Apparel – Guard or protector – Hand or arm
Patent
1999-07-29
2000-10-10
Calvert, John J.
Apparel
Guard or protector
Hand or arm
128878, 128881, 602 6, 602 8, A61F 500
Patent
active
061287776
ABSTRACT:
A batter's forearm protector product, including a forearm protector for being custom-formed to the shape of a batter's forearm while flexible and upon hardening providing a rigid, supporting custom fit. The forearm protector product includes an outer container formed of moisture-impervious material. A flexible forearm protector is positioned in the container in substantially moisture-free conditions and sealed therein against entry of moisture until use. The forearm protector includes a substrate and a reactive system impregnated into or coated onto the substrate, the system remaining stable when maintained in substantially moisture-free conditions and hardening upon exposure to moisture to form a rigid, self supporting structure. A flexible protective pad is positioned on one side of the substrate to provide cushioning between the substrate and the batter when the forearm protector is being worn. An outer cover covers the substrate on the side opposite the protective pad. The substrate, protective pad and outer cover are connected together into a unitary structure for being molded while flexible to the forearm of the player. Complementary fasteners are attached to opposing side edges of the forearm protector for retaining the forearm protector in place on the batter's forearm while being worn.
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Calvert John J.
Parker Athletic Products, LLC
Patel Tejash
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