Head protection for reducing linear acceleration
US9462842B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA42B3/064
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Safety head wear for use for example in high risk activities such as sports and industrial purposes where protection from head injuries is required. Components are provided inserted between the liner and outer shell and consists of two parts; a pod and a foam or foam like surrogate or structure. The foam or foam like material is contained in the chamber and is positioned in such a way to create constant force between the surface of the shell and head. The device provides a method of managing compression force characteristics of the helmet around the head designed to decrease brain trauma resulting from high linear acceleration during impacts to the helmet.
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