where said calibrated-elastic band further comprises a strip of rubber approximately one-eighth of an inch claim 1 , or three millimeters claim 1 , thick claim 1 , and from two to three inches claim 1 , or fifty to seventy-five millimeters claim 1 , wide.5. The knee-ACL support breeches of claim 1 , ...

MODULAR DISENGAGING SYSTEM

The present disclosure seeks to reduce the effects of rotational and linear acceleration experienced by the body of a user in response to an impact force. Modular disengaging systems of the present disclosure are generally suitable for coupling to protective equipment to provide a disengaging motion between various layers such that the effects of the impact force to the body of the user are reduced. Generally described, the modular disengaging systems of the present disclosure include layers configured to facilitate relative lateral motion therebetween upon an impact force. 1. A modular disengaging system for interfacing with the body of a user , comprising:a first layer couplable to a body-facing surface of a protective equipment;a second layer positioned adjacent to the first layer;a third layer positioned adjacent to the second layer; anda fourth layer positioned adjacent and coupled to the third layer, the fourth layer configured to contact the body of the user;wherein the first layer is coupled to the third layer to form an enveloped space enclosing at least a portion of the second layer between the first layer and the third layer;wherein the second layer is configured to facilitate relative lateral motion between the first layer and the third layer upon an impact force acting on the modular disengaging system to reduce rotational acceleration and linear acceleration of the body of the user; andwherein an area of the modular disengaging system is smaller than the area of the body-facing surface.2. The modular disengaging system of claim 1 , wherein the first layer comprises an anchoring layer configured to removably couple the modular disengaging system to the body-facing surface of the protective equipment.3. The modular disengaging system of claim 2 , wherein the anchoring layer comprises a material selected from the group consisting of hook and loop closures claim 2 , adhesive claim 2 , stitches claim 2 , glue claim 2 , a button system claim 2 , a clip ...

LOW PROFILE BODY PROTECTION DEVICE

A body protection device having a clothing component and one or more thin protective components provided with the clothing component. The thin protective components provide protection to a wearer of the clothing component. Advantageously, the thin protective components are substantially hidden so that the clothing component can look to others like a regular item of clothing. In one embodiment, the clothing component is a hat having at least one thin force absorbing member. 1. A protective head device , comprising:a fabric covering; andat least one thin force absorbing member, the at least one thin force absorbing member being covered by the fabric covering,wherein the at least one thin force absorbing member has a plurality of openings,wherein the at least one thin force absorbing member has a thickness of approximately 1 to 5 millimeters, andwherein the at least one thin force absorbing member consists of polyurethane foam.2. A protective head device , comprising:a fabric covering forming an interior opening; andat least one thin force absorbing member internal to the interior opening of the fabric covering,wherein the at least one thin force absorbing member has a plurality of openings, andwherein the at least one thin force absorbing member has a thickness of approximately 1 to 5 millimeters.3. The protective head device of claim 2 , wherein the fabric covering is formed from a single piece of fabric material.4. A protective device claim 2 , comprising:a plurality of thin force absorbing members, each of the plurality of thin force absorbing members having a thickness of approximately 1 to 5 millimeters; anda fabric covering provided over the plurality of thin force absorbing members,wherein each of the plurality of thin force absorbing members consists of polyurethane foam. This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/342,872, filed Jan. 3, 2012, entitled “LOW PROFILE BODY PROTECTION DEVICE,” which is herein incorporated by reference ...

Skin protecting garment

A skin protecting garment includes a back panel, a lower front panel coupled to the back panel, and an upper front panel coupled to the back panel. An upward facing opening is formed by the back panel and the upper front panel. The upward facing opening is dimensioned, shaped and positioned to expose a top of a user's head. A forward facing slit is between the lower front panel and the upper front panel. The forward facing slit is dimensioned, shaped and positioned to expose the user's eyes. The back panel, the lower front panel and the upper front panel are each formed of a material configured to block ultraviolet (UV) light.

ENHANCED META-ARAMID AND PARA-ARAMID TEXTILES, GARMENTS, AND METHODS

A textile comprising a plurality of synthetic fibers and a plurality of active particles. The plurality of synthetic fibers comprise a plurality of meta-aramid and/or para-aramid fibers. The plurality of active particles are physically embedded in the plurality of synthetic fibers. The plurality of active particles comprise a higher heat stability temperature than the plurality of synthetic fibers. 1. A textile comprising ,a plurality of synthetic fibers, the plurality of synthetic fibers comprising a plurality of meta-aramid and/or para-aramid fibers;a plurality of active particles physically embedded in the plurality of synthetic fibers, wherein the plurality of active particles comprise a higher heat stability temperature than the plurality of synthetic fibers.2. The textile of wherein claim 1 ,the textile comprises a first side and a second side; andthe active particles decrease the humidity and/or an amount of liquid between the first side and a user's skin upon wearing the textile.3. The textile of wherein claim 2 ,the first side comprises a textile side nearest to a user's skin upon wearing the textile; andthe second side comprises a textile side farther from the user's skin upon wearing the textile.4. The textile of wherein claim 1 ,the weight ratio of active particles to synthetic fibers comprises a range of about to about 0.01% to 3%; andthe active particles increase a resistance to burning for the textile.5. The textile of wherein claim 4 , the resistance to burning comprises claim 4 ,a non-melting textile;a non-dripping textile; and less than two second of afterglow and after flame, and', 'less than four inches of char length., 'a textile comprising,'}6. The textile of wherein claim 1 , the active particles claim 1 ,are between about 100 nm and 10 microns in diameter;absorb light comprising wavelengths from about 8 microns to about 12 microns;absorb and eject water, wherein the water comprises a temperature between about 10 degrees Celsius and about 40 ...

