ENERGY ABSORBING AND DISPLACING STRUCTURE FOR BODY PROTECTIVE PADDING

摘要

This invention is an improved padding used by athletes and others to prevent or greatly reduce the instances of injury due to blows to the body. This is accomplished through the utilization of a radial expanding and contracting structure encapsulated in a foam type material.

主权项

1. A protective pad comprising:
a foam layer, and a plurality of radial expanding and contracting structures mounted encapsulated within the foam layer, each radial expanding and contracting structure including an elastomeric dome-shaped member secured to a rubber outer ring, wherein the elastomeric dome-shaped member is more rigid than the rubber outer ring.