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Title:
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ATTENUATING ROTATIONAL ACCELERATION OF THE HEAD
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/151518
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
In one embodiment, a system for attenuating rotation acceleration of the head includes a protective helmet adapted to be worn on the head of a user, the helmet including an outer shell having an inner surface, an inner liner provided within the shell, the liner comprising one or more pads, and means for enabling the shell to rotate relative to the user's head, the means excluding cell-based foam.

Inventors:
JOHNSON JAMES MICHAEL (US)
COOPER LLOYD (US)
VAIDYA UDAY (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2012/036577
Publication Date:
January 17, 2013
Filing Date:
May 04, 2012
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Assignee:
UAB RESEARCH FOUNDATION (US)
JOHNSON JAMES MICHAEL (US)
COOPER LLOYD (US)
VAIDYA UDAY (US)
International Classes:
A42B3/06; A42B3/04; A42B3/10; A42B3/18
Domestic Patent References:
WO2004032659A12004-04-22
Foreign References:
US20010032351A12001-10-25
US20080066217A12008-03-20
US6098197A2000-08-08
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
RISLEY, David, R. (Kayden Horstemeyer & Risley, LLP,400 Interstate North Parkway, Suite 150, Atlanta GA, US)
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