PADDED THIGH GUARD WITH GRIP FOR MOTORCYCLE RIDERS

Abstract

A padded thigh guard with grip for motorcycle riders is a substantially rectangular padded thigh guard which attaches around a user's leg with hook and loop fastening, with a buckle, or with a quick release buckle. A gripping pad is on an inside of the user's leg to help with grip of a motorcycle, to help prevent chronic exertional compartment syndrome, otherwise commonly known as Arm pump. Padding may be multiple layers of the main body material. The thigh guard may have a plurality of elastic strips in order to improve the fit of the thigh guard. The thigh guard may have a plurality of rough strips inside the guard to help the thigh guard adhere to the user's pants.

Claims

1. A thigh guard which comprises a first strap which comprises a first end and a second end; a second strap which comprises a first end and a second end; a gripping pad; a main body which comprises a first side, a second side, an outer side, and an inner side; said main body having the first end of the first strap fixedly attached to the first side of the main body; said main body having the first end of the second strap fixedly attached to the first side of the main body; said main body having the second end of the first strap removably attached to the second side of the main body; said main body having the second end of the second strap removably attached to the second side of the main body; and said gripping pad being fixedly attached to a center of the outer side of the main body.

2. The thigh guard of claim 1 wherein a plurality of rough strips is fixedly attached on the inner side of the main body.

3. The thigh guard of claim 2 wherein the plurality of rough strips is a hook and loop material.

4. The thigh guard of claim 1 wherein a plurality of strips of elastic is fixedly attached to the first side of the main body.

5. The thigh guard of claim 1 wherein the main body is comprised of padding.

6. The thigh guard of claim 1 wherein the second end of the first strap is fixedly attached to a strip of hook and loop tape; said strip of hook and loop tape having a corresponding strip of hook and loop tape fixedly attached to the second side of the main body.

7. The thigh guard of claim 1 wherein the second end of the second strap is fixedly attached to a strip of hook and loop tape; said strip of hook and loop tape having a corresponding strip of hook and loop tape fixedly attached to the second side of the main body.

8. The thigh guard of claim 1 wherein the second end of the first strap is removably attached to the second side of the main body by use of a buckle; and the second end of the second strap is removably attached to the second side of the main body by use of a buckle.

9. A thigh guard which comprises a first strap which comprises a first end and a second end; a second strap which comprises a first end and a second end; a gripping pad; a plurality of rough strips; a main body which comprises a first side, a second side, an outer side, and an inner side; said main body having the first end of a first strap fixedly attached to the first side of the main body; said main body having the first end of a second strap fixedly attached to the first side of the main body; said main body having the second end of the first strap removably attached to the second side of the main body; said main body having the second end of the second strap removably attached to the second side of the main body; said gripping pad being fixedly attached to a center of the outer side of the main body; and said plurality of rough strips is fixedly attached to the inner side of the main body.

10. The thigh guard of claim 9 wherein a plurality of strips of elastic is fixedly attached to the first side of the main body.

11. The thigh guard of claim 9 wherein the main body is comprised of padding.

12. The thigh guard of claim 9 wherein the second end of the first strap is fixedly attached to a strip of hook and loop tape; said strip of hook and loop tape having a corresponding strip of hook and loop tape fixedly attached to the second side of the main body.

13. The thigh guard of claim 9 wherein the second end of the second strap is fixedly attached to a strip of hook and loop tape; said strip of hook and loop tape having a corresponding strip of hook and loop tape fixedly attached to the second side of the main body.

14. The thigh guard of claim 9 wherein the second end of the first strap is removably attached to the second side of the main body by use of a buckle; and the second end of the second strap is removably attached to the second side of the main body by use of a buckle.

15. The thigh guard of claim 9 wherein the plurality of rough strips is a hook and loop material.

16. A thigh guard which comprises a first strap which comprises a first end and a second end; a second strap which comprises a first end and a second end; a gripping pad; a plurality of rough strips; a plurality of strips of elastic; a main body which comprises a first side, a second side, an outer side, and an inner side; said main body having the first end of a first strap fixedly attached to the first side of the main body; said main body having the first end of a second strap fixedly attached to the first side of the main body; said main body having the second end of the first strap removably attached to the second side of the main body; said main body having the second end of the second strap removably attached to the second side of the main body; said gripping pad being fixedly attached to a center of the outer side of the main body; said plurality of rough strips is fixedly attached to the inner side of the main body; and said plurality of strips of elastic is fixedly attached to the first side of the main body.

17. The thigh guard of claim 16 wherein the main body is comprised of padding.

18. The thigh guard of claim 16 wherein the second end of the first strap is fixedly attached to a strip of hook and loop tape; said strip of hook and loop tape having a corresponding strip of hook and loop tape fixedly attached to the second side of the main body; the second end of the second strap is fixedly attached to a strip of hook and loop tape; and said strip of hook and loop tape having a corresponding strip of hook and loop tape fixedly attached to the second side of the main body.

