Shin Guard Compression Sleeve

Abstract

Tools and techniques for providing protection to a foot and leg with a shin guard compression sleeve underlying a shin guard are presented. A shin guard compression sleeve may comprise a toe shoe having individual toe apertures and pockets intended to contain the toes of a foot received therein, and, an elastic tubular liner operatively associated with the toe shoe. The elastic tubular liner may compressively receive a portion of a leg and have a length sufficient to extend beyond the top of a shin guard receiving the sleeve, such that the tubular liner defines a first layer under the shin guard, and a second layer overlapping the first layer when folded over. The second layer may hook over an end portion of the shin guard, thereby sandwiching the shin guard between the first and second layers of the elastic tubular liner.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 594,056, filed Feb. 2, 2012, entitled “Shin Guard Compression Sleeve,” which is hereby incorporated by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present disclosure is directed to a shin guard compression sleeve for underlying a shin guard, and more particularly to a toe shoe and compression sleeve configured to protect and support the anatomical features of a foot and lower leg during martial arts recreation.BACKGROUND[0003]A variety of athletic socks for holding shin guards in place are known in the art. Typically, the socks are worn in conjunction with shin guards to protect the lower extremities of the leg and foot region during recreational play, in which strikes and impacts, especially in martial arts-related sports, may cause bruising, fractures, or even broken bones. Shin guards are useful in preventing such injuries by covering the lower extremities with a hard, protectiv...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This patent describes improvements to shin wraps used in sports and recreational activities. One improvement is a shin wrap with a toe shoe and elastic tubular liner. The toe shoe has individual toe apertures and pockets, and the elastic tubular liner extends beyond the top of a shin guard. This liner wraps around the foot and makes contact with the dorsal edge of the foot pad, preventing the shin guard from moving sideways or lengthwise. Overall, this design provides better support and protection for the shin during sports and recreational activities.

Problems solved by technology

Often times, although the athletic sock, such as in Hicks, may fold over and contain a shin guard, simple strikes or general movements during practice may cause the shin guard to slide sideways, thereby exposing the shin.

This places the user at risk for injury, and requires the user to stop practice in order to reposition the shin guard.

Often times, practices and tournaments are timed such that any stoppages or quick fixes become burdensome to the sport.

Such unnecessary interruptions may also pose detrimental effects on the user's mindset and performance during competitions.

However, this lining provides modest grip and foot support.

It may become slippery under sweaty conditions and thus lose proper grip.

Its soft body provides limited anatomical support for the user's foot.

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