Energy absorbing and displacing structure for body protective padding
US9474313B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F3/0876
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
This invention is an improved padding used by athletes and others to prevent or greatly reduce the instances of injury due to blows to the body. This is accomplished through the utilization of a radial expanding and contracting structure encapsulated in a foam type material.
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