# US 11,898,352 B2 · Protective device for protruding objects > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,898,352 B2 - Document ID: US11898352B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/590,675 - Filed: 2022-02-01 - Published: 2022-08-04 - Granted: 2024-02-13 - Earliest claimed: 2021-02-01 - Applicants: Christopher Michael Pomey - Inventors: Christopher Michael Pomey - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11898352B2 ## CPC - E04C 5/161: {Protective caps for the ends of reinforcing bars} - E04G 21/32: Safety or protective measures for persons during the construction of buildings (relating to scaffolds E04G5/00; climbing tools, e.g. climbing irons for masts A63B27/00; ropes or belts for life saving A62B1/16, A62B35/00) - E04G 21/3252: {Protections, e.g. cover, caps, against impaling on starter reinforcement bars} - E04C: STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS (for bridges E01D; specially designed for insulation or other protection E04B; elements used as building aids E04G; for mining E21; for tunnels E21D; structural elements with broader range of application than for building engineering F16, particularly F16S) - E04G: SCAFFOLDING; FORMS; SHUTTERING; BUILDING IMPLEMENTS OR AIDS, OR THEIR USE; HANDLING BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE SITE; REPAIRING, BREAKING-UP OR OTHER WORK ON EXISTING BUILDINGS ## Abstract A protective device to reduce risk of injury from a protruding object a base member has a first surface adapted to face outward from the protruding object and a second surface adapted to face inward toward the protruding object. A first sidewall defines a space. The first sidewall has a first end connected to the second surface of the base member and a second end, which includes an opening adapted to receive the protruding object. The first sidewall extends perpendicularly from the base member. At least one fin is positioned within the first space. A second sidewall defines a second space. At least one finger is positioned within the second space. The at least one finger is connected to and extends from the second sidewall into the second space. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A protective device to reduce risk of injury from a protruding object, comprising: a base member having a first surface adapted to face outward from the protruding object and a second surface adapted to face inward toward the protruding object; a first sidewall defining a first space, the first sidewall including a first end connected to the second surface of the base member, and a second end, which includes an opening adapted to receive the protruding object, wherein the first sidewall extends perpendicularly from the base member; at least one fin positioned within the first space and connected to the first sidewall, wherein the at least one fin extends inwardly from the first sidewall into the first space; and a second sidewall defining a second space, wherein the second sidewall is adapted to fit detachably over the second end of the first sidewall; and at least one finger positioned within the second space, wherein the at least one finger is connected to and extends from the second sidewall into the second space. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The protective device of claim 1, wherein the at least one finger comprises an arm portion that extends into the second space, and a shoulder portion that is connected to the second sidewall. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The protective device of claim 2, wherein the arm portion has a first thickness and the shoulder portion has a second thickness that is greater than the first thickness. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The protective device of claim 2, wherein the arm portion is adapted to engage with a bossing element located on the protruding object. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The protective device of claim 2, wherein the shoulder portion is adapted to abut the second end of the first sidewall. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The protective device of claim 1, further comprising: a ridge positioned on an outer surface of the first sidewall; and a boss element positioned on an inner surface of the second sidewall; wherein the boss element is configured to register with the ridge and secure the second sidewall to the first sidewall. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The protective device of claim 6, wherein the ridge extends circumferentially around the outer surface of the first sidewall and the boss element extends circumferentially around the inner surface of the second sidewall. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The protective device of claim 1, wherein the first sidewall is cylindrical and closed at the first end and open on the second end. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The protective device of claim 1, wherein the second sidewall is cylindrical and open, except for the at least one finger, on a first end and a second end. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The protective device of claim 1, further comprising a steel reinforcing insert, which is positioned within the first sidewall between the first end and the first space. ### Claim 11 A protective device, comprising: a base member having a first surface and a second surface; a sleeve, having a first end connected to the second surface of the base member, and a second end, which includes an opening adapted to receive a protruding object, wherein the sleeve extends perpendicularly from the base member; at least one fin positioned within the sleeve and extending longitudinally toward the second end, wherein the at least one fin is tapered such that it projects into the sleeve to a decreasing amount as it extends longitudinally toward the second end; and an end cap that is adapted to fit detachably over the second end of the sleeve; and at least one finger connected to the end cap that extends into the opening. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The protective device of claim 11, wherein the at least one finger comprises four fingers. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The protective device of claim 12, wherein the end cap comprises an open ended cylinder having an interior surface and an exterior surface. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The protective device of claim 13, wherein the four fingers extend equidistantly around the interior surface. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The protective device of claim 14, wherein the at least one fin comprises eight fins. ### Claim 16 (depends on 11) The protective device of claim 11, wherein the sleeve has a first boss and the end cap has a second boss in registration with the first boss to secure the end cap to the sleeve. ### Claim 17 (depends on 11) The protective device of claim 11, wherein the sleeve is made from a hardened thermoplastic material and the end cap is made of a flexible thermoplastic material. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The protective device of claim 17, further comprising a steel reinforcing insert that is over molded within the sleeve between the first end and an interior space defined by the sleeve. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The protective device of claim 18, wherein the steel reinforcing insert has a dome shape.