U.S. patent application number 17/418436 was filed with the patent office on 2022-09-08 for adjustable full-body protection gear.
The applicant listed for this patent is CHAIRMAN, DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION (DRDO). Invention is credited to Yashmita CHAUDHARY, Deepika KAKKAR, Bhuvnesh KUMAR, Usha PANJWANI, Shweta RAWAT, Inderjett SINGH, Robert Lalhmunlien VARTE.
Application Number | 20220279873 17/418436 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 1000006549556 |
Filed Date | 2022-09-08 |
United States Patent
Application |
20220279873 |
Kind Code |
A2 |
RAWAT; Shweta ; et
al. |
September 8, 2022 |
ADJUSTABLE FULL-BODY PROTECTION GEAR
Abstract
A full-body protection gear is disclosed. The protection gear
includes a torso protector, an arm protector, and a lower body
protector. The torso protector includes a protective vest defining
a neck opening, a first arm opening, and a second arm opening. The
torso protector includes a front shield, aback shield, a first pair
of side shields, a second pair of side shields, a first shoulder
shield and a second shoulder shield fixedly disposed on the
protective vest. The arm protector includes a first part adapted to
cover an upper arm region of a user extending from a shoulder to an
elbow, and a second part adapted to be removably coupled with the
first part and to cover a lower arm region of the user extending
from the elbow to a palm. The lower body protector includes a first
part adapted to cover pelvic region and an upper leg region of a
user, and a second part removably coupled with the first part in a
partial overlapping manner, and adapted to cover lower leg region
of the user. The lower leg region is indicative of a region
extending from above a knee joint to above an ankle joint of the
user.
Inventors: |
RAWAT; Shweta; (Timarpur,
Delhi, IN) ; VARTE; Robert Lalhmunlien; (Timarpur,
Delhi, IN) ; SINGH; Inderjett; (Timarpur, Delhi,
IN) ; CHAUDHARY; Yashmita; (Timarpur, Delhi, IN)
; KAKKAR; Deepika; (Timarpur, Delhi, IN) ;
PANJWANI; Usha; (Timarpur, Delhi, IN) ; KUMAR;
Bhuvnesh; (Timarpur, Delhi, IN) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
CHAIRMAN, DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION
(DRDO) |
New Delhi |
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IN |
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Prior
Publication: |
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Document Identifier |
Publication Date |
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US 20220047008 A1 |
February 17, 2022 |
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Family ID: |
1000006549556 |
Appl. No.: |
17/418436 |
Filed: |
December 26, 2019 |
PCT Filed: |
December 26, 2019 |
PCT NO: |
PCT/IN2019/050957 |
371 Date: |
June 25, 2021 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 13/0562 20130101;
A62B 17/003 20130101; F41H 1/02 20130101; A41D 13/0525 20130101;
F41H 5/013 20130101; A41D 13/0568 20130101; A41D 13/0518 20130101;
A41D 13/06 20130101; A41D 13/08 20130101; A41D 13/0153
20130101 |
International
Class: |
A41D 13/015 20060101
A41D013/015; A41D 13/05 20060101 A41D013/05; A41D 13/08 20060101
A41D013/08; A41D 13/06 20060101 A41D013/06; F41H 1/02 20060101
F41H001/02; F41H 5/013 20060101 F41H005/013 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Dec 26, 2018 |
IN |
201811049060 |
Dec 27, 2018 |
IN |
201811049452 |
Jul 15, 2019 |
IN |
201911028442 |
Claims
1. A full-body protection gear comprising: a torso protector for
protecting torso of a wearer, the torso protector comprising: a
protective vest defining a neck opening, a first arm opening, and a
second arm opening; a front shield fixedly disposed on the
protective vest; a back shield fixedly disposed on the protective
vest and adapted to form a convex shaped structure for protecting a
back of the wearer; a first pair of side shields fixedly disposed
on the protective vest and adapted to form a convex shaped
rectangular structure for protecting lower left abdomen of the
wearer; a second pair of side shields fixedly disposed on the
protective vest and adapted to form a convex shaped rectangular
structure for protecting lower right abdomen of the wearer; a first
shoulder shield fixedly disposed on the protective vest, and
adapted to form an elongated convex structure with curved edges for
protecting left shoulder of the wearer; and a second shoulder
shield fixedly disposed on the protective vest and adapted to form
an elongated convex structure with curved edges for protecting
right shoulder of the wearer; at least one arm protector
comprising: a first part adapted to cover an upper arm region of a
user extending from a shoulder to an elbow; and a second part
adapted to be removably coupled with the first part and to cover a
lower arm region of the user extending from the elbow to a palm;
and a lower body protector comprising: a first part adapted to
cover pelvic region and an upper leg region of a user; a second
part removably coupled with the first part in a partial overlapping
manner, and adapted to cover lower leg region of the user, wherein
the lower leg region is indicative of a region extending from above
a knee joint to above an ankle joint of the user.
2. A compact integrated protective gear for protecting torso of a
wearer, the compact integrated protective gear comprising: a
protective vest defining a neck opening, a first arm opening, and a
second arm opening and comprising: a front panel; a rear panel
integrated with the front panel to cover a front portion, a back
portion and a substantial portion of shoulders of the wearer; a
first set of lower side panels extending from the front panel; and
a second set of lower side panels extending from the rear panel,
such that the first set of lower side panels is removably attached
with the second set of lower side panels to cover a lower left
abdomen and lower right abdomen of the wearer; a front shield
fixedly disposed the front panel, the front shield including: an
upper portion adapted to form a convex shaped structure for
protecting a chest of the wearer; and a lower portion adapted to
form an elongated horizontal structure bearing a curved lens shape
for protecting an abdomen of the wearer; a back shield fixedly
disposed on the rear panel and adapted to form a convex shaped
structure for protecting a back of the wearer; a first pair of side
shields fixedly disposed on the first set of lower side panels and
adapted to form a convex shaped rectangular structure for
protecting lower left abdomen of the wearer; a second pair of side
shields fixedly disposed on the first set of lower side panels and
adapted to form a convex shaped rectangular structure for
protecting lower right abdomen of the wearer; a first shoulder
shield fixedly disposed on the front panel and the rear panel, and
adapted to form an elongated convex structure with curved edges for
protecting left shoulder of the wearer; and a second shoulder
shield fixedly disposed on the front panel and the rear panel, and
adapted to form an elongated convex structure with curved edges for
protecting right shoulder of the wearer.
3. The torso protector as claimed in claim 2, wherein the front
panel and the rear panel comprises a plurality of foams pads
arranged successively between a first layer of textile material and
a second layer of the textile material, and wherein an area of the
plurality of foams pads is larger than an area of each of the front
shield, the back shield, the first pair of side shields, the second
pair of side shields, the first shoulder shield, and the second
shoulder shield.
4. (canceled)
5. The torso protector as claimed in claim 2, wherein the convex
shaped structure of the back shield aligns with curvature of the
back of the wearer.
6. The torso protector as claimed in claim 2, wherein: the upper
portion of the front shield is formed by embossing a plurality of
sheets placed one over another, a dimension of each of the
plurality of sheets increases from inside to outside; and the lower
portion of the front shield, the back shield, the first pair of
side shields, the second pair of side shields, the first shoulder
shield, and the second shoulder shield formed by embossing the
plurality of sheets placed one over another, wherein the upper
portion of the front shield, the lower portion of the front shield,
the back shield, the first pair of side shields, the second pair of
side shields, the first shoulder shield, and the second shoulder
shield have a variable range of thickness from 2mm to 4mm.
7. (canceled)
8. The torso protector as claimed in claim 2, wherein the lower
portion of the front shield, the back shield, the first pair of
side shields, the second pair of side shields, the first shoulder
shield, and the second shoulder shield comprises a plurality of
embossed patterns.
