A three-dimensional microlattice layer comprising a plurality of interconnected filaments extending along at least three different directions from a plurality of nodes. The microlattice layer may further comprise at least one material layer extending laterally between and interconnecting at least two or more nodes. The at least one material layer may be configured to transversely and rotationally constrain the nodes to increase the overall compressive strength and stiffness of the microlattice structure. The at least one material layer may comprise a single, continuous layer and/or a plurality of material layer segments. The microlattice layer may comprise a single, continuous layer or a plurality of microlattice layer segments. The microlattice layer may be stacked, the stacked microlattice layers may further comprise one or more material layers and/or one or more impact mitigation layers.
B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
The improved chincup relates systems and methods for a chincup comprising additional comfort relief during use. The chincup may comprise a first and second padding layer, which the first padding layer is positioned at, above or below the alveolar line of the mandible to further protect the chin from abrasions or other injuries during use. Furthermore, the first padding layer may comprise an elastic material to allow the first padding layer to decompress or deform from an uncompressed, original position prior to impact, to a compressed position after impact, and returning to its uncompressed state after the impact is removed.
A three-dimensional microlattice layer comprising a plurality of interconnected filaments extending along at least three different directions from a plurality of nodes. The microlattice layer may further comprise at least one material layer extending laterally between and interconnecting at least two or more nodes. The at least one material layer may be configured to transversely and rotationally constrain the nodes to increase the overall compressive strength and stiffness of the microlattice structure. The at least one material layer may comprise a single, continuous layer and/or a plurality of material layer segments. The microlattice layer may comprise a single, continuous layer or a plurality of microlattice layer segments. The microlattice layer may be stacked, the stacked microlattice layers may further comprise one or more material layers and/or one or more impact mitigation layers.
B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
B32B 3/14 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a face layer formed of separate pieces of material
The protective helmet, the fit pod assemblies and the respective components relates to methods, devices, and systems for improved helmet systems to enhance athletic performance by dispersing impact forces and/or improving helmet comfort and/or fit through size customization and/or conforming to contours of a wearers head. If desired, the various fit pod assemblies can include modular features to provide a semi-custom and/or customized feel for plug and play assembly and/or retrofitting a commercially available helmet and/or other item of protective clothing.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Protective helmets; protective helmets for sports;
protective headgear, namely, helmets for sports and
hazardous activities; parts and fittings for protective
helmets; structural parts for protective helmets; protective
clothing, namely, padded clothing for the protection against
bodily harm and blunt force trauma.
The adjustable helmet assembly disclosed within in comprises a front shell, a back shell and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism allows sliding movement of the front shell relative to the back shell for adjustment to a desired length for a specific wearer. The locking mechanism is movable from an unlocked position allowing the front shell to move relative to the back shell, and a locked position prohibiting the front shell to move relative to the back shell. The locking mechanism may be a clamp or lever function, and/or a cam function. Accordingly, the adjustable helmet may further comprise crumple zones to further reduce and/or dissipate impact forces.
The protective helmet may comprise a flexible protective helmet that includes a plurality of impact zones that could be particularized to a specific occupation, sport, player-position and/or the individual behavior of a specific player. The protective helmet comprising a plurality of impact mitigation pads coupled to a flexible liner may easily conform to a head of wearer. The different embodiments comprise elements to provide a padded protective helmet that is flexible or semi-flexible, light-weight and adapted to reduce the risk of head trauma due to the multi-layered padded configuration.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Protective helmets for sports, protective helmets for military use, protective safety helmets for use in the job site, protective helmets for bikers, protective helmets for boxing, protective helmets for cyclists, protective helmets for motorcyclists, umpires' protective helmets, and parts and fittings therefor; protective clothing, namely, padded clothing for the protection against bodily harm and blunt force trauma.
Disclosed are devices and methods for optimizing a protective helmet or other item of protective clothing with one or more enhanced principal impact zones and/or impact elements that incorporate protective features that can be particularized to a specific player-position and/or the individual behavior of a specific player or wearer.
F16B 21/12 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with locking-pins or split-pins thrust into holes
F16B 21/16 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft
F16B 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
The invention herein relates to an improved helmet design that allows enhanced modularity and quick installation of various types of computing equipment, electronics, electronic communications modules (ECMs), stock impact mitigation pads and/or custom impact mitigation pads within a commercially available helmet. A commercially available helmet can be retrofitted with a pocket or chamber that sized and configured to receive a protective enclosure. The protective enclosure may house at least one of an electronic communications modules (ECMs), stock impact mitigation pads or custom impact mitigation pads. The protective enclosure can be quickly and easily secured within the pocket or chamber disposed within the helmet. Such improved helmet design may be customized to the specific ECM, and its protective enclosure may also be small, lightweight, durable and/or low-profile, but yet not sacrifice comfort and impact performance of the helmet.
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Sports fitness services, educational programs, training
programs in the nature of soccer fitness training; providing
soccer training for the purposes of increased performance
and safety.
