Skin protector

Abstract

A skin protector for a user such as a motorcycle rider, includes a flexible, resilient protective portion having first and second ends, wherein the protective portion exhibits both heat resistance and insulation to protect the user's skin from heat. The protective portion is dimensioned for shielding a portion of the user's body that may come into contact with a hot surface. The skin protector further includes a fastening portion connecting the first end to the second end of the protective portion for securing the protective portion to the user's body.

Description

RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This Application claims the benefit of priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 002,004, filed on Nov. 6, 2007.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to safety devices or accessories, and more particularly to a skin protector for users such as motorcycle riders.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled, and less commonly three-wheeled, motor vehicle powered by an engine. The motorcycle encompasses many variations including motorbikes, motor scooters, mopeds, sidecar motorcycles, motortricycles and the like. The style of motorcycles will vary depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.[0004]In many parts of the world, motorcycles are among the least expensive and most widespread forms of motorized transport especially in larger cities such as, for examp...

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Benefits of technology

[0008]The present invention is generally directed to a skin protector for users adapted to protect the skin against burns due to contact with hot objects or surfaces such as, for example, the exhaust pipe or muffler of a motorcycle. The skin protector of the present invention is adapted to protect any part of the body including limbs, however it may be preferably configured to protect the leg including the mid- to lower portion of the leg calf area, for situations where a motorcycle rider or occupant may be more prone to inadvertently contacting the muffler when mounting, riding or dismounting the motorcycle. Preferably, the skin protector of the present invention comprises a protective portion that provides excellent heat resistance and insulation against passage of heat to the motorcycle rider's skin, and a fastening portion for accommodating the body part and securing the protective portion to the rider's leg. In a similar manner, the skin protector of the present invention also protects garments or clothing against damage from contact with the hot muffler.

[0009]The skin protector of the present invention is simple and inexpensive to fabricate and implement, and is designed for a “one size fits all” configuration. Furthermore, the skin protector of the present invention is designed to be comfortable, lightweight, durable, breathable and easy to slip-on or remove from the body of the user. The flexible design of the skin protector makes it very convenient for storage or carry in a travel bag or the like. The present system is especially desirable for use by motorcycle riders including beginners and enthusiasts alike.

[0011]a flexible, resilient protective portion having first and second ends, the protective portion exhibiting both heat resistance and insulation to protect the user's skin from burns through contact with a hot surface;

Problems solved by technology

After a long ride or extended idling of the engine, the exterior surface of the muffler can be extremely hot.

The rearward position of the exposed muffler makes the rear passenger rider particularly vulnerable to burn injuries on the inner part of the lower leg, especially during mounting, riding and dismounting of the motorcycle.

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