9. The torso protector as claimed in claim 2, wherein the pair of
side shields are connected to the lower part of the front shield
and back shield through fasteners, and wherein the pair of shoulder
shields are connected to the upper part of the front shield and
back shield through fasteners.
10. An arm protector comprising: a first part adapted to cover an
upper arm region of a user extending from a shoulder to an elbow,
the first part comprising: a first foam padding facing the arm; and
a pair of first shielding plates attached to the first foam
padding, wherein the pair of first shielding plates is embossed and
has a variable thickness; and a second part adapted to be removably
coupled with the first part and to cover a lower arm region of the
user extending from the elbow to a palm, the second part
comprising: a dorsal protector facing outside and formed by a
second foam padding and at least one second shielding plate
attached to the second foam padding, wherein the dorsal protector
is extendable to cover the elbow; and a ventral protector facing
towards the arm and attached to the dorsal protector at one end,
wherein the ventral protector is formed of a third foam padding and
at least one third shielding plate attached to the third foam
padding.
11. The arm protector as claimed in claim 10, further comprising a
shoulder pad adapted to be coupled to the first part and to cover
the shoulder, wherein the shoulder pad is coupled to the first part
with at least one snap fastener and is formed by a fourth foam
padding facing the shoulder and at least one fourth shielding plate
having variable thickness attached to the fourth foam padding.
12. (canceled)
13. The arm protector as claimed in claim 10, wherein the second
part is adapted to overlap the first part, when the arm of the user
is straightened.
14. The arm protector as claimed in claim 11, wherein the pair of
first shielding plates, the at least one second shielding plate,
the at least one third shielding plate, and the at least one fourth
shielding plate are formed of one of a hard plastic material and a
combination polymer of a thermoplastic blend of Polycarbonate (PC)
and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS).
15. (canceled)
16. The arm protector as claimed in claim 10, wherein the dorsal
protector and the ventral protector are secured on the arm by at
least one Velcro strap.
17. The arm protector as claimed in claim 10, wherein the pair of
first shielding plates has a variable thickness ranging from 2 mm
to 4 mm.
18. The arm protector as claimed in claim 10, wherein edges of the
first part are convex bent and edges of the ventral protector are
concave bent.
19. (canceled)
20. A lower body protector comprising: a first part adapted to
cover pelvic region and an upper leg region of a user, the first
part comprising: a protective belt adapted to cover a waist region
of the user; at least one thigh guard removably coupled to the
protective belt and adapted to the protect a thigh of the user; a
groin guard removable coupled with the protective belt and the at
least one thigh guard, and adapted to protect a groin region of the
user; and at least one hip plastic shield adapted to be stitched on
the protective belt and adapted to protect a hip region of the
user, wherein the at least one hip plastic shield is embossed and
has a variable thickness; and a second part removably coupled with
the first part in a partial overlapping manner, and adapted to
cover lower leg region of the user, wherein the lower leg region is
indicative of a region extending from above a knee joint to above
an ankle joint of the user, the second part comprising: at least
one upper knee guard adapted to cover an upper knee region of the
user; at least one knee guard removably coupled to the at least one
upper knee guard and adapted to cover a knee of the user; at least
one shin guard removably coupled to the at least one knee guard and
adapted to cover a shin of the user; and at least one calf guard
removably coupled with the at least one shin guard and adapted to
cover a calf of the user, wherein at least one of the protective
belt, the at least one thigh guard, the groin guard, the at least
one upper knee guard, the at least one knee guard, the at least one
shin guard, and the at least one calf guard comprises a protective
plastic shield attached over a foam padding, and protective plastic
shields are embossed.
21. The lower body protector as claimed in claim 20, wherein the
second part is removably coupled to the first part at least by a
Velcro attachment mechanism and in such a manner that an upper
portion of the second part is adapted to overlap a lower portion of
the first part, when a leg of the user is straightened.
22. (canceled)
23. The lower body protector as claimed in claim 20, wherein the
protective belt comprises a bi-directional clip buckle adapted to
adjust dimensions of the protective belt based on waist dimensions
of the user and a Velcro strap adapted to attach to an engaging
member of a torso protection gear.
24. (canceled)
25. The lower body protector as claimed in claim 20, wherein the at
least one thigh guard is removably coupled with the protective belt
either by stitching of respective foam paddings or by an adjustable
Velcro loop fastener mechanism.
26. The lower body protector as claimed in claim 20, wherein the at
least one upper knee guard, the at least one knee guard, and the at
least one shin guard are formed to be convex-bent, and the at least
one calf guard is formed to be concave-bent.
27. (canceled)
28. The lower body protector as claimed in claim 20, wherein each
protective plastic shield is attached to a corresponding foam
padding by at least one of stitching and riveting, and is formed of
a combination polymer of a thermoplastic blend of Polycarbonate
(PC) and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS).
29. (canceled)
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present disclosure relates to a protective gear and,
more particularly, relates to an adjustable full body protection
gear.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Protection gears are used in various applications, ranging
from sports to medical treatments. Different applications demand
different type of protection gears. Most of the times, it has been
observed that the protection gear as worn by a user doesn't
suitably cover or protect the full body of the user. In fact, a
user generally has to wear a number of separate protection gears in
order to protect the full body. For example, the user may have to
wear separate protection gears for protecting the torso, arms,
hips, thighs, knees, shins, and calves. First of all, purchasing
separate protection gears for each body part is an expensive affair
for the user. Further, time required and inconvenience associated
with wearing so many gears cannot be ignored.
[0003] Even after wearing all these protection gears, the entire
body of the user is not entirely covered. Rather, wearing so many
separate protection gears restricts free movement of the body
parts, for example, due to colliding ill-fitted parts. Considering
quick reflexes and movements as required in such applications,
manoeuvrability of at least the limbs is absolutely relevant in all
such applications. Otherwise, the user may not be able to
appropriately respond to the situations arising out of such
applications.
[0004] Furthermore, the existing body protectors are manufactured
with standard dimensional features and therefore, are not
customizable to accommodate different body structures of different
users. Consequently, they may not provide adequate protection to
the body of the users. Moreover, the existing body protectors are
not customizable to effectively operate in different applications.
Therefore, owing to the ill-fitted parts of the body protectors,
the protection of the body is compromised, especially, while being
in motion. Moreover, most of the existing protection gears are
designed considering male physique and there is a lack of
comfortable and effective protection gears for females. In fact,
most of the existing protection gears are developed particularly
for the males. Therefore, the females are not suitably protected in
the realm of abovementioned applications.
SUMMARY
[0005] This summary is provided to introduce a selection of
concepts, in a simplified format, that are further described in the
detailed description of the invention. This summary is neither
intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the
invention and nor is it intended for determining the scope of the
invention.
[0006] In an embodiment, a full-body protection gear is disclosed.
The protection gear includes a torso protector for protecting torso
of a wearer. The torso protector includes a protective vest
defining a neck opening, a first arm opening, and a second arm
opening. The torso protector includes a front shield fixedly
disposed on the protective vest, a back shield fixedly disposed on
the protective vest and adapted to form a convex shaped structure
for protecting a back of the wearer, a first pair of side shields
fixedly disposed on the protective vest and adapted to form a
convex shaped rectangular structure for protecting lower left
abdomen of the wearer, a second pair of side shields fixedly
disposed on the protective vest and adapted to form a convex shaped
rectangular structure for protecting lower right abdomen of the
wearer, a first shoulder shield fixedly disposed on the protective
vest and adapted to form an elongated convex structure with curved
edges for protecting left shoulder of the wearer, and a second
shoulder shield fixedly disposed on the protective vest and adapted
to form an elongated convex structure with curved edges for
protecting right shoulder of the wearer. The protection gear
further includes at least one arm protector including a first part
adapted to cover an upper arm region of a user extending from a
shoulder to an elbow, and a second part adapted to be removably
coupled with the first part and to cover a lower arm region of the
user extending from the elbow to a palm. The protection gear also
includes a lower body protector including a first part adapted to
cover pelvic region and an upper leg region of a user, and a second
part removably coupled with the first part in a partial overlapping
manner and adapted to cover lower leg region of the user. The lower
leg region is indicative of a region extending from above a knee
joint to above an ankle joint of the user.
