Double-O Kneepad

Abstract

A kneepad that is attached to the exterior of the work pants, which can be either long or short, by the use of two attaching devices. The first device will be a horizontal strap which encircles the leg below the knee to prevent lateral and vertical shifting of the kneepad. The second device will attach the top of the kneepad directly to the pants to allow the said horizontal strap in the first device minimal tension to the leg which will greatly diminish poor blood circulation and discomfort. The attaching system which attaches the kneepad to work pants or shorts will allow for secure attachment, which can also be easily detached by the user. This attaching system will also be effective when exposed to fine particles and sediments, such as dust, which can reduce the performance in previous kneepads that use hook and loop fastening systems.

1 . A kneepad system for cushioning of the knee of a person wearing any pair of elongated or short pants comprising: a pair of protective pads having a convex exterior and a concave interior, two lateral sides substantially longer than the two vertical sides, each lateral side having an elastic strap at the base of said pad, each strap having but not limited to a buckle for means of attaching each strap together around the person's calf, and each pad made of resilient foam material which may include a protective shell placed on the convex exterior; a vertical elastic strap at the top of the exterior of said pad, said vertical strap having but not limited to a triangular loop at the end of said vertical strap; a tack button which will be placed at a location on the leg of a pair of pants selected by person's preference; said triangular loop to be attached to said tack button for means of attachment.  
     
     
         2 . The kneepad of  claim 1  wherein the attachments that secure kneepads to pants are comprised of two mechanisms.  
     
     
         3 . The kneepad of  claim 2  wherein the first mechanism attaches the top of the kneepad directly to the pants.  
     
     
         4 . The kneepad of  claim 2  wherein the second mechanism restrains the kneepad from lateral or vertical movement and also holds the basic position of the pad.  
     
     
         5 . The kneepad of  claim 3  wherein the first mechanism can use any attachment type including but not limited to: buckle, clip, hook and loop fastening system, or snap buttons.  
     
     
         6 . The kneepad of  claim 4  wherein the second mechanism is an elastic band located on opposite sides of the base of the kneepad that wraps around the back of the lower leg using any attachment type including but not limited to: buckle, clip, hook and loop fastening system, or snap buttons.  
     
     
         7 . The kneepad of  claim 3  wherein the first mechanism is adjustable and can be elongated or shortened.  
     
     
         8 . The kneepad of  claim 4  wherein the second mechanism is adjustable and can be elongated or shortened.