Chest protector

a technology for protecting the chest and shoulders, applied in the field of chest protectors, can solve problems such as interference with the ability of drivers

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-12-14
MOTT ROBBY
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Such use of the garment usually requires that it be worn over street clothes which is bulky and binding on the driver and which interferes with the driver's ability to steer the go-kart.

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[0039] (1) FIGS. 1-7 illustrate a chest protector 10 providing the desired features that may be constructed from the following components. An inner impact shield 14 is provided. The inner shield 14 is formed of rigid material, has a first outer perimeter 18 and is sized and shaped to conform substantially to a shape of a user's chest 22. An outer impact shield 30 is provided. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the outer shield 30 is formed of rigid material, is sized and shaped to conform to the shape of the inner impact shield 14 and to fit within the first outer perimeter 18. Strap means 34 connected to the chest protector 10 are provided for attaching the chest protector 10 to the user 38.

[0040] (2) In a variant of the invention, as illustrated in FIG. 7, the inner impact shield 14 includes a first covering 42. The first covering 42 is located on an inner surface 46 of the inner impact shield 14.

[0041] (3) In a further variant, the first covering 42 is formed of material selected from t...

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The chest protector is formed as a two-layered shield of conformal configuration serving as impact resistant means and which is enclosed in a fabric cover that includes edge marginal regions extending beyond the periphery of the layered shield, so as to terminate in a continuous welt. Rigid fasteners join the two layers of the shield together and a retaining strap is provided for detachably mounting the chest protector on the torso of the user. The strap includes a midsection secured across the exterior of the chest protector about the user and includes end sections that crisscross the user's back for releasably joining at the top of the protector wherein the buckles are arranged in fixed spaced apart relationship. The chest protector is for use over the street clothes of the user and is not incorporated into the garment worn by the user.

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RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is related to and claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 688,475 filed on Jun. 9, 2005.FIELD OF INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to the field of torso protection for sporting activities, and more particularly to a novel chest protector having a double “turtle shell” protector carried on a fabric enclosure which includes a single strap harness for detachably mounting the chest protector onto the torso of a user. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] In the past, it has been the conventional practice to employ a chest protector in a variety of sports, such as for empires in baseball, resilient pads for body builders involved in lifting activities, and for drivers of go-kart vehicles. Particularly in connection with go-kart vehicles, the chest protector must include impact resistant material so as to absorb and / or distribute loads which are encountered should the driver be thrown against the steering wheel ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41D13/00
CPCA41D13/0518
Inventor MOTT, ROBBY
Owner MOTT ROBBY
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