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Protective Knee Device

a knee and knee technology, applied in the field of knee protection garments, can solve the problems of knee injury serious, knee discomfort, and knee work, and achieve the effect of comforting wear

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-01-12
MILLER GILBERT
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Benefits of technology

The invention is comfortable to wear and can be used in any environment. This is a technical effect that improves the user experience.

Problems solved by technology

Working on one's knees, of course, may be uncomfortable, painful, or even lead to serious knee injuries.
For example, kneeling on the floor of a construction site may result in contact with a nail, screw, or other sharp object that could inflict injury.
Although assembly effective for their intended purposes, the existing devices do not include knee protective devices that are integral to a clothing construction or that are adjustable or removable.
One disadvantage of these devices is that a user must attach the knee pad to their garment or body in order for the device to work.
The attachments can be uncomfortable; they can cut off blood circulation, chafe, or burn the user's leg.
Another disadvantage of these devices is that they can be time consuming to put on or remove prior to and following each use.
Another disadvantage of these devices is that the attachments can disengage, causing the knee pad to move out of place or completely fall off of the user.
One disadvantage of these garments is that the knee pads are permanently attached to the garment.
When the padding becomes ineffective, the entire garment needs to be replaced.
However, these garments will continue to deteriorate at the point of contact between the knee pad and the surface that the user is kneeling on, even if the knee pads are continually replaced.

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[0024]The description that follows includes exemplary devices, methods, systems, techniques, and instruction sequences products that embody techniques of the present inventive subject matter. However, it should be understood that the described embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. Well-known instruction instances, protocols, structures, and techniques have not been shown in detail in order to not obfuscate the description.

[0025]The use of kneepads typically requires placement of the pad in the vicinity of the knee over the clothing, and then attaching the kneepad unit with attachment devices, such as Velcro. Since kneepads are typically configured to be removable, as they are advantageously attached in a non-invasive manner over a garment. In other words, the attachment devices generally do not penetrate the underlying fabric with devices such as pins, buttons, or the like, since the underlying fabric may be associated with a garment, such as a uniform garment...

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Abstract

A knee pad assembly for protecting a knee of a construction worker. The device includes a Velcro or zipper belt that is fixedly connected with one side of the kneecap body. Thus, the pad member of the present invention can either be used with the strap members or can be attached directly to the legs of a pair of pants. This knee protecting garment has an access point for inserting or removing padding. It is extremely comfortable to wear and can be used in any environment.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not applicable.FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.MICROFICHE APPENDIX[0003]Not applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004](1) Field of the Invention[0005]The present invention relates to knee protecting garment that is composed of a knee pad body and a Velcro or zipper belt that is fixedly connected to one side of the kneecap body. Padding is coupled to the garment and extends adjacent the knee area, which provides protection to the knee and any other parts around the knee, such as bone, cartilage, and ligaments. The knee pad is removable from the knee protecting garment. This object is useful for the workers in the field of construction.[0006](2) Background of Invention[0007]Many occupations and avocations require that persons spend extended periods of time in a kneeling position, with either one on both knees in contact with the floor or ground. Craftsmen and laborers engaged in installing and / or re-finish...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41D13/06
CPCA41D13/065A41D13/0568A41D13/0575
Inventor MILLER, GILBERT
Owner MILLER GILBERT