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Weighted shin guard

a shin guard and weight technology, applied in the field of sports equipment, can solve the problems of serious injuries, unsuitable for individual and team sports training, and a load on the ankle join

Inactive Publication Date: 2021-04-29
DHILLON GURINDER
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This patent describes an invention that provides extra weight and protection for the lower part of the legs during exercise. A special shin guard is worn with a layer that can resist impact and absorb it. The shin guard has a layer of metal behind it and a layer of padding. This invention helps to make exercise safer and more effective.

Problems solved by technology

It is currently impractical to supplement individual and team sports training with below-the-knee weights such as ankle weights, particularly in sports where the participant is also required to wear a shin guard.
Ankle weights put a load on the ankle joint and can cause serious injuries when used over time.
The ankle weight pulls on the ankle joint every time the user lifts their foot, and generates an impact when user puts their foot down, which adversely affects natural movement as well as causing the user discomfort.
Due to the weight being concentrated at a joint, the ankle weight significantly alters natural movements and leads to poor running form.
Due to the bulky design of traditional ankle weights, they become a physical obstruction while performing various movements requiring close proximity of the user's ankles, such as when crossing legs while performing speed ladder drills.

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[0026]The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. As used herein, the singular forms “a,”“an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well as the singular forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and / or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0027]Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one having ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. It wi...

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Abstract

A weighted shin guard is designed to be worn during exercise for building strength, endurance and speed. The weighted shin guard moves the weight from the ankle to the shin, where it is no longer putting a strain on the ankle joint and affecting joint movement. The weighted shin guard is similar in size and shape to traditional shin guards, and can be worn discreetly, unlike other conventional ankle or shin strapped weights. In addition, the weighted shin guard includes the built-in functionality of protecting the shin from impact, enabling the user to switch seamlessly between traditional shin guards and weighted shin guards.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application number 62 / 924,906, filed Oct. 23, 2019, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention[0002]Embodiments of the invention relate generally to sporting equipment. More particularly, embodiments of the invention relate to a weighted shin guard designed to be discreet while protecting a user's shin and building a user's strength, endurance and speed.2. Description of Prior Art and Related Information[0003]The following background information may present examples of specific aspects of the prior art (e.g., without limitation, approaches, facts, or common wisdom) that, while expected to be helpful to further educate the reader as to additional aspects of the prior art, is not to be construed as limiting the present invention, or any embodiments thereof, to anything stated or implied therein or inferred ther...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B71/12
CPCA63B71/1225A63B2071/1258A63B2209/00A63B2209/10A63B21/4011A63B69/002A63B21/065A63B21/0604A63B21/075
Inventor DHILLON, GURINDER
Owner DHILLON GURINDER