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Additionally, the pocket enclosure may include an opening to permit the foam protective element assembly to be removed, which would permit the elastic sleeve to be washed.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A joint protector for an extremity of a person comprising:a) a generally cylindrical elastic member having an outer surface, an inner surface, an upper opening and a lower opening, the elastic member of a size such that when the extremity is slipped through the upper an

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A joint protector for an extremity of a person comprising:a) a generally cylindrical elastic member having an outer surface, an inner surface, an upper opening and a lower opening, the elastic member of a size such that when the extremity is slipped through the upper and lower openings the elastic member snugly encloses the extremity and joint and is held firmly in place thereon;b) a pocket enclosure located intermediate the outer surface and the inner surface at a location in the elastic member that overlies the joint when the elastic member is slipped over the extremity;c) a cushioning assembly for cushioning the joint upon impact located and secured in the pocket enclosure, the cushioning assembly having an interior surface and an exterior surface, the interior surface being closest to the extremity and joint, the assembly comprising a central cushioning pad portion and a top cushioning flap, a bottom cushioning flap, a right side cushioning flap, and a left side cushioning flap radiating from and integral with the central portion, the interior surface of the central portion shaped to substantially conform to the contour of the joint when snugly covering the joint, wherein the central cushioning pad portion has a silicon gel cushioning insert on the interior surface of the pad;wherein when the protector is slipped over the persons extremity the interior surface to the central pad cushioning portion of the cushioning assembly over lays the joint of the person and the coaction of the cylindrical elastic member, and all of the cushioning flaps cases the cushioning assembly to surround and conform to the contour of the joint to provide protection against both direct and oblique impacts to the joint.