US2019364990A1PendingUtilityA1

Stabilized support device for a limb guard

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Mar 28, 2018Filed: Aug 6, 2019Published: Dec 5, 2019
Est. expiryMar 28, 2038(~11.7 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Normand P. Lacroix
A41D 13/0543A41D 13/08A41D 13/0568A41D 13/065A41D 13/0575
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Abstract

A device for coupling a limb guard to a human limb includes a support sleeve configured to wrap around the limb. The support sleeve includes a friction pad configured to cushion the limb and oppose translational and rotational displacement of the device relative to the limb. The support sleeve provides a stable attachment surface for a joint guard and/or limb guard and may be worn without discomfort for extended periods, remaining stationary relative to the limb while a person wearing the device moves about.

Claims

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What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a support sleeve formed from an elastic material;   a first connector attached to said support sleeve.   a second connector attached to said support sleeve near a second longitudinal edge of said support sleeve, said second connector positioned to engage with said first connector; and   a friction pad attached to said support sleeve.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , said support sleeve further comprising a strap extending outward from said first longitudinal edge. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , said strap further comprising said first connector. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a collar attached to said support sleeve along a proximal transverse edge of said support sleeve. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , further comprising a second collar attached to said support sleeve along a distal transverse edge of said support sleeve. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein said collar along said proximal transverse edge extends from said first longitudinal edge to said second longitudinal edge. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein said collar along said proximal transverse edge does not extend past said first longitudinal edge. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein said collar along said proximal transverse edge does not extend past said second longitudinal edge. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein said collar is made from a material having lower stretch than said elastic material of said support sleeve. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein said collar is attached to a front side of said support sleeve. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein said collar is attached to a back side of said support sleeve. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said friction pad is attached to a back side of said support sleeve. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a second friction pad attached to a front side of said support sleeve. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said friction pad is made from a material having lower stretch than said elastic material of said support sleeve. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a stiffener attached to said support sleeve, said stiffener having less stretch than other parts of said support sleeve. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein said stiffener is interposed between a front surface of said support sleeve and said friction pad. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein said stiffener is attached to a back side of said support sleeve. 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said friction pad extends from a proximal transverse edge to a distal transverse edge of said support sleeve. 
     
     
         19 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a support sleeve formed from an elastic material;   a strap attached to said support sleeve, said strap comprising a first connector;   a second connector attached to said support sleeve, said second connector positioned to engage with said first connector; and   a friction pad attached to said support sleeve.

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