Anatomically adaptive joint protector
OwnerGiovanni Guidettiinventor
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Abstract
A joint protector, such as an elbow protector, includes a first protective section attached to a second protective section by a flexible connector. The flexible connector allows the first protective section, such as a triceps section, to expand, extend, hinge, articulate, or pivot relative to the second protective section, such as an elbow section. The joint protector provides enhanced fit and freedom of movement to a user, while maintaining coverage and protection.
Claims20
A guard for protecting a joint area of a body part, the guard comprising:
- a first guard section attached to a first portion of a flexible connecting section;
- a second guard section attached to a second portion of the flexible connecting section, the second portion being positioned generally opposite the first portion;
- a first strap attached to the first guard section, the first strap positioned to releasably retain the first guard section to the body part on a first side of the joint;
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- a second strap attached to the second guard section, the second strap positioned to retain the second guard section to the body part on a second side of the joint;
- wherein the flexible connecting section facilitates movement of the first guard section relative to the second guard section.
An anatomically adaptive elbow protector, comprising:
- a triceps section;
- an elbow section;
- a flexible connecting section attached to the triceps section and the elbow section, the flexible connecting section facilitating relative movement between the triceps section and the elbow section;
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- at least one retaining element attached to the elbow protector and positioned to retain the elbow protector to an arm.
An anatomically adaptive guard for protecting a body part, the guard comprising:
- a first guard section;
- a second guard section connected to the first guard section by a flexible connector;
- a first retaining element positioned to secure the first guard section to the body part;
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- a second retaining element positioned to secure the second guard section to the body part.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.