BOTTOM WEAR

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a bottom wear capable of suppressing a situation in which an underwear worn by a wearer is slid in a wearer's stature direction with respect to the wearer's waist portion. The means for achieving the purpose is a bottom wear including a waist-encircling section, wherein 1. A bottom wear comprising a waist-encircling section , whereina cylindrical part including a cloth of bottom wear and a planar material different from the cloth, or a cylindrical part including a planar material different from the cloth of bottom wear is present at a back portion of the waist-encircling section and inside the bottom wear,the cylindrical part is disposed in such a manner that the axis direction of the cylindrical part is substantially parallel to the waist-encircling direction of the waist-encircling section,the static friction coefficient of the inner surface of a rear portion of the cylindrical part is 0.2 to 1.0, andthe stress of a front portion of the cylindrical part at 10% elongation in the transverse direction of the cylindrical part is 10 N/25 mm or less.2. The bottom wear according to claim 1 , wherein the static friction coefficient of the surface of a part of the front portion of the cylindrical part claim 1 , which is close to a human body claim 1 , is 0.2 to 1.0.3. The bottom wear according to claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical part includes a cloth of bottom wear and a planar material different from the cloth claim 1 , andthe upper part and the lower part of the planar material are each continuously or intermittently connected to the cloth of bottom wear.4. The bottom wear according to claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical part includes a planar material different from the cloth of bottom wear claim 1 , andthe upper part and the lower part of the cylindrical part are each continuously or intermittently connected to the cloth of bottom wear.5. The bottom wear according to claim 1 , wherein the planar material is a fabric.6. ...

PANEL AND SYSTEM FOR LOAD CARRIAGE AND PROTECTION FOR TACTICAL AND NON-TACTICAL GARMENTS

A panel covers a release mechanism of a garment and enables the mounting of pouches and equipment thereon. The panel includes a reinforcement structure, a fabric having mounting slots wound over the reinforcement structure, and a securing mechanism that secures the panel to the release mechanism of the garment. Also, a garment may include a built-in panel that covers a release mechanism and enables mounting of pouches and equipment thereon. The garment includes a main garment portion, a release mechanism extending from an open end of the garment, and the built-in panel incorporated into the main garment portion. 1a reinforcement structure;a fabric wound over the reinforcement structure, the fabric comprising a plurality of mounting slots; anda first securing mechanism configured to secure the panel to mounting slots on the garment such that the panel extends from an open end of the garment to cover the release mechanism of the garment enables mounting of pouches and equipment over an area covering, the release mechanism.. A panel configured to cover a release mechanism of a garment and to enable mounting pouches and equipment thereon, the panel comprising: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of load-bearing tactical and non-tactical garments, personally worn armor vests, armor carriers, plate, carriers, chest rigs, apparel, load bearing gear, and/or vests for carrying items and particularly to an attachment panel that may be fastened or fixed on a cummerbund of an armor carrier and/or a cummerbund and/or bad bearing gear with the attachment panel made into it, that increases bad carrying capability and/or armor protection that does not interfere with the emergency and/or standard donning and or doffing of the garment.A defense unit that includes military, anti-terrorist operators and police and/or other operators that have to perform high risk missions need to be provided armor and load bearing gear equipped with ammunition and other equipment. ...

SHOULDER PADS INCORPORATING A CERVICAL SPINE PROTECTION DEVICE

A shoulder pad having a cervical spine protection system including shoulder pads and a cervical spine protection device. The cervical spine protection device includes a lower portion engaged with a user's shoulders, an upper portion designed for engagement with a user's helmet when an axial force is applied to a portion of the helmet, the upper portion having a front section, a rear section, and side sections, where the front section, rear section, and side sections of the upper portion have a top surface. The cervical spine protection device also includes a middle portion disposed between the lower portion and the upper portion. The cervical spine protection device further includes an outside portion shaped to engage with shoulder pads, where the outside portion comprises a substantially c-shaped design, with the lower portion and the upper portion extending laterally further than the middle portion away from the user's neck, and an inside portion shaped to fit around a user's neck. 1. A shoulder pad having a cervical spine protection system comprising:shoulder pads;a cervical spine protection device comprisinga lower portion engaged with a user's shoulders;an upper portion designed for engagement with a user's helmet when an axial force is applied to a portion of the helmet, the upper portion having a front section, a rear section, and side sections, wherein the front section, rear section, and side sections of the upper portion have a top surface;a middle portion disposed between the lower portion and the upper portion;an outside portion shaped to engage with shoulder pads, wherein the outside portion comprises a substantially c-shaped design, with the lower portion and the upper portion extending laterally further than the middle portion away from the user's neck,an inside portion shaped to fit around a user's neck,wherein the top surface of the side sections of the upper portion has an apex that is higher than the top surface of the front section and the rear ...