ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 6 -- United States Patent no. 12,279,660, issued on April 22.
"Motorcycle forearm and shin glider" was invented by Kevin Leon Henderson (Downey, Calif.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A forearm and shin glider for motorcycle cornering including a deformable base with slits that allow secure and comfortable fit to the rider's arm or leg. An abrasion resistant casing is attached to the base. This casing holds a set of abrasion resistant balls made of high speed smooth abrasion resistant ceramic. The abrasion resistant balls are located by bearings, also manufactured of ceramic. This device allows the rider to make contact with the ground for support during tight cornering m...