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Abstract
An impact absorbing contraption is disclosed whereby the intended user of such a protective device is permitted to wear a face and throat guard that is: made out of light resilient material; safe for use in select fighting sports, with sustained protection effects, capable of being easily attached/detached; and, suitable for placement over a person's head, like a wreath, thus retaining a spatial distance of at least five centimetres between the occupant's face and any striking object, therefore practically eliminating all impact or subsequent risk of injury.
The purpose of this contraption is to provide a light, compact, effective and affordable "all in one" face and throat protective device, configured to extend around varying portions of the occupant's anatomy, and intended for use primarily in the practice of hand to hand fighting sports such as Chinese martial arts (Kung Fu) where striking the throat region is an often used fighting technique.
The purpose of this contraption is to provide a light, compact, effective and affordable "all in one" face and throat protective device, configured to extend around varying portions of the occupant's anatomy, and intended for use primarily in the practice of hand to hand fighting sports such as Chinese martial arts (Kung Fu) where striking the throat region is an often used fighting technique.
Description
RELATED PATENTS
[0003] Publication numbers: US 2556923 A Parachute harness; US1020588 A
Jock-strap; US 1063062 A Jock-strap.
FIELD OF THE FABRICATION
[0004] The present fabrication relates to protective face and neck gear designed to be used as a safety precaution in sparring sessions of martial arts classes and training for hand combat sports.
BACKGROUND OF THE FABRICATION
[0005] Two major deficiencies prevail with regards to usage of all existing commercial apparatus designed for this purpose; firstly, they do not prevent impacts or injuries such as jaw bone fractures, which often can occur via the use and application of conventional protectors for martial arts; and, secondly, they advance the propagation of bacilli due to the dirt and sweat that builds up in conventional protectors and which in turn can cause skin diseases due to common use of a plurality of users.
[0006] While the latter problem may be availed by disposing an antibacterial deodorant cloth on the inside of the protector smeared with filth, it does not solve the issue of impact. As for traditional gear that envelopes the head with a combination of hard exterior and soft interior materials, all such designs only minimize impacts or injuries, they do not prevent them.
[0007] Protective head armour has since its inception revolved around some kind of encasement around the head. No mater what material is used to cushion the blows, the head (attached to the gear as it always is) shifts along with the impact accordingly as it is struck, and the person wearing such gear feels the impact each and every time. Hard punches or even soft ones, it does not matter, the point to be made is that even the slightest touch to conventional head gear produces unnecessary discomfort and possible injury to the person wearing such traditional protective helmet-like gear.
[0008] Moreover, using conventional helmets or sparring masks, the neck muscles always absorb the impact of any strikes, therefore whiplash in such sports, and with such existing type of protective head gear is just an accident waiting to happen.
[0009] As will soon be described in greater detail, no contact is made between the proposed protective gear and the wearer's neck and/or facial skin, even upon powerful strikes. The reason for this is because there is a constant spatial distance between the occupant's face and the shielding material receiving the impact. The face, together with the neckline, is physically separated from any protective gear and/or striking object.
[0010] Intended primarily for use and application by individuals involved in combat sports or self-defence programs which incorporate open palm strikes (such as in particular the Chinese martial art of Kung Fu), and where "centre-line"
attacks to the jawline and throat area are prevalent, proposed is a medium energy shock absorbing and dissipating face and throat guard device, pre-mounted on a neck brace style collar pad element, that is itself affixed to a waist belt element via strategically positioned supporting apparatus (i.e., strap assembly).
[0011] The proposed device is free-floating (that is to say, unattached to the wearer's head), covering and protecting (but not touching) the entire neckline (from nape to collar bone), including the throat, jawline, and peripheral facial areas. It is made out of a rigid, albeit light plastic shell that sits on the trapezoids of the wearer and is fastened to the waist and crotch area like a "pilot harness"
by two jock strap members.
[0012] In this manner, and by being "locked down" in place, the waist belt element acts as an anchor to keep the collar pad pressed firmly against the wearer's trapezoids, preventing said collar pad from moving in any direction, primarily not upwardly and toward the face. This, in turn, enables the face shield element, being a one piece unit with the collar pad element, to withstand hard shots, at the same time obstructing these strikes from coming into contact with any facial features of the person wearing such a light sturdy contraption.
[0013] Weighing less than a quarter of a kilogram, a lightweight but solid barrier between the face and any incoming striking object is what this piece of equipment achieves.
[0014] Commonsensical but revolutionary, unlike any other existing stand-alone head gear available for commercial use, this invention also protects the entire neck line. As such, the liability of injury to the body, resulting, for instance, from any of the facial features being crowded forcibly against the surface of any striking object (or against cushioning material worn over the occupant's head), is reduced to the minimum.
[0015] All protective head gear commercially manufactured for sport fighting today is the type that wraps around the skull (thus forcing the head to absorb 100%
of the impact) and none of them protect the throat area which is one of the main targets of open palm strikes in Kung Fu martial arts. This key feature of Kung Fu (barehand shots to the sensitive areas of the body) puts off and turns away numerous potential newcomers to the self-defence sport because they are paranoid to get hit in the throat. There are no gloves in Kung Fu therefore with no correlating protection around the neck, the sparring aspect of the art suffers tremendously, as does any effective training in "real life" simulation combat techniques.
[0016] This particular invention would have a niche market in Kung Fu programs around the world because there is nothing exclusively like this made for their community. The majority of Kung Fu schools practice combat techniques wherein one individual begins by throwing a punch to another trainee who blocks that hit simultaneously responding with multiple and varying open palm strikes to areas of the first attacker's face and neck. These are all delivered lightening quick and sometimes the person doing the response "kung fu style" hitting cannot stop short in time or control their distance. Inadvertently and invariably someone always gets a chop to the throat or a chipped tooth; this occurs far too often to be further ignored, particularly seeing as it is preventable.
[0017] In short, there is no conventional head gear that serves the purpose of protecting these prime Kung Fu striking targets during combat technique practice sessions as effectively as this protective fabrication disclosed herein does.
It's use and application will contribute positively to society, seeing as more people will feel confident to engage in martial arts activities wearing this type of head gear that grants the user a less painful type of protection; correspondingly, more parents will send their children to such kind of physical activities, thereby promoting widespread health.
[0018] The idea of learning how to defend oneself is innately self-appealing to most individuals, however if the manner that they might go about practicing such an endeavour is physically discomforting most people will think twice. Able to practice self-defence via the assistance of this contraption and in a manner that does not intimidate the average person nor provoke pain, people of all ages will feel easier about joining a martial arts school of this sort and start getting in shape.
At the same time, less injuries in the emergency rooms will result in less usage of the medicare system. None of the existing protection gear offer zero impact.
[0019] Embodiments of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, including FIGURE 1 below which shows a diagrammatic representation of an occupant wearing the face and neck protector device and its retaining hardware.
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, ! , \1/4 rl Brief Summary [0020] To all whom it may concern, be it known that we, PHILIPPOS DIMOPOULOS
and SANA SADIKI, residing in the city of Gatineau, in the province of Quebec, Canada, have collaboratively invented new and useful improvements in protective head gear, of which the following is a description, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, which are a part of this specification:
[0021] As shown in the Figure 1, indicating a diagrammatic representation of an individual wearing the apparatus, an oval face shield element (2) rests perpendicularly on an elliptical collar pad element (3) set onto the occupant's trapezoids and strapped firmly in place by a specially engineered retaining assembly. The collar pad element (3) is de facto a throat guard. Said face shield element (2) and collar pad element (3) together combined will from hereon in be referred to interchangeably as the face and neck protection device (1).
[0022] Appropriately sized so as fit comfortably and snugly over the occupant's head, the front facing side of said collar pad element (3) is joined by a first front set of three strap members (6) to a first front ring connector element (5) positioned in the diaphragm area of the occupant, just below the centre chest line area.
The exact layout is to be found in the posterior of the body, i.e., the rear side of the collar pad is joined by a second rear set of three strap members (6B) to a second rear ring connector element (5B) positioned in the middle of the spine area of the occupant.
[0023] A pair of left and right band members (7+7B) wrap around the occupant's rib cage securing the first and second ring connector elements (5+5B) tight in place, pressing them firmly against the occupant's torso.