[0007] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a torso
protector for protecting torso of a wearer is disclosed. The torso
protector includes a protective vest defining a neck opening, a
first arm opening, and a second arm opening. The torso protector
includes a front panel, a rear panel integrated with the front
panel to cover a front portion, a back portion and a substantial
portion of shoulders of the wearer, a first set of lower side
panels extending from the front panel, and a second set of lower
side panels extending from the rear panel. The second set of lower
side panels extend such that the first set of lower side panels is
removably attached with the second set of lower side panels to
cover a lower left abdomen and lower right abdomen of the wearer.
The torso protector includes a front shield fixedly disposed the
front panel. The front shield further includes an upper portion
adapted to form a convex shaped structure for protecting a chest of
the wearer, and a lower portion adapted to form an elongated
horizontal structure bearing a curved lens shape for protecting an
abdomen of the wearer. The torso protector includes a back shield
fixedly disposed on the rear panel and adapted to form a convex
shaped structure for protecting a back of the wearer, a first pair
of side shields fixedly disposed on the first set of lower side
panels and adapted to form a convex shaped rectangular structure
for protecting lower left abdomen of the wearer, a second pair of
side shields fixedly disposed on the first set of lower side panels
and adapted to form a convex shaped rectangular structure for
protecting lower right abdomen of the wearer, a first shoulder
shield fixedly disposed on the front panel and the rear panel and
adapted to form an elongated convex structure with curved edges for
protecting left shoulder of the wearer, and a second shoulder
shield fixedly disposed on the front panel and the rear panel and
adapted to form an elongated convex structure with curved edges for
protecting right shoulder of the wearer.
[0008] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, an arm protector
is disclosed. The arm protector includes a first part adapted to
cover an upper arm region of a user extending from a shoulder to an
elbow. The first part includes a first foam padding facing the arm,
and a pair of first shielding plates attached to the foam padding.
The pair of first shielding plates is embossed and has a variable
thickness. The arm protector also includes a second part adapted to
be removably coupled with the first part and to cover a lower arm
region of the user extending from the elbow to a palm. The second
part includes a dorsal protector facing outside and formed by a
second foam padding and at least one second shielding plate
attached to the second foam padding. The dorsal protector is
extendable to cover the elbow. The second part further includes a
ventral protector facing towards the arm and attached to the dorsal
protector at one end. The ventral protector is formed of a third
foam padding and at least one third shielding plate attached to the
third foam padding.
[0009] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, an lower body
protector includes a first part adapted to cover pelvic region and
an upper leg region of a user, and a second part removably coupled
with the first part in a partial overlapping manner and adapted to
cover lower leg region of the user. The lower leg region is
indicative of a region extending from above a knee joint to above
an ankle joint of the user. The first part includes a protective
belt adapted to cover a waist region of the user, at least one
thigh guard removably coupled to the protective belt and adapted to
the protect a thigh of the user, a groin guard removable coupled
with the protective belt and the at least one thigh guard and
adapted to protect a groin region of the user, and at least one hip
plastic shield adapted to be stitched on the protective belt and
adapted to protect a hip region of the user. The at least one hip
plastic shield is embossed and has a variable thickness. The second
part includes at least one upper knee guard adapted to cover an
upper knee region of the user, at least one knee guard removably
coupled to the at least one upper knee guard and adapted to cover a
knee of the user, at least one shin guard removably coupled to the
at least one knee guard and adapted to cover a shin of the user,
and at least one calf guard removably coupled with the at least one
shin guard and adapted to cover a calf of the user. At least one of
the protective belt, the at least one thigh guard, the groin guard,
the at least one upper knee guard, the at least one knee guard, the
at least one shin guard, and the at least one calf guard includes a
protective plastic shield attached over a foam padding, and
protective plastic shields are embossed.
[0010] To further clarify advantages and features of the present
invention, a more particular description of the invention will be
rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is
illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these
drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are
therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention
will be described and explained with additional specificity and
detail with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the
present invention will become better understood when the following
detailed description is read with reference to the accompanying
drawings in which like characters represent like parts throughout
the drawings, wherein:
[0012] FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B illustrate various views of an
adjustable full-body protection gear, according to an embodiment of
the present disclosure;
[0013] FIG. 2 illustrates a first perspective view of a torso
protector of the full-body protection gear, in accordance with an
embodiment of the present invention;
[0014] FIG. 3 illustrates a second perspective view of the torso
protector, in accordance with the embodiment of the present
invention;
[0015] FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of the torso protector, in
accordance with the embodiment of the present invention;
[0016] FIG. 5 illustrates a rear view of the torso protector, in
accordance with the embodiment of the present invention;
[0017] FIG. 6 illustrates a side view of the torso protector, in
accordance with the embodiment of the present invention;
[0018] FIGS. 7(a)-7(e) illustrate various views of an upper portion
of front shield adapted for the torso protector, in accordance with
the embodiment of the present invention;
[0019] FIGS. 8(a)-8(e) illustrate various views of a lower portion
of a front shield adapted for the torso protector, in accordance
with the embodiment of the present invention;
[0020] FIGS. 9(a)-9(e) illustrate various views of a back shield
adapted for the torso protector, in accordance with the embodiment
of the present invention;
[0021] FIGS. 10(a)-10(e) illustrate various views of one of first
pair of side shields and second pair of side shields adapted for
the torso protector, in accordance with the embodiment of the
present invention;
[0022] FIGS. 11(a)-11(e) illustrate various further views of the
first pair of side shields and the second pair of side shields
adapted for the torso protector, in accordance with the embodiment
of the present invention;
[0023] FIGS. 12(a)-12(e) illustrate various views of shoulder
shields adapted for the torso protector, in accordance with the
embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] FIG. 13 illustrates a perspective view of an arm protector
of the adjustable full-body protection gear, according to an
embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0025] FIG. 14 illustrates a perspective view of a first part of
the arm protector, according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0026] FIG. 15 illustrates a left view, a right view, a front view,
a top view, a bottom view, and an isometric view of the first part
of the arm protector, according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0027] FIG. 16 illustrates a perspective view of a second part of
the arm protector, according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0028] FIG. 17 illustrates a left view, a right view, a front view,
a top view, a bottom view, and an isometric view of a dorsal
protector of the second part of the arm protector, according to an
embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0029] FIG. 18 illustrates a left view, a right view, a front view,
a top view, a bottom view, and an isometric view of a ventral
protector of the second part of the arm protector, according to an
embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0030] FIG. 19 illustrates a front view of a lower body protector
of the adjustable full-body protection gear, according to an
embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0031] FIG. 20 illustrates a rear view of the lower body protector,
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0032] FIG. 21 illustrates a side view of the lower body protector,
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0033] FIG. 22 illustrates different views of a first part of the
lower body protector, according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure; FIG. 23 illustrates a side view of a second part of the
lower body protector, according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0034] FIG. 24 illustrates perspective views of components of the
second part of the lower body protector, according to an embodiment
of the present disclosure;
[0035] FIG. 25 illustrates different views of a hip plastic shield
of the first part of the lower body protector, according to an
embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0036] FIG. 26 illustrates different views of a thigh plastic
shield of the first part of the lower body protector, according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0037] FIG. 27 illustrates different views of a knee upper plastic
shield of the second part of the lower body protector, according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0038] FIG. 28 illustrates different views of a knee covering
plastic shield of the second part of the lower body protector,
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0039] FIG. 29 illustrates different views of a shin guard plastic
shield of the second part of the lower body protector, according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0040] FIG. 30 illustrates different views of a calf guard plastic
shield of the second part of the lower body protector, according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0041] Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in
the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have been
necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the flow charts
illustrate the method in terms of the most prominent steps involved
to help to improve understanding of aspects of the present
invention. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device,
one or more components of the device may have been represented in
the drawings by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show
only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the
embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the
drawings with details that will be readily apparent to those of
ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description
herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
[0042] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the
principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the
embodiment illustrated in the drawings and specific language will
be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood
that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby
intended, such alterations and further modifications in the
illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles
of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would
normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention
relates. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific
terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by
one of ordinary skilled in the art to which this invention belongs.
