Tools and protective clothing for tradesmen

Abstract

A number of tools and protective clothing/gear for tradesmen, such as plumbers, carpenters, roofers, HVAC workers, painters, mechanics, and the like are functionally and aesthetically benefitted by the addition of padding and/or support in key areas. Some of the disclosed tools and protective clothing may have applications in other fields such as hunting, climbing, machine repair, and the like. The added benefits include less wear, greater durability, and longer life.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A roofing pad comprising:
 a body comprised of a heavy duty foam material and having a flat bottom surface and a contoured top surface, the body being shaped with front and rear sections wider than and extending from a narrower mid-section, the rear and mid-sections being slightly thicker than the front section;   a first handle integral to the front section of the body;   a second handle integral to the rear section of the body; and   at least one cutout in the body configured for holding roofing coil, nails or bottled water;   wherein the top surface comprises a layer of soft leather.   
     
     
         2 . A protective sweater comprising:
 a body portion open at a bottom end for fitting about a torso of a user and open at a top end for fitting about a neck of the user;   two arm portions attached to and each extending from the body portion and open at a distal end;   two shoulder pads comprised of 45 mil rubber attached to shoulder regions of the body portion proximate attachment points of the two arms; and   two elbow pads comprised of 45 mil rubber attached to the two arm portions.   
     
     
         3 . A protective workmen bib comprising:
 a pair of bib overalls having first and second leg portions and front and rear bib areas extending to cover at least a substantial portion of a user's front and back torso;   at least one back pocket covered with a 45 mil rubber;   two knee pads comprised of 45 mil rubber attached via zippers to the first and second leg portions to create pockets, wherein the pads extend from mid-thigh to lower shin area; and   two pads insertable within the pockets.