John Paul Mckay

US Patent:

59834072, Nov 16, 1999

Filed:

May 4, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/072380

Inventors:

John C. McKay - Houston TX

International Classification:

A41D 1300

US Classification:

2455

Abstract:

A protective pad worn under the trousers, hooked to the trousers or belt, for protecting skaters from spinal injury when falling. The pad has a substantially rigid central flat panel curved at the bottom to conform to the human form and a hook at the top for clipping to the trousers. A foamed synthetic resin member covers the front of the central panel and a high density foamed synthetic resin member covers the rear. The central panel and foamed members are encased in a fabric sheath. The hook protrudes through the fabric sheath. The central panel and front and rear foamed members are perforated by ventilation holes. A gel filled cushion provides additional shock absorbency.