- Patent Title: Methodology for assessing the biomechanical performance of helmets
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Application No.: US14806595Application Date: 2015-07-22
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Publication No.: US09797821B2Publication Date: 2017-10-24
- Inventor: Stefan M. Duma , Steven Rowson , Craig McNally
- Applicant: Stefan M. Duma , Steven Rowson , Craig McNally
- Applicant Address: US VA Blacksburg
- Assignee: Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US VA Blacksburg
- Agency: Vogt IP
- Main IPC: G01M7/08
- IPC: G01M7/08 ; G01N3/30 ; A42B3/04
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for testing a helmet that uses a risk function that incorporates both linear and rotational acceleration to predict the helmet's ability to prevent a concussion. In certain embodiments, the testing matrix includes 3 impact energy levels and 4 impact locations, for a total of 12 testing conditions per helmet.
Public/Granted literature
- US20160021964A1 Methodology for Assessing the Biomechanical Performance of Helmets Public/Granted day:2016-01-28
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