Arlene L Odom

US Patent:

61451347, Nov 14, 2000

Filed:

Mar 22, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/273553

Inventors:

James B. Davis - Martinez GA
Arlene L. Odom - Evans GA

Assignee:

Sports Performance Products - Augusta GA

International Classification:

A41D 1300

US Classification:

2463

Abstract:

A body protector for being custom fitted to a body part to be protected formed of a flexible garment member shaped to lie over the body part to be protected. The garment member is made with two spaced, inner and outer sheets of material forming an inner pocket between the layers. An opening for access into the pocket is formed along at least one of said edges and includes a closure fastener for opening and closing the opening. An insert made with a moisture curable, resin impregnated material is shaped to fit into and dimensionally conform to the pocket to provide a rigid barrier for the body part when the resin is hardened. Straps are provided to secure the protector to the user.