221 |
Protective element for use in sport |
US13341884 |
2011-12-30 |
US08875319B2 |
2014-11-04 |
Philippe Martin; Pierre Paiement |
A user wearable article of protective equipment for protecting a portion of a body of the user. The article of protective equipment generally conforms to the portion of the body of the user to be protected when worn by the user. The article of protective equipment includes: (i) an energy absorbent core, the core having a body-facing side and an opposing non-body-facing side, the core comprising a polymeric foam; and (ii) an outer shell generally covering the non-body-facing side of the core, the outer shell being deformable during the use of the article of protective equipment by the user. |
222 |
Modular cut and abrasion resistant protective garment and protective garment system |
US11251928 |
2005-10-18 |
US08875312B2 |
2014-11-04 |
Nathaniel H. Kolmes; Fred Elton Driver; Walter Gordon Schulein; Lynn J. Bell |
A modular protective garment includes first and second protective components. The first protective component is configured to protect a portion of a body of a wearer of the garment. The first protective component includes a fabric made from a composite material, the fabric permitting air and water vapor to flow therethrough and being light-weight. The second protective component is also configured to protect a portion of the body of the wearer. A connector releasably attaches the first and second components. |
223 |
Cushioning Elements For Apparel And Other Products And Methods Of Manufacturing The Cushioning Elements |
US14193854 |
2014-02-28 |
US20140311665A1 |
2014-10-23 |
David Turner |
A method for manufacturing the cushioning elements may include utilizing a die with a plurality of die elements positioned in a particular arrangement. A polymer material, which may be a polymer foam material, is located between the die and an extractor. The polymer material is compressed between the die and the extractor, and the die elements cut the polymer material to form a plurality of pad components, which are arranged like the die elements. The die and the extractor are separated, and the pad components are secured to the extractor in the arrangement of the die elements. Additionally, the pad components are bonded to at least one material layer such that the pad components remain in the arrangement of the die elements. |
224 |
METHODS AND DEVICES TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY FROM CONCUSSIVE OR BLAST FORCES |
US13842273 |
2013-03-15 |
US20140277101A1 |
2014-09-18 |
David Smith; Kevin John Vititoe; Jamison Joseph Float; Chad Michael Leeder |
A method and device for reducing the damaging effects of radiant energy, blast, or concussive events includes applying pressure to at least one jugular vein to reduce the egress of blood from the cranial cavity during or before the incidence of the imparting event. Reducing blood outflow from the cranial cavity increases intracranial volume and/or pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid to reduce the risk of traumatic brain injury and injuries to the spinal column. Reducing blood outflow further increases the intracranial pressure and volume, and thereby increases the pressure and volume of the cochlear fluid, the vitreous humor and the cerebrospinal fluid to thereby reduce the risk of injury to the inner ear, internal structure of the eye and of the spinal column. In addition, increasing intracranial pressure and volume reduces the likelihood of brain injury and any associated loss of olfactory function |
225 |
Apparel Incorporating A Protective Element and Method for Making |
US13927436 |
2013-06-26 |
US20140245525A1 |
2014-09-04 |
David Turner |
Protective elements for an article of apparel may include a plate component and a cushioning component that are secured together by stitching which passes through the plate component. The cushioning component may include a pair of material layers and at least one pad located between the material layers. The plate component may include a polymer material and the pad may include a polymer foam material, with the polymer material of the plate element having greater rigidity and density than the polymer foam material of the pads. An attachment area may be formed on an outer perimeter of the plate component that is provided with a reduced thickness relative to adjacent areas of the plate component. An attachment element may be passed through the attachment area and at least one layer of the cushioning component thereby attaching the plate component to at least the one layer. |
226 |
Apparel with Reduced Drag Coefficient |
US14273079 |
2014-05-08 |
US20140230122A1 |
2014-08-21 |
Steven P. Wright; Kenneth T. Craig; Richard C. MacDonald; Leonard W. Brownlie |
An athletic garment including a panel designed to reduce frictional and pressure drag around an appendage of an athlete competing in a high-speed event, such as running and cycling. The panel is positioned to encircle the appendage, and is provided with regions having different surface texture roughnesses. The leading edge of the panel includes texture designed to enhance the laminar boundary layer, while the adjacent portion of the panel includes texture intended to trip the boundary layer to turbulent flow. The drag-reducing panel may be the cuff of a sock, a sleeve, wristband, a headband, or the like. |
227 |
Cushioning elements for apparel and other products and methods of manufacturing the cushioning elements |
US13035570 |
2011-02-25 |
US08702895B2 |
2014-04-22 |
David Turner |
