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Небесная энциклопедия

Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ

Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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Поддерживает ввод нескольких поисковых фраз (по одной на строку). При поиске обеспечивает поддержку морфологии русского и английского языка
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29-03-2012 дата публикации

Orthopaedic splinting system

Номер: US20120073584A1
Автор: Antti PÄRSSINEN
Принадлежит: Onbone Oy

A composite material in the form of a linear structure having a width, a length and a thickness, comprising a composite material with a first component formed by a polymer and a second component formed by a reinforcing material, wherein the first component comprises a thermoplastic polymer selected from the group of biodegradable polymers and mixtures thereof, and the second component comprises a woody material derived from platy or granular wood particles. The composite material being formable at a temperature of about 50 to 70° C. and it can be used as a blank for an orthopedic splint.

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19-04-2012 дата публикации

Method of producing composite materials

Номер: US20120090759A1
Принадлежит: Onbone Oy

The invention relates to a method for making light-weight dimensionally stable wood-thermoplastic composite material composed of wood chips and a thermoplastic polycaprolactone. The manufacturing process of composite material comprising the steps of compounding virgin materials with single-screw extruder and production of uniform homogeneous plate-like composite with calendering apparatus. The calendering process comprises of several cycles, folding, cooling and reheating steps. During the gentle manufacturing process fragile wood chips maintain their 3-D structural properties in polymer matrix resulting light, mechanically strong wood-plastic composite.

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13-09-2012 дата публикации

Pad cover

Номер: US20120227162A1
Автор: Neil David Croft
Принадлежит: CLADS4PADS PTY LTD

A cover for a protective sport pad including a cover portion for covering a surface of the pad, and a fastening means for fastening the cover to the protective sport pad. In one form, the protective sport pad is a cricket pad for a lower leg portion of a player, and the cover portion is arranged to cover an exposed surface of the pad. The cover portion may be formed of coloured material to change the colour of the protective sport pad.

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20-09-2012 дата публикации

Calf Muscle and Tendon Guard

Номер: US20120233735A1
Автор: Geoff Rhodenizer
Принадлежит: Individual

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.

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03-01-2013 дата публикации

Exoskeleton system

Номер: US20130000021A1
Принадлежит: Individual

An exoskeleton ( 100 ) system comprises at least one garment selected from the group consisting of a shirt or vest ( 110 ), short or pants ( 120 ), an upper arm sleeve ( 130 ), a lower arm sleeve ( 140 ), a thigh sleeve ( 150 ), and a leg sleeve ( 160 ) wherein the garment is a multilayer construct that essentially comprises an inner layer ( 201 ) of nylon material, a middle layer ( 202 ) made of neoprene, an outer layer ( 203 ) made of plush material; and an article ( 300 ) with attached hook and loop fasteners ( 301 ) to be mounted onto the garment by securing the hook and loop fasteners ( 301 ) onto any spots of the outer layer ( 203 ).

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03-01-2013 дата публикации

Shoulder pads

Номер: US20130000023A1
Принадлежит: Riddell Inc

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.

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03-01-2013 дата публикации

Reversible baseball or softball chest protector

Номер: US20130000024A1
Принадлежит: Easton Sports Inc

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.

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14-03-2013 дата публикации

Slideable and abrasion resistant flexible impact absorbing cushioning pads, clothing incorporating such pads, and methods of making and using

Номер: US20130061377A1
Принадлежит: G Form LLC

The disclosure relates to conformable protection pads, with integral abrasion resistant and/or slideable surfaces, or shells that conform to the outer surface of the pads.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Cloth Assembly for Making a Protective Pad for Sports

Номер: US20130104301A1
Автор: Ying-Ching Wu
Принадлежит: Individual

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.

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

Martial arts training apparatus

Номер: US20130203564A1
Принадлежит: Richard Vince com Ltd

Apparatus ( 10 ) for use in martial arts or fitness training, comprises a strike surface adapted to be kicked or punched by a user during training, and mounting means ( 12 ) adapted for removably securing the strike surface ( 11 ) to a structural element, such as a door frame. The mounting means ( 12 ) are shaped and dimensioned so as to receive the structural element, and comprise at least one inflatable bladder ( 16 ) adapted upon inflation to cause the mounting means ( 12 ) to grip the structural element.

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

Wireless scoring system for competitive swordplay game with nonmetallic swords

Номер: US20130281217A1
Автор: Gheorghe Florea
Принадлежит: Individual

A wireless scoring system for a competitive swordplay game is provided, which uses nonmetallic swords with electric touch sensors on blades. Each player carries a mobile touch detector apparatus which transmits wirelessly to scoreboard controller, data packets which indicate fencing touches uniquely identifiable for each player. Scoreboard is controlled by radio remote apparatus provided with buttons labeled “GO” and “STOP”, which when pressed trigger emission of lights of predefined colors by wrist collar, blades of swords and scoreboard. The rules for scoring are programmed in scoreboard controller apparatus which takes decisions to assign the scoring points throughout the swordplay bout. The player who wins a scoring point is indicated by the color of light emitted by blade of sword of the winner. The rules for scoring include a priority-based scoring method to decide the winner of scoring point when both players execute fencing touches simultaneously.

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

Shin guard

Номер: US20130283491A1
Принадлежит: HAYABUSA FIGHTWEAR Inc

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.

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

Protective athletic equipment

Номер: US20140007330A1
Принадлежит: Warrior Sports Inc

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.

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

System and methods for designing and manufacturing a bespoke protective sports helmet

Номер: US20210001207A1
Принадлежит: Riddell Inc

A bespoke protective sports equipment to be worn by a player engaged in a sporting activity is provided. The bespoke sports equipment system includes methods for acquiring, storing and processing a player's unique data, namely the anatomical features of the body part against which the bespoke equipment is worn. The systems also includes methods of using the player's unique data to manufacture the bespoke protective equipment with a custom formed internal padding assembly that substantially corresponds to the player's unique data. The system and method allows for the design and manufacture of bespoke protective sports equipment that is purposely designed and manufactured to match the anatomical specifications of the player's body part.

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

Shoulder pads

Номер: US20160001161A1
Принадлежит: Riddell Inc

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.

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

SMART SPORT DEVICE

Номер: US20180001183A1
Автор: Tran Bao, Tran Ha
Принадлежит:

An Internet of Thing (IoT) sport device includes a body with a processor, a camera and a wireless transceiver coupled to the processor. 1. A board , comprising:a body;a processor coupled to a wireless transceiver;a camera coupled to the elongated body to detect distance from another object; andan accelerometer disposed within the elongated body to detect acceleration of the board.2. The board of claim 1 , wherein at least one sensor selected from a sensor set comprising: a pressure sensor configured to detect at least one pressure event at an external surface location; a motion sensor configured to detect at least one motion event of the board; a digit motion sensor configured to detect at least one motion event of at least one digit of the user; a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature at an external surface location.3. The board of claim 1 , comprising an EKG sensor.4. The board of claim 1 , comprising a hand exercise regimen selected from a hand exercise regimen set comprising at least one of: a physical therapy hand exercise regimen; a physical training hand exercise regimen; or a physical performance hand exercise regimen.5. The board of claim 1 , comprising a gesture identifying component configured to identify at least one hand gesture detected by at least one sensor; the memory configured to claim 1 , upon receiving an indication of a hand gesture identified by the gesture identifying component claim 1 , store data corresponding to the hand gesture in the memory; and the device interface configured to claim 1 , upon connecting to the device claim 1 , provide at least some of the stored data corresponding to the hand gesture to the device.6. The board of claim 1 , comprising a plurality of foot receptacles claim 1 , each having a sensor.7. The board of claim 1 , comprising a sensor worn by an opponent in wireless communication with the processor to communicate the force of an impact from the board.8. The board of claim 1 , wherein the body ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

SMART DEVICE

Номер: US20180001184A1
Автор: Tran Bao, Tran Ha
Принадлежит:

An Internet of Thing (IoT) device includes a camera coupled to a processor; and a wireless transceiver coupled to the processor. Blockchain smart contracts can be used with the device to facilitate secure operation. 1. An Internet of Things (IOT) device , comprising:a device body;an accelerometer coupled to the body to detect acceleration;a sensor coupled to the body to detect an object from the body;a wireless transceiver; anda processor coupled to the transceiver, the accelerometer and sensor.2. The device of claim 1 , comprising a module to compare a third party behavior with a user behavior.3. The device of claim 1 , comprising a blockchain coupled to the processor to store data on ledger. The present invention relates to the Internet of Things (IoT).In one aspect, an Internet of Thing (IoT) device includes sensors such as a camera; a processor coupled to the light source and the sensor; and a wireless transceiver coupled to the processor.In another aspect, systems and methods disclosed for recommending lifestyle modification for a subject by using a DNA sequencer to generate genetic information; aggregating genetic information, environmental information, treatment data, and treatment response from a patient population; deep learning with a computer to generate at least one computer implemented classifier that predicts disease risks based on the aggregated genetic information, treatment data, and treatment response from a patient population; and recommending lifestyle modification to mitigate the disease risks.In another aspect, a system includes a substance to be consumed by a subject and one or more indicia labeling the substance with: genomic biomarkers; drug exposure and clinical response variability; risk for adverse events; genotype-specific dosing; polymorphic drug target and disposition genes; and treatment based on the biomarker.Advantages of the system may include one or more of the following. The system may make medical trials more efficient. This ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

COMBAT SPORT TRAINING PAD APPARATUS

Номер: US20170001091A1
Принадлежит:

A combat training pad apparatus is disclosed and configured for providing a relatively lightweight yet effective padding for absorbing impacts. In at least one embodiment, the apparatus provides an at least one pad assembly and a cover sized and configured for substantially enclosing the at least one pad assembly therewithin. The at least one pad assembly provides an at least one air chamber configured for storing a volume of air, along with a first pad portion configured for being positioned in adjacent contact with a first surface of the air chamber. 1. A combat sport training pad apparatus comprising: an at least one air chamber configured for storing a volume of air; and', 'a first pad portion configured for being positioned in adjacent contact with a first surface of the air chamber; and, 'an at least one pad assembly providinga cover sized and configured for substantially enclosing the at least one pad assembly therewithin.2. The combat sport training pad apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one pad assembly further provides a second pad portion configured for being positioned in adjacent contact with an opposing second surface of the at least one air chamber claim 1 , the first and second pad portions cooperating to substantially enclose the at least one air chamber therebetween.3. The combat sport training pad apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the first pad portion is removably engagable with the second pad portion.4. The combat sport training apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the second pad portion is relatively denser than the first pad portion.5. The combat sport training apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the first pad portion is made of an open cell foam material.6. The combat sport training apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the second pad portion is made of a closed cell foam material.7. The combat sport training pad apparatus of claim 2 , wherein an engagement surface of the first pad portion provides an at least one first cutout sized for approximating the ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

SMART SPORTS PROTECTIVE APPARATUS

Номер: US20170007181A1
Автор: Wang Jijun
Принадлежит:

According to some embodiments of this disclosure, a smart sports protective apparatus comprises: a base body device for covering at least a part of a user's body to relieve an impact of an external force to at least the part of the user's body when the user is playing sports; a circuit device for collecting user data, including the user's biological data, motion status data, and body gesture data, from the user in real time when the user is playing sports, at least a part of the circuit device being arranged inside the base body device; and a power supply device for supplying an electric power to the circuit device, the power supply device being arranged inside the base body device. 1. A smart sports protective apparatus , comprising:a base body device for covering at least a part of a user's body to relieve an impact of an external force to at least the part of the user's body when the user is playing sports;a circuit device for collecting user data, including the user's biological data, motion status data, and body gesture data, from the user in real time when the user is playing sports, at least a part of the circuit device being arranged inside the base body device; anda power supply device for supplying an electric power to the circuit device, the power supply device being arranged inside the base body device.2. The smart sports protective apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the smart sports protective apparatus is a smart leg guard claim 1 , in which the base body device covers at least a part of the user's shank to relieve the impact of the external force to the user's shank when the user is playing sports claim 1 , so as to prevent the user's shank being injured.3. The smart sports protective apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the circuit device comprises:a data collecting unit for collecting the user data, and the data collecting unit including a biosensing module for collecting the user's biological data, a gesture sensing module for collecting the user's body ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

Performance Enhancing & Feet Protecting Athletic Sock

Номер: US20210015178A1
Автор: WHANG Jason Sunghyun
Принадлежит:

An athletic sock for athletes, or those seeking to increase their athletic performance, to reduce the likelihood of lateral-extension ankle sprains and foot and leg cramps, and to reduce the likelihood of aggravating or bring relief from plantar fasciitis. The sock will additionally increase an athlete's vertical jump height and lateral foot speed. The sock enacts tensions on the foot at specific locations causing the foot to dorsiflex. The sock incorporates elastic material from the balls of the feet to an area ranging from the instep to above the ankle to provide tension for dorsiflexion. Elastic material is placed around the ankle and heel for support and protection while maintaining tensile strength that does not inhibit easy application of the sock or the foot's range of motion. Elastic material can be added around the arch of the sock to further reduce the aggravation of, or bring relief from, plantar fasciitis. 1. An athletic sock to help increase vertical jump height and lateral foot speed , reduce the likelihood of lateral-extension ankle sprains and foot and/or leg cramping , and bring relief to or reduce the likelihood of aggravating plantar fasciitis , comprising a sock body which includes a toe section , heel section , arch section and ankle section ,wherein the toe section comprises of elastic materials from the balls of the foot to an area around the instep of the foot, including the pinky toe;wherein the heel section comprises of elastic materials under the heel in a U-shape;wherein the arch section comprises of elastic materials around the arch of the foot;wherein the leg section comprises of elastic materials around the ankle;wherein the elastic materials in the toe section provides strong tension from the balls of the foot to an area around the instep of the foot to cause dorsiflexion of the toes of up to 45 degrees;wherein the elastic materials in the heel section provides strong tension under the heel in a U shape for ankle stability and support ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

SKATE AND SKATE BOOT

Номер: US20190015727A1
Автор: Labonté Ivan
Принадлежит:

A skate boot comprising an outer shell with a heel portion for receiving the heel of the foot; an ankle portion for receiving the ankle, the ankle portion comprising a rear portion for facing at least partially the lower part of the Achilles tendon; and medial and lateral side portions for facing the medial and lateral sides of the foot respectively. The skate boot also comprises a tendon guard extending upwardly from the ankle portion of the outer shell for facing at least partially the upper part of the Achilles tendon, the tendon guard comprising a recess for receiving an insert. The tendon guard has a first flexion mode when no insert is received in the recess and a second flexion mode when the insert is received in the recess. The second flexion mode is different from the first flexion mode. 121.-. (canceled)22. A skate boot with a flexibility-adjusting element configured to allow a flexibility of a component of the skate boot to be adjusted.23. The skate boot defined in claim 22 , wherein the component is a tendon guard.24. The skate boot defined in claim 23 , wherein tendon guard comprises an insert and wherein the flexibility-adjusting element comprises an insert for insertion into the tendon guard.25. The skate boot defined in claim 22 , wherein the flexibility-adjusting element comprises an insert for insertion into the component.26. The skate boot defined in claim 22 , wherein the component has a body and wherein the flexibility-adjusting element is removable from and mountable to the body of the component to adjust flexibility of the component.27. The skate boot defined in claim 22 , wherein the component has a body with a recess and wherein the flexibility-adjusting element comprises an insert receivable in and removable from the recess.28. The skate boot of claim 27 , wherein the insert includes at least one protrusion or groove shaped to cooperate with a corresponding groove or protrusion on the body of the component.29. The skate boot of claim 22 , ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

Impact Absorbing Padding System with Elastomeric Sub-surface Structure

Номер: US20180017354A1
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A cushioning and impact absorbing pad system with a surface layer of thickness t, and an elastomeric sub-surface structure of height h. The sub-surface structure comprises an array of elastomeric columns wherein each column has a frustoconical column wall surrounding a central void. The frustoconical column walls have a zone that is a more compressible, relatively collapsible zone in a region at an end of the column opposite the surface layer and a zone that is a relatively less compressible zone in a region at the end of the column abutting the surface layer. In other embodiments, pad thickness and column height are variable to create a surface which follows the contours of a human body. 1. A resilient pad system , comprising at least one pad ,comprising a plurality of supporting resilient substructure hollow columns, each column having a column wall, a first end and an enclosed second end;the column wall surrounding a central void, the void extending from the first end to the enclosed second end of the column;wherein the column wall has a cross-sectional thickness that is thinner at the first end of the wall than at the enclosed second end of the wall;wherein the column wall has, in a region abutting the first end a more collapsible zone where the column wall cross-section is thinner, relative to a less collapsible zone in a region abutting the second end of the wall where the column wall cross-section is thicker,wherein at least one of the pad surfaces s contoured to a non-planar surface;wherein the pad system has a cross-sectional pad thickness T that varies over the expanse of the pad;wherein each central void defined by the column walls has a height h at the column central axis within the cross-sectional thickness T, such that h varies over the expanse of the pad; andwherein a surface layer with cross-sectional thickness t extends beyond the enclosed end of each central void within the cross-sectional pad thickness T, such that T=t+h where the central void ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

Athletic protective shield

Номер: US20160021948A1
Принадлежит: Gregory Joseph MacNeil

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.

