Conforming limb guard

Abstract

A protective limb guard device for use in athletic or sporting activities is provided wherein the device comprises layers of conformable impact absorbing material that are formed to meet the shape of the user's limbs without the need for custom fitting. The limb guard of the present invention may include an inflatable tube instead of a layer of impact absorbing material.

1 . A protective device for limbs comprising:
 a substantially conformable and impact absorbing first layer;   at least a second layer of impact absorbing material, wherein the first and the at least a second layer being operably attached and having opposite ends;   a recloseable means for the opposite ends of the impact absorbing material, wherein one end is complementary to the opposite end;   thereby providing a formed device that conforms to the shape of the limb and provides protection against impact-type injury during sporting activities.   
   
   
       2 . The protective device of  claim 1 , wherein the conformable layers include at least three impact absorbing layers that are operably attached to each other. 
   
   
       3 . The protective device of  claim 1 , wherein the conformable layers include at least four impact absorbing layers that are operably attached to each other. 
   
   
       4 . The protective device of  claim 1 , wherein the conformable layers include at least an inflatable air chamber instead of one impact absorbing layer that are operably attached to each other. 
   
   
       5 . The protective device of  claim 1 , wherein the recloseable means is selected from Velcro® locking systems, Hook and Loop, zipper, adhesive or combination thereof. 
   
   
       6 . The protective device of  claim 1 , wherein the conformable layers include an outer layer that is usable for messaging. 
   
   
       7 . The protective device of  claim 1 , wherein the limbs include arms and legs.