Wear article with detachable interface assembly
US6615832B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62B18/08
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A wear article including a body or shell formed from a structurally rigid material having a surface that is shaped to fit over a portion of a person's body. An interface flange is sized and shaped to mate with the body surface to form a releasible or removable attachment therebetween. An interface pad is permanently attached to the flange, wherein the flange is interposed between the body and interface pad. The pad includes a resilient film body that is filled with a gel material and a contact surface configured to conform to a portion of a person's body when placed thereagainst. Together, the interface flange and interface pad form an interface assembly that is releasibly attached to the body.
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