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US 9,220,311 B1Granted
External helmet cushioning system
AssigneeApalone, Inc.
InventorSteven T. Baldi
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Abstract
An external cushioning system for a helmet includes an outer shell disposed outwardly of an outer surface of a helmet; an absorptive layer between the outer shell and the outer surface of a helmet; and an attachment mechanism to couple the external cushioning system to the helmet. The system may also include at least one cushion strategically positioned to absorb impact forces.
Claims11
A neck support extension for a helmet comprising:
- a cushion;
- an inflatable bladder;
- a connector engaged with at least one of the cushion, the inflatable bladder, and a covering,
- wherein said connector being for connection of the neck support extension to a helmet or a external helmet cushioning system;
- and
- wherein the inflatable bladder is positioned behind the cushion with respect to a neck of a user, such that inflation of the inflatable bladder pushes the cushion forward toward the neck of the user.
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An external cushioning system for a helmet comprising:
- a first shell having an outer surface;
- a second shell outward of said outer surface of said first shell;
- an absorptive layer disposed between the outer surface of the first shell and the second shell;
- an attachment mechanism to couple the second shell to the first shell;
- and
- a neck support extension for a helmet comprising:
- a cushion;
- an inflatable bladder;
- a connector engaged with at least one of the cushion, the inflatable bladder, and a covering,
- wherein said connector being for connection of the neck support extension to at least one of the first shell, the second shell, the absorptive layer, and the attachment mechanism.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.