[0024] From both the anterior and posterior of the occupant, respectively, a first and second vertical adjustable harness member (8+8B) fastens both the first and second ring connector elements securely to a waist belt element (10).
Incorporating two jock-strap members (11+11B) to secure said waist belt element (10) from moving vertically upwards, this waist belt element cannot and does not lift beyond the navel region for the express purpose of keeping the face and neck protection device (1) fastened to it pressed firmly on the occupant's trapezoids, and therefore intact. Following is a brief explication of how this occurs:
[0025] Given that the waist belt element (10) can not elevate upwardly due to the jock strap members (11+11B), and given that the collar pad element (3) whereupon the face shield element (2) is affixed cannot budge in any direction because it is harnessed tightly to both the ring connector elements (5+5B) and, by extension, to said waist belt element (10), the end result is that the face and neck protection device (1), strapped securely as it is to both the anterior and posterior areas of the occupant's waist belt element (10), is prevented from neither moving toward nor touching the face in any manner; by so doing not merely reducing impact but obstensibly obliterating it. Since the collar pad element (3) forms the base onto which the face shield element (2) attaches to, it truly is the jock strap members (11+11B), that retain all the way up in succession the face shield element (2) from budging. For this reason the applicable jock strap patent numbers have been earlier referenced herein.
[0026] Caveat(s): The face shield element is shaped like a donut and does not afford protection for the eyes. The 'donut' hole is large enough for an adult human fist to pass through, but not if it is in a sparring glove; fingers may inadvertently dart through during bare hand sparring. For this reason, and to counter this limitation, the use of protective eye goggles is advocated. Moreover, no protection is offered to the top and upper posterior regions of the skull. This, however, is a known and accepted risk for its intended usage in the combat sport of chinese martial arts where the strikes are delivered almost exclusively to the frontal areas of the body, areas which present day existing gear simply does not protect.
There are solutions to any such limitations and these are outlined in the detailed description below.
In testimony whereof, we affix our signatures:
PHILIPPOS DIMOPOULOS
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Detailed Description:
[0027] An unibody face and neck protection device (1) is provided serving to absorb the impact of any strikes directed toward the sensitive "centre line"
parts of the anatomy students of King Fu practice targeting, such as the throat, nose, and jawline. The shell of said face and neck protection device (1) consisting of a face shield element (2) being designed and constructed in the shape of a perfect elliptical configuration comprising an equally oval configured aperture (resembling a squeezed donut-like figure), protruding upwardly from a base structure defining the throat region. Said base structure comprising a collar pad element (3) and proceeding from the throat region to envelope the entire neckline wherefrom it rests upon the trapezoids of the occupant.
[0028] The objective of this face and neck protection device (1) is primarily to enable a safety apparatus of the type described to have no need for adjustment as the base of the contraption, i.e. the collar pad element (3) is large enough to fit around different sized users' heads while still providing the required positional stability. Said collar pad element (3) measures three centimetres wide in diameter thickness, the surface area of the open space within the interior perimeter of its edges, wherethrough the occupant's head enters, measuring 218 centimetres.
[0029] Said collar pad element (3) being somewhat elliptical in shape, yet being wider in the posterior portion of its side (versus its anterior), the rear side of said collar pad element (3) resembling the bottom of an egg albeit with squarish edges;
and the anterior side of said collar pad element (3) resembling the more pointy top portion of an egg shape. Said collar pad element (3) being secured to the waist belt element (10) from the posterior as well as the anterior side of the occupant's body.
[0030] The face shield element (2) of said apparatus measuring three centimetres wide in thickness, 124 centimetres in total surface area, with a surface area aperture of 28 centimetres contained in its centre; said face shield element
[0003] Publication numbers: US 2556923 A Parachute harness; US1020588 A
Jock-strap; US 1063062 A Jock-strap.
FIELD OF THE FABRICATION
[0004] The present fabrication relates to protective face and neck gear designed to be used as a safety precaution in sparring sessions of martial arts classes and training for hand combat sports.
BACKGROUND OF THE FABRICATION
[0005] Two major deficiencies prevail with regards to usage of all existing commercial apparatus designed for this purpose; firstly, they do not prevent impacts or injuries such as jaw bone fractures, which often can occur via the use and application of conventional protectors for martial arts; and, secondly, they advance the propagation of bacilli due to the dirt and sweat that builds up in conventional protectors and which in turn can cause skin diseases due to common use of a plurality of users.
[0006] While the latter problem may be availed by disposing an antibacterial deodorant cloth on the inside of the protector smeared with filth, it does not solve the issue of impact. As for traditional gear that envelopes the head with a combination of hard exterior and soft interior materials, all such designs only minimize impacts or injuries, they do not prevent them.
[0007] Protective head armour has since its inception revolved around some kind of encasement around the head. No mater what material is used to cushion the blows, the head (attached to the gear as it always is) shifts along with the impact accordingly as it is struck, and the person wearing such gear feels the impact each and every time. Hard punches or even soft ones, it does not matter, the point to be made is that even the slightest touch to conventional head gear produces unnecessary discomfort and possible injury to the person wearing such traditional protective helmet-like gear.
[0008] Moreover, using conventional helmets or sparring masks, the neck muscles always absorb the impact of any strikes, therefore whiplash in such sports, and with such existing type of protective head gear is just an accident waiting to happen.
[0009] As will soon be described in greater detail, no contact is made between the proposed protective gear and the wearer's neck and/or facial skin, even upon powerful strikes. The reason for this is because there is a constant spatial distance between the occupant's face and the shielding material receiving the impact. The face, together with the neckline, is physically separated from any protective gear and/or striking object.
[0010] Intended primarily for use and application by individuals involved in combat sports or self-defence programs which incorporate open palm strikes (such as in particular the Chinese martial art of Kung Fu), and where "centre-line"
attacks to the jawline and throat area are prevalent, proposed is a medium energy shock absorbing and dissipating face and throat guard device, pre-mounted on a neck brace style collar pad element, that is itself affixed to a waist belt element via strategically positioned supporting apparatus (i.e., strap assembly).
[0011] The proposed device is free-floating (that is to say, unattached to the wearer's head), covering and protecting (but not touching) the entire neckline (from nape to collar bone), including the throat, jawline, and peripheral facial areas. It is made out of a rigid, albeit light plastic shell that sits on the trapezoids of the wearer and is fastened to the waist and crotch area like a "pilot harness"
by two jock strap members.
[0012] In this manner, and by being "locked down" in place, the waist belt element acts as an anchor to keep the collar pad pressed firmly against the wearer's trapezoids, preventing said collar pad from moving in any direction, primarily not upwardly and toward the face. This, in turn, enables the face shield element, being a one piece unit with the collar pad element, to withstand hard shots, at the same time obstructing these strikes from coming into contact with any facial features of the person wearing such a light sturdy contraption.
[0013] Weighing less than a quarter of a kilogram, a lightweight but solid barrier between the face and any incoming striking object is what this piece of equipment achieves.
[0014] Commonsensical but revolutionary, unlike any other existing stand-alone head gear available for commercial use, this invention also protects the entire neck line. As such, the liability of injury to the body, resulting, for instance, from any of the facial features being crowded forcibly against the surface of any striking object (or against cushioning material worn over the occupant's head), is reduced to the minimum.
[0015] All protective head gear commercially manufactured for sport fighting today is the type that wraps around the skull (thus forcing the head to absorb 100%
of the impact) and none of them protect the throat area which is one of the main targets of open palm strikes in Kung Fu martial arts. This key feature of Kung Fu (barehand shots to the sensitive areas of the body) puts off and turns away numerous potential newcomers to the self-defence sport because they are paranoid to get hit in the throat. There are no gloves in Kung Fu therefore with no correlating protection around the neck, the sparring aspect of the art suffers tremendously, as does any effective training in "real life" simulation combat techniques.