A method for manufacturing the cushioning elements may include utilizing a die with a plurality of die elements positioned in a particular arrangement. A polymer material, which may be a polymer foam material, is located between the die and an extractor. The polymer material is compressed between the die and the extractor, and the die elements cut the polymer material to form a plurality of pad components, which are arranged like the die elements. The die and the extractor are separated, and the pad components are secured to the extractor in the arrangement of the die elements. Additionally, the pad components are bonded to at least one material layer such that the pad components remain in the arrangement of the die elements. |
228 |
SHOCK-ABSORBING DEVICE FOR HUMAN BODY |
US14000938 |
2012-02-22 |
US20130326800A1 |
2013-12-12 |
Choong-Hyun Kim |
A shock-absorbing device for a human body which can reduce an impact applied to the human body when a wearer falls is provided. The shock-absorbing device for the human body includes: i) an airbag configured to surround the human body; ii) a compressed gas cartridge connected to the airbag and configured to store a gas to be injected into the airbag; iii) a compressed gas cartridge opener connected to the compressed gas cartridge and configured to eject the gas from the compressed gas cartridge; iv) a foot sensor placed at a foot of the human body and configured to sense and store a mass center of the human body; v) an acceleration sensor configured to sense a motion of the human body; vi) a fall detection sensor connected to the foot sensor and the acceleration sensor and configured to determine whether or not the human body is falling based on detection signals received from the foot sensor and the acceleration sensor, respectively; and vii) a control unit configured to control opening of the compressed gas cartridge opener in response to a signal received from the fall detection sensor. When the mass center detected by the foot sensor deviates from a sensing area, the fall detection sensor sends a fall signal to the control unit. When motion acceleration of the human body exceeds predetermined acceleration, the fall detection sensor can send another fall signal to the control unit. |
229 |
PROPRIOCEPTIVE TOPICAL ANKLE GEAR AND METHODS OF USE |
US13884492 |
2011-11-14 |
US20130326799A1 |
2013-12-12 |
William D. Bue, JR.; Michael L. Martin; Elizabeth Danflous Russell |
The present invention is directed to topical ankle gear for enhancing performance and reducing the risk of injury. The topical ankle gear and kits preferably comprise a flexible sleeve and a lateral foot-ankle buttress, Achilles buttresses, and/or an extendable strap. The topical ankle gear of the present invention is designed to be worn during periods of physical activity to reduce injury and to train and strengthen the athletes muscles against injury, advantageously increasing proprioception by stimulating critical sensory and tactile receptors in the foot and ankle. |
230 |
Releasable vest |
US12733012 |
2008-08-01 |
US08595862B2 |
2013-12-03 |
Frederick W. Storms, Jr.; Eric M. Yeates; Thomas A. Marx |
A releasable vest having a front panel; front shoulder strap elements that include at least one front shoulder strap attachment opening; a back panel; a first waist belt element that extends from the front panel and has at least one waist belt element attachment opening formed through the waist belt element; a second waist belt element that extends from the front panel and has at least one release loop attached thereto, wherein the at least one release loop is capable of being passed through the waist belt attachment opening of the first waist belt element and the at least one front shoulder strap attachment opening of the front shoulder strap elements; and a release lanyard that is capable of being passed through the release loop so as to releasably secure the first waist belt element and the at least one shoulder strap element to the release loop. |
231 |
Energy absorbing and displacing structure for athletic protective equipment |
US13201421 |
2010-02-02 |
US08555426B2 |
2013-10-15 |
Brian Kamradt |
An energy absorbing and displacing structure for athletic protective equipment, such as an athletic shin-guard, is provided using a flexible web-shaped body to hold a rigid band-shaped member in place. The inner rigid band-shaped member follows the contour of the desired area to protect. The outer flexible web-shaped body is made of a softer rubber like material and works as a locator and supporter keeping the inner, rigid band-shaped member, in proper location. |
232 |
Reversible Carrier and Harness System for Eye Patch Constraints |
US13298690 |
2011-11-17 |
US20130125289A1 |
2013-05-23 |
Scott Schellhammer |
The invention is an eye patch harness used to hold eye patches in place during athletic exertion, using a cloth worn on the head with eyelets in the cloth that position the eye patch precisely. Such a harness does not move easily, and allows a wearer to move without concern that the patch will lose proper position. |
233 |
Cloth Assembly for Making a Protective Pad for Sports |
US13286275 |
2011-11-01 |
US20130104301A1 |
2013-05-02 |
Ying-Ching Wu |
A cloth assembly for making a protective pad for sports includes a plurality of supporting fibers extending between and supporting first and second knitted cloths, providing an elastic air-permeable cloth. A knitted cloth includes a first side having a plurality of loops and a second side bonded to an outer face of the first knitted cloth. A hook tape includes a plurality of hooks on a face thereof. The hook tape is fixed to the first side of the knitted cloth or an outer surface of the second knitted cloth according to the type of the protective pad to be made. When the hook tape is fixed to the knitted cloth, the face of the hook tape having the hooks faces the first side of the knitted cloth having loops. Only a portion of the hook tape overlaps and is fixed to an end of the knitted cloth. |
234 |
PROTECTIVE DEVICE |
US13703096 |
2011-05-09 |
US20130091625A1 |
2013-04-18 |
