Kneeling Support Device

Abstract

A kneeling support device is disclosed that attaches to a user's leg and extends from the knees down to the instep of the foot to help reduce the amount of pressure on the feet and toes of a user while kneeling. The device comprises a base component that is configured in a curved contour that wraps around the front of a user's leg and foot via hook and loop fasteners. The curved contour of the base component creates a recess on the inner surface of the base component, which contours to a user's leg. The outer surface of the base component comprises at least one padding layer to cushion a user's knees and shins while kneeling. The end of the base component near the foot comprises a cutout component that curves around a user's foot to provide comfort and support to the toes and feet while kneeling.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A kneeling support device that provides a user with comfort and support when kneeling for extended periods of time, the kneeling support device comprising:
 a base component configured in a curved contour to a shape of a user's leg and knee; and   a plurality of securing components;   wherein the securing components is secured to the base component;   wherein the securing components secures the base component to the user's leg and knee; and   further wherein the base component extends from a user's knees down to an instep of a user's foot to reduce pressure on the user's foot and toes when kneeling for an extended period of time.   
     
     
         2 . The kneeling support device of  claim 1 , wherein the end of the base component near the foot comprises a cutout component that curves around a user's foot to provide comfort and support to the toes and feet while kneeling. 
     
     
         3 . The kneeling support device of  claim 2 , wherein in position, the cutout component rests on top of the foot and wraps tightly around each side of the foot to keep the kneeling support device in place. 
     
     
         4 . The kneeling support device of  claim 3 , wherein the plurality of securing components are hook and loop fasteners. 
     
     
         5 . The kneeling support device of  claim 4  wherein the base component comprises an inner surface and an outer surface. 
     
     
         6 . The kneeling support device of  claim 5 , wherein the inner surface comprises a recess and is configured in a curved contour that wraps partially around a front of a user's leg and knee. 
     
     
         7 . The kneeling support device of  claim 6 , wherein the outer surface comprises multiple padded layers. 
     
     
         8 . The kneeling support device of  claim 7 , wherein the outer surface comprises a protective barrier layer shaped to fit an outer-facing region of the knee and shin. 
     
     
         9 . The kneeling support device of  claim 8 , wherein the protective barrier layer is made of a hard plastic material. 
     
     
         10 . The kneeling support device of  claim 9 , wherein the kneeling support device is sized and configured to be secured over a garment. 
     
     
         11 . The kneeling support device of  claim 9 , wherein the kneeling support device is secured directly around a user's legs and knees. 
     
     
         12 . The kneeling support device of  claim 1  further comprising a plurality of indicia. 
     
     
         13 . A kneeling support device that provides a user with comfort and support when kneeling for extended periods of time, the kneeling support device comprising:
 a base component configured in a curved contour to a shape of a user's leg and knee; and   a plurality of hook and loop fasteners;   wherein the plurality of hook and loop fasteners are secured to the base component;   wherein the plurality of hook and loop fasteners secure the base component to the user's leg and knee;   wherein an end of the base component near a user's foot comprises a cutout component that curves around a user's foot to provide comfort and support to toes and feet while kneeling;   wherein in position, the cutout component rests on top of the foot and wraps tightly around each side of the foot to keep the kneeling support device in place;   wherein the base component comprises an inner surface and an outer surface;   wherein the outer surface comprises multiple padded layers; and   wherein the base component extends from a user's knees down to an instep of a user's foot to reduce pressure on the user's foot and toes when kneeling for an extended period of time.   
     
     
         14 . The kneeling support device of  claim 13 , wherein the outer surface comprises a protective barrier layer shaped to fit an outer-facing region of the knee and shin. 
     
     
         15 . The kneeling support device of  claim 14 , wherein the protective barrier layer is made of a hard plastic material. 
     
     
         16 . The kneeling support device of  claim 13 , wherein the inner surface comprises a recess and is configured in a curved contour that wraps partially around a front of a user's leg and knee. 
     
     
         17 . The kneeling support device of  claim 13 , wherein the kneeling support device is secured over a garment. 
     
     
         18 . The kneeling support device of  claim 13 , wherein the kneeling support device is secured directly around a user's legs and knees. 
     
     
         19 . The kneeling support device of  claim 13  further comprising a plurality of indicia. 
     
     
         20 . A method of supporting and cushioning a user's knees and shins, the method comprising the following steps:
 providing a kneeling support device comprising a base component that is configured to wrap around the front of a user's leg and foot;   engaging the cutout component around a user's foot;   positioning the base component around a user's shin and knee; and   securing the device to a user's leg via hook and loop fasteners.