[0016] This particular invention would have a niche market in Kung Fu programs around the world because there is nothing exclusively like this made for their community. The majority of Kung Fu schools practice combat techniques wherein one individual begins by throwing a punch to another trainee who blocks that hit simultaneously responding with multiple and varying open palm strikes to areas of the first attacker's face and neck. These are all delivered lightening quick and sometimes the person doing the response "kung fu style" hitting cannot stop short in time or control their distance. Inadvertently and invariably someone always gets a chop to the throat or a chipped tooth; this occurs far too often to be further ignored, particularly seeing as it is preventable.
[0017] In short, there is no conventional head gear that serves the purpose of protecting these prime Kung Fu striking targets during combat technique practice sessions as effectively as this protective fabrication disclosed herein does.
It's use and application will contribute positively to society, seeing as more people will feel confident to engage in martial arts activities wearing this type of head gear that grants the user a less painful type of protection; correspondingly, more parents will send their children to such kind of physical activities, thereby promoting widespread health.
[0018] The idea of learning how to defend oneself is innately self-appealing to most individuals, however if the manner that they might go about practicing such an endeavour is physically discomforting most people will think twice. Able to practice self-defence via the assistance of this contraption and in a manner that does not intimidate the average person nor provoke pain, people of all ages will feel easier about joining a martial arts school of this sort and start getting in shape.
At the same time, less injuries in the emergency rooms will result in less usage of the medicare system. None of the existing protection gear offer zero impact.
[0019] Embodiments of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, including FIGURE 1 below which shows a diagrammatic representation of an occupant wearing the face and neck protector device and its retaining hardware.
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, ! , \1/4 rl Brief Summary [0020] To all whom it may concern, be it known that we, PHILIPPOS DIMOPOULOS
and SANA SADIKI, residing in the city of Gatineau, in the province of Quebec, Canada, have collaboratively invented new and useful improvements in protective head gear, of which the following is a description, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, which are a part of this specification:
[0021] As shown in the Figure 1, indicating a diagrammatic representation of an individual wearing the apparatus, an oval face shield element (2) rests perpendicularly on an elliptical collar pad element (3) set onto the occupant's trapezoids and strapped firmly in place by a specially engineered retaining assembly. The collar pad element (3) is de facto a throat guard. Said face shield element (2) and collar pad element (3) together combined will from hereon in be referred to interchangeably as the face and neck protection device (1).
[0022] Appropriately sized so as fit comfortably and snugly over the occupant's head, the front facing side of said collar pad element (3) is joined by a first front set of three strap members (6) to a first front ring connector element (5) positioned in the diaphragm area of the occupant, just below the centre chest line area.
The exact layout is to be found in the posterior of the body, i.e., the rear side of the collar pad is joined by a second rear set of three strap members (6B) to a second rear ring connector element (5B) positioned in the middle of the spine area of the occupant.
[0023] A pair of left and right band members (7+7B) wrap around the occupant's rib cage securing the first and second ring connector elements (5+5B) tight in place, pressing them firmly against the occupant's torso.
[0024] From both the anterior and posterior of the occupant, respectively, a first and second vertical adjustable harness member (8+8B) fastens both the first and second ring connector elements securely to a waist belt element (10).
Incorporating two jock-strap members (11+11B) to secure said waist belt element (10) from moving vertically upwards, this waist belt element cannot and does not lift beyond the navel region for the express purpose of keeping the face and neck protection device (1) fastened to it pressed firmly on the occupant's trapezoids, and therefore intact. Following is a brief explication of how this occurs:
[0025] Given that the waist belt element (10) can not elevate upwardly due to the jock strap members (11+11B), and given that the collar pad element (3) whereupon the face shield element (2) is affixed cannot budge in any direction because it is harnessed tightly to both the ring connector elements (5+5B) and, by extension, to said waist belt element (10), the end result is that the face and neck protection device (1), strapped securely as it is to both the anterior and posterior areas of the occupant's waist belt element (10), is prevented from neither moving toward nor touching the face in any manner; by so doing not merely reducing impact but obstensibly obliterating it. Since the collar pad element (3) forms the base onto which the face shield element (2) attaches to, it truly is the jock strap members (11+11B), that retain all the way up in succession the face shield element (2) from budging. For this reason the applicable jock strap patent numbers have been earlier referenced herein.
[0026] Caveat(s): The face shield element is shaped like a donut and does not afford protection for the eyes. The 'donut' hole is large enough for an adult human fist to pass through, but not if it is in a sparring glove; fingers may inadvertently dart through during bare hand sparring. For this reason, and to counter this limitation, the use of protective eye goggles is advocated. Moreover, no protection is offered to the top and upper posterior regions of the skull. This, however, is a known and accepted risk for its intended usage in the combat sport of chinese martial arts where the strikes are delivered almost exclusively to the frontal areas of the body, areas which present day existing gear simply does not protect.
There are solutions to any such limitations and these are outlined in the detailed description below.
In testimony whereof, we affix our signatures:
PHILIPPOS DIMOPOULOS
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Detailed Description:
[0027] An unibody face and neck protection device (1) is provided serving to absorb the impact of any strikes directed toward the sensitive "centre line"
parts of the anatomy students of King Fu practice targeting, such as the throat, nose, and jawline. The shell of said face and neck protection device (1) consisting of a face shield element (2) being designed and constructed in the shape of a perfect elliptical configuration comprising an equally oval configured aperture (resembling a squeezed donut-like figure), protruding upwardly from a base structure defining the throat region. Said base structure comprising a collar pad element (3) and proceeding from the throat region to envelope the entire neckline wherefrom it rests upon the trapezoids of the occupant.
[0028] The objective of this face and neck protection device (1) is primarily to enable a safety apparatus of the type described to have no need for adjustment as the base of the contraption, i.e. the collar pad element (3) is large enough to fit around different sized users' heads while still providing the required positional stability. Said collar pad element (3) measures three centimetres wide in diameter thickness, the surface area of the open space within the interior perimeter of its edges, wherethrough the occupant's head enters, measuring 218 centimetres.
[0029] Said collar pad element (3) being somewhat elliptical in shape, yet being wider in the posterior portion of its side (versus its anterior), the rear side of said collar pad element (3) resembling the bottom of an egg albeit with squarish edges;
and the anterior side of said collar pad element (3) resembling the more pointy top portion of an egg shape. Said collar pad element (3) being secured to the waist belt element (10) from the posterior as well as the anterior side of the occupant's body.
[0030] The face shield element (2) of said apparatus measuring three centimetres wide in thickness, 124 centimetres in total surface area, with a surface area aperture of 28 centimetres contained in its centre; said face shield element
(2) being connected below perpendicularly onto the collar pad element, as described, at the area which defines the front of the throat, wherefrom this point the gear proceeds to surround the entire circumference of the neck (taking on the configuration of an oval shape). The resulting oval neck brace style collar pad element (3) being made of the same non-flexible plastic material and, as stated, being large enough for the head of a wearer to pass through.
[0031] Said collar pad element (3) is not pliable and does conform to the topography of the wearer's upper torso; the material is preferably of the type of plastic that lends itself to resisting pressure. The entire face and neck protection device (1), minus the strap assembly, the ring connector elements (5+5B) and the two steel rod elements (4+4B) supporting the face shield element (2), being made of FR-4 plastic material, but can also be made from equally strong plastic, such as Polyarylamide compound which exhibits high strength and rigidity, outstanding surface gloss, and excellent creep resistance. With a tensile strength of up to 45,000 psi, FR-4 compound is also flame resistant.
[0032] Being made of FR-4 or equivalent material, the face shield element (2) and adjoining collar pad element (3) are durable yet smooth to the touch of an open palm strike; striking the apparatus with a punch may however bruise the knuckles.
Bare fist sparring is never conducted during training sessions, therefore anyone using standard Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) gloves against traditional helmet-like head gear could use those same MMA gloves to strike the proposed face and neck protection device (1).
[0033] As stated from the beginning, this apparatus described herein is primarily intended for fighting styles that incorporate open hand palm strikes,added to which, this contraption will naturally undergo minor or substantive improvement modifications, such as for instance a much softer material may be glued onto the exterior front surface of the face shield element (2) to make it easier on the hand of the striker. In a preferred embodiment not represented in any of the accompanying diagrams, an ulterior modification to the material for said face shield element (2) may be constructing it with some kind of rigid translucent plastic to obtained total front coverage and retain peripheral vision. The embodiment described herein comprises an elliptical aperture in the centre of the face shield element (2) optimally designed to both protect as much surface area as is need while retaining the capability of a substantive degree of peripheral vision.
