GB2445533A - A protective guard for the rear of the lower leg - Google Patents

A protective guard for the rear of the lower leg Download PDF

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GB2445533A
GB2445533A GB0618924A GB0618924A GB2445533A GB 2445533 A GB2445533 A GB 2445533A GB 0618924 A GB0618924 A GB 0618924A GB 0618924 A GB0618924 A GB 0618924A GB 2445533 A GB2445533 A GB 2445533A
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Christopher Charles Baylie
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/05—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches protecting only a particular body part
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/05—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches protecting only a particular body part
    • A41D13/0543—Legs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/05—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches protecting only a particular body part
    • A41D13/06—Knee or foot
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/08—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions
    • A63B71/12—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions for the body or the legs, e.g. for the shoulders
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/08—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions
    • A63B71/12—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions for the body or the legs, e.g. for the shoulders
    • A63B71/1225—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions for the body or the legs, e.g. for the shoulders for the legs, e.g. thighs, knees, ankles, feet
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/08—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions
    • A63B71/12—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions for the body or the legs, e.g. for the shoulders
    • A63B71/1225—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions for the body or the legs, e.g. for the shoulders for the legs, e.g. thighs, knees, ankles, feet
    • A63B2071/1266—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions for the body or the legs, e.g. for the shoulders for the legs, e.g. thighs, knees, ankles, feet for the calf

Abstract

A protective guard 1 made from shock absorbing EVA foam 2 that is attached to the leg of the user. The guard may be attached to the leg of the user via a stretch nylon fabric 3 or Velcro (RTM) strap. The guard covers the rear of the lower leg and is preferably positioned below the calf muscle and above the ankle joint to protect the achilles tendon and soleus muscle from injuries while playing football or other sports games or activities. Preferably the shock absorbing EVA foam 2guard is attached to a high density ventilated shell 1.

Description

AppIicatio No. 080618924.5 RTM Dale:23 tebruary 2007 The following
terms are registered trademarks and should be read as such wherever they occur in this document: Velcro
I
Leg Protection Guard This invention relates to a device to help protect the rear of the lower leg of a football player and can also be used by sportspersons in other sports.
When football players are playing football under the rules of the game they have to wear shin guards to protect the shins. However no protection is worn to protect the rear of the lower leg which is often injured when the player is tackled from behind.
To overcome this the present invention proposes a protection guard that is worn over the rear of the lower leg to help to protect this area. This device could also be worn for protection in other sports and sporting activities.
The invention would be available in various sizes to cover varying age groups to help protect the area of the rear of the leg between the calf muscle and above the heel.
The protective shell of the guard can be attached to a either a stretched nylon type fabric or by way of a Velcro strap.
The protection guard will help protect the Achilles tendon and soleus muscle when the wearer is participating in football and various sporting games and activities.
The invention will now be described solely by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 shows the rear view of a lower leg protection guard as would be worn on each leg according to the invention Figure 2 shows the side view of a lower leg protection guard attached to a fabric as would be worn on each leg according to the invention.
Figure 3 shows the front view of a lower leg protection guard as would be worn on each leg according to the invention.
In figure 1, the rear of the lower leg protection guard is shown from the rear view offering protection to the Achilles tendon and soleus muscle. The high density ventilated shell number I with shock absorbing EVA foam number 2 is fitted to a stretch fabric number 3 and pulled over the foot until it is positioned below the calf muscle and above the heel. The shell can also be attached to the leg by way of Velcro instead of the stretch nylon.
In figure 2, the rear of the lower leg protection guard is shown from the side view offering protection to the Achilles tendon and soleus muscle. The high density ventilated shell number I with shock absorbing EVA foam number 2 is fitted to a stretch fabric number 3 and pulled over the feet until it is positioned below the calf muscle and above the heel. The shell can also be attached to the leg by way of Velcro instead of the stretch nylon.
In figure 3, the rear of the lower leg protection guard offering protection to the Achilles tendon and soleus muscle is shown from the front view and shows where the stretch fabric number 3 is worn on the front of the lower leg below the calf muscle and above the heel. The high density ventilated shell number I with shock absorbing EVA foam number 2 is only partly visible from this view. The shell can also be attached to the leg by way of Velcro instead of the stretch nylon.

Claims (1)

  1. Claims A high density protection guard padded with a shock absorbing
    EVA foam and attached to either a stretch nylon fabric or by way of a Velcro strap, the shell of the guard covers the rear of the lor leg fitting below the calf muscle and above the ankle joint to help protect the achilles tendon and soleus muscle from injuries sustained while playing football and other sporting games and activities.
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Cited By (2)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
ES2593096A1 (en) * 2016-10-10 2016-12-05 Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Support to fix a device to the body of a user (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)
BE1023627B1 (en) * 2015-11-18 2017-05-19 Dries Decoene Leg protector

Citations (6)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2016905A (en) * 1978-03-10 1979-10-03 Martin D E Article of protective wear
FR2600900A1 (en) * 1986-04-16 1988-01-08 Commissariat Energie Atomique Device for protecting and/or holding a part of a human or animal body, particularly a footballer's legs, and method for producing such a device
EP0552804A1 (en) * 1992-01-23 1993-07-28 Albion Hat & Cap Company Pty Limited A shin pad with achilles tendon protection
GB2281024A (en) * 1993-08-20 1995-02-22 Mitre Sports International Lim Limb protector/guard
US6237149B1 (en) * 1999-10-28 2001-05-29 Macdonald Stephen J. Lower leg protection means
DE20301027U1 (en) * 2003-01-15 2003-04-24 Maier Simon Protective leg guard for soccer player has shin- and Achilles pads

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2016905A (en) * 1978-03-10 1979-10-03 Martin D E Article of protective wear
FR2600900A1 (en) * 1986-04-16 1988-01-08 Commissariat Energie Atomique Device for protecting and/or holding a part of a human or animal body, particularly a footballer's legs, and method for producing such a device
EP0552804A1 (en) * 1992-01-23 1993-07-28 Albion Hat & Cap Company Pty Limited A shin pad with achilles tendon protection
GB2281024A (en) * 1993-08-20 1995-02-22 Mitre Sports International Lim Limb protector/guard
US6237149B1 (en) * 1999-10-28 2001-05-29 Macdonald Stephen J. Lower leg protection means
DE20301027U1 (en) * 2003-01-15 2003-04-24 Maier Simon Protective leg guard for soccer player has shin- and Achilles pads

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
BE1023627B1 (en) * 2015-11-18 2017-05-19 Dries Decoene Leg protector
ES2593096A1 (en) * 2016-10-10 2016-12-05 Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Support to fix a device to the body of a user (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

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