The system, methods, and examples provided herein are illustrative
only and not intended to be limiting.
[0043] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below
in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0044] FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B illustrate various views of an
adjustable full-body protection gear 100, according to an
embodiment of the present disclosure. The protection gear 100
includes a torso protector for protecting torso of a wearer, at
least one arm protector for protecting arms of the wearer, and a
lower body protector for protecting the lower body of the
wearer.
[0045] FIG. 2 illustrates a first perspective view of the torso
protector 200 for protecting a torso of a wearer, in accordance
with an embodiment of the present invention. The wearer is a female
wearer. The first perspective view corresponds to front of the
torso protector 200. FIG. 3 illustrates a second perspective view
of the torso protector 200, in accordance with an embodiment of the
present invention. The second perspective view corresponds to rear
of the torso protector 200.
[0046] Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the torso protector 200
comprises a protective vest 202 (depicted by dark portions)
defining a neck opening 204, a first arm opening 206, and a second
arm opening 208 to protect torso, excluding head and hands, of the
wearer. The protective vest 202 includes a front panel 210 and a
rear panel 212. The rear panel 212 is integrated with the front
panel 210 to cover a front portion, a back portion, and a
substantial portion of shoulders of the wearer. A plurality of foam
pads (not shown in the figure) are placed inside the front panel
210 and the rear panel 212. The plurality of foam pads is
successively arranged between a first layer of textile material
(not shown in the figure) and a second layer of textile material
(not shown in the figure). Examples of the textile material
include, but not limited to, 230 GSM fire retardant proban 25 wash.
The protective vest 202 can be manufactured using techniques as
known in the art such as injection moulding. In an example of
manufacturing, the first layer of textile material and the second
layer of textile material are sewn together after placing the
plurality of foam pads between the first layer of textile material
and the second layer of textile material.
[0047] The protective vest 202 further includes a first set of
lower side panels 214 extending from the front panel 210 and a
second set of lower side panels 216 extending from the rear panel
222. The first set of lower side panels 214 is removably attached
with the second set of lower side panels 216 to cover a lower left
abdomen and a lower right abdomen of the wearer. In an example, the
first set of lower side panels 214 is attached with the second set
of lower side panels 216 by placing the first set of lower side
panels 214 over the second set of lower side panels 216. In an
example, the first set of lower side panels 214 may be removably
attached with the second set of lower side panels 216 through
fasteners, such as Velcro, buckles, snap fasteners, press stud, and
the like.
[0048] FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of the torso protector 200,
in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention. The
front panel 210 includes a front shield 300 fixedly disposed on the
front panel 210. The front shield 400 may be fixed to the front
panel 210 by various fixing means such as threads and adhesives. In
an example, the front shield 400 is sewn on the front panel 210. In
another example, the front shield 400 is disposed using an
adhesive. In an implementation, the front shield 400 has a variable
range of thickness from 2 millimetres (mm) to 4 mm to protect a
chest portion and an abdomen portion of the wearer. In an example,
the front shield 400 is made of hard plastic material. As would be
understood, material of the front shield 400 is not limited to hard
plastic and may include any suitable material in accordance with
requirement of manufacturing the shield.
[0049] Further, the front shield 400 comprises an upper portion 402
adapted to form a convex shaped structure for protecting the chest
portion of the wearer. The upper portion 402 is formed by embossing
a plurality of sheets placed one over another such that a dimension
of each of the plurality of sheets increases from inside (i.e., in
contact with the wearer) to outside. In an implementation, the
embossing of the plurality of sheets results in the upper portion
402 having a variable range of thickness from 2 mm to 4 mm. In an
example, the plurality of sheets is made of hard plastic material.
As would be understood, material of the plurality of sheets is not
limited to hard plastic and may include any suitable material in
accordance with requirement of manufacturing the upper portion 402.
The upper portion 402 can be manufactured using techniques as known
in the art such as injection moulding.
[0050] Further, the front shield 400 comprises a lower portion 404
adapted to form an elongated horizontal structure bearing a curved
lens shape for protecting the abdomen portion of the wearer. The
lower portion 404 is formed by embossing the plurality of sheets
placed one over another. In an implementation, such embossing
results in the lower portion 404 having a variable range of
thickness from about 2 mm to 4 mm. In an example, the lower portion
404 can be formed by embossing a pair of two sheets. In an example,
the plurality of sheets is made of hard plastic material. As would
be understood, material of the plurality of sheets is not limited
to hard plastic and may include any suitable material in accordance
with requirement of manufacturing the lower portion 404. The lower
portion 404 can be manufactured using techniques as known in the
art such as injection moulding. Further, both the upper portion 402
and the lower portion 404 may include a plurality of embossed
patterns to minimize force of impact and divert projectile away
from the wearer. Each of the embossed patterns can either have same
pattern or distinct patterns. When a projectile strikes either the
upper portion 402 or the lower portion 404, the energy of the
projectile spreads out sideways through the plurality of sheets.
Because the energy is divided between the plurality of sheets, and
spreads over a large area, the energy is quickly absorbed resulting
in lesser impact to the wearer. For example when a player catches
ball in cricket match, the player lowers hands to decrease momentum
of ball, thereby decreasing impact of force exerted by accelerated
ball on the player's hand while catching the ball. In similar
manner, when a projectile strikes on the wearer from front side,
such as pelted stone, the plurality of embossed patterns decreases
momentum of impact from the projectile. In said example, the
plurality of embossed patterns will act as a decelerating agent and
thus decreases overall impact from the projectile on body of the
wearer.
[0051] FIG. 5 illustrates a rear view of the torso protector 200,
in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention. The
rear panel 212 includes a back shield 502 fixedly disposed on the
rear panel 212. The back shield 502 may be fixed to the rear panel
212 by various fixing means such as threads and adhesives. In
another example, the back shield 502 is disposed on the rear panel
212 using an adhesive. Further, the back shield 502 is adapted to
form a convex shaped structure for protecting the back portion of
the wearer. The convex shaped structure of the back shield 502
aligns with curvature of the back of the wearer. In an example, the
back shield 502 may form an S-shaped structure along vertical
length of the back portion of the wearer.
[0052] Further, the back shield 502 is formed by embossing the
plurality of sheets placed one over another. In an implementation,
such embossing results in the back shield 502 having a variable
range of thickness from about 2 mm to 4 mm. In an example, the back
shield 502 can be formed by embossing a pair of two sheets. In an
example, the plurality of sheets is made of hard plastic material.
As would be understood, material of the plurality of sheets is not
limited to hard plastic and may include any suitable material in
accordance with requirement of manufacturing the back shield 502.
The back shield 502 can be manufactured using techniques as known
in the art such as injection moulding.