[0034] Two thin brace rod elements each one respectively made of steel further secure the front shield from moving towards the face by virtue of, each one respectively being screwed onto the distal diametrically opposing sides of the face shield element (2), and each one respectively being fastened securely at approximately a 45 angle within two apertures located in the top portion of the two diametrically opposing points of the collar pad element (3), respectively at the point which forms the shoulder blades of the wearer.
[0035] Said pair of brace rod elements (4+4B), being removably attached to the contraption, act as both resistance for the face shield element (2) to withstand harder abrasions, as well as a manner to prevent the ears from being struck from side "slapping" shots, which is a frequently used striking technique in Kung Fu martial arts application.
[0036] In a preferred embodiment not represented in any of the included drawings, this aforementioned surface area between the respective steel rod elements (4+4B) and the portion of the device covering the throat may comprise a web lining to act as a literal safety net collecting any impact strikes coming in toward the face from a left or right facing angle.
[0037] Said pair of brace rod elements (4+4B) being intentionally designed thin in circumference for the purpose of increasing the occupant's peripheral vision;
and, being made of steel so that they do not bend under any pressure that could be delivered to the face shield element (2) by even the strongest strike. Said pair of brace rod elements (4+4B) may be optionally fitted with tubular foam padding, much like the kind found on motocross (dirt bike) handlebars, so as to not hurt the striking hand.
[0038] Naturally, the angle yvherefrom and whereto said pair of steel rod elements connect the face shield element (2) and collar pad element (3) may be modified to attain a most optimal angle; howbeit the current design and layout of the steel rod elements (4+4B), as described, is intended to both brace the face shield element (2) against direct-line impacts as well as block side coming shots; if said steel rod elements (4+4B) were positioned too far back on the collar pad element (3) there would be too large a gap between the occupant's ears and the contraption, thus possibly offering inadequate protection.
[0039] In another embodiment, the collar pad element (3) may be constructed of semi-pliable material and conform to the contours of the occupant's trapezoids for a better fit; as it stands, the collar pad element is intentionally rigid so as to pivot on the traps forwards and rearwards, thus maintaining a flex or sorts but not compromising its role of maintaining that crucial spatial distance between the face shield element (1) and the occupant. Ultimately both the current iteration and prospective designs utilizing softer plastic would still both have some kind of padding material attached underneath the bottom surface said collar pad element
[0031] Said collar pad element (3) is not pliable and does conform to the topography of the wearer's upper torso; the material is preferably of the type of plastic that lends itself to resisting pressure. The entire face and neck protection device (1), minus the strap assembly, the ring connector elements (5+5B) and the two steel rod elements (4+4B) supporting the face shield element (2), being made of FR-4 plastic material, but can also be made from equally strong plastic, such as Polyarylamide compound which exhibits high strength and rigidity, outstanding surface gloss, and excellent creep resistance. With a tensile strength of up to 45,000 psi, FR-4 compound is also flame resistant.
[0032] Being made of FR-4 or equivalent material, the face shield element (2) and adjoining collar pad element (3) are durable yet smooth to the touch of an open palm strike; striking the apparatus with a punch may however bruise the knuckles.
Bare fist sparring is never conducted during training sessions, therefore anyone using standard Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) gloves against traditional helmet-like head gear could use those same MMA gloves to strike the proposed face and neck protection device (1).
[0033] As stated from the beginning, this apparatus described herein is primarily intended for fighting styles that incorporate open hand palm strikes,added to which, this contraption will naturally undergo minor or substantive improvement modifications, such as for instance a much softer material may be glued onto the exterior front surface of the face shield element (2) to make it easier on the hand of the striker. In a preferred embodiment not represented in any of the accompanying diagrams, an ulterior modification to the material for said face shield element (2) may be constructing it with some kind of rigid translucent plastic to obtained total front coverage and retain peripheral vision. The embodiment described herein comprises an elliptical aperture in the centre of the face shield element (2) optimally designed to both protect as much surface area as is need while retaining the capability of a substantive degree of peripheral vision.
[0034] Two thin brace rod elements each one respectively made of steel further secure the front shield from moving towards the face by virtue of, each one respectively being screwed onto the distal diametrically opposing sides of the face shield element (2), and each one respectively being fastened securely at approximately a 45 angle within two apertures located in the top portion of the two diametrically opposing points of the collar pad element (3), respectively at the point which forms the shoulder blades of the wearer.
[0035] Said pair of brace rod elements (4+4B), being removably attached to the contraption, act as both resistance for the face shield element (2) to withstand harder abrasions, as well as a manner to prevent the ears from being struck from side "slapping" shots, which is a frequently used striking technique in Kung Fu martial arts application.
[0036] In a preferred embodiment not represented in any of the included drawings, this aforementioned surface area between the respective steel rod elements (4+4B) and the portion of the device covering the throat may comprise a web lining to act as a literal safety net collecting any impact strikes coming in toward the face from a left or right facing angle.
[0037] Said pair of brace rod elements (4+4B) being intentionally designed thin in circumference for the purpose of increasing the occupant's peripheral vision;
and, being made of steel so that they do not bend under any pressure that could be delivered to the face shield element (2) by even the strongest strike. Said pair of brace rod elements (4+4B) may be optionally fitted with tubular foam padding, much like the kind found on motocross (dirt bike) handlebars, so as to not hurt the striking hand.
[0038] Naturally, the angle yvherefrom and whereto said pair of steel rod elements connect the face shield element (2) and collar pad element (3) may be modified to attain a most optimal angle; howbeit the current design and layout of the steel rod elements (4+4B), as described, is intended to both brace the face shield element (2) against direct-line impacts as well as block side coming shots; if said steel rod elements (4+4B) were positioned too far back on the collar pad element (3) there would be too large a gap between the occupant's ears and the contraption, thus possibly offering inadequate protection.
[0039] In another embodiment, the collar pad element (3) may be constructed of semi-pliable material and conform to the contours of the occupant's trapezoids for a better fit; as it stands, the collar pad element is intentionally rigid so as to pivot on the traps forwards and rearwards, thus maintaining a flex or sorts but not compromising its role of maintaining that crucial spatial distance between the face shield element (1) and the occupant. Ultimately both the current iteration and prospective designs utilizing softer plastic would still both have some kind of padding material attached underneath the bottom surface said collar pad element
(3) for increased comfort.
[0040] The anterior southern surface of said collar pad element (3) being defined by three apertures spaced approximately six centimetres apart in proximity to each other; a first front set of three respective strap members (6) being securely passed through the aforementioned interspersed cavities in the anterior portion of the collar pad element, therefrom proceeding to latch on to a first front ring connector element (5). Said first front ring connector element (5) being situated in the upper centre torso region of the occupant's body, approximately at the area between the chest and abdomen.
[0041] All three bands of the first set of front strap members (6) having respective distal ends secured by stitching and/or riveting or otherwise securing through the three respective ovoid apertures of the collar pad element (3), said respective second ends of the first set of front strap members (6) passing through the respective round aperture loop in the first front ring connector element (5).
Distal ends of the first set of strap members (6) passing through respective apertures of the anterior portion of said collar pad element (3) and extending downwardly thereof, looping inside the first ring connector element (5), said distal ends being folded back to lie against a portion of themselves respectively, securing means being stitching provided on the first front set of strap members (6) to retain their distal ends thereof against said portion of the first front set of strap members (6).
[0042] A second rear set of three strap members (6B) being situated in the posterior of the occupant and replicating the design layout of the above mentioned three front bands (6). Said second set of three strap members (6B) stemming from the posterior southern surface of the collar pad element and connecting downwardly the rear side of the occupant being secured through the second rear ring connector element (5B) respectively, looping inside, and fastening back to themselves by stitching in the exact same manner as the anterior configuration.
[0043] Said first front and second rear set of three strap members (6+6B) being made of high density, strong and durable cloth or nylon, and measuring each about three centimetres wide, conceivably both being available for modifications in terms of slightly enlarging or decreasing their currently specified respective widths.
