Shoulder protective covering

Abstract

A worker protective covering having a vestment that covers at least the shoulder area of a worker. A sleeve that covers at least the upper arm of the worker extends from the vestment. An elastic strap retains the protective covering to a worker. The vestment and sleeve are comprised of a durable outer layer. A foam layer extends under at least part of the durable outer layer to provide protective padding for at least the shoulder area and upper arm of the worker.

1 . A worker protective covering, comprising:
 a vestment for covering at least the shoulder area of a worker,   a sleeve that extends from said vestment, said sleeve for covering at least the upper arm of a worker; and   a strap that extends from said vestment to retain the protective assembly to a worker;   wherein the vestment and sleeve include a durable outer layer comprising a hard-wearing material; and   wherein a foam layer extends under the durable outer layer so as to provide protective padding for at least the shoulder area and the upper arm of a worker;   wherein said foam layer extends from a shoulder-contacting portion of said vestment to at least an upper portion of said sleeve.   
     
     
         2 . A worker protective covering according to  claim 1 , wherein said strap includes a clip for ease of putting on and taking off the worker protective covering. 
     
     
         3 . A worker protective covering according to  claim 2 , wherein said strap and clip provide an adjustable strap length. 
     
     
         4 . A worker protective covering according to  claim 1 , wherein the foam layer is comprised of high density polyurethane. 
     
     
         5 . A worker protective covering according to  claim 1 , wherein the outer layer is comprised of denim. 
     
     
         6 . A worker protective covering according to  claim 1 , wherein the outer layer is comprised of leather. 
     
     
         7 . A worker protective covering according to  claim 1 , wherein the vestment includes a collar. 
     
     
         8 . A worker protective covering according to  claim 1 , further including an inner layer. 
     
     
         9 . A worker protective covering according to  claim 8 , wherein the inner layer is comprised of cotton. 
     
     
         10 . A worker protective covering according to  claim 8 , wherein the inner layer is comprised of a transmission material.