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Protective pad using a damping component

US10206437B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateFeb 19, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2209/10
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a protective pad that is comprised of an impact shell and a damping component. The damping component may be formed by a plurality of connecting members that are separated from the impact shell by a plurality of extension members that extend between the damping lattice and the impact shell. The damping component may also be formed by a sheet-like form that is separated from the impact shell by a plurality of extension members that extend between the damping sheet and the impact shell. The damping component is formed from an elastomer that aids in absorbing a portion of an impact force that is distributed across the damping component by the impact shell. The dampening component may be affixed to the impact shell by way of a coupling frame that is incorporated into the impact shell.

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