[0044] The first front ring connector element (5) is itself held tightly in place and pressed against the torso of the occupant by means of a pair of horizontal strap members (7+7B) made out of resilient material; said horizontal strap members (7+7B) measuring three centimetres wide and being designed to wrap around the rib cage and fasten the first front ring connector element with the second rear ring connector element (5B) located in the occupant's rear side, approximately at the middle of the occupant's spinal chord area.
[0045] The key to this model's success are the said two ring connector elements (5+5B) which play both a functional role and serve as an added safety measure, namely this: were the ring connector elements not affixed in their respective positions, whenever the occupant of the contraption would lean forward more than 135 during training, the natural leeway that would be produced from the material of such a vertical front strap tied directly from the collar pad element (3) to a waist belt element (10) alone would subsequently cause the contraption to move back too dangerously close to the wearer's chin and possibly hurt the individual.
[0046] In other words, if the device was struck by an uppercut motion and from a specific angular position the precise moment the wearer of this device might be crouching forward, the contraption might fail to provide protection for the aforementioned reason of strap leeway. Seeing as sparring is a sport where individuals never stand vertically motionless, the necessity of such ring connector elements (5+5B) was an integral piece of engineering for the sound functioning of this proposed device.
[0047] Said pair of rugged but comfortable horizontal strap members (7+7B) being designed to hold the first front and second rear ring connector elements (5+5B) firmly in place, and being made of stretchable woven fabric which includes an elastomeric yarn in addition to non-elastomeric yarn in order to provide at least a limited stretch capability for the fabric.
[0048] The combined length of both the horizontal strap members (7+7B) being adjustable by way of separating the distal ends of said horizontal strap members (7+7B), passing more or less of the respective strap members through the respective apertures in the ring connector elements (5&5B) and securing respectively the distal ends of the first anterior and second posterior ring connector elements (5&5B) together by means of the hook and loop fastening means provided thereon.
[0049] Said ring connector elements (5+5B) comprise a diameter of five centimetres and saucer or dish shaped circular member; said ring connector elements (5+5B) may be moulded from a suitable plastics material, such as polycarbonate. An optional detachable chest guard could be conveniently affixed on the outer surface of said ring connector elements (5+5B). While a circular member is shown in the preferred embodiment, it is envisaged that the ring connector elements may comprise other shapes, such as square, triangular or rectangular configurations.
[0050] A first front harness member (8), much thicker and stronger than any of the straps previously described, being fastened from the first front ring connector element (5) vertically attaching downwardly, and connecting to an aperture being found in the anterior portion of a waist belt element (10).
[0051] Replicating the frontal layout of the strap assembly, in the posterior section of the occupant's body, a second rear harness member (8B) joins the aforementioned second rear ring connector element (5B) to the posterior portion of said waist belt element (10). Said second harness member (8B) extending vertically and downwardly from the aforementioned second rear ring connector element (5B), thereto being affixed to said waist belt element (10), and thus connecting said ring connector and waist belt elements. Said harness member (8B) being passed through the respective aperture of the second rear ring connector element (5B) and the respective aperture found in the posterior position of the occupant's waist belt element (10); and, said second harness member (8B) being folded back upon itself, the second end thereof being secured to a portion of the strap by means of a hook and loop fastening means.
[0052] Said first front and second rear harness members (8+8B) being each eight centimetres wide; being formed from an non-elasticated fabric, preferably made of durable hook and loop material with at least 9000 pound test polyester webbing;
and, being fully adjustable varying according to the occupant's height.
[0053] The securing means of said pair of first front and second rear harness members (8+8B) may be comprised of a hook and loop fastening means. The effective length of said harness members can thus be adjusted by passing more or less of the first and second harness members (8+8B) through the respective loop aperture in aforementioned ring connector elements (5+56), folding the distal ends of first front and second rear harness members (8+8B) respectively back against themselves and securing said distal ends to a portion of the thick strap members, at any desired location, allowing said first front and second rear harness members (8+8B) to be fixed at any desired length.
[0054] Alternately, the combined length of both the first anterior and second posterior vertical harness members (8+8B) can be adjusted by simply separating the distal ends of said anterior and posterior harness members, passing more or less of the anterior and posterior strap members through the respective apertures in the ring connector elements (5&513) and securing respectively the distal ends of the first anterior and second posterior vertical harness members (8+8B) together by means of the hook and loop fastening means provided thereon.
[0055] Said waist belt element (10), to which said first front and second rear harness members (8+8B) respectively and perpendicularly attach to, being naturally designed to wrap around the waist of the occupant, its extending two distal ends being fastened thereto a clasp or buckle element (9) for engaging in use with the fastener material for attachment of the corresponding clasp or buckle elements attached to the waist belt element (10).
[0056] Said waist belt element (10), being preferably formed from a nylon material having a fabric covering; and being prevented from moving upwards towards the belly button region by virtue of being connected to and held tightly in place by a pair of left and right jock-strap members (11+11B).
[0057] In the embodiment represented in the drawings, said waist belt element (10) being made up of jock strap segments on the user's right (11) and another on his left (11B), provided on each side with a tightening means being snap on buttons. Said respective jock-strap strap members (11+11B) being made to fit around the circumference of the occupant's lower limbs, similar to a "jet fighter"
harness, thus functioning as the base of that which restricts the movement of all ensuing material north of the waist belt element, and thus also refraining the face shield element (2) from moving back toward the head upon impact.
[0058] In the preferred embodiment, the leg openings of said harness jock-strap members (11+11B) being comprised of leg straps measuring three centimetres wide respectively, and each being preferably stitched to the circumference of the lower edges of the waist belt element (10). Said leg openings of said jock strap members (11+11B) being custom woven with soft non-elastic albeit sturdy support fabric to provide roomy comfort; and, being adjustable so that they can be tightened symmetrically.
[0059] Note: the leg setting ought not be too tight so as to inhibit movement and cut off circulation. It is envisaged that the jock straps can be fitted and worn either underneath the pants of the trainee or on the outside.
[0060] Nor does the face shield element (2) resting on the oval collar pad element (3) lean in a direction away from the wearer's face by virtue of the aforementioned rear set of three strap members (6B) looping through the three respective apertures residing in the posterior southern base of the collar pad element (3), just below the nape of the neck area of the occupant, then passing through the second rear ring connector element (5B) and fastening to the posterior portion of the waist belt element (10).
[0061] A preferred alternative of the embodiment for the waist area of this device being as follows: the waist belt element (10) can be tightened depending on the user's size to obtain an adjustment adapted to the user's size, so that the side jock strap members (11+11B) conform to the body shape between the retaining buckle element (9) and the wearer's back. This may easily be achieved by placing spaced apertures throughout the length of the waist belt element (10) about every seven centimetres so that any of the aforementioned first and second vertical harness members (8+8B), including the jock strap members (11+11B) respectively, are permitted to hook on to any of the available apertures, depending on the occupant's waist dimensions.
[0062] In order to prepare the apparatus for use, the fastening materials found in the waist belt element (10) and the first anterior and second posterior vertical harness members (8+8B) are initially engaged in their respective buckles and/or hooked into their respective apertures, fastening material providing for adjustment of size according to the size of the user.
[0063] To egress the reverse steps outlined in this paragraph are taken; i.e., releasing the retaining buckle element (9) of said waist belt element (10) is achieved by the manual separation of the bolt of the buckle and of the keeper of the bolt, or any other conventional fastening means designed to secure waist belts.[0064] The strap assembly, according to the fabrication and as described herein, provides a comfortable and secure retaining means for both the face shield element (2) and the collar pad element (3), and also allows this face and neck protection device (1) to be easily and repeatedly adjusted to suit the height and size of the wearer.
[0064] The key to this design, once again, lies in the specific configuration of the strap assembly, utilizing the occupant's anatomy to hold the entire apparatus firmly in place, thereby preventing the upper portion of the contraption, both the collar pad element (3) but more importantly the face shield element (2), from nudging forward toward the direction of the face as it receives impact jabs.
At the same time, the occupant remains nimble and is not protected like an astronaut (in a bubble-like shell) at the expense of mobility; practicality must never be sacrificed, otherwise any such cumbersome contraptions would defeat the purpose of their use.
