Articulated protective apparatus
US9198471B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2209/023
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Aspects of the present invention relate to a protective apparatus that is comprised of an impact shell and an impact attenuating structure. The impact shell includes two discrete portions that are moveably hinged to one another to conform to the underlying protected portion, such as an athlete's shin region. The protective apparatus also utilizes an impact attenuating structure that functions to attenuate an impact force as well as serve as a hinge between the two-part shell. Additional aspects include a puncture prevention element that is positioned between the two shell portions to resist impalement at the hinge junction formed between the two shell portions. Further, additional aspects utilize one or more channels on a posterior surface of the impact attenuating structure to aid in guiding the articulation of the impact attenuating structure in a location related to the shell articulation joint.
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