Apparel – Guard or protector – Leg
Patent
1996-05-21
2000-02-29
Mohanty, Bibhu
Apparel
Guard or protector
Leg
2 22, 2 16, 2908, A41D 1300
Patent
active
060292733
ABSTRACT:
A protective device which can be employed for preventing injuries to a person's limbs in active sports and work activities. The device is comprised of a cushioning pad, a replaceable wear cap and a fastening structure which releasably fastens between the inner surface of the wear cap and the outer surface of the cushioning pad. The cushioning pad is adapted to fit about a limb of the user. The fastening structure includes a first layer which is comprised of a material having a plurality of loops, and a second layer comprised of a material having a plurality of hooks. The hooks of the second layer are unidirectional and when the two layers are brought into facing contact the hooks and loops interengage in a manner so that the wear cap has a greater resistance to force components vectored opposite the common direction in which the hooks face. A method of releasing the wear cap from the cushioning pad includes moving the edge of a blade-like tool through the interface between the two layers along the common direction so that the two layers disengage and separate.
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Photograph of prior art Lazzy Legs knee pad (prior to 1995).
Photograph of prior art Alta Industries knee pad (prior to 1988).
Backus Richard E.
Mohanty Bibhu
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