19. The thigh guard of claim 16 wherein the second end of the first strap is removably attached to the second side of the main body by use of a buckle; and the second end of the second strap is removably attached to the second side of the main body by use of a buckle.

20. The thigh guard of claim 16 wherein the plurality of rough strips is a hook and loop material.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate various embodiments of the present disclosure. The drawings contain representations of various trademarks and copyrights owned by the Applicants. In addition, the drawings may contain other marks owned by third parties and are being used for illustrative purposes only. All rights to various trademarks and copyrights represented herein, except those belonging to their respective owners, are vested in and the property of the applicants. The applicants retain and reserve all rights in their trademarks and copyrights included herein, and grant permission to reproduce the material only in connection with reproduction of the granted patent and for no other purpose.

[0008] FIG. 1 is an inside view of the present invention as used on a leg.

[0009] FIG. 2 is a top front view of the present invention.

[0010] FIG. 3 is a top back view of the present invention.

[0011] FIG. 4 is a top view of the present invention as used on a leg.

[0012] FIG. 5 is an outside view of the present invention as used on a leg.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

[0013] All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0014] As a preliminary matter, it will readily be understood by one having ordinary skill in the relevant art that the present disclosure has broad utility and application. As should be understood, any embodiment may incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed aspects of the disclosure and may further incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed features. Furthermore, any embodiment discussed and identified as being preferred is considered to be part of a best mode contemplated for carrying out the embodiments of the present disclosure. Other embodiments also may be discussed for additional illustrative purposes in providing a full and enabling disclosure. Moreover, many embodiments, such as adaptations, variations, modifications, and equivalent arrangements, will be implicitly disclosed by the embodiments described herein and fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0015] Accordingly, while embodiments are described herein in detail in relation to one or more embodiments, it is to be understood that this disclosure is illustrative and exemplary of the present disclosure, and are made merely for the purposes of providing a full and enabling disclosure. The detailed disclosure herein of one or more embodiments is not intended, nor is to be construed, to limit the scope of patent protection afforded in any claim of a patent issuing here from, which scope is to be defined by the claims and the equivalents thereof. It is not intended that the scope of patent protection be defined by reading into any claim a limitation found herein that does not explicitly appear in the claim itself.

[0016] Additionally, it is important to note that each term used herein refers to that which an ordinary artisan would understand such term to mean based on the contextual use of such term herein. To the extent that the meaning of a term used hereinas understood by the ordinary artisan based on the contextual use of such termdiffers in any way from any particular dictionary definition of such term, it is intended that the meaning of the term as understood by the ordinary artisan should prevail.

[0017] Furthermore, it is important to note that, as used herein, a and an each generally denotes at least one, but does not exclude a plurality unless the contextual use dictates otherwise. When used herein to join a list of items, or denotes at least one of the items, but does not exclude a plurality of items of the list. Finally, when used herein to join a list of items, and denotes all of the items of the list.

[0018] The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the following description to refer to the same or similar elements. While many embodiments of the disclosure may be described, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible. For example, substitutions, additions, or modifications may be made to the elements illustrated in the drawings, and the methods described herein may be modified by substituting, reordering, or adding stages to the disclosed methods. Accordingly, the following detailed description does not limit the disclosure. Instead, the proper scope of the disclosure is defined by the appended claims. The present disclosure contains headers. It should be understood that these headers are used as references and are not to be construed as limiting upon the subjected matter disclosed under the header.

[0019] Overview:

[0020] A padded thigh guard with grip for motorcycle riders is disclosed which improves the leg gripping strength of motorcycle riders thereby reducing the reducing the need for the rider to have to hold on so tightly with the arms that the rider develops arm pump, a clinical condition where a user develops marked, intermittent pain in the forearms after exercise or exertion. An inner side of a padded thigh guard with grip for motorcycle riders has a plurality of rough strips fixedly attached which helps the thigh guard grip the user's pants. An outer side of a padded thigh guard has a piece of gripping pad 4 fixedly attached which improves the user's grip on the motorcycle.

[0021] In FIG. 1 an outer side of a padded thigh guard with grip for motorcycle riders is shown as worn on a leg from an inside of the leg view. The thigh guard 1 is wrapped snuggly around a leg 2. A generally square piece of gripping pad 4 is fixedly attached to a main body 8 of the thigh guard 1. The gripping pad 4 may also be round, in strips, or any other shape. The gripping pad 4 may be shoe sole material or Vibram? shoe sole material, or any other material of sufficient grip and durability. Fixedly attached may mean by sewing or adhesive or any other appropriate means that would adhere the materials together.

