Protective Ankle And Calf Sleeve

Abstract

Aspects hereof relate to protective gear that is comfortable and supportive. The protective gear is a knitted or woven sleeve with impact-dampening pads of different shapes and sizes placed in strategic areas of the sleeve to provide protection to a foot and ankle area of an athlete's foot. In particular, the impact-dampening pads are placed on areas of the sleeve corresponding to a lower shin portion, a medial and lateral malleolus, and the Achilles tendon of an athlete wearing the protective gear.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 792,278, filed Mar. 15, 2013, entitled “Protective Ankle Sleeve,” and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 914,736, filed Dec. 11, 2013, entitled “Protective Ankle and Calf Sleeve.” The entirety of the aforementioned applications is incorporated by reference herein.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.TECHNICAL FIELD[0003]Aspects hereof relate to protective gear. More particularly, an ankle sleeve, or ankle and calf sleeve, is disclosed for use by an athlete participating in or practicing sports, such as soccer, football, etc., to prevent injuries and to provide support to the athlete's legs around the ankles.BACKGROUND[0004]Athletes who practice impact sports like soccer are prone to injuries and, therefore, require extra protective gear, particularly for the lower extremities. The protective gear used, although very nece...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent relates to protective gear for the ankle and shin area of an athlete's legs. The gear includes a knitted or woven sleeve with special padded regions for optimal protection without compromising comfort. The cushioning pads may have an extra protective layer to provide abrasion and laceration protection. The technical effect is that the protective gear is comfortable and can be worn for prolonged periods of time, increasing the user's safety in sports.

Problems solved by technology

Athletes who practice impact sports like soccer are prone to injuries and, therefore, require extra protective gear, particularly for the lower extremities.

The protective gear used, although very necessary, can be heavy and / or uncomfortable when worn for long periods of time.

As such, athletes may be prone not to wear their protective gear during practice sessions.

However, athletes are still prone to injuries during practice sessions, a risk that may be exacerbated if an athlete chooses not to wear protective gear during practice.

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