Apparel – Guard or protector – Body cover
Patent
1993-09-21
1995-11-14
Lewis, Paul C.
Apparel
Guard or protector
Body cover
2 25, 2 92, 2267, 2102, A41D 1300, A41D 104
Patent
active
054654246
ABSTRACT:
Body protectors, particularly an articulated shock absorbing vest for use in the equestrian sports. The vest is characterized by its capability of absorbing traumatic impact and crush, while not interferring with movement of the equestrian rider's torso and arms. The vest includes a back panel and two adjoining side panels conformed to fit the human torso. Each panel includes a plurality of shock absorbing cellular foam ribs independently and movably supported in skeletal array. A protective spinal sheath is supported upon the back panel.
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Breitbach Karen E.
Cudney Douglas J.
Lewis Paul C.
Semmes David H.
Tipperary Sport Products, Inc.
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