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A rolling knee support comprises a base with a detachable knee pad. The base includes a knee pad receiving portion and roller attachment portions. Each of the roller attachment portions has a caster mounted thereto. The knee pad is detachably mounted to the knee pad receiving portion. A strap extend

A rolling knee support comprises a base with a detachable knee pad. The base includes a knee pad receiving portion and roller attachment portions. Each of the roller attachment portions has a caster mounted thereto. The knee pad is detachably mounted to the knee pad receiving portion. A strap extends from the rolling knee support for attachment of the rolling knee support to a wearer's knee area. An outer cover may be placed on the knee pad when the knee pad is detached from the rolling knee support.

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What is claimed is: 1. A rolling knee support, comprising: a base including a substantially concave knee pad receiving portion and roller attachment portions, each of the roller attachment portions having a caster mounted thereto; a knee pad including a shell and a cushion, the shell supporting the

What is claimed is: 1. A rolling knee support, comprising: a base including a substantially concave knee pad receiving portion and roller attachment portions, each of the roller attachment portions having a caster mounted thereto; a knee pad including a shell and a cushion, the shell supporting the cushion on the knee pad receiving portion; at least first and second latching projections extending from the base that engage the shell at a periphery thereof that detachably mounts the knee pad to the knee pad receiving portion, the second latching projection engages in a corresponding latching projection receiving aperture in the shell; the knee pad including a release member for detaching the knee pad from the knee pad receiving portion; and a strap extending from the rolling knee support for attachment of the rolling knee support to a wearer's knee area. 2. The rolling knee support of claim 1, wherein the strap extends around a bottom surface of the shell and is attached thereto. 3. The rolling knee support of claim 1, wherein the cushion includes a knee receiving area and a shin receiving area. 4. The rolling knee support of claim 1, wherein the cushion includes a plurality of cavities. 5. The rolling knee support of claim 1, wherein the cushion substantially covers the shell. 6. The rolling knee support of claim 1, wherein the shell includes shell support ribs. 7. The rolling knee support of claim 1, wherein the base is molded from a plastic material. 8. The rolling knee support of claim 1, wherein the knee pad receiving portion includes a knee support area and a shin support area. 9. The rolling knee support of claim 1, wherein the base includes a base support ribs. 10. The rolling knee support of claim 1, wherein the knee pad receiving portion and the roller attachment portions are formed from a single piece of material. 11. The rolling knee support of claim 1, wherein the castors are arranged in a substantially triangular shape. 12. The rolling knee support of claim 1, wherein the shell is formed from a substantially rigid material. 13. The rolling knee support of claim 12, wherein the shell is molded from a plastic material. 14. The rolling knee support of claim 1, wherein at least the first latching projection abuts a top surface of the shell. 15. A rolling knee support, comprising: a base including a substantially concave knee pad receiving portion and roller attachment portions, each of the roller attachment portions having a caster mounted thereto; a knee pad including a shell and a cushion, the shell supporting the cushion on the knee pad receiving portion; at least first and second latching projections extending from the base that engage the shell at a periphery thereof that detachably mounts the knee pad to the knee pad receiving portion, the first latching projection abuts a top surface of the shell; the knee pad including a release member for detaching the knee pad from the knee pad receiving portion; and a strap extending from the rolling knee support for attachment of the rolling knee support to a wearer's knee area. 16. The rolling knee support of claim 15, wherein the strap extends around a bottom surface of the shell and is attached thereto. 17. The rolling knee support of claim 15, wherein the cushion includes a knee receiving area and a shin receiving area. 18. The rolling knee support of claim 15, wherein the cushion substantially covers the shell. 19. The rolling knee support of claim 15, wherein the shell includes shell support ribs.