[0053] Furthermore, the back shield 502 may include a plurality of
embossed pattern to minimize force of impact and divert projectile
away from the wearer. For example, when a projectile is thrown
towards the wearer from backside, momentum of projectile will be
decreased till it comes in contact with the back of the wearer by
the plurality of embossed pattern. In said example, the plurality
of embossed pattern will act as a decelerating agent and thus
decreases overall impact of projectile on body of the wearer. Each
of the embossed patterns can either have same pattern or distinct
patterns.
[0054] Referring to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the front panel 210 and the
rear panel 212 comprises a first shoulder shield 504-a and a second
shoulder shield 504-b fixedly disposed on the front panel 210 and
the rear panel 212 covering the substantial portions of the
shoulders of the wearer. The first shoulder shield 504-a, and the
second shoulder shield 504-b may be fixed to the front panel 210
and the rear panel 212 by various fixing means such as threads and
adhesives. In an example, the first shoulder shield 504-a and the
second shoulder shield 504-b are sewn on the front panel 210 and
the rear panel 212, respectively. In another example, the first
shoulder shield 504-a and the second shoulder shield 504-b are
disposed using an adhesive. Further, the first shoulder shield
504-a and the second shoulder shield 504-b are connected to the
upper portion 402 of the front panel 210 and the back shield 502
through fasteners.
[0055] Further, the first shoulder shield 504-a and the second
shoulder shield 504-b are adapted to form an elongated convex
structure with curved edges for protecting left shoulder and right
shoulder, respectively, of the wearer. The first shoulder shield
504-a and the second shoulder shield 504-b are formed by embossing
the plurality of sheets placed one over another. In an
implementation, such embossing results in the first shoulder shield
504-a and the second shoulder shield 504-b having a variable range
of thickness from about 2 mm to 4 mm. In an example, the first
shoulder shield 504-a and the second shoulder shield 504-b can be
formed by embossing a pair of two sheets. In an example, the
plurality of sheets is made of hard plastic material. As would be
understood, material of the plurality of sheets is not limited to
hard plastic and may include any suitable material in accordance
with requirement of manufacturing the first shoulder shield 504-a
and the second shoulder shield 504-b. In an example, the pair of
sheets forms a D-shaped structure in a manner such that one of the
pair of sheets is smaller than the other and the smaller sheet is
placed upon larger sheet to form the D-shaped closed structure.
[0056] FIG. 6 illustrates a side view of the torso protector 200,
in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention. The
first set of lower side panels 214 extends from the front panel 210
and the second set of lower side panels 216 extends from the rear
panel 212 include a first pair of side shields 602. The first pair
of side shields 602 is fixedly disposed on the first set of lower
side panels 214 and the second set of lower side panels 216 to
protect a lower right abdomen of the wearer. The first pair of side
shields 602 is adapted to form a convex shaped rectangular
structure.
[0057] Further, the first set of lower side panels 214 extending
from the front panel 210 and the second set of lower side panels
216 extending from the rear panel 212 includes a second pair of
side shields 604. The second pair of side shields 604 is fixedly
disposed on the first set of lower side panels 214 and the second
set of lower side panels 216 to protect a lower left abdomen of the
wearer. The second pair of side shields 604 is adapted to form a
convex shaped rectangular structure.
[0058] Further, the first pair of side shields 602 and the second
pair of side shields 604 are fixed to the first set of lower side
panels 214 and the second set of lower side panels 216 by various
fixing means such as threads and adhesives. In an example, the
first pair of side shields 602 and the second pair of side shields
604 are sewn on the first set of lower side panels 214 and the
second set of lower side panels 216. In another example, the first
pair of side shields 602 and the second pair of side shields 604
are disposed using an adhesive.
[0059] Further, the first pair of side shields 602 and the second
pair of side shields 604 are formed by embossing the plurality of
sheets placed one over another. In an implementation, such
embossing results in the first pair of side shields 602 and the
second pair of side shields 604 having a variable range of
thickness from about 2 mm to 4 mm. In an implementation, the
plurality of sheets may be rectangular shaped sheets placed
successively on each other in a manner such that smaller sized
sheet may be placed upon larger sized sheet. The plurality of
sheets hinder projectile and protect the wearer. In an example, the
plurality of sheets is made of hard plastic material. As would be
understood, material of the plurality of sheets is not limited to
hard plastic and may include any suitable material in accordance
with requirement of manufacturing the back shield 502.
[0060] Further, one of the first pair of side shields 602 and the
second pair of side shields 604 is placed on the first set of lower
side panels 214 extending from the front panel 210. Another shield
from the first pair of side shields 602 and the second pair of side
shields 604 is placed on the second set of lower side panels 216
extending from the rear panel 212. In an example, another shield
has an S-shaped structure.
[0061] FIGS. 7(a)-7(e) illustrates various views of the upper
portion 402 of the front shield 400 provided for the torso
protector 200, in accordance with an embodiment of the present
invention. FIG. 7(a) illustrates a right side view of the upper
portion 402. FIG. 7(b) illustrates a left side view of the upper
portion 402. FIG. 7(c) illustrates a front view of the upper
portion 402. FIG. 7(d) illustrates a top view of the upper portion
402. FIG. 7(e) illustrates a bottom view of the upper portion
402.
[0062] FIGS. 8(a)-8(e) illustrates various views of the lower
portion 404 of the front shield 400 provided for the torso
protector 200, in accordance with an embodiment of the present
invention. FIG. 8(a) illustrates a right side view of the lower
portion 404. FIG. 8(b) illustrates a left side view of the lower
portion 404. FIG. 8(c) illustrates a front view of the lower
portion 404. FIG. 8(d) illustrates a top view of the lower portion
404. FIG. 8(e) illustrates a bottom view of the lower portion
404.
[0063] FIGS. 9(a)-9(e) illustrates various views of the back shield
502 adapted for the torso protector 500, in accordance with an
embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9(a) illustrates a right
view of the back shield 502. FIG. 9(b) illustrates a left view of
the back shield 502. FIG. 9(c) illustrates a front view of the back
shield 502. FIG. 9(d) illustrates a top view of the back shield
502. FIG. 9(e) illustrates a bottom view of the back shield
502.
[0064] FIGS. 10(a)-10(e) illustrates various views of one of the
first pair of side shields 602 and the second pair of side shields
604 adapted for the torso protector 200, in accordance with an
embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10(a) illustrates a right
side view of one of the first pair of side shields 602 and the
second pair of side shields 604. FIG. 10(b) illustrates a left side
view of one of the first pair of side shields 602 and the second
pair of side shields 604. FIG. 10(c) illustrates a front view of
one of the first pair of side shields 602 and the second pair of
side shields 604. FIG. 10(d) illustrates a top view of one of the
first pair of side shields 602 and the second pair of side shields
604. FIG. 10(e) illustrates a bottom view of one of the first pair
of side shields 602 and the second pair of side shields 604.
[0065] FIGS. 11(a)-11(e) illustrates various views of another
shield from the first pair of side shields 602 and the second pair
of side shields 604 adapted for the torso protector 200, in
accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11(a)
illustrates a right side view of another shield from the first pair
of side shields 602 and the second pair of side shields 604. FIG.
11(b) illustrates a left side view of another shield from the first
pair of side shields 602 and the second pair of side shields 604.
FIG. 11(c) illustrates a front view of another shield from the
first pair of side shields 602 and the second pair of side shields
604. FIG. 11(d) illustrates a top view of another shield from the
first pair of side shields 602 and the second pair of side shields
604. FIG. 11(e) illustrates a bottom view of another shield from
the first pair of side shields 602 and the second pair of side
shields 604.
