Helmet having non-bursting air cells

    公开(公告)号:US09820524B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-21

    申请号:US14588998

    申请日:2015-01-05

    Inventor: John E. Whitcomb

    CPC classification number: A42B3/122 A42B3/121 A63B71/081 A63B71/10 F41H1/04

    Abstract: A helmet having non-bursting air cells preferably includes a hard helmet shell, an outside air cell impact layer and an inside air cell impact layer. The outside air cell impact layer preferably includes at least one air cell layer and an outside layer of sheet material. Each air cell layer includes a plurality of air cells created between two plastic sheets. The inside air cell impact layer includes the at least one air cell layer. The inside and outside air cell impact layers may be permanently or removably attached to hard helmet shell. A second embodiment of the helmet having non-bursting air cells preferably includes the hard helmet shell, the outside air cell impact layer and an inside air cell inflatable impact layer. The inside air cell inflatable impact layer preferably includes at least one inflatable air cell layer and a check valve.

    AUTOMATED HELMET GAS BLADDER MAINTENANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD

    公开(公告)号:US20170225058A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-10

    申请号:US15494998

    申请日:2017-04-24

    Abstract: A system and method for easily and frequently checking the gas bladder pressure levels in a sports player's helmet and refilling them to maintain optimum head protection for the player. The system and method involve an electronic hand-held gas pump that wirelessly communicates with an adjacent wireless device that comprises a software application for controlling pump operation. The software application allows a user to build a player helmet profile that automatically displays current gas pressure in the gas bladder to which the pump is currently connected. The system and method establish a preferred gas pressure level for every bladder in the helmet when the helmet is being worn and when the helmet is not being worn. Spreadsheets for an entire team can be generated, not only depicting the preferred gas pressure levels but time/date data for periodic checks in order to maintain every bladder to its preferred gas pressure level.

    Ventilated and Protective Articles of Apparel
    8.
    发明申请
    Ventilated and Protective Articles of Apparel 审中-公开
    通风和防护服装

    公开(公告)号:US20170014706A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-19

    申请号:US15278412

    申请日:2016-09-28

    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.

    Inventor: David Turner

    Abstract: A system may include an article of apparel and a fluid source. The article of apparel incorporates a plurality of fluid channels, and the apparel includes a fluid connector in fluid communication with the fluid channels. A fluid source is configured to join with the fluid connector and supply a fluid to the fluid channels. The article of apparel may include a pad component formed from a polymer foam material, which defines the fluid channels. A pair of material elements may be secured to opposite sides of the pad component, with one of the material elements being fluid permeable adjacent to at least a portion of the fluid channels.

    Abstract translation: 系统可以包括服装物品和流体源。 衣物包含多个流体通道,并且服装包括与流体通道流体连通的流体连接器。 流体源构造成与流体连接器连接并将流体供应到流体通道。 服饰品可以包括由聚合物泡沫材料形成的垫组件,其限定流体通道。 一对材料元件可以被固定到垫组件的相对侧,其中一个材料元件是与流体通道的至少一部分相邻的流体可渗透的。

    ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED IMPACT ATTENUATING FLUID CONTAINING CELLS
    9.
    发明申请
    ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED IMPACT ATTENUATING FLUID CONTAINING CELLS 审中-公开
    电子控制影响含有流体的细胞

    公开(公告)号:US20170006933A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-12

    申请号:US15201345

    申请日:2016-07-01

    Abstract: A protective device such as a seat or helmet contains impact attenuating fluid (e.g., CO2, Air or Water) containing cells, sensors and electrically actuated exhaust valves for cushioning impact and decelerating a user (e.g., the contacting body part of the user)after an impact. Accelerometers and a pressure sensor supply signals to a microcontroller, which opens an exhaust valve if accelerations (or pressure) exceed a threshold. Expelling fluid provides a cushioning and damping effect, decelerating the wearer's head. Acceleration data, fluid pressure data and GPS position data may be wirelessly communicated to a monitor computer system.

    Abstract translation: 诸如座椅或头盔的保护装置包含含有电池,传感器和电动排气阀的冲击衰减流体(例如,CO 2,空气或水),用于缓冲冲击并使用户(例如,用户的接触体部分)在 影响。 加速度计和压力传感器向微控制器提供信号,如果加速度(或压力)超过阈值,则打开排气阀。 排出液提供缓冲和阻尼作用,使佩戴者的头部减速。 加速度数据,流体压力数据和GPS位置数据可以无线地传送到监视计算机系统。

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