KWE Protector (Knuckle, Wrist and Elbow)

Abstract

Increased popularity of youth softball and baseball leagues have resulted in nearly 2 million injuries annually. Most sports related injuries occur during practice due to a lack of safety precautions, but are preventable. Protective equipment is available for baseball/softball sports, but there is a lack of protection for the knuckles, wrist, and elbow. These areas are vulnerable to a direct impact of the ball and can result in serious injury. The KWE Protector may prevent and decrease injury to the key areas of the hand and arm (knuckle, wrist, and elbow) for continual use and productivity in the baseball/softball sport. The KWE Protector will have protective padding areas covering the key areas that will allow the player to easily move the arm. The KWE Protector will be available for both male and females of youth and adolescents to provide adequate protection and continued enjoyment of the sport for everyone involved.

1 . I claim the KWE protector is used for the softball and baseball sports that is comprised to fit the hand and arm directly exposed to the ball being pitched to the batter. It has padding that protects the knuckles, the wrist and forearm along with material that covers the padding coming from the knuckles to the area just past the elbow on both anterior and posterior sides.