Apparel – Guard or protector – Body cover
Patent
1995-08-09
1996-12-17
Lewis, Paul C.
Apparel
Guard or protector
Body cover
2 22, 2911, A41D 1300
Patent
active
055840728
ABSTRACT:
A hip protector using a matching pair of hip protector holsters interconnectable to form a waist encircling belt from which a pair of protective pad pockets are pivotally suspended over the patent's hips and secured in place by leg encircling straps. The hip protector is light weight and flexible for use under clothing and does not interfere with restroom activities. Each holster is identical and has a wide waist size adjustment range to minimize costs and inventory problems. The pads include impact absorbing base pads on which are positioned semi-rigid shells to distribute impact energy across the pad. The waist and leg encircling belts are secured by hook and loop fastening fabric for convenience and adjustability, and may be provided with an alternative hook and loop fastening fabric to service a substantially different range of leg sizes. The waist encircling belt may be locked with cable ties, a locking strap, or a locking buckle to ensure compliance. The locking belt prevents casual removal of the belt by patients that may not be counted on to continue compliance and may be used for the same purposes with other medical appliances.
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Kim Bill H.
Lau Letitia C.
Brunell Norman E.
Kim Audrey H.
Kim Bill H.
Lau Letina C.
Lau Steven P.
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