Modernized Baseball/Softball Foot Guard Sleeve

a technology for foot guards and baseball/softball, applied in the direction of bootlegs, stiffeners, uppers, etc., can solve the problems of athletes losing some of their “feel” and sense, avoiding the use of protective gear for feet, etc., and achieve the effect of effective against impa
US20170027275A1Inactive Publication Date: 2017-02-02NAVA KAY TONALLI
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
NAVA KAY TONALLI
Publication Date
2017-02-02
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

The invention provides an entirely new form of protective gear to protect baseball / softball player's feet, while batting. This foot guard slides over and wraps around the entire shoe, like a sleeve, creating the feeling that it is one with the shoe. The foot guard sleeve is comprised of a thin layer of Kevlar, or other aramid material, fastened to a thin layer of neoprene, all sewn into and enveloped by a negligibly thin outer mesh / spandex sleeve, and altogether measuring ⅛″ to ¼″ in thickness. These thin, flexible, malleable, and lightweight materials allow for the full mobility and flexion of the player's foot, greatly reducing any hindrance caused by the gear, while still providing ample protection against serious injury caused by accidental / incidental impact resulting from foul balls hit directly from the bat to the foot. Two distinct versions would be available for spikes / cleats and tennis shoes, respectively.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 282,435, filed on Jul. 30, 2015, which is entirely incorporated herein by reference.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

[0002] Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX

[0003] Not ApplicableFIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The present invention relates generally to athletic protective gear for the feet. More specifically, the present invention relates to athletic protective gear for a baseball / softball player's foot while batting.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0005] After extensive research, it has become clear that about half of the professional baseball players use one of the two prevalent forms of protective gear for their feet while batting. Both forms are very rigid and made of plastic or a combination of plastic and gel padding. The potential for serious injury resulting from impact fr...

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