[0066] FIGS. 12(a)-12(e) illustrates various views of the shoulder
shields (504-a, 504-b) adapted for the torso protector 200, in
accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12(a)
illustrates a right side view of the shoulder shields (504-a,
504-b). FIG. 12(b) illustrates a left side view of the shoulder
shields (504-a, 504-b). FIG. 12(c) illustrates a front view of the
shoulder shields (504-a, 504-b). FIG. 12(d) illustrates a top view
of the shoulder shields (504-a, 504-b). FIG. 12(e) illustrates a
bottom view of the shoulder shields (504-a, 504-b).
[0067] In an example, area of the plurality of foams pads is larger
than area of each of the front shield 400, the back shield 502, the
first pair of side shields 602, the second pair of side shields
604, the first shoulder shield 504-a, and the second shoulder
shield 504-b. In an example, dimensions of each of the plurality of
sheets increases from inside to outside.
[0068] FIG. 13 illustrates a perspective view of an arm protector
1300, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The arm
protector 1300 is to be worn by a user to protect his/her arm. The
arm protector 1300 may include a first part 1302 adapted to cover
an upper arm region of the user. The upper arm region may be
understood as the region extending from a shoulder to an elbow of
the user. Therefore, the first part 1302 covers a bicep of the
user. In an embodiment, edges of the first part 1302 are convex
bent.
[0069] The arm protector 1300 may also include a second part 1304
adapted to be removably coupled with the first part 1302. The
second part 1304 may cover a lower arm region of the user. In an
embodiment the lower arm region may be understood as the region
extending from the elbow to a palm of the user. In an embodiment,
the second part 1304 is coupled to the first part 1302 in such a
manner that the second part 1304 is adapted to overlap the first
part 1302. In an embodiment, the second part 1304 is adapted to
overlap the first part 1302, when the arm of the user is
straightened.
[0070] An outer portion of the arm protector 1300 may be formed of
a layer of hard plastic material with variable thickness. Further,
an inner portion of the arm protector 1300 is formed of foam
padding. In an embodiment, a series of plastic shields or plates
may be sewn on the foam padding. In an embodiment, a length of 2
centimetres may be left on each side of the foam padding after the
sewing of the series of plastic shields. Therefore, area covered by
the foam padding may be more than an area covered by the series of
plastic shields.
[0071] In an embodiment, the first part 1302 and the second part
1304 may be assembled into a single unit by using Velcro straps
1306. The Velcro straps 1306 may be stitched along the foam
padding.
[0072] FIG. 14 illustrates a perspective view of the first part
1302 of the arm protector 1300, according to an embodiment of the
present disclosure. The first part 1302 may include a first foam
padding 1402 and a pair of first shielding plates 1404 attached to
the first foam padding 1402. The first foam padding 1402 may be
facing the arm. Further, the pair of first shielding plates 1404
embossed and has a variable thickness. In an embodiment, the pair
of first shielding plates 1404 has a variable thickness ranging
from 2 mm to 4 mm. FIG. 15 illustrates a left view 1502, a right
view 1504, a front view 1506, a top view 1508, a bottom view 1510,
and an isometric view 1512 of the first part 302, according to an
embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0073] Referring to FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, in an embodiment, the
first part 1302 may include the pair of first shielding plates 1404
embossed in form of two wings-oriented pages of an open book. The
pair of first shielding plates 1404 may further be embossed in form
of a circle above the wings-oriented pages. The embossing is
performed to provide maximum protection to the upper arm region.
Further, curved shape of the first part 1302 allows for comfortable
fitting on an arm of the user. The shape of the first part 1302 is
selected so as to reduce an impact of any object to bones and
muscles of the upper arm region.
[0074] FIG. 16 illustrates a perspective view of the second part
1304 of the arm protector 1300, according to an embodiment of the
present disclosure. The second part 1304 may include a dorsal
protector 1602 and a ventral protector 1604 attached to the dorsal
protector 1602. In an embodiment, edges of the ventral protector
1604 are concave bent. In an embodiment, the dorsal protector 1602
and the ventral protector 1604 may be attached to each other
through one of their respective ends. For example, at one end, the
dorsal protector 1602 and the ventral protector 1604 may be sewn to
each other. In an embodiment, the dorsal protector 1602 and the
ventral protector 1604 may be secured on the arm by at least one
Velcro strap 1606. In the illustrated embodiment, the dorsal
protector 1602 and the ventral protector 1604 may be secured on the
arm by a pair of Velcro straps 1606-1 and 1606-2.
[0075] FIG. 17 illustrates a left view 1702, a right view 1704, a
front view 1706, a top view 1708, a bottom view 1710, and an
isometric view 1712 of the dorsal protector 1602, according to an
embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 16 and FIG.
17, the dorsal protector 1602 may be facing outside, i.e., in a
direction away from the user. The dorsal protector 1602 may be
formed by a second foam padding 1608 and at least one second
shielding plate 1610 attached to the second foam padding 1608. In
an embodiment, the dorsal protector 1602 may be formed of two
second shielding plates 1610 having varied thickness. In an
embodiment, the dorsal protector 1602 has an embossing in the shape
of a fan blade. In an embodiment, the dorsal protector 1602 may be
extendable to cover the elbow.
[0076] FIG. 18 illustrates a left view 1802, a right view 1804, a
front view 1806, a top view 1808, a bottom view 1810, and an
isometric view 1812 of the ventral protector 1604, according to an
embodiment of the present disclosure. The ventral protector 1604
may be facing towards the arm. Further, the ventral protector 1604
is formed of a third foam padding 1612 and at least one third
shielding plate 1614 attached to the third foam padding 1612. The
third shielding plate 1614 is formed of hard plastic with a varied
thickness of 2-4 millimetres. In an embodiment, the thickness of
the third shielding plate 1614 at a central region is more than
other regions of the third shielding plate 1614.
[0077] In an embodiment, the arm protector 1300 may further include
a shoulder pad (not shown) adapted to be coupled to the first part
1302 and to cover the shoulder. In an embodiment, the shoulder pad
may be coupled to the first part 1302 with at least one snap
fastener. In another embodiment, the shoulder pad may be coupled to
the first part 1302 through a press-stud component. A socket part
of the snap fastener may engage with a stud attached with the first
part 1302. Further, the shoulder pad may be formed by a fourth
padding facing the shoulder and at least one fourth shielding plate
having variable thickness attached to the fourth foam padding.
[0078] In an embodiment, the pair of first shielding plates 1404,
the at least one second shielding plate 1610, the at least one
third shielding plate 1614, and the at least one fourth shielding
plate are formed of a hard plastic material. In an embodiment, the
pair of first shielding plates 1604, the at least one second
shielding plate 1610, the at least one third shielding plate 1614,
and the at least one fourth shielding plate are formed of a
combination polymer of a thermoplastic blend of Polycarbonate (PC)
and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS).
[0079] FIG. 19 illustrates a front view of a lower body protector
1900, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 20
illustrates a rear view of the lower body protector 1900, according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 21 illustrates a
side view of the lower body protector 1900, according to an
embodiment of the present disclosure. For the sake of brevity, FIG.
19, FIG. 20, and FIG. 21 are explained in conjunction with each
other. As the name suggests, the lower body protector 1900 is
adapted to provide protection to a lower body of a user.
[0080] The lower body protector 1900 may include, but is not
limited to, a first part 1902 and a second part 1904 removably
coupled with the first part 1902 in a partial overlapping manner.
The first part 1902 may be adapted to cover pelvic region and an
upper leg region of a user whereas the second part 1904 may be
adapted to cover a lower leg region of the user. The upper leg
region may include of the entirety of femur till just before a knee
joint of the user. Further, the lower leg region may be indicative
of a region extending from above a knee joint to above an ankle
joint of the user.
