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  Thigh protector for use with a pneumatic toolUSPTO Application #: 20060191051Title: Thigh protector for use with a pneumatic tool Abstract: A thigh protector is provided that includes a reinforcement material; a vibration resistant material attached to a first side of the reinforcement material; and a impact resistant material attached to a second side of the reinforcing member. (end of abstract) Agent: Christie, Parker & Hale, LLP - Pasadena, CA, US Inventor: Nicolas Garcia USPTO Applicaton #: 20060191051 - Class: 002022000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Guard Or Protector, Leg The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060191051. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 11/060,635, filed Feb. 17, 2005, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/545,421, filed Feb. 17, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a thigh protector, and more particularly to a thigh protector having a vibration resistance layer and an impact resistance layer. The present invention also relates to a thigh protector connected to a waist supported structure having at least one band for attachment of a tool carrier. BACKGROUND [0003] User's of pneumatic tools often experience repeated impacts and vibrations from the tools. In some cases these impacts and/or vibrations can cause serious injury to the user. One example of a pneumatic tool is a pneumatic hammer (sometimes referred to as a jack hammer), a tool typically used to break apart concrete surfaces. Often when a user operates a pneumatic hammer, the tool repeatedly impacts and/or vibrates against the user's thighs, typically against an inner portion of the thighs. Hence, a need exists for a thigh protector to be worn for protection when operating a pneumatic tool. [0004] A known method for protecting a user against the impact and vibration of a pneumatic hammer is to wrap a soft material, such as a T-shirt around the pneumatic hammer and taping the soft material thereto. Accordingly, a need also exists for an improved protection device for attachment to a pneumatic hammer. [0005] User's of pneumatic tools often carry other tools on a waist supported structure. Some waist supported structures include police belts, military belts and construction utility belts. These belts include attachment means such as eyelets, hooks, and/or pockets for the attachment of tools or tool carriers. However, these attachment means often cause the belt to torque or sag from the wearer's waist when a heavy tool is attached to them. Accordingly, an improved waist supported structure is needed for the attachment of tool carriers and having thigh protectors attached thereto for protection during operation of pneumatic tools. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] In one embodiment, the present invention is a thigh protector that includes a reinforcement material; a vibration resistant material attached to a first side of the reinforcement material; and a impact resistant material attached to a second side of the reinforcing member. [0007] In another embodiment, the impact resistant material of the above described thigh protector includes an impact resistant component that is formed to a preformed curvature to support the remainder of the thigh protector in the preformed curvature; and an outer surface of the vibration resistant material includes a plurality of strips and a plurality of grooves, forming a plurality of air pockets therebetween for increases vibration resistance. [0008] In yet another embodiment, the present invention is a waist supported structure for mounting a tool carrier to carry tools at the waist of a wearer that includes an upper portion having an outwardly directed surface adjacent the waist of a wearer and at least one band portion attached at its opposite ends to the outwardly directed surface, such that the band is disposed substantially parallel to and facing the outwardly directed surface to define a slot therebetween. The waist supported structure also includes a tool carrier extending through the slot and releasably attached to the at least one band portion; a lower portion having an outwardly directed surface and an inwardly directed surface adjacent the thigh of a wearer; and at least one thigh protector attached to the lower portion. The thigh protector includes a vibration resistant material attached to the outwardly directed surface of the lower portion; and an impact resistant material attached to the inwardly directed surface of the lower portion. [0009] In still another embodiment, the present invention is a protective boot for attachment to a pneumatic tool. The boot includes a body movable from an open position to a closed position to removably secure the boot in surrounding relation to a portion of a pneumatic tool; and a fastener connected to the body for securing the body in the closed position; wherein the body includes protective outer and inner covers disposed in surrounding relation to a cushioning material. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0010] These and other features and advantages of the present invention will be better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein: [0011] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a thigh protector according to one embodiment of the present invention; [0012] FIG. 2 shows a front view of the thigh protector of FIG. 1 being worn by a user; [0013] FIG. 3 is front view of the thigh protector of FIG. 1, showing a vibration resistant material; [0014] FIG. 4 is a back view of the thigh protector of FIG. 1, showing a impact resistant material; [0015] FIG. 5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the thigh protector of FIG. 1 taken from line 5-5 of FIG. 3; [0016] FIG. 6 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the impact resistant material of FIG. 4; [0017] FIG. 7 is a back view of an impact resistant component of the impact resistant material of FIG. 4; [0018] FIG. 8 is a front view of a thigh protector according to another embodiment of the present invention being worn by a user; [0019] FIG. 9 is a front view of a waist supported structure; Continue reading... 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