Title: Neckbone and shoulder protective apparel for barbell lifters

Abstract: A weightlifter's protective gear adapted to releasably support a barbell assembly behind the neck and adjacently above the shoulders during exercises. Specifically, the gear comprises a pair of cushion-lined shield straddling the neck and fitting snugly against the shoulders and the upper front and back body areas of the subject, in combination with an upwardly extending notched projection or projections on the shoulder portions of the shield for supporting the barbell shaft, whereby the entire weight of the assembly is uniformly distributed over the shoulders.

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Inventors: McPeak, Walter G. (Tallahassee, FL, US)

Application Number: 876122
Filing Date: 1978-02-08
Publication_date: 1980-07-22
Assignee:
Primary Class(es): 482/105 224/201, 482/106
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

2385315	Sep, 1945	Vanasse	2/2.
2714979	Aug, 1955	McCarthy	2/2.
3370850	Feb, 1968	Moore	272/119.
3500472	Mar, 1970	Castellani	2/2.
3679107	Jul, 1972	Perrine	224/5.
3867726	Feb, 1975	Owl et al.	2/2.
4018442	Apr, 1977	Galler	272/123.

Other Refs: 779572

Jan, 1935	FR

Primary Examiner: Browne, William R.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Brown, Jr.; Robert