A garment worn by a wearer has an impact absorbing material comprising arrays of various hexagonal or other deformable polygonal-shaped structures positioned between an exterior surface and an interior surface. When force is applied to the exterior surface, the structures of the impact absorbing materials deform (e.g., buckle) in a desired manner, reducing the force received by the interior surface.
Disclosed are systems, methods, procedures and devices incorporating a variety of impact absorbing structures (IAS) and/or buckling structure arrays into protective garments, vests and/or other items, which can greatly enhance wearer comfort, improve garment durability, improve wearer athletic performance, reduce cost of manufacture and/or minimize impact forces and trauma to the wearer's body.
F16F 13/06 - Units comprising springs of the non-fluid type as well as vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or fluid springs comprising both a plastics spring and a damper, e.g. a friction damper the damper being a fluid damper, e.g. the plastics spring not forming a part of the wall of the fluid chamber of the damper
A41D 13/00 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
A41D 13/015 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches with shock-absorbing means
A41D 13/05 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches protecting only a particular body part
F41H 1/02 - Armoured or projectile- or missile-resistant garmentsComposite protection fabrics
A41D 31/00 - Materials specially adapted for outerwear
Disclosed are methods, devices, and systems for improved protective clothing such as helmets and protective headgear, including improvements in modular, semi-custom or customized helmet liners and/or inserts to enhance wearer comfort and reduce the deleterious effects of impacts between the wearer and other players and/or objects in all types of wearer activities (i.e., sports, military, equestrian, etc.).
Clothing for use in sports, namely, tops, shirts, t-shirts,
sweatshirts, jerseys, jackets, vests, outerwear in the
nature of outer jackets and coats, bottoms, pants, shorts,
socks, and undergarments; headwear for use in sports;
footwear for use in sports.
Disclosed are systems, methods, procedures and devices incorporating a variety of impact absorbing structures (IAS) and/or buckling structure arrays into shoes, sneakers and/or other footwear, which can greatly enhance wearer comfort, improve shoe durability, improve athletic performance, reduce cost of manufacture and/or minimize impact forces to the foot, legs and/or lower body. Included herein are various types of footwear, foot coverings, lower extremity garments and related orthopedic sleeves and/or orthotics.
F16F 9/10 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using liquid onlySprings, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using a fluid of which the nature is immaterial
A43B 17/03 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined wedge-like or resilient filled with a gas, e.g. air
F16F 13/06 - Units comprising springs of the non-fluid type as well as vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or fluid springs comprising both a plastics spring and a damper, e.g. a friction damper the damper being a fluid damper, e.g. the plastics spring not forming a part of the wall of the fluid chamber of the damper
A43B 7/32 - Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with shock-absorbing means
A43B 13/38 - Built-in insoles joined to uppers during the manufacturing process, e.g. structural insolesInsoles glued to shoes during the manufacturing process
Sports bags; backpacks; daypacks; tote bags; duffel bags;
messenger bags; beach bags; overnight bags; shoulder bags;
traveling bags; sling bags; carryalls; hiking bags; hunting
bags; satchels; luggage; rucksacks. Clothing for use in sports, namely, tops, shirts, t-shirts,
sweatshirts, jerseys, jackets, vests, outerwear in the
nature of outer jackets and coats, bottoms, pants, shorts,
socks, and undergarments; headwear for use in sports;
footwear for use in sports.
(1) Sports bags; backpacks; daypacks; tote bags; duffel bags; messenger bags; beach bags; overnight bags; shoulder bags; traveling bags; sling bags; carryalls; hiking bags; hunting bags; satchels; luggage; rucksacks;
(2) Clothing for use in sports, namely, tops, shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, jerseys, jackets, vests, outerwear in the nature of outer jackets and coats, bottoms, pants, shorts, socks, and undergarments; headwear for use in sports, namely, sports helmets, caps, headbands and hats; footwear for use in sports;
A garment worn by a wearer has an exterior shell and an interior shell with impact absorbing material comprising various structures between the exterior shell and the interior shell. When force is applied to the exterior shell, the structures of the impact absorbing materials deform (e.g., compress), reducing the force received by the interior shell. For example, the impact absorbing material forms structures such as multiple branched "Y" shapes or multiple cylindrical rods with a surface contacting the exterior shell and a surface contacting the interior shell. The interior of the rods and other impact absorbing structures may be filled with a deformable material, such as foam. The impact absorbing material may be formed into jacks, spherical shapes, bristles, intersecting arches, or other shapes positioned between the exterior shell and the interior shell.
Pads on an interior of a helmet contact portions of a wearer's head to secure the helmet to the wearer's head. To simplify removal of the helmet from the wearer's head, an exterior surface of a helmet includes an opening and a pad, or a receptacle plate to which a pad is coupled, includes a fastener opening. The opening in the helmet and the fastener opening in the pad are aligned and a fastener is inserted into the opening in the helmet so fastener is also inserted to the fastener opening in the pad, securing the pad to an interior surface of the helmet. To remove the pad from the interior of the helmet, the fastener is removed from the fastener opening in the pad. As the fastener is accessible from the exterior surface of the helmet, the pad may be removed with minimal movement of the wearer's head.
