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Coccygeal protective pad

US5983407A · kind A · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 4, 1998
Grant dateNov 16, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 4, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA41D13/0531
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A protective pad worn under the trousers, hooked to the trousers or belt, for protecting skaters from spinal injury when falling. The pad has a substantially rigid central flat panel curved at the bottom to conform to the human form and a hook at the top for clipping to the trousers. A foamed synthetic resin member covers the front of the central panel and a high density foamed synthetic resin member covers the rear. The central panel and foamed members are encased in a fabric sheath. The hook protrudes through the fabric sheath. The central panel and front and rear foamed members are perforated by ventilation holes. A gel filled cushion provides additional shock absorbency.

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