[0081] In an embodiment, the second part 1904 may be removably
coupled to the first part 1902 at least by a Velcro attachment
mechanism. For example, the second part 1904 may be removably
coupled with the first part 1902 by Velcro layers sewn over both
the first part 1902 and the second part 1904. Therefore, a Velcro
layer of the first part 1902 may be removably attached with a
Velcro layer of the second part 1904, providing the user with an
ease of attachment.
[0082] Further, the second part 1904 may be removably coupled to
the first part 1902 in a partial overlapping manner. For example,
an upper portion of the second part 1904 may be adapted to overlap
with a lower portion of the first part 1902, for example, when a
leg of the user is straightened.
[0083] FIG. 22 illustrates different views of the first part 1902,
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In
particular, FIG. 22A illustrates a front view of the first part
1902, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In
particular, FIG. 22B illustrates a rear view of the first part
1902, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Referring to FIG. 19, FIG. 20, FIG. 21, and FIG. 22, the first part
1902 may include, but is not limited to, a protective belt 1906, at
least one thigh guard 1908 removably coupled to the protective belt
1906, a groin guard 2202 removably coupled with the protective belt
1906 and the at least one thigh guard 1908, and at least one hip
plastic shield (shown in FIG. 25) adapted to be stitched on the
protective belt 1906. In particular, the first part 1902 may
include a pair of thigh guards 1908, individually referred to as
the thigh guard 1908-1 and the thigh guard 1908-2.
[0084] As the name suggests, the protective belt 1906 may be
adapted to cover a waist region of the user. The at least one thigh
guard 1908 may be adapted to protect a thigh of the user. The groin
guard 2202 may be adapted to protect a groin region of the user.
Further, the at least one hip plastic shield may be adapted to
protect a hip region of the user.
[0085] In an embodiment, the protective belt 1906 may include, but
is not limited to, a bi-directional clip buckle 2204 adapted to
adjust dimensions of the protective belt 1906 based on waist
dimensions of the user. Therefore, the bi-directional clip buckle
2204 may allow the user to adjust the waist of the protective belt
1906 in order to ensure it appropriately fits the user. In an
embodiment, the protective belt 1906 may also include a Velcro
strap adapted to attach to an engaging member of a torso protection
gear (not shown).
[0086] In an embodiment, the protective belt 1906 may be coupled to
the at least one thigh guard 1908 by means of foam paddings. In an
embodiment, a foam padding of the protective belt 1906 may be
coupled with a foam padding of the at least one thigh guard 1908.
In an embodiment, a foam padding of the protective belt 1906 may
have a female Velcro part stitched on it dorsally. Further, the
foam padding of the at least one thigh guard 1908 may have a
corresponding male Velcro part stitched on it. The male part may be
coupled with the female part to secure a connection between the
protective belt 1906 and the at least one thigh guard 1908. In
another embodiment, the protective belt 1906 may be coupled with
the at least one thigh guard 1908 by an adjustable Velcro loop
fastener to cater to the requirement of users with different
dimensional characteristics of legs. Therefore, there are multiple
ways of attaching the protective belt 1906 with the at least one
thigh guard 1908.
[0087] Further, the groin guard 2202 may be removably coupled with
the protective belt 1906 and the at least one thigh guard 1908. The
groin guard 2202 may be formed of heavily padded foam padding in
order to minimize any kind of impact without hampering the comfort
of the user.
[0088] Therefore, the first part 1902 may be adapted to cover the
entirety of pelvic region by the protective belt 1906, along with
the upper leg region extending from the anterior to the posterior
of the femur containing mass of a leg of the user. In an
embodiment, edges of the first part 1902 may be convex bent.
[0089] Further, FIG. 23 illustrates a side view of the second part
1904, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 24
illustrates perspective views of components of the second part
1904, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Referring to FIG. 19, FIG. 20, FIG. 21, FIG. 23, and FIG. 24, the
second part 1904 may include, but is not limited to, at least one
upper knee guard 1910, at least one knee guard 1912 removably
coupled to the at least one upper knee guard 1910, at least one
shin guard 1914 removably coupled to the at least one knee guard
1912, at least one calf guard 1916 removably coupled with the at
least shin guard 1914. In particular, the second part 1904 may
include an upper knee guard 1910, a knee guard 1912, a shin guard
1914, and a calf guard 1916 for each leg. Therefore, in an
embodiment, the lower body protector 1900 may include a pair of
upper knee guards, namely, 1910-1 and 1910-2, a pair of knee guards
1912, namely, 1912-1 and 1912-2, a pair of shin guards, namely,
1914-1 and 1914-2, a pair of calf guards, namely, 1916-1 and
1916-2.
[0090] In an embodiment, the at least one upper knee guard 1910 may
be adapted to cover an upper knee region of the user. The at least
one knee guard 1912 may be adapted to cover a knee of the user. The
at least one shin guard 1914 may be adapted to cover a shin of the
user. Similarly, the at least one calf guard 1916 may be adapted to
cover a calf of the user. In an embodiment, the at least one upper
knee guard 1910, the at least one knee guard 1912, the at least one
shin guard 1914 are formed to be convex-bent whereas the at least
one calf guard 1916 may be formed to be concave-bent.
[0091] In an embodiment, the second part 1904 may include a pair of
elastic straps 2302, individually referred to as the elastic strap
2302-1 and the elastic strap 2302-2. The elastic straps 2302 may be
stitched on right lateral aspect to join the at least one shin
guard 1914 with the at least one calf guard 1916 ensuring ample
flexibility. In an embodiment, each of the elastic straps 2302 may
have a width of about 4 cm.
[0092] Further, in an embodiment, the left lateral aspect between
the at least one shin guard 1914 and the at least one calf guard
1916 may be secured by means of three hook-loop fasteners with
strap length varying as per a size group of the user. In an
embodiment, the at least one knee guard 1912 may be secured to a
knee region of the user by a double-wrapped Velcro strap that is
adjustable both from popliteal area due to self-adhesive Velcro as
well as from the knee region where the male part of Velcro on the
strap sticks over the female part of the Velcro stitched over the
at least one upper knee guard 1910.
[0093] In an embodiment, at least one of the protective belt 1906,
the at least one thigh guard 1908, the groin guard 2202, the at
least one upper knee guard 1910, the at least one knee guard 1912,
the at least one shin guard 1914, and the at least one calf guard
1916 may include a protective plastic shield attached over a foam
padding. Further, protective plastic shields may be embossed. In an
embodiment, the protective plastic shield may be formed of a
combination polymer of a thermoplastic blend of Polycarbonate (PC)
and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS).
[0094] In an embodiment, each protective plastic shield may be
attached to a corresponding foam padding by at least one of a
stitching operation and a riveting operation. In an example, a
length of 2 centimetres may be left on each side of a foam padding
after the sewing of a protective plastic shield. Therefore, an area
covered by the foam padding may be more than an area covered by the
protective plastic shield. In an embodiment, the foam padding with
variable thickness above and below the at least one knee guard 1912
may be stitched on a suitable fabric, for example, cotton.
[0095] In an embodiment, the first part 1902 and the second part
1904 may be formed into a single unit by using Velcro surfaces
stitched along the foam padding. A female part of Velcro may be
sewn on a dorsal region of the at least one thigh guard 1908, which
would eventually be covered by overlapping foam padding of an upper
knee shield having a counter male part of Velcro sewn
ventrally.
[0096] FIG. 25 illustrates different views of the hip plastic
shield 2502 of the first part 1902, according to an embodiment of
the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the protective belt 106
may include a pair of bi-ramified hip plastic shields 2502, one on
either lateral side. The hip plastic shield 2502 may be embossed.
The embossing may distinctively separate it into further two
thinner plates 2504-1 and 2504-2, with units 2504 and 2506 having
their surface bent convexly and stitched over the foam padding of
the protective belt 1906 over which runs a Velcro strap made belt
passing through loops, held and fastened by means of the
bidirectional adjustable clip buckle 2204. In an embodiment, the
hip plastic shield 2502 may have a variable thickness.
