Manufacturing impact absorbing structures for an athletic helmet
US10342283B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C45/4457
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A garment worn by a wearer has an exterior shell and an interior shell with various impact absorbing material between the exterior shell and the interior shell. The impact absorbing material includes multiple structures, such as rods or filaments, capable of deforming when force is applied then returning to its state prior to application of the force. In various embodiments, the impact absorbing material is manufactured using injection molding to allow positioning of various structures in the impact absorbing material relative to each other during manufacture. During manufacturing, one or more living hinges are included in portions of the impact absorbing material to allow certain portions of the impact absorbing material to be accurately positioned relative to each other. Other manufacturing methods may be used, such as three-dimensional printing may be used to include structures in the impact absorbing material.
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