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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 11, 2015
Filed:
Jul. 25, 2008
Applicants:
Brian Conolly, Linley Point, AU;
Bartoz Milczarczyk, Glebe, AU;
Inventors:
Brian Conolly, Linley Point, AU;
Bartoz Milczarczyk, Glebe, AU;
Assignee:
ZHIK PTY LTD, , AU;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A41D 13/015 (2006.01); A63B 71/12 (2006.01); A41D 13/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A63B 71/12 (2013.01); A41D 13/0015 (2013.01); A41D 13/015 (2013.01); A63B 71/1225 (2013.01); A63B 2071/125 (2013.01); A63B 2071/1233 (2013.01); A63B 2071/1241 (2013.01);
Abstract
A device that provides support for sailors while hiking from a sailing vessel is disclosed. The device is a pair of sleeves tailored with pockets under each thigh that allow for supporting pads to be inserted in various combinations. The pads are ergonomically designed and can be designed with internal fibreglass battens, or moulded plastic, and optionally in shapes that help apply torque to the boat dynamics. The sleeves are designed with one way stretch to optimise grip to the leg, and constructed in a choice of composite materials to aid durability and comfort.