PROTECTIVE SPORTS SHIN GUARD

摘要

A protective shin guard includes a floating knee section attached to a shin section, both sections being formed of a hard outer shell overlying a non-rigid inner padding layer. The hard outer shell of the shin section is defined by a unique pattern of flexible hinges. An alternate embodiment that uses pliable transition inserts is also described. In addition, the shin guard is attached to the leg by a novel strap system including two elastic calf straps and one greater-than 360 degree (360+) behind-the-knee compression strap that combine to provide maximum protection to the user's shin and knee while maintaining flexibility.

主权项

1. A protective sports guard, comprising:
a hard shell outer layer attached atop a non-rigid padding layer, and a soft comfort layer attached beneath said non-rigid padding layer, said hard shell outer layer further comprising a central panel joined to a side panel along a flexible hinge; and a first strap for attaching said protective sports guard to a human body part, said first strap comprising a compression strap that wraps fully around the central panel, side panel and human body part in a greater-than 360 degree loop, thereby compressing said side panel inward along said flexible hinge for a compression fit.