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US 8,555,426 B2Granted
Energy absorbing and displacing structure for athletic protective equipment
OwnerBrian Kamradtinventor
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Abstract
An energy absorbing and displacing structure for athletic protective equipment, such as an athletic shin-guard, is provided using a flexible web-shaped body to hold a rigid band-shaped member in place. The inner rigid band-shaped member follows the contour of the desired area to protect. The outer flexible web-shaped body is made of a softer rubber like material and works as a locator and supporter keeping the inner, rigid band-shaped member, in proper location.
Claims20
A structure, comprising:
- a middle portion comprising a rigid member, the middle portion extending along a longitudinal dimension of the structure;
- and
- an outer portion configured to contact a bodily surface, the outer portion coupled to the middle portion by way of a plurality of ribs, the plurality of ribs configured to space the middle portion away from the bodily surface;
- wherein the structure is configured to absorb and displace energy upon impact.
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A structure, comprising:
- a middle portion comprising a rigid member, the middle portion extending along a longitudinal dimension of the structure;
- and
- an outer portion configured to contact a bodily surface, the outer portion coupled to the middle portion by way of a plurality of ribs, the plurality of ribs configured to space the middle portion away from the bodily surface;
- wherein the middle portion, the outer portion, and the plurality of ribs define a plurality of voids;
- wherein the rigid member is relatively more rigid than the outer portion and the plurality of ribs;
- and
- wherein the structure is configured to absorb and displace energy upon impact.
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A shin guard, comprising:
- a middle portion comprising a rigid member, the middle portion extending along a longitudinal dimension of the shin guard;
- and
- an outer portion configured to contact a bodily surface, the outer portion coupled to the middle portion by way of a plurality of ribs, the plurality of ribs configured to space the middle portion away from the bodily surface;
- wherein the middle portion, the outer portion, and the plurality of ribs define a plurality of voids;
- and
- wherein the shin guard is configured to absorb and displace energy upon impact.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.