Wrist guard for snowboarding
US5873130A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08L2201/12
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A one-piece wrap-around wrist guard is provided that includes a plurality of flexible plastic supports or stays positioned above and below the wrist. The wrap-around support structure helps absorb and distribute forces from a fall rather than transmitting them to the wrist, arm, elbow and shoulder.
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