[0065] It should be understood that the harness parts, and the arrangement of the different straps can of course vary, and that the invention is not limited to the exact details of construction shown and described herein for obvious modifications will occur to persons skilled in the art.
[0066] For instance, and as mentioned, a plurality of ovoid slots may be introduced in varying points of the waist belt element (10) so that the first and second vertical harness members (8+8B) joining the ring connector elements (5+5B) with the waist belt element (10) can be accommodated to different apertures found across said waist belt element (10), depending upon the occupant's waist measurements.
[0067] In a preferred embodiment not shown in any of the illustrations provided herein, but which will likely comprise any commercial design and manufacturing of this product, (pending patent approval), the surface area of said face shield element (2) can be made of hard translucent material to increase peripheral vision, and can also be enlarged to protrude beyond it's present point, i.e still maintaining a spacial distance from the head but wrapping around the ears and terminating on the axis of the skull, thus providing even further protection.
[0068] Furthermore, a smaller size of the overall face and neck protector device (1) than the one outlined in these specifications may be manufactured to accommodate children's bodily dimensions.
[0069] The many advantages of our invention will be understood from the foregoing description. While there may be other face and neck protection devices designed for high energy impact sports, such as motocross, whereby the head is kept in a cage-like contraption of sorts, thus retaining the same principle of spatial distance as this proposed fabrication does, they most certainly would not be conducive for combat sports. Any such design is simply not of practical use in an enclosed training area, it would be entirely out of place, to use a cliché
metaphor, one would not use a sledgehammer to squash a fly, nor would it be economical to manufacture any such kind of robotic safety contraption.
[0070] Added to which, large such devices configured to prevent head concussions and spinal injuries might actually be dangerous if the wearer is moving around (as opposed to being relatively stationary on a motorcycle); any and all such battle-ready contraptions are potentially malignant because the weight of such a heavy steel cage resting high on top of the occupant's shoulders would cause the head nestled inside the cage to swing like a pendulum, thus increasing the odds of the wearer sustaining severe whiplash. There would not be any such danger with the face and neck protection device (1) proposed herein.
[0071] The idea of keeping the head physically away from coming into contact with any force of impact may have always existed, it is likely among the first thoughts following the advent of warfare in humanity; however nothing appears to exist that is similar in design and intention to our invention.
[0072] Lastly, and in terms of addressing any apparent or perceived limitations, if anyone wanted utter protection one could simply wear traditional head gear in conjunction with this proposed piece of apparatus. Either of these pieces of equipment are not mutually exclusive and would not be an expensive investment considering the protection afforded and the priceless facial assets being protected.
This fabrication does not have to replace conventional equipment, it can supplement existing gear to create the ultimate protection package possible.
[0073] From the plethora of descriptive elements and benefits of this invention enumerated herein, it is apparent that an improved face and neck gear solution has been provided which will enable a wearer to train with ease without relinquishing any safety factors essential to successful operation of the device.
[0074] As stated, various changes in the shape, size and arrangement of parts may be made to the form of invention herein shown and described, without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the following claims.
[0040] The anterior southern surface of said collar pad element (3) being defined by three apertures spaced approximately six centimetres apart in proximity to each other; a first front set of three respective strap members (6) being securely passed through the aforementioned interspersed cavities in the anterior portion of the collar pad element, therefrom proceeding to latch on to a first front ring connector element (5). Said first front ring connector element (5) being situated in the upper centre torso region of the occupant's body, approximately at the area between the chest and abdomen.
[0041] All three bands of the first set of front strap members (6) having respective distal ends secured by stitching and/or riveting or otherwise securing through the three respective ovoid apertures of the collar pad element (3), said respective second ends of the first set of front strap members (6) passing through the respective round aperture loop in the first front ring connector element (5).
Distal ends of the first set of strap members (6) passing through respective apertures of the anterior portion of said collar pad element (3) and extending downwardly thereof, looping inside the first ring connector element (5), said distal ends being folded back to lie against a portion of themselves respectively, securing means being stitching provided on the first front set of strap members (6) to retain their distal ends thereof against said portion of the first front set of strap members (6).
[0042] A second rear set of three strap members (6B) being situated in the posterior of the occupant and replicating the design layout of the above mentioned three front bands (6). Said second set of three strap members (6B) stemming from the posterior southern surface of the collar pad element and connecting downwardly the rear side of the occupant being secured through the second rear ring connector element (5B) respectively, looping inside, and fastening back to themselves by stitching in the exact same manner as the anterior configuration.
[0043] Said first front and second rear set of three strap members (6+6B) being made of high density, strong and durable cloth or nylon, and measuring each about three centimetres wide, conceivably both being available for modifications in terms of slightly enlarging or decreasing their currently specified respective widths.
[0044] The first front ring connector element (5) is itself held tightly in place and pressed against the torso of the occupant by means of a pair of horizontal strap members (7+7B) made out of resilient material; said horizontal strap members (7+7B) measuring three centimetres wide and being designed to wrap around the rib cage and fasten the first front ring connector element with the second rear ring connector element (5B) located in the occupant's rear side, approximately at the middle of the occupant's spinal chord area.
[0045] The key to this model's success are the said two ring connector elements (5+5B) which play both a functional role and serve as an added safety measure, namely this: were the ring connector elements not affixed in their respective positions, whenever the occupant of the contraption would lean forward more than 135 during training, the natural leeway that would be produced from the material of such a vertical front strap tied directly from the collar pad element (3) to a waist belt element (10) alone would subsequently cause the contraption to move back too dangerously close to the wearer's chin and possibly hurt the individual.
[0046] In other words, if the device was struck by an uppercut motion and from a specific angular position the precise moment the wearer of this device might be crouching forward, the contraption might fail to provide protection for the aforementioned reason of strap leeway. Seeing as sparring is a sport where individuals never stand vertically motionless, the necessity of such ring connector elements (5+5B) was an integral piece of engineering for the sound functioning of this proposed device.
[0047] Said pair of rugged but comfortable horizontal strap members (7+7B) being designed to hold the first front and second rear ring connector elements (5+5B) firmly in place, and being made of stretchable woven fabric which includes an elastomeric yarn in addition to non-elastomeric yarn in order to provide at least a limited stretch capability for the fabric.
[0048] The combined length of both the horizontal strap members (7+7B) being adjustable by way of separating the distal ends of said horizontal strap members (7+7B), passing more or less of the respective strap members through the respective apertures in the ring connector elements (5&5B) and securing respectively the distal ends of the first anterior and second posterior ring connector elements (5&5B) together by means of the hook and loop fastening means provided thereon.
[0049] Said ring connector elements (5+5B) comprise a diameter of five centimetres and saucer or dish shaped circular member; said ring connector elements (5+5B) may be moulded from a suitable plastics material, such as polycarbonate. An optional detachable chest guard could be conveniently affixed on the outer surface of said ring connector elements (5+5B). While a circular member is shown in the preferred embodiment, it is envisaged that the ring connector elements may comprise other shapes, such as square, triangular or rectangular configurations.
[0050] A first front harness member (8), much thicker and stronger than any of the straps previously described, being fastened from the first front ring connector element (5) vertically attaching downwardly, and connecting to an aperture being found in the anterior portion of a waist belt element (10).
[0051] Replicating the frontal layout of the strap assembly, in the posterior section of the occupant's body, a second rear harness member (8B) joins the aforementioned second rear ring connector element (5B) to the posterior portion of said waist belt element (10). Said second harness member (8B) extending vertically and downwardly from the aforementioned second rear ring connector element (5B), thereto being affixed to said waist belt element (10), and thus connecting said ring connector and waist belt elements. Said harness member (8B) being passed through the respective aperture of the second rear ring connector element (5B) and the respective aperture found in the posterior position of the occupant's waist belt element (10); and, said second harness member (8B) being folded back upon itself, the second end thereof being secured to a portion of the strap by means of a hook and loop fastening means.
[0052] Said first front and second rear harness members (8+8B) being each eight centimetres wide; being formed from an non-elasticated fabric, preferably made of durable hook and loop material with at least 9000 pound test polyester webbing;
and, being fully adjustable varying according to the occupant's height.
