Multi-stage shock absorber flooring system

Abstract

A shock absorber for use in a flooring system including an attachment region extending from a top end towards a bottom end and an action region extending from the bottom end to the top end. The shock absorber further includes a neck region extending between and connecting to the attachment region and the action region to one another. The action region is configured to at least partially collapse when the shock absorber is subjected to a force. The action region includes a plurality of levels which are configured to independently collapse when the force is applied to the shock absorber. The shock absorber is engaged with a subfloor of the flooring system using a connector. The shock absorber is adjustable relative to the connector to allow for the subfloor and flooring system to be leveled.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.