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

ATHLETIC PROTECTIVE SHIELD

Номер: US20160021954A1
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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. ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

DYNAMIC TENSION BRACE OR SUPPORT

Номер: US20220039988A1
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The invention comprises an elastomeric athletic or orthopedic brace, support for a joint complex and is a network of interlinking elastomeric bands that extend radially from a hub member to support a joint in tension but provide for controlled hinging about an axis defined through the hub member. In particular, the brace is provided for an ankle. 1. An ankle brace which supports the foot , ankle and leg of a user and comprising an interlinking network of band members forming a first portion and a second portion , the first portion having a distal band which forms at least 200 degrees of an arc and the second portion having a proximal band and a medial malleolus support and a lateral malleolus support which together define a transverse axis extending between the medial malleolus support and the lateral malleolus supports , and a recess which accommodates the heel of the foot of the user , and the interlinking network of bands further comprising a medial mid-foot band which extends from the medial malleolus support to the distal band and a lateral mid-foot band which extends from the lateral malleolus support to the distal band and a medial lower leg band which extends from the medial malleolus support to the proximal band and a lateral lower leg band which extends from the lateral malleolus support to the proximal band and the brace having a rear entry means which comprises an open area of the second portion having a lateral portion , and an open area of the second portion having a medial portion contiguous to a medial closure member that extends proximally and laps over the lateral portion of the second portion and including a closure member that fastens the medial closure member about the ankle on the brace and the lateral portion of the second portion including a lateral closure member including a closure member that fastens the lateral closure member about the ankle wherein interlinking network forms a hinge about the transverse axis to allow pivoting motion ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

MODULAR DISENGAGING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190021413A1
Принадлежит: SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

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 ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS SHIN GUARD AND DETACHABLE TRAINING CALF PAD

Номер: US20220040556A1
Автор: Barakat Nabih
Принадлежит: Calf Kick LLC

Products related to the field of protective guards for practicing combat sports are disclosed herein. One training gear set for combat sports can include a shin guard and a concave calf pad. The calf pad can be detachably attached to the shin guard. The shin guard and calf pad can include attachment means and can be detachably attached to each other via the attachment means. The Shing guard and calf pad can be prepared so that the attachment means are not exposed when the calf pad and the shin guard are in an attached position. 1. A training gear set for combat sports comprising:a shin guard;a concave calf pad; andwherein the calf pad is detachably attached to the shin guard.2. The training gear set of claim 1 , wherein:the calf pad is sized to entirely cover a back side of a gastrocnemius muscle from the knee to the calcaneal tendon with at least a half inch of padding.3. The training gear set of claim 1 , wherein:the calf pad has a vertical extent of at least eight inches.4. The training gear set of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one smooth fastening surface on the shin guard; andwherein the calf pad is detachably attached to the shin guard via the at least one smooth fastening surface.5. The training gear set of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one fastening surface on the calf pad; andwherein the at least one fastening surface is disposed along an inner surface of the calf pad.6. The training gear set of claim 1 , wherein:the shin guard is attached to a first outer portion of a leg sleeve; andthe calf pad is detachably attached to a second outer portion of the leg sleeve.7. The training gear set of claim 1 , wherein:an upper portion of the calf pad is thicker than a lower portion of the calf pad; andthe upper portion of the calf pad is at least a half inch thick.8. The training gear set of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one first attachment means: (i) for attaching the calf pad to the shin guard; and (ii) attached to at least one portion of ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

ARTICLES INCLUDING COATED FIBERS AND METHODS OF MAKING COATED FIBERS AND ARTICLES

Номер: US20210022437A1
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The present disclosure is directed to articles that include one or more coated fiber(s) (i.e., fiber(s) with a cured coating disposed thereon), where the coating includes a matrix of crosslinked polymers and optionally a colorant (e.g., pigment particles or dye or both). The cured coating is a product of crosslinking a coating composition including uncrosslinked polymers (e.g., a dispersion of uncrosslinked polymers in a carrier, wherein the uncrosslinked polymers are crosslinked to form the matrix of crosslinked polymers). The present disclosure is also directed to articles including the coated fibers, methods of forming the coated fibers and articles, and methods of making articles including the coated fibers. 1. A composite component of an article of footwear comprising:one or more fiber(s); anda cured coating disposed on the one or more fiber(s), the cured coating including a plurality of pigment particles entrapped in a matrix of crosslinked polyurethane homopolymers or copolymers or both, wherein the cured coating is an elastomeric cured coating, and the one or more coated fiber(s) are attached to a substrate and consolidated with a substantially transparent resin material.2. The component of claim 1 , wherein the matrix of crosslinked polymers includes crosslinked polyester polyurethanes.3. The component of claim 1 , wherein the one or more coated fiber(s) include thermoplastic polyurethane fibers claim 1 , thermoplastic polyimide fibers claim 1 , thermoplastic polyester fibers claim 1 , thermoplastic polyether fibers claim 1 , thermoplastic polyolefin fibers claim 1 , and any combination thereof.4. The component of claim 1 , wherein the one or more coated fiber(s) include glass fibers claim 1 , carbon fibers claim 1 , boron fibers and any combination thereof.5. The component of claim 1 , wherein the one or more coated fiber(s) are present in a yarn claim 1 , and the coating is disposed on an outer surface of the yarn.6. The component of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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05-02-2015 дата публикации

SOCCER CLEAT WITH LEG PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE

Номер: US20150033585A1
Автор: Otus Tracy C.
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An assembly is provided including a cleated shoe and a leg protective structure. The leg protective structure has a lower end which is fixed to the shoe through a flexible junction. The leg protective structure is configured as a sock and/or a shin guard. In various embodiments different opening and closure mechanisms are disclosed for the leg protective structure and different configurations for positioning of shin guard elements and flexible tubular layers. The leg protective structure can thus be worn upon a foot and leg without a sock or over a sock upon a foot and leg, and the leg protective structure provides the integrated function of a shin guard or to work along with a separately provided shin guard. 1. A cleated soccer shoe with leg protective structure , comprising in combination:a shoe including a heel opposite a toe and a foot supporting interior;a plurality of cleats extending below the shoe, at least one of said cleats closer to said heel and at least one of said cleats closer to said toe;a leg protective structure extending from a lower end to an upper end, said lower end affixed to said shoe through a flexible junction, allowing a foot within the shoe to flex relative to a leg within the leg protective structure about an ankle joint; andsaid leg protective structure including at least one flexible tubular layer for covering portions of a lower leg of a wearer.2. The soccer shoe of wherein said flexible tubular layer includes a sock built into said leg protective structure and extending into said interior of said shoe.3. The soccer shoe of wherein said leg protective structure includes a front side with a shin guard therewith.4. The soccer shoe of wherein said shin guard is built into said flexible tubular layer.5. The soccer shoe of wherein said shin guard is located inboard of at least portions of said flexible tubular layer claim 4 , such that said shin guard is covered by said flexible tubular layer.6. The soccer shoe of wherein said shin guard ...

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11-02-2016 дата публикации

Athletic gear with a printed cover

Номер: US20160038821A1
Автор: Lee Mackey, Pascal MARTEL
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey Corp

An article of athletic gear, such as an article of protective athletic equipment (e.g., a leg pad, an arm pad, shoulder pads, a chest protector, or a protective glove), wearable by a user and comprising a core (e.g., comprising protective padding) and a cover that is disposed on the core and comprises synthetic material and a printed image (e.g., a digitally-printed image) on the synthetic material.

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09-02-2017 дата публикации

PROTECTIVE UNDERGARMENT FOR USE BY A HOCKEY PLAYER OR HOCKEY GOALTENDER

Номер: US20170036096A1
Автор: RUDOW Emily
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A protective undergarment comprising a waist portion comprising an elastic material and being dimensioned to be snugly worn about a waist of a body and of a wearer, a pair of leg portions comprising an elastic material and extending from the waist portion, each leg portion dimensioned to encircle a leg of the wearer's body and comprising an ankle portion comprising a cut-resistant material, and impact absorbing pads connected to a back side of each of said leg portions configured to protect a back of the wearer's legs, the impact absorbing pads comprising a lower pad to protect a calf portion of the wearer's legs. 1. A protective undergarment comprising:a waist portion comprising an elastic material and being dimensioned to be snugly worn about a waist of a body and of a wearer;a pair of leg portions comprising an elastic material and extending from the waist portion, each leg portion dimensioned to encircle a leg of the wearer's body and comprising an ankle portion comprising a cut-resistant material; andimpact absorbing pads connected to a back side of each of said leg portions configured to protect a back of the wearer's legs, the impact absorbing pads comprising a lower pad to protect a calf portion of the wearer's legs.2. The undergarment of wherein the impact absorbing pads comprise an upper pad to protect a back of a thigh portion of the wearer's legs.3. The undergarment of comprising a sock support connected to each of said leg portions claim 1 , the sock support configured to secure a removable sock.4. The undergarment of wherein the sock support comprises at least one fastening member.5. The undergarment of wherein the at least one fastening member is one of a hook and loop and a garter-type hook.6. The undergarment of wherein the cut resistant material is a para-aramid synthetic material.7. The undergarment of comprising a crotch portion extending from a front of the waist portion claim 1 , the crotch portion comprising a pocket configured to receive a ...

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12-02-2015 дата публикации

IMPACT DISTRIBUTING MECHANISM

Номер: US20150040280A1
Автор: Dodd Mark D.
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An article is provided that includes a core including a plurality of triangular core members. Two or more edges of each triangular core member are each attached to respective edges of other triangular core members in the plurality of triangular core members by respective hinges in a plurality of hinges. Each hinge in the plurality of hinges joins respective edges of a respective pair of substantially adjacent triangular core members in the plurality of triangular core members, is of a length to provide an offset between the pair of triangular core members, has a thickness less than thicknesses of the pair of triangular core members, and is integrally connected to the pair of triangular core members. 122-. (canceled)23. An article comprising:a core comprising a plurality of triangular core members, wherein two or more edges of each triangular core member are each attached to respective edges of other triangular core members in the plurality of triangular core members by respective hinges in a plurality of hinges,wherein each hinge in the plurality of hinges joins respective edges of a respective pair of substantially adjacent triangular core members in the plurality of triangular core members, is of a length to provide an offset between the pair of triangular core members, has a thickness less than thicknesses of the pair of triangular core members, and is integrally connected to the pair of triangular core members.24. The article of claim 23 , further comprising a substrate having impact protection properties disposed substantially adjacent to the core.25. The article of claim 24 , wherein the substrate is an elastomeric substrate.26. The article of claim 24 , wherein the core is secured to the substrate.27. The article of claim 26 , wherein the core is at least partially embedded within the substrate.28. The article of claim 27 , wherein the substrate is formed around the core to at least partially enclose the core within the substrate.29. The article of claim 26 , ...

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24-02-2022 дата публикации

DECOMPRESSION FLOATING PROTECTIVE PATELLAR KNEE JOINT PAD

Номер: US20220053848A1
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A decompression floating protective patellar knee joint pad for preventing contact between the patella and an external surface may include a fabric sleeve sized to surround a user's knee region, extending from the user's lower leg to the user's thigh; a stabilizing platform with a central opening mimicking a shape of the patellar region of the user attached to the fabric sleeve; a cushioning material attached to a posterior surface of the stabilizing; and a patellar cap attached to the stabilizing platform and covering the central opening, wherein the patellar cap is protracted away from the user, creating a void configured to prevent the patella from having contact with the external surface. 1. A decompression floating protective patellar knee joint pad for preventing contact between the patella and an external surface , the decompression floating protective patellar knee joint pad comprising:a fabric sleeve sized to surround a user's knee region, extending from the user's lower leg to the user's thigh;a stabilizing platform with a central opening mimicking a shape of the patellar region of the user attached to the fabric sleeve;a cushioning material attached to a posterior surface of the stabilizing platform; anda patellar cap attached to the stabilizing platform and covering the central opening, wherein the patellar cap is protracted away from the user, creating a void configured to prevent the patella from having contact with the external surface.2. The decompression floating protective patellar knee joint pad of claim 1 , wherein the cushioning material comprises:a layer of cushioning gel attached to a posterior surface of the stabilizing platform; anda layer of foam attached to a posterior surface of the cushioning gel.3. The decompression floating protective patellar knee joint pad of claim 2 , wherein the layer of foam comprises memory foam.4. The decompression floating protective patellar knee joint pad of claim 1 , wherein the fabric sleeve comprises a ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

CHEST PROTECTOR WITH ENERGY ABSORBING MEMBER

Номер: US20190037936A1
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An energy absorbing member that may be coupled to a chest protector like those worn by baseball or softball catchers and/or umpires is provided. The energy absorbing member may be releasably attachable with, or permanently sewn or riveted into, an upper central region of the chest protector. The energy absorbing member includes a backing plate having low elasticity that abuts the chest protector. The energy absorbing member further includes a front plate attached to the backing plate that preferably projects outwardly from the backing plate to form a hollow interior portion between the plates. The front plate is preferably an arcuate, convex plate that is able to distribute energy and deflects a batted or pitched ball so that absorbing member may absorb and distribute energy from the ball along the chest. 1. A garment for protecting a wearer from batted or thrown balls , the garment comprising:a chest protector; and a backing plate for coupling with an upper central region of the chest protector, the backing plate including end portions; and', 'a front plate coupled to the backing plate such that a hollow interior portion is provided between the backing plate and the front plate., 'an energy absorbing member for coupling with the chest protector, the energy absorbing member comprising2. The garment of claim 1 , wherein the front plate has a convex shape extending away from the backing plate.3. The garment of claim 1 , wherein the hollow interior portion is stuffed with a foam or a foam-like material.4. The garment of claim 1 , wherein the backing plate is made of material with low elasticity.5. The garment of claim 1 , wherein the front plate is made of at least one of a metal claim 1 , plastic claim 1 , or a composite material.6. The garment of claim 1 , wherein the chest protector includes a pocket for selectively receiving the energy absorbing member within the pocket.7. The garment of claim 1 , wherein the backing plate includes a plurality of hook and loop ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

LEG PAD FOR A HOCKEY PLAYER

Номер: US20190038956A1
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The invention relates to a leg pad for a hockey player. The leg pad extends along a longitudinal axis and comprises an upper portion, a bottom portion and a band. The upper portion has a knee cap for covering a knee joint of the player. The bottom portion has an upper shell for covering a substantial part of a shin of the hockey player and a lower shell for at least partially covering the shin and ankle of the hockey player. The band extends along part of a periphery of the upper shell and part of a periphery of the lower shell. The band interconnects the upper shell and the lower shell to one another wherein the lower shell is movable relative to the upper shell between a first position and a second position in response to flexion of the ankle. 132.-. (canceled)33. A leg pad for a hockey player , comprising:shell elements for protecting different parts of a leg, each of the shell elements having an outer surface exposed to game objects and an inner surface for facing the leg, each of the shell elements comprising a first material;a liner facing the inner surface of the shell elements, the liner comprising a second material, the first material being more rigid than the second material; andaffixing means connecting the liner to the shell elements;wherein the affixing means is configured to allow movement of the shell elements relative to one another and relative to a portion of the liner facing part of the leg protected by at least one of the shell elements in response to flexion of said part of the leg while the leg pad is attached to the leg.34. A leg pad for a hockey player , the leg pad extending along a longitudinal axis and comprising:an upper portion for at least partially covering a knee joint and an upper part of a shin of the player;a lower portion for at least partially covering a lower part of the shin and an ankle of the hockey player;each of the upper portion and the lower portion comprising shell elements comprising a first material; anda liner facing ...

