Apparel – Guard or protector – Hand or arm
Patent
1995-07-07
1997-02-11
Lewis, Paul C.
Apparel
Guard or protector
Hand or arm
21611, 2162, A41D 1308
Patent
active
056008490
ABSTRACT:
The wrist guard can be secured to the hand and wrist by a single strap, to provide protection to the hand and wrist. A rigid palm pad, removably attached to the guard over the palm, protects against impact and abrasion. A relatively stiff or substantially rigid support member is removably attached to the guard on the back of the hand and wrist to prevent backward flexion of the hand while permitting forward flexion. The hand and back of the wrist remain exposed for breathability. A flexible strap across the back of the forearm cushions the arm from the support during a fall. The support member includes a flexible rim across the top, across the back of the hand, to cushion the hand from the support during a fall. The guard is modular in nature such that the guard can be used without the support member when less protection is required or when less bulk and weight is desired. The palm pad and support member can be removed to facilitate cleaning of the guard. The guard can be worn with a wrist watch with the watch face visible to the user.
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Armstrong R. Craig
Lewis Paul C.
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