[0053] The securing means of said pair of first front and second rear harness members (8+8B) may be comprised of a hook and loop fastening means. The effective length of said harness members can thus be adjusted by passing more or less of the first and second harness members (8+8B) through the respective loop aperture in aforementioned ring connector elements (5+56), folding the distal ends of first front and second rear harness members (8+8B) respectively back against themselves and securing said distal ends to a portion of the thick strap members, at any desired location, allowing said first front and second rear harness members (8+8B) to be fixed at any desired length.
[0054] Alternately, the combined length of both the first anterior and second posterior vertical harness members (8+8B) can be adjusted by simply separating the distal ends of said anterior and posterior harness members, passing more or less of the anterior and posterior strap members through the respective apertures in the ring connector elements (5&513) and securing respectively the distal ends of the first anterior and second posterior vertical harness members (8+8B) together by means of the hook and loop fastening means provided thereon.
[0055] Said waist belt element (10), to which said first front and second rear harness members (8+8B) respectively and perpendicularly attach to, being naturally designed to wrap around the waist of the occupant, its extending two distal ends being fastened thereto a clasp or buckle element (9) for engaging in use with the fastener material for attachment of the corresponding clasp or buckle elements attached to the waist belt element (10).
[0056] Said waist belt element (10), being preferably formed from a nylon material having a fabric covering; and being prevented from moving upwards towards the belly button region by virtue of being connected to and held tightly in place by a pair of left and right jock-strap members (11+11B).
[0057] In the embodiment represented in the drawings, said waist belt element (10) being made up of jock strap segments on the user's right (11) and another on his left (11B), provided on each side with a tightening means being snap on buttons. Said respective jock-strap strap members (11+11B) being made to fit around the circumference of the occupant's lower limbs, similar to a "jet fighter"
harness, thus functioning as the base of that which restricts the movement of all ensuing material north of the waist belt element, and thus also refraining the face shield element (2) from moving back toward the head upon impact.
[0058] In the preferred embodiment, the leg openings of said harness jock-strap members (11+11B) being comprised of leg straps measuring three centimetres wide respectively, and each being preferably stitched to the circumference of the lower edges of the waist belt element (10). Said leg openings of said jock strap members (11+11B) being custom woven with soft non-elastic albeit sturdy support fabric to provide roomy comfort; and, being adjustable so that they can be tightened symmetrically.
[0059] Note: the leg setting ought not be too tight so as to inhibit movement and cut off circulation. It is envisaged that the jock straps can be fitted and worn either underneath the pants of the trainee or on the outside.
[0060] Nor does the face shield element (2) resting on the oval collar pad element (3) lean in a direction away from the wearer's face by virtue of the aforementioned rear set of three strap members (6B) looping through the three respective apertures residing in the posterior southern base of the collar pad element (3), just below the nape of the neck area of the occupant, then passing through the second rear ring connector element (5B) and fastening to the posterior portion of the waist belt element (10).
[0061] A preferred alternative of the embodiment for the waist area of this device being as follows: the waist belt element (10) can be tightened depending on the user's size to obtain an adjustment adapted to the user's size, so that the side jock strap members (11+11B) conform to the body shape between the retaining buckle element (9) and the wearer's back. This may easily be achieved by placing spaced apertures throughout the length of the waist belt element (10) about every seven centimetres so that any of the aforementioned first and second vertical harness members (8+8B), including the jock strap members (11+11B) respectively, are permitted to hook on to any of the available apertures, depending on the occupant's waist dimensions.
[0062] In order to prepare the apparatus for use, the fastening materials found in the waist belt element (10) and the first anterior and second posterior vertical harness members (8+8B) are initially engaged in their respective buckles and/or hooked into their respective apertures, fastening material providing for adjustment of size according to the size of the user.
[0063] To egress the reverse steps outlined in this paragraph are taken; i.e., releasing the retaining buckle element (9) of said waist belt element (10) is achieved by the manual separation of the bolt of the buckle and of the keeper of the bolt, or any other conventional fastening means designed to secure waist belts.[0064] The strap assembly, according to the fabrication and as described herein, provides a comfortable and secure retaining means for both the face shield element (2) and the collar pad element (3), and also allows this face and neck protection device (1) to be easily and repeatedly adjusted to suit the height and size of the wearer.
[0064] The key to this design, once again, lies in the specific configuration of the strap assembly, utilizing the occupant's anatomy to hold the entire apparatus firmly in place, thereby preventing the upper portion of the contraption, both the collar pad element (3) but more importantly the face shield element (2), from nudging forward toward the direction of the face as it receives impact jabs.
At the same time, the occupant remains nimble and is not protected like an astronaut (in a bubble-like shell) at the expense of mobility; practicality must never be sacrificed, otherwise any such cumbersome contraptions would defeat the purpose of their use.
[0065] It should be understood that the harness parts, and the arrangement of the different straps can of course vary, and that the invention is not limited to the exact details of construction shown and described herein for obvious modifications will occur to persons skilled in the art.
[0066] For instance, and as mentioned, a plurality of ovoid slots may be introduced in varying points of the waist belt element (10) so that the first and second vertical harness members (8+8B) joining the ring connector elements (5+5B) with the waist belt element (10) can be accommodated to different apertures found across said waist belt element (10), depending upon the occupant's waist measurements.
[0067] In a preferred embodiment not shown in any of the illustrations provided herein, but which will likely comprise any commercial design and manufacturing of this product, (pending patent approval), the surface area of said face shield element (2) can be made of hard translucent material to increase peripheral vision, and can also be enlarged to protrude beyond it's present point, i.e still maintaining a spacial distance from the head but wrapping around the ears and terminating on the axis of the skull, thus providing even further protection.
[0068] Furthermore, a smaller size of the overall face and neck protector device (1) than the one outlined in these specifications may be manufactured to accommodate children's bodily dimensions.
[0069] The many advantages of our invention will be understood from the foregoing description. While there may be other face and neck protection devices designed for high energy impact sports, such as motocross, whereby the head is kept in a cage-like contraption of sorts, thus retaining the same principle of spatial distance as this proposed fabrication does, they most certainly would not be conducive for combat sports. Any such design is simply not of practical use in an enclosed training area, it would be entirely out of place, to use a cliché
metaphor, one would not use a sledgehammer to squash a fly, nor would it be economical to manufacture any such kind of robotic safety contraption.
[0070] Added to which, large such devices configured to prevent head concussions and spinal injuries might actually be dangerous if the wearer is moving around (as opposed to being relatively stationary on a motorcycle); any and all such battle-ready contraptions are potentially malignant because the weight of such a heavy steel cage resting high on top of the occupant's shoulders would cause the head nestled inside the cage to swing like a pendulum, thus increasing the odds of the wearer sustaining severe whiplash. There would not be any such danger with the face and neck protection device (1) proposed herein.
[0071] The idea of keeping the head physically away from coming into contact with any force of impact may have always existed, it is likely among the first thoughts following the advent of warfare in humanity; however nothing appears to exist that is similar in design and intention to our invention.
[0072] Lastly, and in terms of addressing any apparent or perceived limitations, if anyone wanted utter protection one could simply wear traditional head gear in conjunction with this proposed piece of apparatus. Either of these pieces of equipment are not mutually exclusive and would not be an expensive investment considering the protection afforded and the priceless facial assets being protected.
This fabrication does not have to replace conventional equipment, it can supplement existing gear to create the ultimate protection package possible.
[0073] From the plethora of descriptive elements and benefits of this invention enumerated herein, it is apparent that an improved face and neck gear solution has been provided which will enable a wearer to train with ease without relinquishing any safety factors essential to successful operation of the device.
[0074] As stated, various changes in the shape, size and arrangement of parts may be made to the form of invention herein shown and described, without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the following claims.
