Protective attachment

Abstract

The protective attachments of the present invention provide protection that removably attaches to the bottom of the foot, hands, elbow, knees, shins, and animal pads, in a snug tight fit, and that conforms to the contour of the body part covered. The side of the protective attachment worn against the body is covered with a layer of adhesive. In addition, the protective attachment of the present invention can be easily trimmed to provide a perfect fit to the user.

What is claimed:  
     
         1 . A novelty kit for providing decorative and disposable fashion wear for body parts that also protects the decorated body parts from abrasion, comprising: 
 a) a flexible, trimmable pad having top and bottom surfaces;    b) an adhesive material on said top surface for removably securing said pad to a body part;    c) a decoration to be applied to said bottom surface; and    d) a removable layer covering said adhesive material.    
     
     
         2 . A method of decorating and protecting a body part comprising the steps of: 
 a) furnishing a flexible pad having a top and bottom surface;    b) providing an adhesive on said top surface and a peelable film to preserve said adhesive until used;    c) providing decoration selected from at least one of the group comprising color, pattern, graphic design, text, advertising, relief design, and texture;    d) trimming said pad to a desired shape to apply to at least one body part selected from the group comprising feet, hands, knees, and elbows, and parts thereof;    e) peeling said film from said adhesive and applying said pad to a selected body part.    
     
     
         3 . The invention of  claim 1  further comprising a reusable adhesive.  
     
     
         4 . The invention of  claim 1  further comprising pre-formed, cupped pads for at least one of toes, knees, elbows, and animal pads.  
     
     
         5 . The invention of  claim 1  further comprising material selected from cushioning, magnetic material, and gel disposed in said pad between said top and bottom surfaces.  
     
     
         6 . The invention of  claim 1  further comprising the addition of a first layer of thistle cloth to at least a portion of said bottom layer and a protective shell having a second layer of thistle cloth to engage said first layer of thistle cloth and means for absorbing the shock of a blow to said shell.  
     
     
         7 . The invention of  claim 1  further comprising means for adapting said pad to apply to the feet of animal pets.  
     
     
         8 . The invention of  claim 2  further comprising a reusable adhesive.  
     
     
         9 . The invention of  claim 2  further comprising pre-formed, cupped pads for at least one of toes, knees, elbows and animal pads.  
     
     
         10 . The invention of  claim 2  further comprising material selected from cushioning, magnetic material, and gel disposed in said pad between said top and bottom surfaces.  
     
     
         11 . The invention of  claim 2  further comprising the addition of a first layer of thistle cloth to at least a portion of said bottom layer and a protective shell having a second layer of thistle cloth to engage said first layer of thistle cloth and means for absorbing the shock of a blow to said shell.  
     
     
         12 . The invention of  claim 2  further comprising means for adapting said pad to apply to the feet of animal pets.