Athletic protective padding

a technology for athletics and protective gear, applied in the direction of protective clothing, clothing, garments, etc., can solve the problems of reducing the performance level of the athlete, allowing body heat to be released from the body, and presenting the risk of injury to the body with either another participant or a piece of equipment used in the spor
US20060179545A1Inactive Publication Date: 2006-08-17ARVEDA
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
ARVEDA
Publication Date
2006-08-17
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

An athletic protective pad having first and second layers of breathable fabric and a foam body having a layer of perforated foam. The layer of foam is preferably closed cell foam with spaced apart perforations therethrough. The foam body is sandwiched between the first and second layers of fabric, thereby wicking moisture away from a wearer.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] This invention relates to improvements in athletic protective gear that is provided with lightweight, moisture wicking protective pads. In particular, the athletic protective gear is provided with breathable padding. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Athletic protective pads, such as shoulder pads, rib protectors, hip pads, thigh pads, tail pads and so forth, are commonly worn by athletes in a variety of sports in which body contact with either another participant or a piece of equipment used in the sport presents the risk of injury. These types of protective pads have long been known and used by athletes in contact sports, such as football and hockey.

[0003] Compression wear, especially pants, has become widely used and accepted for active individuals and athletes engaged in sports and physical activity ranging from bicycling to football. The basic function of compression pants and compression shorts is to serve as an athletic girdle and support for m...

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