Apparel – Guard or protector – Neck protector
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-06
2005-12-06
Lindsey, Rodney M. (Department: 3765)
Apparel
Guard or protector
Neck protector
C002S411000, C002S422000, C002S425000, C002S461000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06971123
ABSTRACT:
A football training aid including a device that detachably connects a football player's helmet to the player's shoulder pads, thereby and reducing the tendency and/or ability of the player to lower his head while wearing said device. The exemplary embodiment of the device provides a substantially “T” shaped piece of vinyl, polyurethane, or other resilient material in a length adequate to connect the rear portion of the helmet to a rear portion of the shoulder pads. The present invention also includes several attachment methods for attaching the training device to the helmet and shoulder pads, including VELCRO® strips and a plurality of snaps.
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Calfee Halter & Griswold LLP
Lindsey Rodney M.
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