[0097] In an embodiment, the hip plastic shield 2502 may be adapted
to be stitched on the protective belt 1906. In uppermost belt
region, adjustability is provided by means of the bidirectional
adjustable clip buckle 2204, where the user can adjust the belt
from either side that is further held by loops accommodating it on
the entire upper leg protector assembly and sticks on dorsal aspect
of the surface beneath by means of a Velcro surface. In an
embodiment, the protective belt 1906 bears the property for being
associated to any torso protecting gear by means of a sticky Velcro
strap located in the middle of the dorsal part of the waist.
[0098] FIG. 26 illustrates different views of a thigh plastic
shield 2602 of the first part 1902, according to an embodiment of
the present disclosure. The thigh plastic shield 2602 may be
adapted to be stitched on the foam padding of the at least one
thigh guard 1908. For wearing and adjusting the at least one thigh
guard 1908, the lower body protector 1900 may include an elastic
strap, for example, having a width of about 10 cm, with the hoop
side that is rough and hard and called male part of Velcro stitched
on its ventral aspect that sticks upon the loop side that is fuzzy
and soft and called female part of Velcro that is stitched on the
thigh plastic shield 2602.
[0099] As depicted by the various views in the given figure, the
thigh plastic shield 2602 appears C-shaped when seen from top and
bottom, due to the convex bent given to it so as to fit on the
thigh of the user. The embossing as depicted by 2602, on edges in
form of waves is aimed to provide maximum protection to the thigh
region by deflecting the projectile and minimising the impact of
the same upon collision. Further, curved shape of the thigh plastic
shield 2602 allows for comfortable fitting on the thigh of the
user, with ample comfort and no hindrance to manoeuvrability of the
user.
[0100] FIG. 27 illustrates different views of an upper knee plastic
shield 2702 of the second part 1904, according to an embodiment of
the present disclosure. As shown in the top view and the bottom
view, the upper knee plastic shield 2702 is bent convexly, to
appear as a C-shaped plate, with two embossings 2704. In an
example, each of the embossings 2704 may make the upper knee
plastic shield 2702 4 mm thick at places of their existence.
Otherwise, the thickness of the upper knee plastic shield 2702 may
be about 2mm. The upper knee plastic shield 2702 may be stitched
over the foam padding.
[0101] FIG. 28 illustrates different views of a knee covering
plastic shield 2802 of the second part 1904, according to an
embodiment of the present disclosure. The shape of the knee
covering plastic shield 2802 may be elliptical as shown in the
front view, and may be U-shaped when shown in the top view and the
bottom view. The embossing over circular bulged out concavity as
indicated by 2804, is selected to impart better protection to the
knee joint region, along with a better fit over the knee owing to
its shape. Ample adjustability is also given by means of
bi-directional Velcro straps. The shape of this part is selected so
as to reduce an impact of any object to the knee joint region of
the user.
[0102] FIG. 29 illustrates different views of a shin guard plastic
shield 2902 of the second part 1904, according to an embodiment of
the present disclosure. The shin guard plastic shield 2902 is an
elongated shield with dual overlapping embossing, 2904 and 2906. A
basal layer 2908 may be provided with a thickness of about 2 mm at
edges, and a thickness of 4 mm at each successive embossings. The
shin guard plastic shield 2902 may be stitched or riveted over the
foam padding based on user requirements. Further, the shin guard
plastic shield 2902 may be fastened to the at least one calf guard
1916 on one lateral side by means of Velcro hook and loop
fasteners, while an stretchable attachment with elastic straps on
the other lateral side.
[0103] FIG. 30 illustrates different views of a calf guard plastic
shield 3002 of the second part 1904, according to an embodiment of
the present disclosure. The calf guard plastic shield 3002 may
include a basal plate 3004 having a thickness of about 2 mm and is
bent convexly (left and right view) and succeeded by three
embossing 3006, 3008, and 3010, each increasing the thickness of
the calf guard plastic shield 3002 by 2 mm and therefore, making it
4 mm thick at the place of the occurrence of the respective
embossing. As shown in the front view, the embossing 3006 and 3008
may form a shape of an arc rectangular with serrated margins at
anteriority of first and posterior of second, and smooth margins
being present at rest of the sides. Further, the embossing 3010 may
be formed in the proximity of an ankle joint of the user. The shape
of the calf guard plastic shield 3002 is selected so as to reduce
an impact of any object to the calf region of the user. The calf
guard plastic shield 3002 may be stitched or riveted over the foam
padding based on user requirements. The calf guard plastic shield
3002 may be fastened to the at least one shin guard 1914 on one
lateral side by means of Velcro hook and loop fasteners, while an
stretchable attachment with elastic straps on the other lateral
side.
[0104] As would be gathered, the present disclosure offers an
ergonomically designed protection gear for protecting the entire
body of the users. Particularly, the present invention provides an
integrated protective gear for protecting torso for a female wearer
that is compact by virtue of the design of the integrated
protective gear. The torso protector delivers better fit and
protection to the female wearer with easy to wear mechanism and
user-friendly design (i.e., the convex shape or curved lens shape
of the various shields) with negligible manoeuvrability hindrance.
The torso protector is also ergonomically designed in order to
achieve an improved torso protector for the female wearer.
[0105] Further, the present disclosure offers an ergonomically
designed protective gear for protecting arms of the users. The arm
protector 1300 extends from lateral edges of shoulders, and covers
the upper arm region just before the elbow (first part 1302), the
elbow, and the forearm (second part 1304). Further, the arm
protector 1300 includes the foam padding placed under the shielding
plates and optimally associated with flaps accommodating
adjustability of fit by means of the Velcro straps on the ventral
aspect of the arms.
[0106] The arm protector 1300 is a compact gear which ensures
protection from any kind of potential injury to the arms. The arm
protector 1300 is adjustable allowing the application to people
with different body sizes. The arm protector 1300 is designed in
such a manner that it doesn't restrict any movement of the arm
while ensuring complete protection as well. Further, the arm
protector 1300 is provided in different sizes, for example,
"Small", "Medium", and "Large" for people with different body
sizes.
[0107] The arm protector 1300 is comfortable to wear and allows
required maneuverability in action. Further, the material forming
the arm protector 1300 may vary, based on requirements and
applications of the arm protector 1300.
[0108] Moreover, the lower body protector 1900 extends from the
waist and covers the entire lower body of the user. Further, the
lower body protector 1900 includes the foam padding placed under
the shielding plates and optimally associated with flaps
accommodating adjustability of fit by means of the Velcro
straps.
[0109] The lower body protector 1900 is a compact gear which
ensures protection from any kind of potential injury to the lower
body. The lower body protector 1900 is adjustable allowing the
application to people with different body sizes. The lower body
protector 1900 is designed in such a manner that it doesn't
restrict any movement of the arm while ensuring complete protection
as well. Further, the lower body protector 1900 is adjustable for
different sizes, for example, "Small", "Medium", and "Large" for
people with different body sizes.
[0110] The lower body protector 1900 is comfortable to wear and
allows required maneuverability in action. Further, the material
forming the arm protector 1900 may vary, based on requirements and
applications of the arm protector 1900. Therefore, the present
disclosure offers the full-body protection gear 100 that is
adjustable, compact, light-weight, sturdy, flexible, easy-to-wear,
comfortable, safe, and cost-effective.
[0111] While specific language has been used to describe the
present disclosure, any limitations arising on account thereto, are
not intended. As would be apparent to a person in the art, various
working modifications may be made to the method in order to
implement the inventive concept as taught herein. The drawings and
the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those
skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the
described elements may well be combined into a single functional
element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple
functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to
another embodiment.
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