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18-02-2021 дата публикации

HOCKEY PADS

Номер: US20210046375A1
Автор: Gelbard Aron
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The present invention provides for a hockey pads system construct an arranged with an upper base pad and lower base pad each of said race pads configured to secure one or more sizing pads there between. 1. A hockey pad system comprising;a lower base pad having a bottom portion and a top portion; andan upper base pad having a bottom portion and a top portion.2. The hockey pad system of claim 1 , wherein each of said top portion of lower base pad and bottom portion of upper base pad attachment mechanisms attach one to another.3. The hockey pad system of claim 1 , wherein each of said top portion of lower base pad and bottom portion of upper base pad attachment mechanisms attach to a sizing pad.4. The hockey pad system of claim 1 , wherein each of said top portion of lower base pad and bottom portion of upper base pad attachment mechanisms attach two or more sizing pads in series claim 1 , each sizing pad configured with attaching mechanism to attach to an adjacent sizing pad or adjacent base pad.5. The hockey pad system of claim 1 , wherein said attaching mechanism of each of said base pads is a zipper.6. The hockey pad system of claim 1 , wherein said attaching mechanism of each of said base pads is a hook and loop fastener.7. The hockey pad system of claim 4 , wherein said attaching mechanism of said sizing pad is a zipper.8. The hockey pad system of claim 4 , wherein said attaching mechanism of said sizing pad is a hook and loop fastener. Typically goalie pads, that are very expensive, need to be replaced constantly as the user grows. If a young hockey goalie does not have a properly fitting pads, a significant safety issue is raised. Pads that are too small will leave areas dangerously exposed to injury. Pads that are too large, will interfere in proper movement. There is a need to provide pads configurable and customizable for various sizes of users.The present invention addresses this issue.In one embodiment, the present invention is an adjustable system/version ...

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

Posterior Knee Guard

Номер: US20220062739A1
Автор: Singh Brij Mohan
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A posterior knee guard is coupled to a shin guard which includes a front shell, padding, and an elastic mounting strap. The posterior knee guard includes a hard outer layer and an resilient inner pad. The inner pad has a strap channel extending laterally therethrough which is configured to receive the mounting strap of the shin guard. The outer layer may be overlaid with a strong covering material. The outer layer has a vertical column of horizontally extending guard strips. The guard strips are separated from each other to form a space between adjacent guard strips. 1. A posterior knee guard for protecting the popliteal fossa area of a wearer , the posterior knee guard comprising:a resilient inner pad;an outer shell having a vertical column of horizontal guard strips, each said strip being spaced from an adjacent said strip, anda flexible covering overlaying said outer shell.2. The posterior knee guard of wherein said guard strips are mounted to said inner pad claim 1 ,whereby the inner pad acts as a joint between adjacent guard strips for articulated movement of the outer shell.3. The posterior knee guard of wherein said resilient inner pad has a laterally extending strap channel therethrough claim 1 ,whereby the strap channel may receive the mounting strap of a conventional shin guard.4. The posterior knee guard of wherein said resilient inner pad is at least partially overlaid with a liner material.5. The posterior knee guard of further comprising a mounting strap coupled to said inner pad.6. The posterior knee guard of wherein said horizontal guard strips include multiple segments.7. A posterior knee guard for protecting the posterior of a wearer's knee claim 1 , the posterior knee guard comprising:a flexible inner pad;a hard outer shell coupled to said inner pad, said outer shell having a plurality of elongated members coupled to each other for articulated movement of said outer shell.8. The posterior knee guard of further comprising a flexible covering ...

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25-02-2016 дата публикации

SPORTS PROTECTIVE GEAR AND AUXILIARY DEVICE THEREFOR

Номер: US20160050989A1
Автор: SHEU SHING-JIU
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A sports protective gear includes a stretchable protective sleeve defining a wearing space for wearing by a user and having a through hole bounded by a boundary edge of the protective sleeve, and an auxiliary device including a finger operable member disposed in the through hole and having a looped wall and two spaced-apart looped flanges. The looped wall defines a finger pass age. The flanges project outwardly and respectively from inner and outer peripheries of the looped wall, and cooperatively define therebetween an engaging groove which extends around the looped wall and which engages the boundary edge of the protective sleeve. The flanges respectively abut against inner and outer surfaces of the protective sleeve. 1. A sports protective gear comprising:a protective main body including a stretchable protective sleeve that defines a wearing space for wearing by a user and that has a through hole which extends through inner and outer surfaces of said protective sleeve to communicate with said wearing space and which is bounded by a boundary edge of said protective sleeve; andan auxiliary device including a finger operable member disposed in said through hole, said finger operable member including a looped wall and two spaced-apart looped flanges, said looped wall defining a finger passage for a finger of a user to extend therethrough, and having an inner periphery proximal to said wearing space, and an outer periphery distal from said wearing space, said looped flanges projecting outwardly and respectively from said inner and outer peripheries of said looped wall, and cooperatively defining therebetween an engaging groove which extends around said looped wall and which engages said boundary edge of said protective sleeve, said looped flanges respectively abutting against said inner and outer surfaces of said protective sleeve.2. The sports protective gear of claim 1 , wherein said finger passage communicates with said wearing space claim 1 , said looped wall ...

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13-02-2020 дата публикации

ARM PROTECTOR OR OTHER BODY PART PROTECTOR

Номер: US20200046043A1
Автор: LEMIEUX Eric, MORIN Kyle
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A protector for protecting an arm or other body part of a wearer, such as a sports player playing lacrosse, hockey, baseball, or another sport. The protector comprises: a base for engaging the wearer's arm or other body part; and a pad member fastened to the base and comprising protective padding. The pad member may be fastened to the base by a narrow fastening zone. This may allow the protector to better fit on the wearer's arm or other body part, reduce resistance to movement of the wearer's arm or other body part, and/or increase breathability or ventilation of the wearer's arm or other body part and the protector itself. 1. An arm protector for protecting an arm of a wearer , the arm protector comprising:a base for engaging the wearer's arm; anda pad member fastened to the base and comprising protective padding, the pad member being fastened to the base by a fastening zone which spans less than half of a length of the pad member.2. The arm protector of claim 1 , wherein the fastening zone spans no more than one-third of the length of the pad member.3. The arm protector of claim 1 , wherein the fastening zone spans no more than one-quarter of the length of the pad member.4. The arm protector of claim 1 , wherein the fastening zone spans no more than one-fifth of the length of the pad member.5. The arm protector of claim 1 , wherein the fastening zone spans no more than one-tenth of the length of the pad member.6. The arm protector of claim 1 , wherein the fastening zone spans no more than one-twentieth of the length of the pad member.7. The arm protector of claim 1 , wherein the fastening zone comprises stitching.8. The arm protector of claim 1 , wherein the fastening zone has a single stitch line.9. The arm protector of claim 1 , wherein: the pad member comprises a first lateral portion extending from a first longitudinal end of the pad member and corresponding to at least one-third of the length of the pad member claim 1 , a second lateral portion extending ...

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22-02-2018 дата публикации

BODY IMPACT PROTECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20180049484A1
Автор: Markison Timothy W.
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A body impact protection system includes an inner layer and an impact force dampening and defusing structure. The inner layer includes a material composition and is adjacent to a body part when the body impact protection system is worn. The impact force dampening and defusing structure is juxtaposed to the inner layer and includes a plurality of components. The components function to reduce pressure on the body part from an impact force on a layer by layer basis. Each layer of the system dampens and defuses the impact force such that, by the time it reaches the body part, it has been substantially attenuated and spread over a large area. 1. A body impact protection system comprises:an inner layer including a material composition, wherein the inner layer is adjacent to a body part when the body impact protection system is worn; andan impact force dampening and defusing structure is juxtaposed to the inner layer, wherein the impart force dampening and defusing structure includes a plurality of components arranged to reduce pressure on the body part when an impact force strikes the body impact protection system by reducing a body part impact force resulting from the impact force and by increasing a body part impact area with respect to a body impact protection system impact area receiving the impact force.2. The body impact protection system of further comprises:an outer layer including a second material composition, wherein the impact force dampening and defusing structure is positioned between the inner layer and the outer layer.3. The body impact protection system of further comprises:the second material composition being substantially equal to the material composition.4. The body impact protection system of claim 1 , wherein the material composition comprises one or more of:a rubber material;a foam material;a padding material;a plastic material;a gel material;a carbon fiber material;a cloth material;a polyester material;a moisture absorbing material;a moisture ...

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05-03-2015 дата публикации

GRIPPER WRAPS

Номер: US20150065314A1
Автор: Inzer John
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Embodiments of the current invention are directed towards solving the need for weightlifting wraps which prevent slippage, increase rebound potential, allow simpler application, and provide greater stability. An embodiment of the invention comprises: gripper wraps made of stretchable material; the gripper wraps having exposed rubber strands on one outer surface of the gripper wraps; the exposed rubber strands arranged in an offset lattice configuration, wherein the exposed rubber strands have a coefficient of friction sufficient to grip the previous layer of wrap. 1. A method for securing a body joint of a user to prevent instability comprising:extending a length of weightlifting wrap around the outer periphery of said joint for one revolution, said weightlifting wrap comprised of a stretchable material with at least one gripping surface having a coefficient of friction sufficient to grip a previous layer of said weightlifting wrap;adjusting said weightlifting wrap to a desired tightness;extending said weightlifting wrap around said joint for at least one additional revolution such that said gripping surface contacts the previous revolution of said weightlifting wrap and prevents said weightlifting wrap from uncoiling; andcontinuing to extend said weightlifting wrap around said joint until said joint is secure.2. A method as claimed in including adjusting the tightness of said weightlifting wrap such that said stretchable material in said weightlifting wrap provides a rebound force during joint extension.3. A method as claimed in wherein said gripping surface is located on an outer surface of said weightlifting wrap which faces away from the skin.4. A method as claimed in wherein said both surface of said weightlifting wrap comprise gripping surfaces.5. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said joint comprises an ankle claim 1 , a leg claim 1 , a knee claim 1 , a waist claim 1 , a torso claim 1 , an elbow claim 1 , or a wrist of a user.6. A method as claimed in ...

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28-02-2019 дата публикации

SPORTS SOCK WITH SHIN GUARD POCKET

Номер: US20190059454A1
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A sports sock includes a sock body having a pocket located along an inside surface. The pocket is positioned along the front end of the sock at a location suitable for covering the shin bone of a sock wearer. The pocket includes an opening along the top end, and has a shape and size that conforms to a shin guard. A flap is positioned along one edge of the pocket opening for selectively allowing and preventing passage of the shin guard through the pocket opening. 1. A sports sock , comprising:a sock body having an inside surface, an outside surface, an elongated upper portion, a sock opening at an upper end of the elongated upper portion, and an ankle portion;an elongated pocket having a pocket opening that is secured along the elongated upper portion, said elongated pocket including a shape and size that is complementary to a shape and size of a shin guard, and said pocket opening being configured to receive a shin guard.2. The sock of claim 1 , wherein the pocket opening is positioned adjacent to the sock opening claim 1 , and the pocket includes a bottom end that extends toward the ankle portion.3. The sock of claim 1 , wherein the elongated pocket is located along the inside surface of the sock body.4. The sock of claim 1 , further comprising:a pocket flap that is located along an edge of the sock opening, said pocket flap being configured to selectively cover the pocket opening.5. The sock of claim 1 , wherein the elongated pocket includes a front surface that is in communication with the sock body claim 1 , a rear surface that is opposite to the front surface claim 1 , and a plurality of edges.6. The sock of claim 5 , wherein the elongated pocket is constructed from an elastomeric material.7. The sock of claim 6 , wherein the elongated pocket is configured to conform to a shape of the shin guard independently from the sock body. The present invention relates generally to sportswear, and more particularly to a sock having an integrated pocket for receiving a ...

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28-02-2019 дата публикации

COMPOSITE PLATE FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR OR EQUIPMENT

Номер: US20190059510A1
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

A method for forming a plate includes attaching a first strand portion to a flexible substrate to form a first layer on the substrate and positioning a second strand portion on the first layer to form a second layer on the first layer in a plurality of discrete regions on the substrate. The method also includes positioning a plurality of traction elements into corresponding cavities formed into a first mold surface and positioning the substrate on the first mold surface to change a shape of the substrate. At least one of heat and pressure is applied to the first strand portion, the second strand portion, the substrate, and the traction elements to conform the substrate to the shape of the first mold surface and form the traction elements into the substrate at each of the discrete regions. The method also includes incorporating the substrate into an article of footwear. 1. A method of forming an article of footwear , the method comprising:attaching a first strand portion to a flexible substrate to form a first layer on the substrate;positioning a second strand portion on the first layer to form a second layer on the first layer in a plurality of discrete regions on the substrate;positioning the substrate on a first mold surface to change a shape of the substrate;applying at least one of heat and pressure to the first strand portion, the second strand portion, and the substrate to conform the substrate to the shape of the first mold surface and to form traction elements from the second strand portion at each of the discrete regions; andincorporating the substrate into an article of footwear.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein positioning the substrate on the first mold surface includes aligning cavities formed into the first mold surface with the discrete regions of the substrate.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein attaching the first strand portion to the flexible substrate includes attaching the first strand portion to the flexible substrate via first stitching that ...

