Slideable and abrasion resistant flexible impact absorbing cushioning pads, clothing incorporating such pads, and methods of making and using

Abstract

The disclosure relates to conformable protection pads, with integral abrasion resistant and/or slideable surfaces, or shells that conform to the outer surface of the pads.

1 . A cushioning pad, comprising:
 a cushioning region comprising an upper surface, a lower surface, a thickness and a width, the cushioning region comprising a cushioning material disposed between and continuously bonded to a continuous upper layer and a continuous lower layer;   a channel disposed around and defining the cushioning region, the channel comprising a thickness less than the thickness of the cushioning region, the channel further comprising the continuous upper layer and the continuous lower layer, the continuous upper layer at least partially bonded to the continuous lower layer;   and an abrasion resistant layer disposed at the upper layer.   
     
     
         2 . The cushioning pad of  claim 1 , wherein the continuous upper layer is the abrasion resistant layer. 
     
     
         3 . The cushioning pad of  claim 1 , wherein the abrasion resistant layer is disposed over the continuous upper layer.