Bruise prevention pads

Abstract

Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a pad assembly for protecting a user from bruising and friction associated with falling. The pad assembly may include a layered pad including a sponge layer and a batting layer positioned between a pair of fabric layers; and a fastener extending from the layered pad, the fastener configured to secure the pad assembly to a user. In some embodiments, the layered pad may include, in order, an inner soft fabric layer configured to be positioned against the user's body; a batting layer; an interfacing layer; a sponge layer; and an outer soft fabric layer. The pad assembly may be sized and dimensioned to protect any desired body part, such as the buttocks region or the scrotum.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A pad assembly for protecting a user from bruising and friction associated with falling, the pad assembly comprising:
 a layered pad comprising a sponge layer and a batting layer positioned between a pair of fabric layers; and   a fastener extending from the layered pad, the fastener configured to secure the pad assembly to a user.   
     
     
         2 . The pad assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the layered pad comprises, in order:
 an inner soft fabric layer configured to be positioned against the user's body;   a batting layer;   an interfacing layer;   a sponge layer; and   an outer soft fabric layer.   
     
     
         3 . The pad assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the inner soft fabric layer and the outer soft fabric layer comprise the same material. 
     
     
         4 . The pad assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the pad assembly is sized to protect a body part selected from the group consisting of a buttocks region and a scrotum. 
     
     
         5 . The pad assembly of  claim 4 , wherein:
 the pad assembly is configured to protect the scrotum; and   the pad assembly comprises a substantially cross-shaped pad body with a pair of pad wings.   
     
     
         6 . The pad assembly of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the pad assembly comprises at least one tab extending therefrom; and   the fastener is attached to an inner surface of the at least one tab.   
     
     
         7 . The pad assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the fastener is a member selected from the group consisting of an adhesive and a hook and loop fastener.