Patent ID: 7845017
Filing Date: 2010-12-07
Classification: A41D,A63B

Abstract:
1. A protective knee pad for workmen comprising, in combination: a first generally rigid formed shell, said shell including a concave interior, a pad assembly on the concave interior, an upper section of said pad assembly and shell configured to fit above the knee joint, a middle section of said pad assembly and shell configured to fit over the patella, and a lower section of said shell and pad assembly projecting downwardly configured to fit over the upper shin such that when worn, the first shell and pad assembly completely covers the wearer's patella; a second generally lower thigh attachment member configured to fit around the lower thigh and above the first shell and pad assembly; a first lateral side link flexibly attached at one end to a first lateral side of the first shell and attached at its opposite end to a lateral side of said thigh attachment member; and a second lateral side link flexibly attached at one end to a second lateral side of the first shell and attached at its opposite end to a lateral side of said thigh attachment member, said first and second links being locatable on generally opposite sides of a knee; and a first pivot connection, between the first lateral side link one end and the first shell first lateral side, and a second pivot connection between the second lateral side link one end and the first shell second lateral side with the first and second pivot connections being lateral aligned across the first shell from each other so that the first shell middle section is disposed to extend laterally therebetween in covering relation to the wearer's patella.