Claims (29)
What we claim as our fabrication is:
1. A device for protecting the face and neck of a wearer engaged in hand combat sports, the device comprising:
- a face shield element of non-elastomeric material having a smooth front and rear surface; said face shield element having an oval squeezed donut-like shape configuration and including a peripheral edge secured substantially along said non-elastomeric material;
- a collar pad element covering the neck secured to the lower portion of said face shield;
- a pair of steel brace rod elements removably attached to said face shield and collar pad elements, set at an approximate angle between respective distal ends of said elliptical face shield element and the left and right side respectively of said collar pad element;
- a retaining means for said face shield element and collar pad element comprising:
-- a first front set of three straps members extending downwardly from the frontal bottom portion of the collar pad element to a first front ring connector element equipped with a loop and located in the anterior side of the wearer;
-- a second rear set of three strap members extending downwardly from the rearward bottom portion of the collar pad element to a second rear ring connector element equipped with a loop and located in the posterior side of the wearer;
-- a pair of horizontal strap members wrapping around the ribcage of the wearer and joining the first front ring connector with the second rear ring connector;
-- a waist belt element fastened by extension to the lower limbs via two jock strap members;
-- a first vertical front non-flexible and length-adjustable harness member made out of rigid cloth material to join together the first ring connector element and anterior portion of said waist belt element;
-- a second vertical rear non-flexible and length-adjustable harness member made out of rigid cloth material to join together the second ring connector element and posterior portion of said waist belt element.
- a face shield element of non-elastomeric material having a smooth front and rear surface; said face shield element having an oval squeezed donut-like shape configuration and including a peripheral edge secured substantially along said non-elastomeric material;
- a collar pad element covering the neck secured to the lower portion of said face shield;
- a pair of steel brace rod elements removably attached to said face shield and collar pad elements, set at an approximate angle between respective distal ends of said elliptical face shield element and the left and right side respectively of said collar pad element;
- a retaining means for said face shield element and collar pad element comprising:
-- a first front set of three straps members extending downwardly from the frontal bottom portion of the collar pad element to a first front ring connector element equipped with a loop and located in the anterior side of the wearer;
-- a second rear set of three strap members extending downwardly from the rearward bottom portion of the collar pad element to a second rear ring connector element equipped with a loop and located in the posterior side of the wearer;
-- a pair of horizontal strap members wrapping around the ribcage of the wearer and joining the first front ring connector with the second rear ring connector;
-- a waist belt element fastened by extension to the lower limbs via two jock strap members;
-- a first vertical front non-flexible and length-adjustable harness member made out of rigid cloth material to join together the first ring connector element and anterior portion of said waist belt element;
-- a second vertical rear non-flexible and length-adjustable harness member made out of rigid cloth material to join together the second ring connector element and posterior portion of said waist belt element.
2. The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein face shield element and collar pad element being formed from a durable albeit smooth coated plastic material.
3. The device set forth in claim 1, wherein the collar pad element comprises rear and front apertures to which said first and second set of strap members connect.
4. The device set forth in claim 3, wherein said apertures comprise ovoid slots.
5. The device set forth in claim 3, wherein distal ends of the first front set of strap members pass through a respective aperture in the first front ring connector element situated in the anterior position of the body, said distal ends being folded back to lie against a portion of themselves, a securing means being provided to retain the distal ends thereof against said portion of the first front set of strap members.
6. The device set forth in claim 5, wherein the securing means of the first front set of strap members comprises stitching.
7. The device set forth in claim 1, wherein said first front ring connector element and second rear ring connector element is comprised of metallic or hard plastic hoop.
8. The device set forth in claim 3, wherein distal ends of the second rear set of strap members pass through a respective aperture in the second rear ring connector element situated in the posterior position of the body, said distal ends being folded back to lie against a portion of themselves, a securing means being provided to retain the distal ends thereof against said portion of the second rear set of strap members.
9. The device set forth in claim 5, wherein the respective combined length of both the horizontal strap members pass through the respective apertures in the ring connector elements, securing respectively the first anterior and second posterior ring connector elements and being fastened together by means of the hook and loop fastening means provided thereon.
10. The device set forth in claim 7, wherein a vertical first front harness member comprises an elongate member, a distal end of it passing through a respective aperture in the first front ring connector element, and extending over said first front ring connector element such that said distal ends overlap each other, securing means being provided on the first harness member to secure said distal ends of said harness member together while allowing the combined length of said anterior vertical harness member to be adjusted.
11. The device set forth in claim 10, wherein the securing means of said first front harness member being comprised of a non-elasticated hook and loop fastening means.
12. The device set forth in claim 7, wherein a second rear strap member comprises an elongate member, a distal end of it passing through a respective aperture in the second rear ring connector element, and extending over said second rear ring connector element such that said distal ends overlap each other, securing means being provided on the second harness member to secure said distal ends of the strap member together while allowing the combined length of said posterior vertical harness member to be adjusted.
13. The device set forth in claim 12, wherein the securing means comprises a non-elasticated hook and loop fastening means.
14. The device set forth in claim 10, wherein distal ends of the first front and second rear strap members are positioned to respectively loop through respective anterior and posterior portions and of said waist belt element; said distal ends of the first front and second rear strap members being folded back to lie against a portion of themselves, a hook and loop securing means being provided on the first and second strap members respectively to retain the distal end thereof against said respective portions of the first and second strap members.
15. The structure set forth in claim 14, wherein said waist belt element comprises ovoid apertures to receive said first front and second rear strap members;
said waist belt element being comprised of a nylon material having a fabric covering.
said waist belt element being comprised of a nylon material having a fabric covering.
16. The structure set forth in claim 15, wherein said waist belt element having first and second apertures therein, through which apertures are respectively receive respective ends of the first and second leg strap members of a jock strap.
17. The structure set forth in claim 16, wherein said first and second leg strap members comprise non-elastic material sewed together at their side edges and provided at their lower ends.
18. The structure set forth in claim 17, wherein said jock-strap members comprise longitudinally non-elastic thigh-bands secured to opposite sides of the converging lower portion of said body portion; said jock-strap waist band member comprising non-elastic thigh bands secured to opposite sides of the converging lower portion of the occupant's body.
19. The structure set forth in claim 18, wherein said leg strap connecting hardware having the leg strap pass through the loop and then cross over and connect on the opposite side of the waist belt element.
20. The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein the circumference and diameter of said face shield and collar pad elements can be reduced in size and customized or manufactured to fit young children and/or small adults.
21. The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein circumference, diameter, and configuration of said collar pad element may vary becoming either more rectangular or triangular in shape.
22. The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein the surface area of said face shield element can be enlarged to protrude beyond it's present point of facial coverage, therefore still maintaining a spacial distance from the head but wrapping around the ears and terminating on the axis of the skull; and wherein said extension and modification to the face shilled element may be comprised of hard translucent material to increase peripheral vision, thus eliminating any apertures in the portion of the face shield that covers the area in front of the occupant's eyes.
23. The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein, said collar pad element portion of the device may be designed more rectangular in shape and configuration, and constructed of semi-pliable material to conform to the contours of the occupant's trapezoids for increased comfort; and wherein, ultimately both envisioned iterations of the collar pad construction may have some kind of padding material attached underneath the bottom surface said collar pad element.
24. The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein said steel rod elements may be fitted with a tubular coating made of foam material to prevent striker's bare hand from sustaining an injury.
25. The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein the surface area between said respective steel rod elements and the front centre axis point of said face shield and collar pad elements, meaning the portion of the device hovering over the throat area, may comprise a safety web lining on either and both sides.
26. The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein said circular ring connector element may comprise larger or smaller dimensions, and may take on other shapes such as square or rectangular; and wherein said first front ring connector element may be fitted with a chest guard of sorts made of any type of semi-hard material, and, optionally, a spinal guard connected to the second rear ring connector, thus making the device a quasi-full body armour.
27. The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein said waist belt element may be comprised of multiple apertures to receive said first front and second rear vertical strap members, including the jock strap members respectively, allowing any of the connecting strap hardware to hook on to any of the available apertures situated in varying spots of the waist belt element, depending on the occupant's waist dimensions.
28. The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein the securing means for the first front and second rear set of three strap members may be provided with adjustable snap ons or some other mechanism to position the first front and second rear ring connector elements at any desired distance between said collar pad and waist belt elements; and wherein the number of straps in both the first front set and second rear set may respectively be comprised of more or less than three straps in number.
29. The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein the respective widths and material construction of all strap hardware may vary slightly and within reason thus keeping the spirit and intent of the invention.
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