Apparel – Guard or protector – Leg
Patent
1998-04-21
2000-05-23
Calvert, John J.
Apparel
Guard or protector
Leg
2455, A41D 1300
Patent
active
060651520
ABSTRACT:
The shin guard is generally comprised of a top layer of material and a backing layer of resilient foam material which are joined together by stitching that extends around the perimeter of the shin guard. The shin guard further includes three pads separated by two seams that extend longitudinally along the shin guard. The first pad wraps around the medial side of the shin, i.e., the side facing the opposite leg. A top edge of the first pad lays of the leg beneath the calf muscle so as to not restrict the expansion and contraction of the calf muscle. Inserted between the top layer and the backing layer is a rigid insert that provides added protection from sharp impact injury. The insert has an arcuate shape so as to follow the general contour of the leg when placed in abutting relationship therewith. The center pad also includes an arcuately shaped insert to protect the shin itself. A third pad, also having an arcuately shaped insert, lies on the lateral side of the shin opposite the first pad. This pad is longer than the first pad and thus provides for added protection to the outward-facing portion of the lower leg, which is more exposed to injury than the inward-facing portion.
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Adidas-Salomon AG
Calvert John J.
Welch Gary L.
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