Patent ID: 6048327
Filing Date: 2000-04-11
Classification: A61F,A63B

Abstract:
A protective device for cushioning, supporting and protecting the inguinal area of a human male, said protective device comprising:a pad for cushioning, supporting and protecting the inguinal area of a human male, said cushioning pad havinga layer of shaping material having sufficient volume to enclose the male genitals and sized to be disposed about the inguinal area of a human male, said layer of shaping material having a rim about the circumference thereof, andan inner layer containing a gel material and having a first section disposed below said rim of said layer of shaping material, said first section adapted to contact the body proximate to the inguinal area and to absorb blows experienced by said pad, said first section providing cushioning between said rim of said layer and the skin of a wearer of said pad; andmeans for holding said pad in position over said inguinal area,wherein chafing and blows to said inguinal area are absorbed by said gel material.