Neck protection device
OwnerJoshua D. Abbey, Raphael P. Davis +1inventors
InventorsJoshua D. Abbey, Raphael P. Davis, Craig D. Robertson
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Abstract
A device for use with a helmet in contact sports, which includes a curved body connected with the helmet and configured for disposal along a front part of a user's neck. The body includes: (i) planar first and second surfaces, the first surface defining a slot; and (ii) a third surface that is curved along the front part of the user's neck and configured to be spaced from but does not contact the user's neck. The device is configured to absorb an impact force and resist the user's neck from moving forward during a sports collision. Systems and methods are disclosed.
Claims20
A device for use with a helmet, the device comprising:
- a curved body being connected with the helmet and configured for disposal along a front part of a user's neck, said body comprising:
- (i) planar first and second surfaces, said first surface defining a slot;
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- (ii) a third surface that is curved along the front part of the user's neck and configured to be spaced from the user's neck, wherein the device is configured to absorb an impact force and resist the user's neck from moving during a collision.
A device for use with a helmet in contact sports, the device comprising:
- a curved body being connected with the helmet and configured for disposal along a front part of a user's neck, said body comprising:
- (i) flat first and second surfaces, said first surface defining an arcuate slot for disposal of a chin cup;
- (ii) a third surface that is curved along the front part of the user's neck and configured to be spaced near but does not contact the user's neck during normal use of the device;
- (iii) a fourth surface to absorb an impact force during a sports collision;
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- (iv) a connecting member extending from the chin cup and being configured to connect the device to the user's helmet comprising one or more of an adherent material, tape, glue and a Velcro-type fastener,
- wherein the device is configured to absorb an impact force and resist the user's neck from moving forward during said collision.
A protective apparatus for use in contact sports, the protective apparatus comprising:
- a helmet including a chin cup;
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- a device comprising a curved body connected to the chin cup and configured for disposal along a front part of a user's neck, said body comprising:
- (i) planar first and second surfaces, said first surface defining a slot for disposal of the chin cup;
- (ii) a third surface that is curved along the front part of the user's neck and configured to be spaced from but does not contact the user's neck during normal use of the device;
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- (iii) a fourth surface to absorb an impact force during sports collisions;
- wherein the protective apparatus prevents an injury to the user's head and neck during a sports collision.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.