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  Multi-axially stretchable polymer shock absorbing padUSPTO Application #: 20080026658Title: Multi-axially stretchable polymer shock absorbing pad Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-axial stretchable, viscoelastic, shock-attenuating elastomeric pad or fabric comprising a polymeric gel forming an inner core. The polymeric gel may be sandwiched between two opposed layers of multi-axial stretchable fabric having open ends or enclosed within an envelope having opposed layers of multi-axial stretchable fabric whereby impact can be absorbed and dissipated. (end of abstract) Agent: Steven L. Schmid - Fleming Island, FL, US Inventor: Matthew Kriesel USPTO Applicaton #: 20080026658 - Class: 442182000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Fabric (woven, Knitted, Or Nonwoven Textile Or Cloth, Etc.), Woven Fabric (i.e., Woven Strand Or Strip Material), Woven Fabric Has An Elastic Quality The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080026658. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/430,187 filed Apr. 8, 2006, which is a continuation-in-part U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/681,831, filed Oct. 8, 2003, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Pat. No. 7,041,719, filed Sep. 26, 2003, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Pat. No. 6,896,064, filed Jul. 3, 2003, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Pat. No. 6,588,511, filed Mar. 7, 2002, the present application further relies upon U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/821,604 filed Aug. 7, 2006 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/821,587 also filed Aug. 7, 2006; the contents of which all the applications listed above are hereby incorporated in their entirety. TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] The present invention generally relates to stretchable fabrics and in greater detail the invention relates to a multi-axial stretchable, viscoelastic, shock-attenuating elastomeric pad or fabric. BACKGROUND [0003] Enhanced participation in contact sports, such as football, soccer, and rugby, along with enhanced participation in other high impact energy activities, such as inline skating and white water kayaking, has fueled the demand and need for improved impact absorbing materials. These types of contact sports and high-impact activities often cause application of high energy impacts against discrete portions of the human body that often cause bruises and even more serious injuries, such as broken or fractured bones. DRAWINGS [0004] In the Drawings: [0005] FIG. 1 illustrates the multi-axially stretchable pad comprising a first and second layer of multi-axially stretchable fabric substantially surrounding a polymeric gel; and [0006] FIG. 2 depicts the multi-axially stretchable pad comprising a first and second layer of multi-axially stretchable fabric enveloping a polymeric gel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0007] The present invention comprises a multi-axial stretchable, viscoelastic, shock-attenuating elastomeric pad or fabric comprising a polymeric gel forming an inner core. The polymeric gel may be sandwiched between two opposed layers of multi-axial stretchable fabric having open ends or enclosed within an envelope having opposed layers of multi-axial stretchable fabric whereby impact can be absorbed and dissipated. Opposed Layers [0008] The opposed multi-axial layers defining an envelope there between. The layers may be joined using mechanical means such as stitching, stapling or other fasteners. Adhesives may also be used to join the layers together, or a combination of any of the methods mentioned above or those known in the art may be used for joining the layers. Additionally, the ends may be open such that the opposed multi-axial layers sandwich the polymeric gel. [0009] The term multi-axial layer may include any fabric, woven or nonwoven, that may stretch about an axis in multiple directions. By way of example and not limitation, the fabric may stretch 360 degrees about an axis or have a 4 way stretchability. [0010] The multi-axial stretchable pad may be comprised of one or more envelopes residing in a single larger envelope. The two opposed layers may be joined at multiple points creating a plurality of envelopes encompassing the gel compound. [0011] The opposed layers 2 may be formed from a woven or a non-woven material capable of containing the gel 4 and able to withstand rupturing upon impact. Furthermore, it is contemplated that the envelope may be comprised of more that two layers and that the envelope may be encased in a further envelope to add protection and durability to the overall envelope. Polymeric Gel [0012] The energy absorbing polymeric compound may be comprised of most any polymeric gel. The gel incorporated into the envelope is both viscoelastic and shock-attenuating. [0013] An example gel compound is one that comprises an epoxidized vegetable oil combined with a prepolymer and a thermoplastic polymer. Additionally, a catalyst or an accelerant may be added to the energy absorbing compound to aid in the formation of the compound. Typically the activator or accelerant is a metal activator such as an alkyl tin compound. [0014] The elastomeric compound includes an epoxidized vegetable oil which can function as a plasticizer. By way of example, the epoxidized vegetable oils can include epoxidized soybean oil, epoxidized linseed oil and epoxidized tall oil. Additional examples of epoxidized vegetable oils include epoxidized corn oil, epoxidized cottonseed oil, epoxidized perilla oil and epoxidized safflower oil. Epoxidized vegetable oils are typically obtained by the epoxidation of triglycerides of unsaturated fatty acid and are made by epoxidizing the reactive olefin groups of the naturally occurring triglyceride oils. Typically, the olefin groups are epoxidized using a peracid. One example of an acceptable epoxidized vegetable oil is an epoxidized soybean oil, Paraplex G-62, available from C.P. Hall Company of Chicago, Ill. Paraplex G-62 can function as both a plasticizer and a processing aid and is a high molecular weight epoxidized soybean oil on a carrier having an auxiliary stabilizer for a vinyl group. [0015] The elastomeric composition includes a prepolymer. Various prepolymers may be utilized in the present composition so long as they do not substantially hinder the desired viscoelastic, shock-attenuating attributes of the elastomeric compound. Typically, the prepolymer is an isocyanate. [0016] The thermoplastic component can include most any thermoplastic compound having elastomeric properties. In one embodiment of the gel, thermoplastic compounds comprising polyurethane are excluded. Acceptable thermoplastic component includes polydienes. An example polydiene includes polybutadiene. Typically, the activator or catalyst is an alkyl tin compound is also added to the gel compound. A specific example of an alkyl tin compound is a dioctyltin carboxylate. [0017] It is within the scope of the present invention to incorporate other additives such as fillers, pigments, surfactants, plasticizers, organic blowing agents, as stabilizers, and the like, in the manufacture of the reinforced polymeric shock absorbing envelope. Continue reading... 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