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US4120052A
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Cushioned protector
Assignee: ROYAL TEXTILE MILLS Inc
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Filing: 1977-10-12
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Granted: 1978-10-17
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Expires: 1997-10-12
Abstract
Abstract The cushioned protector aids in preventing injury to the knees and/or elbows of the wearer and includes a stretchable sleeve of textile material which is easily drawn over and resiliently engages and covers the elbow or knee of the wearer. A cushioning pad is carried by the sleeve and a protective plastic panel covers the cushioning pad. Adjustable elastic straps are provided adjacent opposite ends of the protector to encircle the protector and aid in preventing slipping of the sleeve on the limb of the wearer.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl D. Butler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:13
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/05; A41D13/055; A41D13/0556; A41D13/0568; A41D13/06; A41D13/065; A41D13/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
224 words
A cushioned protector for aiding in preventing injury to the knee or elbow of the wearer and comprising (a) an elongate sleeve of textile material having sufficient stretchability to be easily drawn over and resiliently engage and cover the knee or elbow of the wearer, (b) a cushioning pad carried by said sleeve and adapted to cover and protect the knee or elbow of the wearer, (c) flexible protective panel means extending longitudinally of said sleeve and covering at least the major portion of said cushioning pad, said panel means permitting said sleeve to slide along a rough surface and protecting the textile material from damage by said rough surface, and (d) adjustable strap means secured adjacent opposite ends of said protector and encircling said protector, said adjustable strap means comprising a pair of elastic tapes, one end of each of said elastic tapes being secured to said protective panel means, the other end of each of said elastic tapes including one element of a separable fastener secured thereto, and including a second element of said separable fastener fixed on said protective panel for releasably connecting said one element of said separable fasteners thereto, said elastic tapes increasing the resilient engagement of opposite ends of said protector to aid in preventing the slipping of said sleeve on the knee or elbow of the wearer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
224 words
A cushioned protector for aiding in preventing injury to the knee or elbow of the wearer and comprising (a) an elongate sleeve of textile material having sufficient stretchability to be easily drawn over and resiliently engage and cover the knee or elbow of the wearer, (b) a cushioning pad carried by said sleeve and adapted to cover and protect the knee or elbow of the wearer, (c) flexible protective panel means extending longitudinally of said sleeve and covering at least the major portion of said cushioning pad, said panel means permitting said sleeve to slide along a rough surface and protecting the textile material from damage by said rough surface, and (d) adjustable strap means secured adjacent opposite ends of said protector and encircling said protector, said adjustable strap means comprising a pair of elastic tapes, one end of each of said elastic tapes being secured to said protective panel means, the other end of each of said elastic tapes including one element of a separable fastener secured thereto, and including a second element of said separable fastener fixed on said protective panel for releasably connecting said one element of said separable fasteners thereto, said elastic tapes increasing the resilient engagement of opposite ends of said protector to aid in preventing the slipping of said sleeve on the knee or elbow of the wearer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A cushioned protector according to claim 1 wherein said sleeve comprises seamless weft knit fabric with elastic yarn inlaid therein to provide substantial circumferential stretchability and very limited longitudinal stretchability.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
83 words
A cushioned protector according to claim 1 including a pocket in which said cushioning pad is supported and wherein said pocket comprises a panel of weft knit fabric of the same length as said sleeve and having a width substantially one-half the circumference of said sleeve, and including seam means connecting opposite sides and opposite ends of said knit panel to the outer surface of said sleeve with said cushioning pad being retained between said sleeve and said panel of weft knit fabric.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A cushioned protector according to claim 1 wherein said flexible protective panel means includes a textile material facing inwardly of said protector, and a plastic film material laminated to said textile material and facing outwardly of said protector.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-10-16 | 1982-04-17 | 1982-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-16 | 1986-04-17 | 1986-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-16 | 1990-04-17 | 1990-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |