Full head surrogate with live neurons for helmet testing and evaluation
US9395265B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/5058
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for testing a helmet includes a simulated skull comprising a cranial cavity; a brain surrogate disposed inside the cranial cavity; and a cell pack comprising at least one culture well suitable for three-dimensional growth of live neurons therein, the cell pack comprising a retaining plate having at least one opening exposing a portion of a flexible membrane containing the at least one cell culture well, the exposed membrane portion being substantially flush with an exterior surface of the retaining plate, wherein the brain surrogate is configured to closely surround the cell pack inside the simulated skull. Also disclosed is a method of using the system.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.