Athletic protector convertible from hard-cup to soft-cup configuration
US7296307B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B71/1216
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An athletic cup that is convertible from a hard cup configuration to a soft cup configuration. The hard cup configuration can be used for contact sports or ball sports where maximum protection is needed. The cup can be converted to the soft cup configuration for non-contact sports where a lesser degree of protection is adequate. The cup comprises a hard cup and a soft cup that are detachably connected to each other to form the hard cup configuration. To convert to the soft cup configuration, the hard cup is detached and the soft cup is worn by itself.
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