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10-03-2016 дата публикации

BODY PROTECTOR

Номер: US20160066630A1
Автор: CLEMENT Leonard
Принадлежит: D.H. ANDERSON HOLDINGS INC.

A body protector includes a plurality of outer left and right front side pad members with a flexible break being formed between adjacent outer left and right front side pad members. A plurality of inner left and right front side pad members is disposed behind said plurality of outer left and right front side pad members for overlapping the respective flexible breaks formed in the plurality of outer left and right front side pad members. A plurality of outer left and right rear side pad members is provided with a flexible break being formed between adjacent outer left and right rear side pad members and a plurality of inner left and right rear side pad members is disposed behind said plurality of outer left rear side pad members for overlapping the respective flexible breaks formed in the plurality of outer left and right rear side pad members. 1. A body protector comprising:a plurality of outer left front side pad members with a flexible break being formed between adjacent outer left front side pad members;a plurality of inner left front side pad members disposed behind said plurality of outer left front side pad members for overlapping the respective flexible breaks formed in the plurality of outer left front side pad members;a plurality of outer right front side pad members with a flexible break being formed between adjacent outer right front side pad members;a plurality of inner right front side pad members disposed behind said plurality of outer right front side pad members for overlapping the respective flexible breaks formed in the plurality of outer right front side pad members;a plurality of outer left rear side pad members with a flexible break being formed between adjacent outer left rear side pad members;a plurality of inner left rear side pad members disposed behind said plurality of outer left rear side pad members for overlapping the respective flexible breaks formed in the plurality of outer left rear side pad members;a plurality of outer right rear ...

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27-02-2020 дата публикации

Shin guard sock for practicing sport

Номер: US20200060354A1
Принадлежит: Rhinob Muscle Brand SLU

A shin guard sock for practicing sport having a sock provided with a pocket-type compartment on the inside, which is open at the top, in correspondence with the tibia, defining a space suitable for inserting a shin guard therein. The sock being produced from a material comprising three protective layers: an internal layer made of a thermoplastic polymer, such as EVA; an external layer made of a polycarbonate; and an external coating made of polyurethane elastomer sprayed onto the polycarbonate, forming an extremely rigid impact surface.

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24-03-2022 дата публикации

INFIELD LEG GUARD

Номер: US20220088463A1
Автор: Kelly Jonathan Bryan
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Infield Leg Guards (ILGs) are defensive leg guards for softball and baseball infielders. ILGs are below-the-knee protection (worn in pairs) for the front-side of the legs, primarily the tibia bone. 1. Shin protectors for defensive softball and baseball players, specifically manufactured to absorb the impact of any size softball and/or baseball when batted. While the sports world has widely recognized the need for shin protection, perhaps the greatest need(s) exists for baseball and softball infielders. When batted, a baseball can leave the bat at a rate of 120 miles per hour (mph) or more. Similarly, softballs can leave the bat in excess of 130 mph. As a result, infield defensive players can sustain serious injury when impacted.The purpose of ILGs are to reduce shin injuries sustained by the impact of a softball and/or baseball. ILGs are designed to attach/remove quickly and be worn only when a player is on defense. ILGs are lightweight and fasten firmly to the lower leg through adjustable straps and/or magnets, or simply held in place with socks. ILGs extend from (just above) the foot to (just below) the knee.A defensive shin protector () for infield softball and baseball players, which is to be worn on the front of the lower leg (), protecting the tibia bone.The outer shield element () is manufactured to absorb the initial impact of the ball, while the inner padding () provides comfort to the user while also distributing the force of the impact, thus reducing the probability of injury therefrom.Outer shield element () and inner padding () both contain spaces, or breaks, smaller than the size(s) for each respective ball, which allows the impact to be distributed more evenly and uses less overall material, thereby making the invention lighter than the same device without spaces or breaks.Shin protector () may be held in position with knee-length socks between the knee () and ankle (). Protection does not extend to the backside of the lower leg, or calf muscle ().

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14-03-2019 дата публикации

PROTECTIVE BOTTOMS FOR WEIGHT TRAINING

Номер: US20190075862A1
Автор: Ukoli Christiana
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A protective article of clothing for weight training including bottoms adapted to be worn on a lower portion of an athlete. The bottoms have a front and a rear surface, a waist opening, and left and right leg portions, each with a foot opening. At least one impact-resistant flexible pad is integrally attached to the bottoms and is sized and positioned to substantially cover a zone of likely contact, including the athlete's shins, knees, thighs, hips, hip creases, shoulders, and upper back. The flexible pad dampens impact forces applied to the zones of likely contact. 1. A protective article of clothing for contact sports comprising:bottoms adapted to be worn on a lower portion of an athlete and having a front and a rear surface, a waist opening, and left and right leg portions, each with a foot opening;at least one impact-resistant flexible pad is integrally attached to the bottoms and is sized and positioned to substantially cover a zone of likely contact and to dampen an impact force to that zone of likely contact.2. The article of wherein the bottoms are adapted to apply a compressive force to the athlete when worn.3. The article of wherein each of the leg portions is sized to extend downwards past the athlete's shins.4. The article of comprising at least two impact-resistant flexible pads separated by a non-padded area on each leg portion.5. The article of further comprising an inner contact layer configured to directly contact the athlete.6. The article of wherein the inner contact layer is formed from a moisture-wicking material.7. The article of wherein the inner contact layer is formed from an anti-bacterial material.8. The article of wherein the inner contact layer is disposed between the at least one impact-resistant flexible pad and the athlete.9. The article of further comprising an outer layer claim 5 , wherein the at least one impact-resistant flexible pad is located between the inner contact layer and the outer layer.10. The article of wherein the ...

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22-03-2018 дата публикации

Article of footwear with one or more auxetic bladders

Номер: US20180077998A1
Автор: Matthew D. Nordstrom
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

An article of footwear with a midsole has an auxetic bladder member formed from inflated components surrounding star-shaped apertures. The inflated components form one or more auxetic bladders, and may have a triangular geometry. The inflated components are fluidly connected to adjoining components. Adjoining inflated components are hingedly connected, so that they can rotate with respect to each other in the plane of the midsole.

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23-03-2017 дата публикации

PROTECTIVE ATHLETIC PANT

Номер: US20170079342A1
Автор: LOYENS Rolf
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides protective athletic pants that are constructed from a protective material and a flexible material, in optimal ratios. This invention provides durable pants that provide adequate protection without unduly restricting the movement of the wearer. 1. A pair of protective pants comprising:a front portion and a rear portion coupled to each other;a waistband portion located at upper ends of the front portion and the rear portion, the waistband portion forming an opening at a top side of the protective pant;a pair of elongated tubular pant legs extending from the waistband portion, each of the elongated tubular pant legs having an outer side, an inner side, and an open end opposite to the waistband portion, the outer side extending downwardly from the waistband portion and connecting to the open end opposite to the waistband portion, the inner side extending upwardly from the open end opposite to the waistband portion and connecting to the inner side of the other elongated tubular pant leg at a groin portion;wherein the pair of protective pants is constructed from a flexible material and a protective material;the protective material covers a maximum of 85% of a total area of the pair of protective pants, covering at least one of a femoral artery, a groin area, a knee area, a shin area, a calf area and an ankle area;the protective material is a protective fabric that is resistant to cutting and abrasion; andthe flexible material is a non-protective flexible fabric.2. The pants as in claim 1 , wherein the protective material is affixed to the flexible material as protective panels.3. The pants as in claim 1 , wherein the protective material is implemented as protective panels sandwiched between panels of flexible material.4. The pants as in claim 1 , wherein the protective material has a curvature that follows a muscle contour of a user.5. The pants as in claim 2 , wherein the protective material is affixed to the flexible material by an ...

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31-03-2022 дата публикации

Protective Structure For Protective Garments And Equipment

Номер: US20220095712A1
Автор: Nylund Mauri
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A protective structure for protective garments and equipment is disclosed having a flat curved plate like object which includes a mesh structure having a multitude of holes. The holes in the mesh structure or parts of the holes in the mesh structure have rim structures extending towards a user of the protective structure when the protective structure is in use. Between the rim structures are channels. The channels improve air circulation beneath the protective structure and the rim structures enhances the impact spreading and elasticity of the protective structure. A continuous border frame surrounds the mesh structure. The protective structure has a first surface and a second surface, and the second surface is oriented towards the user when the protective structure is in use. 1. A protective structure for protective garments and equipment , comprising:a first surface,a second surface,a curved mesh structure having a multitude of holes extending from the first surface to the second surface, anda border frame surrounding at least a part of the mesh structure,wherein the protective structure is configured to be positioned in a garment or equipment in such a way that the second surface is towards the user of the garment or equipment, and the material of the protective structure is rigid,wherein the holes on the mesh structure are surrounded at least partly by wall-like rim structures extending towards the second surface from the mesh structure and the rim structure has a top side, an inner side and an outer side, and between the rim structures are channels formed by the sides of the rim structures and the mesh structure, andwherein the top sides of the rim structures form at least part of the second surface, and the heights of the rim structures are greater in the middle of the mesh structure compared to the heights of the rim structures at the edge of the mesh structure.2. The protective structure according to claim 1 , wherein the rim structures are separate from ...

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18-03-2021 дата публикации

Smart device

Номер: US20210084459A1
Автор: Bao Tran, Ha Tran
Принадлежит: Individual

An Internet of Thing (IoT) device includes a body with a processor, a camera and a wireless transceiver coupled to the processor.

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02-04-2015 дата публикации

Self-Adhering Knee Pad

Номер: US20150089706A1
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A membrane serves as the base layer for a knee pad, with a rigid shell being connected to an exterior surface of the membrane and a combination of elastic webbing and a padded layer being connected to an interior surface of the membrane. A user places there knee in the central portion, with their weight causes the elastic webbing to contract and pull a first form fitting brace and second form fitting brace about the sides of the user's knee. The elastic webbing further serves to help suspend the user's knee above the rigid shell. The form fitting nature of the present invention, which adheres to the contours of the user's knee, allows it to remain in place whether the user is kneeling or standing. 1. A self-adhering knee pad comprises:a membrane;a elastic webbing;the membrane comprises a central portion, a first form fitting brace portion, a second form fitting brace portion, an interior surface, and an exterior surface;the first form fitting brace portion being adjacently connected to the central portion;the second form fitting brace portion being adjacently connected to the central portion;the first form fitting brace portion being positioned opposite the second form fitting brace portion across the central portion;a padded layer being adjacently connected across the interior surface;the elastic webbing being positioned adjacent to the interior surface;the elastic webbing being connected across the first form fitting brace portion, the central portion, and the second form fitting brace portion;a shell; andthe shell being connected across the second surface adjacent to the central portion.2. The self-adhering knee pad as claimed in comprises:the shell being rigid.3. The self-adhering knee pad as claimed in comprises:a non-slip coating;the non-slip coating being applied to the shell; andthe non-slip coating being positioned opposite the exterior surface through the shell.4. The self-adhering knee pad as claimed in comprises:a rubber pad;the rubber pad being ...

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31-03-2016 дата публикации

ARTICULATED PROTECTIVE APPARATUS

Номер: US20160088882A1
Принадлежит:

Aspects of the present invention relate to a protective apparatus that is comprised of an impact shell and an impact attenuating structure. The impact shell includes two shell portions that are moveably hinged to one another to conform to the underlying protected portion, such as an athlete's shin region. The protective apparatus also utilizes an impact attenuating structure that functions to attenuate an impact force as well as serve as a hinge between the two-part shell. Additional aspects include a puncture prevention element that is positioned between the two shell portions to resist impalement at the hinge junction formed between the two shell portions. Further, additional aspects utilize one or more channels on a posterior surface of the impact attenuating structure to aid in guiding the articulation of the impact attenuating structure in a location related to the shell articulation joint. 1. An articulated protective apparatus comprising:an impact shell having an anterior surface, an opposite posterior surface, a medial edge, an opposite lateral edge, a superior edge, and an opposite inferior edge; a medial shell element extending from the superior edge to the inferior edge and from the medial edge to a medial hinge edge,', 'a lateral shell element extending from the superior edge to the inferior edge and from the lateral edge to a lateral hinge edge,', 'a hinge component hingedly coupling the medial hinge edge to the lateral hinge edge;, 'the impact shell further comprisingan impact attenuating structure having a posterior surface, an opposite anterior surface, a medial edge, an opposite lateral edge, a superior edge, and an opposite inferior edge, the impact attenuating structure anterior surface directly coupled to the posterior surface of the impact shell proximate a portion of the medial shell element and proximate a portion of the lateral shell element; anda puncture prevention element aligned with the hinge component.2. The articulated protective ...

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07-04-2016 дата публикации

Article of Footwear With One or More Auxetic Bladders

Номер: US20160095385A1
Автор: Matthew D. Nordstrom
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

An article of footwear with a midsole has an auxetic bladder member formed from inflated components surrounding star-shaped apertures. The inflated components form one or more auxetic bladders, and may have a triangular geometry. The inflated components are fluidly connected to adjoining components. Adjoining inflated components are hingedly connected, so that they can rotate with respect to each other in the plane of the midsole.

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06-04-2017 дата публикации

Shin Guard With Variable and Interchangeable Protection

Номер: US20170095723A1
Автор: Adrian Mark Sushko
Принадлежит: Individual

A shin guard, including a body, upper securing mechanisms disposed at a top portion of the body to secure the shin guard to an upper portion of a shin of a user, lower securing mechanisms disposed at a lower portion of the body to secure the shin guard to a lower portion of the shin of the user, a pocket disposed within the body and including an opening, and an inner guard removably inserted within the pocket via the opening.

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12-04-2018 дата публикации

Impact Resistant Structures for Protective Garments

Номер: US20180098589A1
Автор: Diamond Richard
Принадлежит:

A multi-layer composite structure is conformable to the contours of the body parts for which protection is required. The composition structure contains a rigid shock-deflecting outer layer, two semi-rigid shock-damping and shock-dissipating middle layers, and a pliable shock-absorbing lower layer. In one embodiment, the structure is designed for impacts associated with contact sports, such as football, hockey and lacrosse. In another embodiment, the structure is designed for military/police applications, in which impacts can be blunt forces, from weapons such as clubs, or penetrative forces, from knives, bullets or shrapnel. 1. A protective garment comprising:multiple interconnected impact resistant structures, wherein each impact resistant structure comprises four interconnected layers, consisting of a rigid outer shock-deflecting layer, overlaying a semi-rigid, deformable, polymer-based, microlattice shock-damping layer, overlaying a semi-rigid, polyurethane, honeycomb lattice dissipative layer, overlaying a shock-absorbing lower fabric layer.2. The protective garment according to claim 1 , wherein the microlattice shock-damping layer comprises a three-dimensional network of multiple hollow polymer nanotubes claim 1 , having tube diameters less than 1 mm claim 1 , and wherein the polymer nanotubes are interconnected at multiple nanotube nodes which undergo resilient deformation under an applied stress claim 1 , thereby effecting a damping of the applied stress.3. The protective garment according to claim 2 , wherein the honeycomb lattice dissipative layer comprises multiple thermoplastic polyurethane open polygonal cells claim 2 , less than 0.5 inches in diameter claim 2 , having cell walls that are fused together without interstitial voids claim 2 , and wherein the transmission of the applied stress through the open polygonal cells dissipates the applied stress claim 2 , and wherein the honeycomb lattice dissipative layer constrains the microlattice shock-damping ...