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, a rate sensitive material (RSM) is positioned in one or more locations relative to the exterior shell and the interior shell of the garment to further attenuate impacts to the garment. The RSM changes its resistance to force based on a rate at which the material is loaded.
A42B 3/06 - Impact-absorbing shells, e.g. of crash helmets
A41D 13/015 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches with shock-absorbing means
31.
MANUFACTURING IMPACT ABSORBING STRUCTURES FOR AN ATHLETIC HELMET
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.
A63B 71/10 - Body-protectors for players or sportsmen for the head
B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
32.
LAYERED MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES FOR ENHANCED IMPACT ABSORPTION
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON THROUGH ITS CENTER FOR COMMERCIALIZATION (USA)
VICIS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
Reinhall, Per
Leonard, Paul, C.
Glover, Travis Edward
Stone, André Hunter Paggao
Alferness, Anton Perry
Fischer, Kurt V.
Kaplan, Gary S.
Dardis, John T, Ii.
Browd, Samuel R.
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, a rate sensitive material (RSM) is positioned in one or more locations relative to the exterior shell and the interior shell of the garment to further attenuate impacts to the garment. The RSM changes its resistance to force based on a rate at which the material is loaded.
A protective helmet comprises an inner layer and an outer layer separated from the inner layer by a space. An interface layer is positioned in the space between the inner layer and the outer layer and includes an impact absorbing material that non-linearly deforms in response to an incident force on the protective helmet. For example, the impact absorbing material includes multiple filaments each having an end proximate to the inner layer and another end proximate to the outer layer interface, with the filaments configured to non- linearly deform in response to an incident force on the helmet.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Protective helmets; protective helmets for sports;
protective headgear for sports and hazardous activities;
parts and fittings for protective helmets; structural parts
for protective helmets; protective clothing, namely, padded
clothing for the protection against bodily harm and blunt
force trauma.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Protective helmets for sports; protective helmets and hard hats for sports and hazardous activities; face shields for protective helmets; eye shields for protective helmets; chin guards for protective helmets; structural parts for protective sports helmets; structural parts for hard hats for sports and hazardous activities; protective clothing, namely, padded clothing for the protection against bodily harm and blunt force trauma.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
Goods & Services
(1) Protective and safety clothing for protection against accident or injury in the field of sports; safety footwear for protection against accident or injury in the field of sports; protective helmets for sports; protective helmets for protection against accident or head injuries in the field of sports; protective face-shields for protective helmets; protective eyewear in the field of sports; protective face masks for athletic use
(2) Clothing for use in sports, namely, tops, shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, jerseys, jackets, vests, outerwear, bottoms, pants, shorts, socks, and undergarments; headwear for use in sports, namely, hats, caps, headbands, and bandanas; athletic footwear
(3) Sports equipment, namely, protective face-shields for protective helmets; face masks for sports; catchers' masks
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
Goods & Services
Protective and safety clothing; safety footwear; protective helmets; protective helmets for sports; protective helmets for protection against accident or head injuries; protective face-shields for protective helmets; protective eyewear; protective face masks not for medical purposes. Clothing; headwear; footwear. Sports equipment; face masks for sports; catchers' masks.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
Goods & Services
(1) Protective and safety clothing for protection against injury in the field of sports; safety footwear for protection against accident or injury in the field of sports; protective helmets for sports; protective helmets for protection against accident or head injuries in the field of sports; protective face-shields for protective helmets; protective eyewear in the field of sports; protective face masks for athletic use
(2) Clothing for use in sports, namely, tops, shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, jerseys, jackets, vests, outerwear, bottoms, pants, shorts, socks, and undergarments; headwear for use in sports, namely, hats, caps, headbands, and bandanas; athletic footwear
(3) Sports equipment, namely, protective face-shields for protective helmets; face masks for sports; catchers' masks
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
Goods & Services
Protective and safety clothing; safety footwear; protective helmets; protective helmets for sports; protective helmets for protection against accident or head injuries; protective face-shields for protective helmets; protective eyewear; protective face masks not for medical purposes. Clothing; headwear; footwear. Sports equipment; face masks for sports; catchers' masks.
The protective helmet may comprise a flexible protective helmet that includes a plurality of impact zones that could be particularized to a specific occupation, sport, player-position and/or the individual behavior of a specific player. The protective helmet comprising a plurality of impact mitigation pads coupled to a flexible liner may easily conform to a head of wearer. The different embodiments comprise elements to provide a padded protective helmet that is flexible or semi-flexible, light-weight and adapted to reduce the risk of head trauma due to the multi-layered padded configuration.
