Athletic brace
US6129695A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA41D2400/32
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention provides an athletic brace in which the brace and a protective attachment are secured together as a single, unitary piece without stitching or glue. The protective attachment can have an intricate shape to fit around a moving body part, thereby permitting the therapeutic and protective use of braces that could not be achieved before. The protective attachment is anatomically secured in relation to a selected body part, and may provide control to an unstable joint, decrease stress to an over-worked tendon, provide pain relief to a sore muscle, and pad the area against impact that could cause further damage. An alternative embodiment of the present invention provides for a cushioned protective attachment on the brace to be protected by a protective shell brace.
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