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26-03-2020 дата публикации

SOFTBALL PITCHING THIGH PAD

Номер: US20200094124A1
Автор: Specht Heidi
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A pad protecting a pitcher's thigh has a tube containing a flexible pad around a front of the tube but not between the pitcher's legs and at least a portion of the back of the tube. A belt encircles the pitcher's waist and a padded top portion and connecting strip connect to the belt and extend laterally from the pitcher's navel to just past the pitcher's hip and extends downward to connect to the front of the tube. The padding covers a strike area where the pitcher's glove arm and glove hit the pitcher's hip and thigh when throwing a fast pitch softball. 1. A pitcher's thigh pad for protecting a strike area on the pitcher's first thigh where a pitcher's glove and/or gloved arm may impact a front and outer side of the first thigh when throwing a pitch in fast pitch softball , comprising:a belt configured to encircle the pitcher's waist;a single tube of flexible material having opposing top and bottom ends and configured to encircle the first thigh during use, the tube having an inner side adjacent the pitcher's second thigh and an outer side opposite thereto and further having a front side and opposing back side, the tube sized to extend from just above the pitcher's knee to the pitcher's crotch while still encircling the pitcher's thigh;padding connected to and extending along the front and outer side of the tube, the padding being sized to cover at least a majority of the strike area located vertically between the knee and the navel and extending laterally from a vertical line along the inner side of the patella around the outside of the leg and hip to a back of the first thigh, the padding not extending along the inner side of the tube that is located between the pitcher's thighs during use and, at least a majority of the padding being flexible padding;a connecting strip of flexible material extending between the belt and the front side of the tube to position the tube vertically relative to the belt, the connecting strip not being connected to at least the back ...

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12-04-2018 дата публикации

Protective Apparel and Methods of Making the Same

Номер: US20180099206A1
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An article of protective apparel can include a first outer shell having a vacuum-formed first material. The first outer shell can include a first cavity, a second cavity, and a channel disposed between the first cavity and the second cavity. The protective apparel can include a first padding piece disposed in the first cavity, a second padding piece disposed in the second cavity, and a first inner layer attached to the first outer shell. the first padding piece and the second padding piece can be disposed between the first outer shell and the first inner layer. 1. An article of protective apparel , comprising: a first cavity,', 'a second cavity, and', 'a channel disposed between the first cavity and the second cavity;, 'a first outer shell comprising a vacuum-formed first material, the first outer shell comprisinga first padding piece disposed in the first cavity;a second padding piece disposed in the second cavity; anda first inner layer attached to the first outer shell,wherein the first padding piece and the second padding piece are disposed between the first outer shell and the first inner layer.2. The article of protective apparel of claim 1 , wherein the first material comprises a thermoplastic elastomer.3. The article of protective apparel of claim 2 , wherein the first material comprises thermoplastic polyurethane.4. The article of protective apparel of claim 1 , wherein the first material comprises a fabric.5. The article of protective apparel of claim 1 , wherein the first padding piece comprises die-cut foam.6. The article of protective apparel of claim 5 , wherein the second padding piece comprises molded foam.7. The article of protective apparel of claim 1 , wherein the first padding piece comprises hardened liquid foam.8. The article of protective apparel of claim 1 , wherein the protective apparel is a glove comprising:a palmar portion;a dorsal portion; anda cuff portion.9. The article of protective apparel of claim 8 , wherein the dorsal portion ...

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13-04-2017 дата публикации

PROTECTIVE APPARATUS WITH GROOVES

Номер: US20170100660A1
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A sports accessory is provided to be worn by a user during a sport activity. The accessory includes a flexure system. The flexure system includes a support structure including a plurality of intersecting grooves disposed along a surface of the support structure, where a plurality of segments are defined along the surface of the support structure between the intersecting grooves such that the support structure is configured to flex along the grooves with segments moving in relation to other segments during use of the sports accessory. 1. A sports accessory to be worn by a user during a sport activity , the sports accessory including a flexure system , wherein the flexure system comprises:a support structure including a plurality of intersecting grooves disposed along a surface of the support structure;wherein a plurality of segments are defined along the surface of the support structure between the intersecting grooves such that the support structure is configured to flex along the grooves with segments moving in relation to other segments during use of the sports accessory.2. The sports accessory of claim 1 , wherein at least some of the grooves include a geometry in which a width of the grooves varies along a length of the grooves such that two sides that are defined by the same groove of adjacent segments interact with each other during flexing of the support structure.3. The sports accessory of claim 2 , wherein the two sides that are defined by the same groove of adjacent segments interact with each other during flexing of the support structure by limiting a degree of flexure of the support structure when the two sides of the adjacent segments are moved toward each other.4. The sports accessory of claim 2 , wherein at least some of the segments include one or more sides that are convex.5. The sports accessory of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of apertures disposed on the surface of and extending through the support structure claim 1 , wherein each ...

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19-04-2018 дата публикации

LOW DRAG GARMENT

Номер: US20180103704A1
Автор: Smart Simon
Принадлежит: SMART AERO TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

A low drag garment comprises a textured fabric in at least one side region of the garment, wherein the textured fabric has a substantially uniform texture height in the range 0.2-0.8 mm. 1. A low drag garment comprising a textured fabric in at least one side region of the garment , wherein the textured fabric has a texture pattern with a substantially uniform texture height in the range 0.2-0.8 mm.2. A low drag garment according to claim 1 , wherein the textured fabric has a texture pattern with a substantially uniform texture height in the range 0.3-0.7 mm claim 1 , preferably 0.4-0.6 mm.3. A low drag garment according to claim 1 , wherein the garment includes a body portion and the textured fabric is provided in at least one side region of the body portion claim 1 , and wherein the textured fabric in the side region of the body portion has a texture pattern with a substantially uniform texture height in the range 0.2-0.4 mm.4. A low drag garment according to claim 3 , wherein the garment includes a sleeve portion and the textured fabric is provided in at least one side region of the sleeve portion claim 3 , and wherein the textured fabric in the side region of the sleeve portion has a texture pattern with a substantially uniform texture height in the range 0.3-0.8 mm.5. A low drag garment according to claim 3 , wherein the garment includes a leg portion and the textured fabric is provided in at least one side region of the leg portion claim 3 , and wherein the textured fabric in the side region of the leg portion has a texture pattern with a substantially uniform texture height in the range 0.2-0.4 mm.6. A low drag garment according to claim 1 , comprising a relatively smooth fabric in at least one front region of the garment claim 1 , wherein the relatively smooth fabric has a texture height of less than 0.2 mm.7. A low drag garment according to claim 1 , comprising a textured fabric in at least one rear region of the garment claim 1 , wherein the textured fabric ...

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29-04-2021 дата публикации

WEIGHTED SHIN GUARD

Номер: US20210121765A1
Автор: Dhillon Gurinder
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A weighted shin guard is designed to be worn during exercise for building strength, endurance and speed. The weighted shin guard moves the weight from the ankle to the shin, where it is no longer putting a strain on the ankle joint and affecting joint movement. The weighted shin guard is similar in size and shape to traditional shin guards, and can be worn discreetly, unlike other conventional ankle or shin strapped weights. In addition, the weighted shin guard includes the built-in functionality of protecting the shin from impact, enabling the user to switch seamlessly between traditional shin guards and weighted shin guards. 1. A weighted shin guard comprising:an exterior layer providing impact resistance;a weighted material layer disposed behind the exterior layer; andan inner padding layer disposed behind the weighted material layer.2. The weighted shin guard of claim 1 , wherein the weighted material layer is formed from a metal.3. The weighted shin guard of claim 2 , wherein the metal is stainless steel.4. The weighted shin guard of claim 1 , further comprising an outer padding layer disposed between the exterior layer and the weighted material layer.5. The weighted shin guard of claim 4 , wherein the outer padding layer is formed as a foam layer.6. The weighted shin guard of claim 1 , wherein the inner padding layer is formed as a foam layer.7. The weighted shin guard of claim 1 , wherein the exterior layer further provides impact absorption.8. The weighted shin guard of claim 1 , wherein the weighted material layer includes at least weighted material layers disposed adjacent each other.9. The weighted shin guard of claim 1 , wherein the exterior layer claim 1 , the weighted material layer and the inner padding layer are integrated into a single unit.10. The weighted shin guard of claim 1 , further comprising a surface pattern disposed on an exterior face of the exterior layer.11. A weighted shin guard claim 1 , comprising:an exterior layer providing impact ...

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11-04-2019 дата публикации

Protective Garments Incorporating Impact Resistant Structures

Номер: US20190104792A1
Автор: Diamond Richard
Принадлежит:

A protective garment comprising multi-layered composite structures is conformable to the contours of the body parts for which protection is required. The composite structure contains rigid impact-deflecting outer structures, impact-dissipating gel middle layers, and impact-damping microlattice lower layers. In one embodiment, the structure is designed for impacts associated with contact sports, such as football, hockey and lacrosse. In another embodiment, the structure is designed for military/police applications, in which impacts can be blunt forces, from weapons such as clubs, or penetrative forces, from knives, bullets or shrapnel. 1. A protective garment comprising:one or more linear or curvilinear, impact-deflecting plate arrays, comprising multiple rigid deflecting plates, which are interchangeably attachable to multiple plate sockets, wherein the plate sockets are interconnected by a congruously linear or curvilinear semi-rigid rail connector, and wherein each of the plate sockets is pivotally attached to one of multiple pivot axes in the rail connector, and wherein each of the pivot axes is transversely aligned to a longitudinal axis of the rail connector, and wherein each of the plate sockets independently pivots about one or the pivot axes in the rail connector;one or more impact-dissipating viscoelastic polymeric gel layers; andone or more impact-damping microlattice layers.2. The protective garment according to claim 1 , wherein each of the microlattice layers comprise a three-dimensional network of multiple hollow polymer nanotubes claim 1 , having tube diameters less than 1 mm claim 1 , and wherein the polymer nanotubes are interconnected at multiple nanotube nodes which undergo resilient deformation under an applied stress claim 1 , thereby effecting a damping of an applied stress.3. The protective garment according to claim 1 , wherein each of the deflecting plates comprises a rigid claim 1 , light-weight claim 1 , impact-resistant plastic claim 1 , ...

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26-04-2018 дата публикации

YOGA APPARATUS

Номер: US20180110269A1
Автор: Koven Laura
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An athletic strap includes a glove portion including a plantar aspect, a dorsal aspect, and a cavity defined between the plantar and dorsal aspects. The cavity is configured to receive at least part of a hand or a foot of a user. The glove portion further includes a first opening at one end of the glove portion and a second opening at another end of the glove portion. The first and second openings provide ingress to or egress from the cavity. The glove portion further includes a strip extending between the plantar and dorsal aspects. The strip is adjacent to the second opening. The glove portion further includes a first indicium disposed on the plantar aspect. The first indicium extends along a first axis. The first axis is coincident with a portion of the strip. 120.-. (canceled)21. A method of exercising using an exercise system having (a) a first hand glove portion including: (i) a first plantar aspect , (ii) a first dorsal aspect connected to the first plantar aspect , wherein the first dorsal aspect and the first plantar aspect together define a first cavity , (iii) a first indicium disposed on the first dorsal aspect , wherein the first indicium extends along a first axis; (b) a first foot glove portion comprising: (i) a second plantar aspect , (ii) a second dorsal aspect connected to the second plantar aspect , wherein the second dorsal aspect and the second plantar aspect together define a second cavity , (iii) a second indicium disposed on the second dorsal aspect , wherein the second indicium extends along a second axis , the method comprising:(a) placing a first hand through the first cavity;(b) placing a first foot through the second cavity;(c) planting the first foot on a surface; and(d) placing the first hand on the surface such that the first indicium is aligned with the second indicium so the first axis and the second axis extend along a common axis.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the first axis extends laterally relative to the first hand glove ...

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30-04-2015 дата публикации

Martial art training tool that emits light when hit

Номер: US20150119207A1
Автор: Jung Kyun Yi
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention relates to a martial art training tool that emits when hit. The martial art training tool includes a light emitting sensor module which is detachably mounted therein and emits light in response to a punch or kick applied to a training body manufactured for martial art training. Thus, when the martial art training tool is used, trainees or players can immediately check a punch or kick during training or game, which makes it possible to increase concentration. Furthermore, since the martial art training tool can be used for a long time by replacing the light emitting sensor module, the maintenance cost may be reduced.

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25-04-2019 дата публикации

SLIDE-INHIBITING SAFETY GARMENT FOR ICE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

Номер: US20190116903A1
Автор: Bourn Charles T.
Принадлежит:

The present invention includes a method and apparatus for inhibiting sliding on ice or snow, for example, hockey jerseys and/or hockey pants made of a material, such as microfiber cloth, that inhibits sliding when a hockey player falls to the ice at speed. In some embodiments, the hockey garment includes an outer layer of micro-fiber material. The garment is optionally a hockey jersey, pants, elbow covering, kneepads, gloves, shin covering, forearm covering, and/or pants having a plurality of separated areas of micro-fiber material. Optionally, the garment includes stitching that sews the micro-fiber material to a plurality of inner cloth layers using a plurality of at least five curvilinear stitching paths equally spaced from one another through a first area of the garment and a plurality of at least five curvilinear paths equally spaced from one another through a second area of the garment spaced apart from the first area. 1. An apparatus for inhibiting sliding on ice , the apparatus comprising:a hockey garment that includes a terry or mesh-knit fabric having micro-fiber yarns that include a composite of a polyester and a polyamide.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the garment includes a hockey jersey.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the garment includes hockey pants.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the garment includes at least one selected from the set consisting of hockey gloves claim 1 , hockey elbow covering and hockey forearm covering.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the garment includes at least one selected from the set consisting of hockey knee covering and hockey shin covering.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the garment is made of a light-weight breathable moisture-wicking fabric having microfiber pile yarns made of fibers with diameters of no more than ten (10) microns in diameter.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the garment is made of a light-weight breathable moisture-wicking fabric having microfiber yarns made of fibers ...

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14-05-2015 дата публикации

GOALIE PAD

Номер: US20150128325A1
Автор: Vaughn Michael A.
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An inventive hockey pad with a recoil plate added to the pad to protect the internal padding by spreading impact loads, giving the pad longer performance life. In the preferred embodiment, the recoil plate is constructed of flexible carbon fiber that returns to its original shape. This property of the recoil plate effectively forces the pad back into its original shape after it is flexed. 1. A hockey goalie pad comprising:an outer hull;a recoil plate; andinternal padding.2. The pad of claim 1 , wherein the outer hull comprises:a material to surround the pad's inner components;a means for attaching the pad to the user;a space configured to accept the internal padding and recoil plate.3. The pad of claim 2 , wherein the means for attaching the pad to the user comprises buckles.4. The pad of claim 2 , wherein the means for attaching the pad to the user comprises laces.5. The pad of claim 2 , wherein the means for attaching the pad to the user comprises a knee cradle.6. The pad of claim 2 , wherein the outer hull further comprises panels configured to cover the sides of the user's legs while the pad is in use.7. The pad of claim 1 , wherein the pad additionally comprises a lower portion and upper portion.8. The pad of claim 1 , wherein the recoil plate is constructed of semi-rigid material.9. The pad of claim 8 , wherein the recoil plate is at least in part constructed of carbon fiber.10. The pad of claim 1 , further comprising:holes in the recoil plate configured to accept straps; andstraps configured to pass through holes in the recoil plate to secure the recoil plate to the outer hull.11. The pad of claim 1 , wherein the recoil plate is divided into sections.12. The pad of claim 11 , wherein the recoil plate comprises a plurality of sheets stacked to manipulate the flex pattern of the pad.13. The pad of claim 1 , wherein the recoil plate is configured to fit the entire front surface of the pad.14. The pad of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one mechanical spring ...

