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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 25, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 08, 2011
Applicant:
Eric P. Neuron, Carpinteria, CA (US);
Inventor:
Eric P. Neuron, Carpinteria, CA (US);
Assignee:
Patagonia, Inc., Ventura, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A41D 13/06 (2006.01); A41D 1/08 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A padding system may be advantageously modular in terms of size and shape, easily removable and replaceable, and comfortable and secure while maintaining an aesthetically neat and trim look. In one embodiment, the padding system includes an inner pad coupled to an outer shell with a portion of an apparel article positioned between, The apparel may include openings to allow a direct connection between the inner pad and outer shell or fasteners may be attached to the apparel for removably engaging with one or both of the inner pad and outer shell. The inner pad may be received in a pocket, which may extend inward or outward.