Protective apparel comprising an energy impact absorbing polymeric material and method for shaping said material
US6485446B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/30
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Protective body apparel, comprising, one or more foundation components adapted to be removably worn proximate one or more parts of said body; and one or more pads comprising, a polymeric material capable of absorbing impact energy, which comprises a plurality of microspheres and which is viscoelastic at room temperature, wherein one or more of said pads is carried by one or more of said foundation components; and method for shaping said polymeric material.
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