Pad and fabric arrangement and method of making the same
US10376006B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24273
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A pad arrangement comprises a layer of fabric with a pad connected to the layer of fabric. The pad includes a plurality of energy absorbing structures. Each of the plurality of energy absorbing structures includes an outer surface connected to the layer of fabric. Each of the outer surfaces is spaced apart from other outer surfaces on the pad. A plurality of buttresses extend between the energy absorbing structures, each of the plurality of buttresses extending downwardly and away from the outer surface of one or more of the energy absorbing structures.
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