A63B2071/1208

Impact Plate Having Optimized Dimensions
20180318696 · 2018-11-08 ·

An impact plate system is provided herein comprising a moldable plate having center, a first surface, and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface and the second surface define a thickness therebetween. The thickness is between 4 mm and 7 mm. The moldable plate is defined by a perimeter edge, which comprises one or more curved corners having a predetermined radius of curvature between 18 mm to 28 mm.

RIOT GEAR

A body protection system comprising multiple protective assemblies that permits adjustability of the multiple assemblies in respect to one another thereby permitting a complete body protection system that is usable across different size personnel. The multiple protective assemblies may be separately adjusted permitting a one-size-fits-most capability for the different sized personnel. The body protection system permits reuse among different sized people thereby reducing overall costs associated with protecting members of law enforcement, military or other organizations. The body protection system may include a unique adjustable neck protectors that provides enhanced protection for the neck area. The various multiple protective assemblies may suspend directly or indirectly from the shoulder pad assemblies providing a common comprehensive suspension system for a wearer.

FOREARM PROTECTOR

A body protection system includes a forearm protector having an outer plate attached to an outer pad, the outer plate and outer pad positionable for protecting an outer portion of a forearm. The forearm protector also includes an inner plate attached to an inner pad, the inner plate and inner pad positionable for protecting an inner portion of the forearm. The inner plate and the outer plate are adjustably and releaseably reconnectable to one another for permitting adjustment with respect to one another for receiving different forearm circumferences therebetween. The forearm protector of claim may further include at least one additional pad connectable to the inner pad providing added padding for increased protection to the forearm.

THIGH PROTECTOR

A thigh protector may include an upper portion comprising two straps for attaching the at least one thigh protector to a belt, the two straps defining a space therebetween for permitting attaching of a hip pad or a holster to the belt through the defined space and a lower portion comprising a plurality of thigh plates attached to a base pad, the plurality of thigh plates defining a hinge area therebetween and configured to permit the at least one thigh protector to be opened and placed about a thigh of a wearer. The thigh protector may further include at least one rib extending laterally from a face of one of the thigh plates for receiving and supporting a shield. The rib may include at least one protrusion extending vertically from a top of the at least one rib for assisting in keeping a shield in place on the at least one rib.

SHIN GUARD

A shin guard protection assembly may include a shin guard plate for protecting a shin area of a wearer, an upper leg pad attached to the shin guard plate. The upper leg pad may be configured for being interposable between the shin guard plate and a shin of the wearer. The assembly may include a lower leg pad removably attachable to the upper leg pad, the lower leg pad configured to be repositionable along a lower leg of the wearer. The assembly may include an adjustable securing mechanism configured to secure the shin guard plate and upper leg pad about a leg of the wearer.

MOLLE-COMPATIBLE APPARATUS

A modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) compatible pocket includes a pocket formed in conjunction with a chest pad, the pocket configured with a plurality of vertical channels positioned along a left side and a right side of the pocket, the plurality of vertical channels for receiving an adjustable chord therethrough for adjusting to different thickness of interchangeable plates insertable within the pocket, the pocket comprising a plurality of 45 degree anchor points to permit attachment of MOLLE-compatible pouches or accessories. The plurality of 45 degree anchor points may be arranged as a plurality of different rows oriented at 90 degree angles to one another.

Protective garment with separate inner and outer shells

A protective garment comprising a form-fitting, stretchable inner garment for covering part of a body of a wearer, the inner garment including a plurality of cushioning pads attached thereto with portions of the inner garment being free of the cushioning pads, and an outer shell partially overlying the inner garment, the outer shell including a plurality of flexibly interconnected protective pads cooperating with the cushioning pads to protect at least a major pan of the portion of the body, the protective pads being more rigid that the cushioning pads, and the outer shell being separable from the inner garment.

Articulated cervical spine and neck protection system

An articulated cervical spine and neck protection system including an articulated cervical shroud assembly made of a rigid material and including an inner cervical shroud being approximately funnel-shaped and having a funnel portion and a neck portion, the inner cervical shroud is configured to be worn around a neck of a wearer, and the funnel portion configured to cradle a head of a wearer from below such that movement of the head of the wearer causes a corresponding movement of the inner cervical shroud; and an outer cervical shroud having a lower portion and an upper portion including a wall and is sized to sit concentrically around the neck portion of the inner cervical shroud so that the inner cervical shroud is partially nested within the outer cervical shroud that, when worn together, forms a ball-and-socket style articulation with the upper portion of the outer cervical shroud.

High-Performance Sports Bra
20180255839 · 2018-09-13 ·

A strapless sports bra is optimally designed to provide extra support and better immobilization of breasts during intense workouts or vigorous activity. As is unique in a preferred embodiment, the sports bra is strapless and does not pull over a wearer's head. Also innovative, two back straps will overlap and crisscross, providing support. Strategically placed and designed padding will further protect and support a chest area; and as is important with relatively thick bras, the invention includes a breathable outer skin and inner padding support.

COMPOSITE SPORTING EQUIPMENT
20180229092 · 2018-08-16 · ·

A sporting equipment is disclosed. The sporting equipment may include a head, and at least one of a handle and a shaft extending from the head. The head and the at least one of the handle and the shaft may be a monolithic structure having at least one continuous fiber passing from the head to the at least one of the handle and the shaft.