Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
Title: IMPROVED HOCKEY PADS
Inventors: Aron Gelbard
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Typically goalie pads, that are very expensive, need to be
replaced constantly as the user grows. If a young hockey goalie
does not have a properly fitting pads, a significant safety
issue is raised. Pads that are too small will leave areas
dangerously exposed to injury. Pads that are too large, will
interfere in proper movement. There is a need to provide pads
configurable and customizable for various sizes of users.
The present invention addresses this issue.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In one embodiment, the present invention is an adjustable
system/version of a goalie pad that would allow the users to
have I base set of Goalie pads that expand / and are adjustable
in height by the use of inserts or extenders.
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In one embodiment, the present invention is a hockey pad system
comprising;
a lower base pad having a bottom portion and a top portion; and
an upper base pad having a bottom potion and a top portion.
In one embodiment, the top portion of lower base pad and bottom
portion of upper base pad attachment mechanisms attach one to
another.
In one embodiment, the top portion of lower base pad and bottom
portion of upper base pad attachment mechanisms attach to a
sizing pad.
In one embodiment, the top portion of lower base pad and bottom
portion of upper base pad attachment mechanisms attach two or
more sizing pads in series, each sizing pad configured with
attaching mechanism to attach to an adjacent sizing pad or
adjacent base pad.
In one embodiment, the attaching mechanism of each of said base
pads is a zipper.
In one embodiment, the attaching mechanism of each of said base
pads is a hook and loop fastener.
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In one embodiment, the attaching mechanism includes different
attaching mechanisms in a single system such as zipper and hook
and loop fasteners.
In one embodiment, the attaching mechanism attaching mechanism
of said sizing pad is a zipper.
In one embodiment, the attaching mechanism attaching mechanism
of said sizing pad is a hook and loop fastener.
BREIF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a prospective view of upper and lower base pad
according to one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of upper and lower base pads and
proposed placement of sizing pads according to one embodiment of
the present invention.
Figure 3 is a front view according to one embodiment of the
present invention.
Figure 4 is a side view according to one embodiment of the
present invention.
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Figure 5 is a top view according to one embodiment of the
present invention.
Figure 6 is a side view with three sizing pads according to one
embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 is a side view with one sizing pad according to one
embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 is a front view of a sizing pad according to one
embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9 is a side view of a sizing pad according to one
embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 10 is a top view of a sizing pad according to one
embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 11 is a side partial cross-section view demonstrative of
sizing pad attachment utilizing zippers according to one
embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 12 is a side partial cross-section view demonstrative of
sizing pad attachment utilizing hook and loop fasteners
according to one embodiment of the present invention.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
As generally understood, system 10 includes lower base pad 12
and upper base pad 14. As common with hockey pads, the bottom
portion of lower base pad 12 extend outward from the user. The
upper portion of lower base pad 12 is constructed and arranged
to attach sizing pad or insert 16 thereto. In one embodiment,
as demonstrated in figure 11 sizing insert 16 is attached to
lower base pad 12 and upper base pad 14 utilizing a zipper
attachment 26. It is contemplated that each sizing pad 16 is
constructed arranged providing attachment either to a base pad
or two additional sizing inserts. A particular advantage in the
present invention is demonstrated in figures 4, 6, and 7.
Figure 7 shows a pads system utilizing a single sizing insert
16. Figure 4 shows a pad system utilizing two sizing pads 16.
Figure 6 shows a patent system utilizing three sizing pads 16.
This is demonstrative of one advantage of the present invention.
As players grow the pad system of the present invention is
constructed and arranged for size adjustments to provide proper
safety and protection for the user.
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The system utilize hook and loop fasteners 30 as are commonly
used on hockey pads to secure the system about the leg of a
user.
Also, as demonstrated in the figures, each of lower pad 12 upper
pad 14 and sizing pack 16 include our protection padding 22.
Demonstrative of an environment of use a user will be measured
for pad fitting utilizing system 10 of the present invention.
Based on this measurement, one or more of sizing pad 16 will be
secured to the system of the present invention. Although the
figures provide for examples demonstrating one, two, and three
sizing pad 16 embodiments, this system is not limited to any
particular number.
The following examples are demonstrative and non-limiting in
describing the present invention.
Example #1:
A hockey team or any group of people requires a goalie to have
pads. If they rotate which person is playing
goalie and they are different heights/sizes they are able to
have 1 base pad set and add inserts for taller
people to use pads with a greater height.
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Example #2:
A user buys a base set of adjustable goalie pads and as they
grow, they add inserts or expand the pad to fit
the user perfectly.
Traditionally goalie pads come in specific heights, an example
is 24". Our invention will allow the user or
users to adjust the height to achieve their desired height by
adding inserts or the use of expanders, example:
initial pad is 24" height with ability to adjust to 26", 28"
etc.
The present invention provides a system that is:
1. Adjustable
2. Height Extension variable; and
3. Provides Multiple Sizes in One Set.
There is no such product available to address these needs.
Thus, the present invention provides for fulfilling a
significantly unmet need.
While the invention has been described in its preferred form or
embodiment with some degree of particularity, it is understood
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that this description has been given only by way of example and
that numerous changes in the details of construction,
fabrication, and use, including the combination and arrangement
of parts, may be made without departing from the spirit and
scope of the invention.
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