A binding system is provided for attaching a first object to a second object and/or for bundling a plurality of objects. The binding system includes a locking work piece having a first channel and a second channel, the first channel having a channel opening on a first side of the locking work piece, the second channel having a channel opening at an opposite side of the locking work piece. An elastomeric cord has a first end and a second end, and a first cross-sectional dimension when in an unstretched condition, wherein the first channel has a width that is less than the first cross-sectional dimension of the elastomer cord, wherein the elastomer cord may be guided around the second object so that the second end can be connected to the locking work piece by stretching the elastomer cord to reduce the cross-sectional dimension of the elastomer cord to a size smaller than the width of the first channel, inserted into the first channel, and unstretched so that the elastomer cord is retained within the first channel, and wherein the second channel has a width that is less than the first cross-sectional dimension of the elastomer cord, wherein the second end of the elastomer cord that is retained within the first channel can be further stretched to reduce the cross-sectional dimension of the elastomer cord to a size smaller than the width of the second channel, inserted into the second channel, and unstretched so that the elastomer cord is retained within the second channel.

A device for coupling a limb guard to a human limb includes a support sleeve configured to wrap around the limb. The support sleeve includes a friction pad configured to cushion the limb and oppose translational and rotational displacement of the device relative to the limb. The support sleeve provides a stable attachment surface for a joint guard and/or limb guard and may be worn without discomfort for extended periods, remaining stationary relative to the limb while a person wearing the device moves about.

Tool belt chaps are disclosed as these may be provided for gardening or other activities. An example of the tool belt chaps include a pair of chaps and a waist belt with buckling mechanism, such that the belt comfortably secures the pair of chaps around a waist of a user. The example tool belt chaps also include one or more adjustable catches attached to the pair of chaps, and one or more tool pockets that interchangeably attach to one or more of the catches. The pair of chaps may also include a pair of knee pads, and one or more securing straps attached to each leg of the pair of chaps, such that the pair of chaps may be comfortably secured around the legs of the user.

A knee pad assembly includes a protective member, a hard shell member and a hinge member connecting the protective member and the hard shell member. A first end of the hard shell member is connected to the hinge member. A second end of the hard shell member opposing the first end has an upper lip member and a lower lip member, the upper lip member and the lower lip member defining a recessed member that extends from one side of second end of the hard shell member to another side of the second end of the hard shell member.

A kneepad adapted to be worn on a wearer's leg for working on an inclined work surface at various working angles. A pad defines an open cavity for receiving the knee of the wearer, and a contacting interface for adhering to the inclined work surface is secured to the pad. A leg connector is connected to the body of the kneepad and securable to a knee region of the wearer's leg, the leg connector being adapted to abut the pad against the knee. A foot connector is connected to the body of the kneepad and securable to a foot region of the wearer's leg, the foot connector extending from the body of the kneepad to the foot region along the wearer's leg. The foot connector is load-bearing to refrain the body from sliding up the wearer's leg when a force is applied along the wearer's leg.

The present disclosure relates to flexible energy absorbing systems and body armor, helmets and protective garments incorporating flexible energy absorbing systems. A flexible energy absorbing system may comprise a first plurality of cells having a first re-entrant geometry and a second plurality of cells having a second, different geometry. The first plurality of cells and the second plurality of cells may comprise an elastomeric material.

A knee pad support apparatus which includes at least one waistband clip operably attachable to user's pant waistband or belt, the waistband clip having a body portion having an upper end and a lower end. The width of the body expands from the upper end to the lower end, an upper length integral with the upper end which is folded back upon the body forming a hook portion adaptable to urge the user's belt or pant waistband therebetween. There is at least one length adjustable strap having an upper end and a lower end, wherein the upper end is operably attached to the waistband clip and the lower end is attached to the top portion of the knee pad.

Motorcycling apparel, particularly motorcycling jerseys and pants, and methods of manufacture thereof are provided. In the motorcycling pant of the invention, a compressive inner layer is integrally affixed to a protective outer layer. In embodiments, the motorcycling pant includes a zipper for securing the outer layer snugly around a leg of the wearer. The integrally affixed compressive layer and zipper mechanism permit a wearer to put on additional protective gear, e.g. knee braces, over the motorcycling pant with less time and effort than previous motorcycling pants require.

A shoe or apparel, including a first material layer with a first plurality of protrusions, a flexible layer with a plurality of apertures, and a second material layer. The flexible layer is positioned between the first material layer and the second material layer. Each protrusion of the first plurality of protrusions of the first material layer extends through at least one aperture of the plurality of apertures of the flexible layer and is connected to the second material layer. The flexible layer is not connected to the first material layer and the second material layer, and thereby can freely move between the first material layer and the second material layer.

A motorcyclist's knee-roller comprises free rolling abrasion resistant balls incased, so as to be capable of rolling free when engaging the road or ground surface. The knee-roller case portion can be connected to fastening sheet material to the shape of a co-operating fastening sheet material