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25-04-2019 дата публикации

Athletic Performance Monitoring Systems and Methods in a Team Sports Environment

Номер: US20190118036A1
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Systems and methods for sensing and monitoring various athletic performance metrics, e.g., during the course of a game, a practice, a training session, training drills, and the like, are described. These systems and methods can provide useful metrics for players and coaches relating to athletic performances in various sports, including various team sports. 1. A system , comprising:a sensor system that monitors an athletic performance of a first player, the sensor system including at least a first sensor mounted to a set of shin guards;an on-body receiver programmed and adapted to receive data collected by the sensor system, wherein the on-body receiver includes one or more body-mounted activity sensors;a data storage system that stores data collected by the sensor system;an output device programmed and adapted to output perceptible athletic performance information based on data collected by the sensor system and the on-body receiver;a processor system; andmemory storing computer readable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor system to:determine, by the sensor system, a first type of activity performed by the first player;transmit, by the sensor system and based on the first type of activity, contextual performance information to the on-body receiver; anddetermine, by the on-body receiver and based on the contextual performance information, one or more data processing algorithms for determining a plurality of performance metrics for the first player.2. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the output device is programmed and adapted to provide real-time activity feedback to the first player during the athletic performance.3. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the on-body receiver further comprises a wrist worn device.4. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the on-body receiver is programmed and adapted to:determine whether athletic activity data obtained from the on-body receiver is available, and 'generate, based on athletic activity data ...

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16-04-2020 дата публикации

MULTISTRUCTURAL SHOCK ABSORBING SYSTEM FOR ANATOMICAL CUSHIONING

Номер: US20200116225A1
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A shock absorbing system for force attenuation, impact modification or reduction, employs an envelope having a chamber containing a first working fluid, the envelope deformable in response to the impulse to attenuate impact force. A plurality of resilient supplemental absorber elements dispersed within the chamber. The plurality of resilient supplemental absorber elements are deformable in response to the force to assist in attenuating impact force and provide additional resilient restoring force to return the envelope to a pre-impact shape. In alternative implementations, a unitary cell for energy dissipation employs an envelope having a chamber containing a first working fluid and an inner element contained within the chamber and having an inner chamber containing a second working fluid. 1. A shock absorbing system for impact energy dissipation comprising:an envelope having a chamber containing a first working fluid, the envelope deformable in response to an impulse to attenuate force amplitude; and,a plurality of resilient supplemental absorber elements dispersed within the chamber, said plurality of resilient supplemental absorber elements deformable in response to the impulse to assist in absorbing impulse energy and provide additional resilient restoring force to return the envelope to a pre-impulse shape after the impulse.2. The shock absorbing system as defined in wherein the plurality of resilient supplemental absorber elements comprises arcuate filaments.3. The shock absorbing system as defined in wherein the plurality of resilient supplemental absorber elements comprises resilient pillars.4. The shock absorbing system as defined in wherein the envelope is selected from the set of rubber claim 1 , elastomers and thermoplastics.5. A unitary cell for impact energy dissipation comprising:an envelope having a chamber containing a first working fluid; andan inner element contained within the chamber and having an inner chamber containing a second working fluid, ...

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10-05-2018 дата публикации

Head and Neck Support and Restraint System

Номер: US20180125140A1
Автор: Cook Jonathan
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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. 120-. (canceled)21. A head and neck support and restraint system for supporting and protecting the head , neck and body of a user from a force applied from an external source that causes the head and neck of the user to move relative to the body , the system comprising:a first article of protective headwear;a second article worn about the body; anda dynamic connector attachable to the first article and to the second article and comprising a rotation damper, a tilt damper, an elongation-compression damper, and an elongate shaft that passes through the rotation damper, the tilt damper, and the elongation-compression damper,wherein the dynamic connector damps the force and distributes the damped force throughout the body to reduce the likelihood of physiological damage to the user.22. The head and neck support and restraint system of wherein the elongate shaft a first portion that is flexible and a second portion that is relatively inflexible.23. The head and neck support and restraint system of wherein the flexible first portion of the elongate shaft passes through the rotation damper and the tilt damper.24. The head and neck support and restraint system of wherein the relatively inflexible portion of the elongate shaft passes through the ...

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11-05-2017 дата публикации

High Performance Sport Sleeve

Номер: US20170127735A1
Принадлежит: Individual

Sport sleeves comprising one or more anti-slip components are disclosed.

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02-05-2019 дата публикации

ARTICLES INCLUDING COATED FIBERS AND METHODS OF MAKING COATED FIBERS AND ARTICLES

Номер: US20190125028A1
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The present disclosure is directed to articles that include one or more coated fiber(s) (i.e., fiber(s) with a cured coating disposed thereon), where the coating includes a matrix of crosslinked polymers and optionally a colorant (e.g., pigment particles or dye or both). The cured coating is a product of crosslinking a coating composition including uncrosslinked polymers (e.g., a dispersion of uncrosslinked polymers in a carrier, wherein the uncrosslinked polymers are crosslinked to form the matrix of crosslinked polymers). The present disclosure is also directed to articles including the coated fibers, methods of forming the coated fibers and articles, and methods of making articles including the coated fibers. 1. A component of an article of footwear comprising:one or more fiber(s); anda cured coating disposed on the one or more fiber(s), the cured coating including a plurality of pigment particles entrapped in a matrix of crosslinked polyurethane homopolymers or copolymers or both.2. The component of claim 1 , wherein the cured coating is an elastomeric cured coating.3. The component of claim 1 , wherein the matrix of crosslinked polymers includes crosslinked polyester polyurethanes.4. The component of claim 1 , wherein the one or more coated fiber(s) include thermoplastic polyurethane fibers claim 1 , thermoplastic polyamide fibers claim 1 , thermoplastic polyester fibers claim 1 , thermoplastic polyether fibers claim 1 , thermoplastic polyolefin fibers claim 1 , and any combination thereof.5. The component of claim 1 , wherein the one or more coated fiber(s) include glass fibers claim 1 , carbon fibers claim 1 , boron fibers and any combination thereof.6. The component of claim 1 , wherein the one or more coated fiber(s) are present in a yarn claim 1 , and the coating is disposed on an outer surface of the yarn.7. The component of claim 1 , wherein the one or more coated fiber(s) are present in a textile claim 1 , and the coating is disposed on an outer surface ...

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17-05-2018 дата публикации

IMPACT-RESISTANT MATERIAL AND PAD

Номер: US20180132547A1
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Impact-resistant materials and pads are disclosed. An impact-resistant material includes a first elastomer layer having a first density, a second elastomer layer having a second density higher than the first density, a layer of high-tensile strength fibrous material, and a polymer layer. These layers are preferably be arranged in the order in which they are recited. These layers may also be included in an impact-resistant pad configured to be worn by a user. The first elastomer layer is positioned directly adjacent the user when the pad is worn by the user. 1. An impact-resistant material comprising:a first elastomer layer having a first density;a second elastomer layer having a second density higher than the first density;a layer of high-tensile strength fibrous material; anda polymer layer.2. The impact-resistant material of claim 1 , wherein:the first elastomer layer is arranged directly adjacent the second elastomer layer;the second elastomer layer is arranged directly adjacent the layer of high-tensile strength fibrous material; andthe layer of high-tensile strength fibrous material is arranged directly adjacent the polymer layer.3. The impact-resistant material of claim 1 , wherein the first elastomer layer comprises a layer of dosed cell foam.4. The impact-resistant material of claim 1 , wherein the first density is around approximately 9 lbs. per cubic foot.5. The impact-resistant material of claim 1 , wherein the first elastomer layer has a total thickness from 6.0 mm to 12.0 mm.6. The impact-resistant material of claim 1 , wherein the second elastomer layer comprises a layer of dosed cell foam.7. The impact-resistant material of claim 1 , wherein the second density is around approximately 32 lbs. per cubic foot.8. The impact-resistant material of claim 1 , wherein the second elastomer layer has a total thickness from 6.0 mm to 12.0 mm.9. The impact-resistant material of claim 1 , wherein the layer of high-tensile strength fibrous material comprises a layer ...

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18-05-2017 дата публикации

BRACE OR SUPPORT WITH ATFL SUPPORT

Номер: US20170135839A1
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The invention comprises an elastomeric athletic or orthopedic brace, support for a joint complex and is an elastomeric sleeve having a distal portion and a proximal portion that surrounds and supports one or more joints and with fenestrations or cut-outs and optional supplemental supports or framework so as to provide an external anatomically configured network which augments the effects of the ligaments. The brace can be used prophylactically or therapeutically. 1. An ankle brace for a hypothetical user having a leg including an ankle joint complex extending from below a gastrocnemius at the proximal side to behind the neck of a fifth metatarsal on the distal side , the brace comprising a sleeve of biocompatible elastomeric sheet material having a through thickness of from 1 to 7 mm , and a that has a first portion having web of material which is closed by closure means to form a first continuous loop about a first axis and a second portion that forms a second continuous loop about a second axis; and the first portion of the web having a proximal end which includes a top opening sized to fit below the belly of the gastrocnemius of the hypothetical user and the distal end of the first portion being connected to the proximal end of the second portion at a conjunction of the first portion and the second portion , and the distal portion of the second portion including a bottom opening sized to fit posterior to the neck of the fifth metatarsal of the hypothetical user2. An ankle brace as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the web has a first edge and a second edge and a discontinuity there between and the web is configured so that the discontinuity is not directly over an Achilles tendon of the hypothetical user.3. An ankle brace as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the closure means is attached to a band claim 1 , strap claim 1 , cable or tab which extends from the medial or lateral side of the brace and includes one or more of Velcro claim 1 , C-hooks claim 1 , pin and post ...

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18-05-2017 дата публикации

SHOCK ABSORBING ELEMENT FOR THE BODY

Номер: US20170136340A1
Автор: DRIES Decoene
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A shock absorbing element () for protecting a part of the body, having at least two layers connected to each other, a first layer substantially made of recycled rubber and a second layer substantially made of hard plastic, in which the shock absorbing element () is designed to be attached to the part of the body in such a way that the first layer is situated between the body and the second layer. 1. Shock absorbing element for protecting a part of the body , wherein the shock absorbing element comprises at least two layers connected to each other , a first layer made of recycled rubber and a second layer made of hard plastic , in which the shock absorbing element is configured to attach to the part of the body in such a way that the first layer is situated between the body and the second layer.2. Shock absorbing element according to claim 1 , characterized in that a surface of the second layer lies against a surface of the first layer claim 1 , with the dimensions of these surfaces virtually corresponding claim 1 , so that the second layer virtually completely covers the first layer.3. Shock absorbing element according to claim 1 , characterized in that the hard plastic comprises at least 50% polycarbonate.4. Shock absorbing element according to claim 3 , characterized in that the hard plastic comprises polycarbonate.5. Shock absorbing element according to claim 1 , characterized in that the first layer is glued to the second layer.6. Shock absorbing element according to claim 5 , characterized in that the first layer is glued to the second layer by means of a polyurethane glue.7. Shock absorbing element according to claim 1 , characterized in that the recycled rubber is ground rubber claim 1 , glued together with a polyurethane glue.8. Shock absorbing element according to claim 1 , characterized in that the first layer has a thickness of between 0.5 and 5 mm.9. Shock absorbing element according to claim 1 , characterized in that the second layer has a thickness of ...

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08-09-2022 дата публикации

HOCKEY GOALTENDER LEG PADS

Номер: US20220280861A1
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A hockey goalkeeper leg pad with a top end and a bottom end, having: an outer shell having a facing section, a rear section, a lateral section, and a medial section, the medial section located inwardly of the lateral section when worn by the wearer, the facing, rear, lateral, and medial sections interconnected to form a pocket defined within the outer shell; a core padding received within the pocket of the outer shell; and a medial pad secured to the medial section of the outer shell, the medial pad having a longitudinal pad extending longitudinally between the top end and the bottom end, and a knee pad monolithically protruding from the longitudinal pad in a transverse direction, a width of the medial pad extending uninterrupted from a front edge of the longitudinal pad to a rear edge of the knee pad. 1. A hockey goalkeeper leg pad having a top end proximate a knee of a wearer and a bottom end proximate a foot of the wearer , the hockey goalkeeper leg pad comprising:an outer shell having a facing section facing away from the wearer, a rear section facing the wearer, a lateral section, and a medial section, the medial section located inwardly of the lateral section when worn by the wearer, the facing, rear, lateral, and medial sections interconnected to form a pocket defined within the outer shell;a core padding received within the pocket of the outer shell; and a longitudinal pad extending longitudinally between the top end and the bottom end, and', 'a knee pad monolithically protruding from the longitudinal pad in a transverse direction, a width of the medial pad extending uninterrupted from a front edge of the longitudinal pad to a rear edge of the knee pad., 'a medial pad secured to the medial section of the outer shell, the medial pad having'}2. The hockey goalkeeper leg pad of claim 1 , wherein the medial pad is free of a hinge connection at an intersection between the knee pad and the longitudinal pad claim 1 , the knee pad being substantially non-rotatable ...

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24-05-2018 дата публикации

ARTICLE OF APPAREL WITH DYNAMIC PADDING SYSTEM

Номер: US20180140928A1
Автор: Beers Tiffany A.
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An article of apparel includes a padding system that dynamically changes configuration in response to an impending impact. The padding system may change from a state that has a high flexibility and offers low protection from impact to a state that has a low flexibility and offers increase protection from impact. The system may use a filament to constrict a plurality of padding elements together in order to increase the overall stiffness of the pad. The filament may be tightened and loosened by a spool. The spool may receive a signal regarding the impending impact from a sensor that is a part of the article of apparel, or a sensor that is separate from it. 1. An article of apparel comprising: a filament surrounding two or more of the padding elements,', wherein the spool is configured to reversibly change the filament from a first configuration to a second configuration upon receiving the input from the input source; and', 'wherein the two or more padding elements surrounded by the filament have a first distance between them when the filament is in the first configuration and a second distance between them when the filament is in the second configuration, the second distance being less than the first distance., 'a spool, a portion of the filament being wound around the spool, and an input source that is configured to deliver an input to the spool;'}], 'a dynamic padding system including a plurality of padding elements fixedly mounted on a base layer,'}2. The article of apparel according to claim 1 , wherein the input source is an antenna that is configured to receive a wireless signal transmitted by a signal source.3. The article of apparel according to claim 1 , wherein the input source is a proximity sensor.4. The article of apparel according to claim 1 , wherein each padding element extends outward from the base layer in a longitudinal orientation and is compressible in the longitudinal orientation.5. The article of apparel according to claim 1 , wherein at least ...

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25-05-2017 дата публикации

Deployable segmented sport equipment

Номер: US20170143054A1
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention is a deployable segmented sport equipment for reducing the impact force on sport equipment worn by a user by using deployable panels. The invention has a body defining a recess, and a panel movable within the recess. The panel includes a panel magnetic element capable of being acted upon by a magnetic force. An electromagnet is provided producing an attractive or repulsive magnetic force on the panel magnetic element. A proximity sensing device capable of sensing an object at a distance from the deployable segmented sport equipment is provided with the body. An electronic controller unit receives signals from the proximity sensing device and controls operation of the controllable magnetic element so as to deploy or retract the panel from or into the recess. The panel being deployed prior to impact with the object, with the repulsive force being controlled to absorb the impact force after impact.

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25-05-2017 дата публикации

VENTED SHIN GUARD

Номер: US20170144053A1
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A compliant shin guard includes an outer shell composed of an impact absorbing material and an inner padding mounted to the inner surface of the outer shell. A plurality of vents extend through the outer shell and the inner padding, the plurality of vents being distributed across the outer surface of the outer shell. A raised channel extends at least partially along the length of the outer shell to provide rigidity to the outer shell. 1. A shin guard comprising:an outer shell comprising an impact absorbing material, the outer shell having an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface being contoured to conform to a shin of a wearer, the outer shell further having a longitudinal axis extending the length of the outer shell;an inner padding mounted to the inner surface of the outer shell;a plurality of vents extending through the outer shell and the inner padding, the plurality of vents being distributed across the outer surface of the outer shell; anda raised channel extending at least partially along the length of the outer shell.2. The shin guard as recited in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of vents are distributed in a generally cross-hatched pattern.3. The shin guard as recited in claim 1 , wherein at least some of the plurality of vents are diamond shaped.4. The shin guard as recited in claim 1 , wherein at least some of the plurality of vents are inset at least one of flush with or below the outer surface of the outer shell.5. The shin guard as recited in claim 1 , wherein at least some of the plurality of vents includes a chamfered edge along a portion of the perimeter of the vent.6. The shin guard as recited in claim 1 , wherein a longitudinal axis of the raised channel is offset from the longitudinal axis of the outer shell7. The shin guard as recited in claim 1 , wherein a longitudinal axis of the raised channel is coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the outer shell.8. The shin guard as recited in claim 1 , wherein the raised channel extends ...

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25-05-2017 дата публикации

Hand protection sports pad

Номер: US20170144054A1
Автор: Shmuel LANDAU
Принадлежит: Individual

A kit for buffering between a body part and an object includes a pad, adjustably placeable over the body part and the object having at least a multiplicity of holes; and at least one connector to connect the pad to the body part and the object via at least one of the holes.

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21-08-2014 дата публикации

Device for protecting the knee joint that is able to engage with a ski boot

Номер: US20140230828A1

A device for protecting the knee joint of a skier, the device being for installing on a ski boot having a footwear portion surmounted by a collar, the device having first connector designed to be fastened to the collar of the boot and a shell designed to cover the front of the tibia of the skier, the shell extending between a high portion for being situated level with the skier's knee and a low portion covering a portion of the collar of the boot, the shell supporting, on its high portion, lateral flanges suitable for being put into contact with the knee on either side of the knee being in contact at least with the condyles of the femur of the skier.

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31-05-2018 дата публикации

BASE FABRIC MATERIAL HAVING PAD MEMBER WITH CORE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20180148313A1
Автор: KOMURA Yoshitaka
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To provide a base fabric material having a pad member with a core and a manufacturing method thereof, the pad member with the core being capable of quickly and strongly joining the pad member, on which the core such as a cushion material is disposed, with beautiful finish in a state where the core is made to sufficiently project outward. The pad member having the core is joined to a one side surface of the base fabric material via an adhesive film, with its substantially entire area in thickness projecting, by performing thermocompression bonding by using a concave mold K, a convex mold HK, or the like having a hole or a groove made to match a shape or a thickness of the core. The adhesive film is made to have a mesh-like shape, or an adhesion preventing cloth is disposed and so on so as to ensure ventilation property. 112.-. (canceled)13. A base fabric material having a pad member with a core , comprising:a base fabric material having elasticity and having an annular cross-section;a core disposed to project from an outer face of the base fabric material in its entire area by being adhered to the base fabric material from an inner face of the base fabric material;a pad member disposed on the inner face of the base fabric material to cover the core; andan adhesive layer for joining them.14. The base fabric material having the pad member with the core according to claim 13 , whereinthe base fabric material having the pad member with the core further comprises an adhesion preventing cloth disposed at a non-adhered section of the adhesive layer, and ventilation property is ensured at a position at which the adhesion preventing cloth is disposed.15. The base fabric material having the pad member with the core according to claim 13 , wherein the base fabric material having the pad member with the core is a knee supporter or an elbow supporter.16. A manufacturing method of a base fabric material having a pad member with a core claim 13 , comprising:providing a base fabric ...

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01-06-2017 дата публикации

PROTECTIVE SPORTING GEAR

Номер: US20170151486A1
Автор: Galli Marco, LIANG Steven
Принадлежит: Compression Armor LLC

A protective sporting gear is described with a plurality of polygon-shaped protective components interposed between a first layer of material and a second layer of material. The plurality of polygon-shaped protective components are attached to a top surface of the first layer of material. Each of the plurality of protective components includes one or more polygon-shaped layers of rigid material situated on one or more polygon-shaped layers of non-rigid material. A bottom surface of a first polygon-shaped layer of non-rigid material of the one or more polygon-shaped layers of non-rigid material is attached to the top surface of the first layer of material. 1. A protective sporting gear , comprising:a first layer of material;a plurality of polygon-shaped protective components attached to a top surface of the first layer of material, each of the plurality of polygon-shaped protective components comprises one or more polygon-shaped layers of rigid material situated on one or more polygon-shaped layers of non-rigid material with a bottom surface of a first polygon-shaped layer of non-rigid material of the one or more polygon-shaped layers of non-rigid material being attached to the top surface of the first layer of material; anda second layer of material positioned over the plurality of polygon-shaped protective components so that the plurality of polygon-shaped protective components is interposed between the first layer of material and the second layer of material.2. The protective sporting gear of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of polygon-shaped protective components is coupled one at least two neighboring protective components of the plurality of polygon-shaped protective components.3. The protective sporting gear of claim 1 , wherein both the first layer of material and the second layer of material are compression fabric.4. The protective sporting gear of claim 1 , wherein the first layer of material includes a compression fabric that wicks moisture from an ...

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07-06-2018 дата публикации

PROTECTIVE GEAR

Номер: US20180153233A1
Автор: Paquette Adam D.
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Protective gear for protecting an arm or other body part of a wearer, such as a lacrosse, hockey, baseball, or other sports player, or an occupational worker, is provided. The gear can be in the form of an arm guard including a forearm guard, a biceps guard and a sleeve. The sleeve can be joined with the forearm guard and an upper end of the biceps guard, with a lower end of the biceps guard being free from attachment to the sleeve to facilitate radioulnar rotation of the forearm guard and thus the forearm of the wearer. The arm guard can include a low profile elbow cap that is integral with the forearm guard, and generally free floating within and joined with the forearm guard, rather than being a separate component from the forearm guard. 1. An arm guard comprising:a forearm guard configured to engage a forearm of a wearer, the forearm guard including an upper end and a lower end, the upper end being higher on the forearm than the lower end, the forearm guard including an interior forearm pad and an exterior forearm pad, the interior forearm pad and the exterior forearm pad spaced from one another to form a forearm pad gap, the interior forearm pad configured to be closer to the forearm of the wearer, the exterior forearm pad configured to form an exterior of the forearm guard, the exterior pad defining an exterior pad elbow hole;an elbow cap including a rigid shell, the elbow cap being disposed between the interior forearm pad and the exterior forearm pad, the elbow pad being movable relative to the elbow pad hole defined by the exterior forearm pad, the elbow pad including an elbow pad portion that projects at least partially through the exterior pad elbow hole of the exterior pad, the elbow cap being joined with the interior forearm pad so that the elbow cap is configured to move with the interior forearm pad as the elbow cap moves relative to the exterior pad elbow hole;a sleeve joined with the forearm guard, the sleeve being configured for placement closer to ...

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23-05-2019 дата публикации

A MULTI-DIRECTIONAL FLEXIBLE DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTABLE PROTECTION APPARATUS

Номер: US20190151744A1
Автор: Yang Kyle Liou
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A novel multi-directional flexible dynamically adjustable protection apparatus for use in protecting a user in a manner which provides relief from mechanical forces via both direct impact and mechanical forces when the user moves. 1.) A multi-directional flexible dynamically adjustable protection apparatus for a user , comprising: ["a primary cup element, disposed immediately adjacent the user's body, wherein the primary cup element has a plurality of lateral strain relief elements disposed along a longitudinal axis of the primary cup element, wherein the plurality of lateral strain relief elements operate to absorb lateral mechanical strain when the user moves;", "a bridge layer, coupled to a top portion of the primary cup element such that the primary cup element is disposed between the bridge layer and the user's body, wherein the bridge layer comprises a force deflecting ribbing, wherein the force deflecting ribbing operates to absorb a direct mechanical force and disperse the direct mechanical force laterally;", 'an outer shield, coupled to a top portion of the bridge layer, having a mechanically rigid surface for absorbing direct mechanical force;, 'a cup assembly, comprising 'a front affixing portion, disposed vertically with respect to the cup assembly, wherein the front affixing portion comprises a left slit element, wherein the front affixing portion further comprises a right slit element, wherein the left slit element is has a vertical height identical to a vertical height of the left strap such that the left strap laces through the left slit element, wherein the right slit element is has a vertical height identical to a vertical height of the right strap such that the right strap laces through the left slit element, wherein the belt assembly further comprises a rear strap which laces through a molded tail element, and;', 'a belt assembly, comprisingwherein the cup assembly is operatively coupled to the belt assembly such that the cup assembly is secured ...

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23-05-2019 дата публикации

Pliable athletic foot guard

Номер: US20190151745A1
Автор: Nava Kay Tonalli
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A foot guard to be worn with a shoe comprising an upper and a sole, said foot guard comprising: an upper comprising at least one pliable shock absorbent protective layer that covers the shoe; a top opening; and a bottom opening. The at least one protective layer comprises a plurality of protective strips protruding outward from the at least one protective layer that are raised with respect to the level of the at least one protective layer; extending from the bottom of one side of the upper, over the top of the upper, and down to the bottom of the opposite side of the upper; and ranging from the toe portion of the upper to the top opening. The protective strips and rows of the at least one protective layer are arranged in adjacent rows in an alternating pattern. The protective strips comprise a pliable shock absorbent material. 1. A foot guard to be worn with a shoe comprising an upper and a sole , said foot guard comprising:an upper comprising at least one pliable shock absorbent protective layer that covers the shoe;a top opening in said upper allowing the shoe to enter the foot guard;a bottom opening in said upper having a perimeter that is defined by the perimeter of the sole of the shoe; andsaid at least one protective layer comprising a plurality of protective strips protruding outward from the at least one protective layer that are raised in height with respect to the level of the at least one protective layer; extending from the bottom edge of one side of said upper of the foot guard, over the top of the upper of the foot guard, and down to the bottom edge of the opposite side of the upper of the foot guard; covering at least part of the forefoot portion of the upper of the foot guard; and ranging from the toe portion of the upper of the foot guard to the top opening of the upper of the foot guard; whereinsaid protective strips are arranged in rows in an alternating pattern with one row of the raised protective strips followed by and adjacent to a row of said ...

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14-05-2020 дата публикации

HARNESS WITH SINGLE-PULL ADJUSTMENT FOR SPORTS CHEST PROTECTOR

Номер: US20200147474A1
Автор: GUIDETTI Giovanni
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A chest protector includes a protective vest portion and a harness portion to hold the vest portion on a user. The harness portion includes a first side strap and a second side strap, each of the first and second side straps being connected to the vest portion on opposing sides of the vest portion; a first slide connected to the first side strap; a second slide connected to the second side strap; a central strap passing through the first slide and the second slide and forming a loop connecting the first and second slides; a vertical strap connected to the central strap; and a strap adjuster connecting the vest portion and the vertical strap. The vertical strap passes through the strap adjuster and a free end of the vertical strap can be pulled to tighten the harness portion around a user. The vertical strap may be the only adjustable strap. 1. A system for holding protective equipment on a user , the system comprising:a plurality of straps, the plurality of straps comprising a first strap, a second strap, a third strap, and a central strap connecting the first and second straps to the third strap; anda strap adjuster;wherein the third strap passes through the strap adjuster, the strap adjuster is configured to facilitate adjustment of a distance between the strap adjuster and the central strap,and wherein when a free end of the third strap is pulled, the third strap pulls the central strap and the central strap pulls the first and second straps to tighten the system.2. The system of wherein the central strap comprises a loop between the first and second straps.3. The system of wherein the central strap is connected to the first strap and the second strap via slides.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a fourth strap claim 1 , wherein the fourth strap is an intermediate strap configured to connect the strap adjuster to the protective equipment.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a release strap attached to the strap adjuster claim 1 , wherein the ...

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24-06-2021 дата публикации

ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING ARTICLES INCLUDING A COATING

Номер: US20210186147A1
Автор: Edwards Charles R.
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The present disclosure is directed to articles that include a cured coating that includes a matrix of crosslinked polymers and optionally a colorant (e.g., pigment particles or dye or both). The cured coating can include a matrix of crosslinked polymers. The cured coating is a product of crosslinking a coating composition comprising uncrosslinked polymers (e.g., a dispersion of uncrosslinked polymers in a carrier to form the matrix of crosslinked polymers), wherein the uncrosslinked polymers are crosslinked to form the matrix of crosslinked polymers. The matrix of crosslinked polymers can be elastomeric. The present disclosure is also directed to articles including these bladders, methods of forming these bladders, and methods of making articles including these bladders, where the bladders include the cured coating. 1. A coated article comprising:a cushioning element having an externally-facing side comprising a first polymeric material; anda cured coating disposed on the first polymeric material of the externally-facing side, wherein the cured coating includes a plurality of pigment particles or dyes entrapped in a matrix of crosslinked polyurethanes, wherein the cured coating is an elastomeric cured coating and has a percent elongation of at least 100 percent.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the cured coating is a product of crosslinking a coating composition comprising a dispersion of uncrosslinked polyester polyurethanes in a carrier to form the matrix of crosslinked polymers3. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the matrix of crosslinked polyester polyurethanes includes crosslinked polyester polyurethane elastomer.4. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the first polymeric material is elastomeric and the cured coating is elastomeric.5. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the first polymeric material is a foamed polymeric material.6. The coated article of claim 5 , wherein the foamed polymeric material comprises a vinyl acetate homopolymer or ...