Usama Aziz; Musse Hasselvall |
Protective equipment for protection of a user's lower abdominals includes a protective cup with upper and lower parts, a waist strap arranged to engage with and retain the protective cup on the user's body in a position where the protective cup hangs down with its lower part downwards and covers the user's genital body parts, a leg strap device, arranged to engage with and retain the protective cup in a position close to the user's body, the leg strap device including two leg strap parts, arranged to run around each leg of the user. The leg strap device engages with and runs from at least one lower engagement means in the protective cup's lower part, and backwards between the user's legs. The leg strap parts run up to and engage with the protective cup at at least one upper engagement means in the protective cup's upper part. |
235 |
INFANT HIP JOINT POSITIONING DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS |
US13638246 |
2011-03-22 |
US20130023810A1 |
2013-01-24 |
William R. Schmid; Charles Turner Price; Dawn Griffin |
A device and method are provided for positioning an infant's hips, and for maintaining the hip joint in a physiological position, during early months of life. The hip-positioning device includes a flexible base having a pair of opposed, outwardly extending side portions. The side portions are dimensioned for supporting thighs of an infant at an acute angle greater than zero relative to a dorsal plane of the infant, with knees of the infant in a flexed position. The base further has a downwardly extending, generally central portion that is adapted for positioning between the infant thighs and dimensioned for retaining the infant thighs in an abducted position. The device additionally includes an element for retaining the base on the infant. |
236 |
Human limb/joint protective pad and method of making |
US12652488 |
2010-01-05 |
US08353062B2 |
2013-01-15 |
James J. Landi; Michael Landi |
A protective pad includes a pre-tensioned resilient padded membrane resiliently suspended to a semi-rigid shell. A cavity is defined between the pre-tensioned padded membrane and the shell. In use, the pad is attached to the limb or joint to be protected with the tensioned membrane engaging the limb or joint to be protected. The pre-tensioned membrane and air cushion in the cavity absorb the energy of an impact transferred by the shell during a sporting event or other activity. |
237 |
Apparel with reduced drag coefficient |
US13440367 |
2012-04-05 |
US08347413B2 |
2013-01-08 |
Steven P. Wright; Kenneth T. Craig; Richard C. MacDonald; Leonard W. Brownlie |
An athletic garment including a panel designed to reduce frictional and pressure drag around an appendage of an athlete competing in a high-speed event, such as running and cycling. The panel is positioned to encircle the appendage, and is provided with regions having different surface texture roughnesses. The leading edge of the panel includes texture designed to enhance the laminar boundary layer, while the adjacent portion of the panel includes texture intended to trip the boundary layer to turbulent flow. The drag-reducing panel may be the cuff of a sock, a sleeve, wristband, a headband, or the like. |
238 |
Upper body protective garment |
US13302074 |
2011-11-22 |
US08336124B2 |
2012-12-25 |
Ryan Crelinsten; Pierre Paiement; Anne-Marie Pelle; Patric Rangedal; Leif Skottheim |
An upper body protective garment having a lower portion including flexibly interconnected protective abdominal and lower back members, an upper portion including protective thoracic and upper back members with a neck hole defined therebetween, a flexible front connection allowing at least limited movement of a bottom end of the thoracic member with respect to the abdominal member, and a flexible rear connection between the lower back member and the upper back member provided by a protective spinal member including flexibly interconnected rigid members for overlaying a spine of the wearer, the front and rear connections allowing the upper portion to remain at least substantially fixed with respect to shoulders of the wearer and the lower portion to remain at least substantially fixed with respect to a waist of the wearer while the shoulders and waist are moved relative to one another. |
239 |
Pad elements for apparel and other products |
US12709819 |
2010-02-22 |
US08298648B2 |
2012-10-30 |
David Turner; Jorge E. Carbo |
A pad element may include a base member, a pair of cover layers, and a plurality of insert elements. The base member defines a plurality of apertures. The cover layers are secured to opposite surfaces of the base member and extend across the apertures. The insert elements are located within the apertures and between the cover layers. As examples, the base member and the insert elements may be formed from polymer foam materials, and the cover layers may be formed from textile materials. The pad element may be utilized to attenuate impact forces and provide one or more of breathability, flexibility, a relatively low overall mass, and launderability. |
240 |
Padding device for sports |
US12750895 |
2010-03-31 |
US08266727B2 |
2012-09-18 |
Wei-Ta Lee |
A padding device for sports includes an outer armor having two main pads and a front guard board. Two linings are mounted in the outer armor. Reinforced portions, reinforcing blocks, and reinforced sections are formed on an outer surface of the outer armor and include apertures and perforations. Vents are formed in areas of each lining corresponding to the reinforced portions, reinforcing blocks, and reinforced sections. The vents provide rapid dissipation of heat generated by the wearer during sporting, providing comfort wearing. The reinforced portions, reinforcing blocks, and reinforced sections reinforce the areas where the vents are formed. |