[0022] FIG. 2 shows a top outer side view of a padded thigh guard with grip for motorcycle riders. The main body 8 of the thigh guard is shown as substantially rectangular and may be composed of canvas, leather, or other suitable durable material. The main body 8 has a first side to which a first strap 5 and second strap 10 are fixedly attached through sewing or adhesive, and a second side to which first strap 5 and second strap 10 are removably attached by hook and loop tape or any other suitable method. The main body 8 is filled with padding 11 which may be one layer or a plurality of layers of durable material. The padding 11 may also be cotton or fiberfill or other suitable materials. A strip 9 of stretchy or elastic material is fixedly attached to both the outer and inner sides of the main body 8 to provide better hugging of the thigh guard 1 to a user. This strip 9 of stretchy or elastic material may be eBoot elastic or any other suitable material. A substantially square piece of gripping pad 4 is fixedly attached to an outer side of the main body 8 through sewing or adhesive or any other appropriate means. The gripping pad 4 may be shoe sole material, particularly Vibram? shoe sole material or any other material of appropriate gripping capability. A hook and loop closure 7 is fixedly attached on an outer side of a second side of the main body 8 of the thigh guard 1. First strap 5 and second strap 10 are fixedly attached by sewing or adhesive or any other means to a first side of the main body 8 opposite the hook and loop closure 7. A first end of first strap 5 has the corresponding hook and loop closure 7 fixedly attached on the end of the first strap 5. A first end of second strap 10 has the corresponding hook and loop closure 7 fixedly attached on the end of second strap 10. The hook and loop closure is fixedly attached on the end of first strap 5 and second strap 10 so that first strap 5 and second strap 10 can wrap around and fasten the thigh guard 1 to a leg 2 of a user when the padded thigh guard with grip for motorcycle riders is in use. Any other suitable means for removably attaching the second end of the first strap 5 and the second end of the second strap 10 may include a buckle, or a quick release buckle being connected to the second end of the first strap 5 and the second side of the main body 8. Any other suitable means for removably attaching the second end of the second strap 10 and the second side of the main body 8 may include a buckle, or a quick release buckle being connected to the second end of the second strap 10 and the second side of the main body 8.

[0023] FIG. 3 shows a top inner side view of a padded thigh guard with grip for motorcycle riders. The main body 8 of the thigh guard is shown as substantially rectangular and may be composed of canvas, leather, or other suitable durable material. The main body 8 may be one layer or the main body may have padding of a plurality of layers of the durable material. The main body 8 may be padded with padding 11 such as cotton or fiberfill or other suitable materials. A strip 9 of stretchy or elastic material is fixedly attached to both the inner side and the outer side of the main body 8 to provide better hugging of the thigh guard 1 to a user. This strip 9 of stretchy or elastic material may be eBoot elastic or any other suitable stretchy material. Stitching 13 is shown to adhere the gripping pad 4 to the main body 8, however the gripping pad 4 may be attached by any means such as adhesive to the main body 8. First strap 5 and second strap are positioned on an end of the main body 8. First strap 5 and second strap 10 connect with the main body 8 through hook and loop closure or any other suitable closure. A first rough strip 6 and a second rough strip 12 are strategically positioned on an inner side of the thigh guard 1 to increase the grip on the leg 2 of the user. This first rough strip 6 and second rough strip 12 may be the hook side of hook and loop closure. In the event that the first rough strip 6 and the second rough strip 12 are the hook side of a hook and loop closure, the hooks of the hook side are positioned so that hooks are in contact with the leg 2 of the user.

[0024] FIG. 4 is a top view of an outer side of a padded thigh guard with grip for motorcycle riders as used on a leg. A gripping pad 4 is located on an inside of the thigh guard 1 in reference to the leg 2. The main body 8 wraps around the leg 2 and is secured by a plurality of straps, or in the case of FIG. 4, first strap 5 and second strap 10. First strap 5 and second strap 10 adhere by hook and loop closure or any other suitable means to a hook and loop closure 7. Any other suitable means for removably attaching the second end of the first strap 5 and the second end of the second strap 10 may include a buckle, or a quick release buckle being connected to the second end of the first strap 5 and the second side of the main body 8. Any other suitable means for removably attaching the second end of the second strap 10 and the second side of the main body 8 may include a buckle, or a quick release buckle being connected to the second end of the second strap 10 and the second side of the main body 8. The thigh guard may be positioned on the leg 2 so that the thigh guard is optimally suited to allow the rider to grip a motorcycle.

[0025] FIG. 5 is an outside view of a padded thigh guard with grip for motorcycle riders as used on a leg. The main body 8 of a thigh guard 1 wraps around the leg 2 and is secured by first strap 5 and second strap 10. First strap 5 and second strap 10 removably adhere by hook and loop closure or any other suitable means to a hook and loop closure 7. A strip 9 of stretchy or elastic material is fixedly attached to both the outer and the inner side of the main body 8 to provide better hugging of the thigh guard 1 to a user. A foot 14 is shown for perspective.

[0026] Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.