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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 16, 2013
Filed:
Jan. 12, 2011
Applicant:
Michael K. Smith, Beaverton, OR (US);
Inventor:
Michael K. Smith, Beaverton, OR (US);
Assignee:
Nike, Inc., Beaverton, OR (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A41D 13/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Athletic apparel containing protective underlayer comprising molded foam padding that are shaped and curved to match the anatomical regions to reduce the bulk of the underlayers. The molded foam pads a perforated structure to allow for increased flexibility and ventilation. Protective underlayers that surround regions of motion, such as the hip joint, are notched to provide articulation of the protective underlayer that will improve mobility of the athletic apparel wearer.