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24-06-2021 дата публикации

LEG PAD FOR A HOCKEY GOAL TENDER

Номер: US20210187379A1
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A leg pad for a hockey goaltender comprising a pad body with an inner side and a cuff member extending rearwardly from the inner side. In use, the cuff member and a portion of the inner side define a longitudinal channel in which the calf of the goaltender is at least partially received, wherein upper and lower projections of the cuff member at least partially surround respective upper and lower parts of the calf and wherein the cuff member tightly maintains the leg within the channel while allowing movement of the leg between a standing position and a knelt position. 1. A leg pad for a hockey goaltender having a leg with a knee , a shin , a calf and a foot with an ankle and a forefoot , the leg pad being wearable on the leg to protect the leg , the leg pad comprising:a pad body adapted to be positioned adjacent to a front part of the leg, the pad body comprising an outer side of the leg pad, a medial portion adapted to be positioned adjacent to a medial part of the leg, a lateral portion adapted to be positioned adjacent to a lateral part of the leg, a bottom portion to be positioned adjacent the forefoot and an inner side adapted to at least partially face the shin; anda cuff member extending rearwardly from the inner side, the cuff member comprising an upper projection extending from the medial portion of the pad body toward the lateral portion of the pad body and being adapted to be positioned on an upper part of the calf slightly below the knee and a lower projection extending from the medial portion of the pad body toward the lateral portion of the pad body and being adapted to be positioned on a lower part of the calf slightly above the ankle;wherein, in use, the upper and lower projections and a portion of the inner side define a longitudinal channel in which the calf is at least partially received, wherein the upper and lower projections at least partially surround the respective upper and lower parts of the calf and wherein the cuff member tightly ...

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23-05-2019 дата публикации

MULTISTRUCTURAL SHOCK ABSORBING SYSTEM FOR ANATOMICAL CUSHIONING

Номер: US20190154101A1
Автор: McDonnell Kevin
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A shock absorbing system for impact energy dissipation employs removable unitary cells of compressible members in communication with a reservoir and containing a first working fluid. Resilient structural members may be placed intermediate the compressible members to deform responsive to compression to provide both energy dissipation and resilient recovery of the compression cylinders to their uncompressed state. 1. A shock absorbing system for impact energy dissipation comprising:a surface;a least one unitary cell having a plurality of compressible cylinders extending substantially perpendicular to the surface each compressible cylinder containing a first working fluid;a reservoir connected to the plurality of compressible members through a plurality of fluid conduits, said first working fluid transferred by at least one compressible member to the reservoir responsive to compression of the at least one compressible member induced by an impact, wherein plurality of compressible cylinders and reservoir are enclosed within an envelope and wherein the envelope forms a cavity surrounding the compressible cylinders and reservoir;a second working fluid contained in said cavity and transmissible intermediate said the compressible members;a plurality of transverse tubes extending intermediate the unitary cells and,wherein each unitary cell is removably affixed to the surface.2. The shock absorbing system as defined in further comprising a plurality of tubes transversely extending through the cavity through the second working fluid.3. The shock absorbing system as defined in wherein the second working fluid bathes the compressible members claim 2 , conduits and reservoir for heat transfer.4. The shock absorbing system as defined in wherein the at least one unitary cell comprises a plurality of unitary cells encompassed between continuous inner and outer plates claim 1 , at least one of said plates having indicia identifying the location of each unitary cell.5. The shock ...

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16-06-2016 дата публикации

DYNAMIC SHIN GUARD

Номер: US20160166914A1
Автор: Heim Eberhard
Принадлежит: LEKISPORT AG

A description is given of a shin guard () having a shin element () which is based on a hard plastics material or metal and has a concave inner side () which is curved transversally to a longitudinal axis () of the shin guard and encloses an interior () for accommodating a user's shin region. The shin guard is characterized in that at the lower end of the shin element (), said lower end being directed towards the user's foot, it has a separate sliding element (), which is based on a hard plastics material or metal and has a concave inner side (), winch is adapted to the lower region of the shin element () and is curved transversally to the longitudinal axis () of the shin guard, as well as a convex outer surface (), and in that the sliding element () is mounted such that it can be displaced dynamically essentially along the longitudinal axis (), within defined limits, counter to a spring force directed towards the foot. 1. A shin guardhaving a shin element which is based on a hard plastic or metal and has a concave inner side which is curved transversely with respect to a longitudinal axis of the shin guard and encloses an interior for accommodating the shin region of a user, whereinthe shin guard, at the lower end of the shin element directed toward the foot of the user, having a separate sliding element, which is based on a hard plastic or metal and has a concave inner side, which is adapted to the lower region of the shin element and is curved transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the shin guard, and also has a convex outer surface,wherein the sliding element is mounted so as to be dynamically movable substantially along the longitudinal axis relative to the shin element, within defined limits, counter to a spring force directed toward the foot.2. The shin guard as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sliding element is mounted so as to be movable with its convex outer surface running on or parallel to the concave inner side claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , ...

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14-06-2018 дата публикации

Slideable and abrasion resistant flexible impact absorbing cushioning pads, clothing incorporating such pads, and methods of making and using

Номер: US20180160746A1
Принадлежит: G Form LLC

The present disclosure relates to flexible and conformable protection pads with cushioning regions that include integral abrasion resistant and/or slideable upper surfaces, or abrasion resistant and/or slideable shells that conform to the outer surface of the cushioning regions, which may extend downwardly from the cushioning region and may have tapered edges.

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14-06-2018 дата публикации

WEARABLE DEVICES, ASSEMBLIES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING SUBSTANCES ON SURFACES

Номер: US20180160747A1
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The present application is directed to a wearable chest protector system operationally configured to affect substances located on one or more surfaces of interest. One suitable chest protector system is wearable for baseball purposes and includes a shoulder cap assembly constructed from one or more materials operationally configured to affect substances located on one or more surfaces of interest. The shoulder cap assembly may include one or more removable component parts. 1. A chest protector system including:a chest protector having a front outer surface and a back outer surface; anda shoulder cap assembly attachable to the chest protector, the shoulder cap assembly having a front outer surface and a back outer surface;wherein the front outer surface of the chest protector is constructed from a first textile composition and the front outer surface of the shoulder cap assembly is constructed from a second textile composition, the first textile composition having a higher specific strength than the second textile composition.2. The system of wherein the shoulder cap assembly includes one or more attachment members operationally configured to releasably attach the shoulder cap assembly to the chest protector claim 1 , the one or more attachment members being constructed from one or more elastic materials.3. The system of wherein the first textile composition has a first average denier count and the second textile composition has a second average denier count less than the first average denier count.4. The system of wherein the shoulder cap assembly includes a base member with one or more attachment members extending out from the base member and one or more removable members claim 1 , the one or more removable members having a front surface and an opposing back surface claim 1 , wherein the one or more removable members are operationally configured to provide the front outer surface of the shoulder cap assembly.5. The system of wherein the one or more removable ...

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14-06-2018 дата публикации

Body protector device for martial arts and valid hit determination system incorporating the same

Номер: US20180161659A1
Автор: Kap Sek CHUNG
Принадлежит: Individual

A body or head protector device for martial arts having at least one hit detector attached thereto or embedded therein is disclosed. The hit detector includes: an elongate upper substrate; an elongate lower substrate facing away the upper substrate; and a spacer disposed between the upper substrate and lower substrate, wherein a circuit pattern is formed on the lower substrate substantially across an entire length of the lower substrate, wherein the circuit pattern include first and second patterns, wherein the first pattern and second pattern are short-circuited with each other when the upper and lower substrates are in a non-contact with each other.

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30-05-2019 дата публикации

VENTED SHIN GUARD

Номер: US20190160362A1
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A compliant shin guard includes an outer shell composed of an impact absorbing material and an inner padding mounted to the inner surface of the outer shell. A plurality of vents extend through the outer shell and the inner padding, the plurality of vents being distributed across the outer surface of the outer shell. A raised channel extends at least partially along the length of the outer shell to provide rigidity to the outer shell. 114.-. (canceled)15. A shin guard comprising:an outer shell comprising an impact absorbing material, the outer shell having an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface being contoured to conform to a shin of a wearer, the outer shell further having a longitudinal axis extending the length of the outer shell;an inner padding mounted to the inner surface of the outer shell;a plurality of vents in a generally cross-hatched pattern having openings extending through the outer shell and the inner padding; anda raised channel extending at least partially along the length of the outer shell.16. The shin guard of claim 15 , wherein the raised channel does not include the plurality of vents.17. The shin guard as recited in claim 15 , wherein at least some of the plurality of vents are diamond shaped.18. The shin guard as recited in claim 15 , wherein at least some of the plurality of vents are inset at least one of flush with or below the outer surface of the outer shell.19. The shin guard as recited in claim 15 , wherein at least some of the plurality of vents includes a chamfered edge along a portion of the perimeter of the vent.20. The shin guard as recited in claim 15 , wherein a longitudinal axis of the raised channel is offset from the longitudinal axis of the outer shell.21. The shin guard as recited in claim 15 , wherein a longitudinal axis of the raised channel is coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the outer shell.22. The shin guard as recited in claim 15 , wherein the raised channel extends the entire length on the ...

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01-07-2021 дата публикации

PATELLA PROTECTION SYSTEM AND KNEE BRACE COMPRISING SUCH A PATELLA PROTECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20210195969A1
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The present invention relates to a patella protection system () comprising an upper member () designed to be positioned in proximity of an upper part of the wearer's leg, a lower member () designed to be positioned in proximity of a lower part of the wearer's leg and an intermediate guard member () designed to be positioned over the patella and operatively connected to the upper member () and the lower member (). The upper member () and the lower member () are designed to move within the intermediate guard member () between a straight configuration and an angulated configuration. The invention also relates to a knee brace () comprising such a patella protection system (). 2121222323. The patella protection system () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said upper member () and lower member () have predetermined degree of overlap there between within the intermediate guard member () in the straight configuration and a reduced degree of overlap there between within the intermediate guard member () in the angulated configuration.31232524242122. The patella protection system () as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the intermediate guard member () is a box-like member having an inner cavity () and end openings (A claim 2 , B) for the slidable insertion and guidance of said upper member () and said lower member ().4123262725. The patella protection system () as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said intermediate guard member () is formed by a pair of shells ( claim 3 , ) coupled there between and designed to delimit said inner cavity ().512627232930303131. The patella protection system () as claimed in claim 4 , wherein each shell ( claim 4 , ) of the intermediate guard member () comprises at least two portions ( claim 4 , A claim 4 , B) connected together by at least one hinge section (A claim 4 , B).613131293030. The patella protection system () as claimed in claim 5 , wherein said at least one hinge section (A claim 5 , B) has a reduced thickness relative to the shell portions ( ...

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01-07-2021 дата публикации

Automatic adjustable supporting equipment and method for automatically adjusting supporting equipment

Номер: US20210196500A1

An automatic adjustable supporting equipment, including a supporting band, an adjusting device, and a controller, is provided. The supporting band wraps around a limb of a user. The adjusting device is disposed on the supporting band, and includes an actuating mechanism and an accelerometer. The actuating mechanism is configured to adjust a pressure applied on the limb by the supporting band. The accelerometer is configured to detect an acceleration value. The controller is coupled to adjusting device, and is configured to drive the actuating mechanism to adjust the pressure to a preset pressure value according to the acceleration value.

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18-09-2014 дата публикации

Goal tender leg pad

Номер: US20140259259A1
Автор: Peter B. Smith
Принадлежит: Warrior Sports Inc

A goaltender leg pad providing profile adjustment, toe attachment and/or toe thickness adjustment. The leg pad can include an adjuster element that configures adjacent pads at a user selected angle or configuration to provide a desired front profile of the leg pad. The leg pad can include an optionally elastic toe attachment strap joined with a foot pad and/or boot, and a redirection element slidably engaging the strap. The strap can secure the foot pad to the user's skate, and generally centrally locate the foot pad over the user's skate when the user transitions to a standing position and/or a crouching position. The leg pad can include a foot pad configured to engage the top of a user's skate. The foot pad can define a cavity within which a secondary pad can be selectively installed or removed to alter the toe thickness of the foot pad and provide desired performance.

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18-09-2014 дата публикации

Interlocking Impact Protection System For Contact Sports

Номер: US20140259327A1
Автор: Nathan Demarest
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

Interlocking protective devices may comprise components that are joined by interlocking edge connections formed by mating interlocking edges of individual components. Components may be made of impact resistant materials that are semi-rigid. Interlocking edge connections may provide a degree of flexibility for the protective device while mechanically and/or frictionally retaining components together.

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21-06-2018 дата публикации

PROTECTIVE PAD FOR PROTECTION FROM IMPACT AND A PROTECTIVE GARMENT USING THE SAME

Номер: US20180169505A1
Принадлежит: BSN SPORTS, LLC

The invention is to a protective pad for protection from impact and a protective garment using the same. The protective pad includes a foam part and a plate part. The foam part includes a plurality of channels, a plurality of cutout portions, and a plate accommodating section for receiving the plate part. The channels are formed in a first surface of the foam part and the plate accommodating section is formed in a second surface opposite to the first surface. The cutout portions of the foam part are through-holes formed in the foam part from the first surface to the second surface. The plate part is arranged on the plate accommodating section of the foam part, and the plate part includes a plurality of cutout portions that are substantially aligned with the cutout portions of the foam part. 1. A protective pad for protection from impact comprising:a foam part, anda plate part,wherein the foam part includes a plurality of channels, a plurality of cutout portions, and a plate accommodating section for receiving the plate part,the plurality of channels are formed in a first surface of the foam part and the plate accommodating section is formed in a second surface opposite to the first surface, the plate accommodating section being a recess in the second surface of the foam part, andthe plurality of cutout portions of the foam part are through-holes fixed in the foam part from the first surface to the second surface,wherein the plate part is arranged on the plate accommodating section of the foam part, and the plate part includes a plurality of cutout portion that are substantially aligned with the cutout portions of the foam part,the plurality of cutout portions of the plate part are through-holes formed in the plate part from a first surface adjacent to the foam part to a second surface opposite to the first surface, andthe plurality of cutout portions of the plate part are tapered inward from the second surface towards the first surface.2. The protective pad of claim ...

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06-06-2019 дата публикации

Protective Pad Using A Damping Component

Номер: US20190166927A1
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Embodiments of the present invention relate to a protective pad that is comprised of an impact shell and a damping component. The damping component may be formed by a plurality of connecting members that are separated from the impact shell by a plurality of extension members that extend between the damping lattice and the impact shell. The damping component may also be formed by a sheet-like form that is separated from the impact shell by a plurality of extension members that extend between the damping sheet and the impact shell. The damping component is formed from an elastomer that aids in absorbing a portion of an impact force that is distributed across the damping component by the impact shell. The dampening component may be affixed to the impact shell by way of a coupling frame that is incorporated into the impact shell. 1. A protective pad comprising:an impact shell having an exterior surface and an opposite interior surface; anda damping lattice positioned proximate the opposite interior surface of the impact shell,wherein the damping lattice includes a plurality of joining members having an inner surface facing the opposite interior surface of the impact shell,wherein the damping lattice includes a plurality of extension members extending from the inner surface of the plurality of joining members towards the opposite interior surface of the impact shell, each of the plurality of extension members comprising a distal end and an offset, which is defined by a distance each extension member extends from the inner surface to the distal end, andwherein the offset of a first extension member of the plurality of extension members is different than the offset of at least one other extension member of the plurality of extension members.2. The protective pad of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of extension members is a cylindrical claim 1 , pyramid claim 1 , prismatic claim 1 , or cuboid shape.3. The protective pad of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of ...

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