US20150208751A1

US20150208751A1 - S.A.T (Spring Absorption Technology)

Info

Publication number: US20150208751A1
Application number: US14/166,993
Authority: US
Inventors: Sedrick Dewayne Day
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2014-01-29
Filing date: 2014-01-29
Publication date: 2015-07-30

Abstract

The S.A.T. (Spring Absorption Technology) helmet is designed to more effectively absorb the impact from an object that comes in contact with the helmet worn by an individual. The S.A.T. helmet is designed with 2 shells separated by 1 or more springs. The springs act as a repelling feature that will help absorb the force from an object that comes in contact with the helmet with S.A.T. to help protect against potential head injuries.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This is an invention related to helmet and headgear accessories. More specifically, the Spring Absorbent Technology that serves as a unique protection of the participant's head.
Over the past few years, we have learned the importance of protecting the head from injuries. Now more than ever, we are more focused on preventing head injuries such as concussions and other brain injuries that causes permanent mental dysfunction.
Conventional Helmets have a foam or equivalent like cushioning covered by a hard plastic shell which serves as the heads protection. Although the current conventional helmet protects does offer some protection, it is not adequate enough to prevent injuries. My invention adds another layer to the helmet that absorbs some of the impact. The springs recoil, slowing and reducing the energy before it reaches the conventional helmet's protection thus serving as a more adequate protective helmet.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

This invention is created and designed to help protect the participant from head injuries such as concussions and other brain injuries.
The Spring Absorbent Technology (S.A.T.) design is not just limited to just American Football athletes, but can be infused in many types of head protective gear such as lacrosse, hockey, and even for motor sports such as racing.
The S.A.T. helmet provides an extra layer of protection. S.A.T. adds an absorbent layer comprised of springs to the helmet. The springs will have different strengths depending on the expected use of the headgear. There is a hard outer shell and a hard inner shell separated by springs. When an impact strikes the outer shell, the spring recoils and absorbs the force caused by the impact. This limits the force that reaches the inner shell. In addition, the inner shell will have the foam cushion attached to its inner surface, similar to framework we see in the conventional helmet. The (SAT) functions to absorb the energy leading to a significant decrease in force being transferred to the inner shell. Once at the inner shell, the energy will have reached the protection provided by the conventional helmet design.
Thus, the S.A.T. layer will drastically decrease the number and severity of head injuries cause by impact sports.

Claims

1. The S.A.T. helmet is composed of 2 shells. The inner shell (FIG. 2) has 1 or more springs attached to its outer surface. The inner portion of the inner shell has interior padding similar to that typically used in conventional helmets.

2. The S.A.T. helmet has an outer shell (FIG. 1) that connects to the inner shell (FIG. 2) without compromising the integrity of the spring recoil effect. Springs can be connected to:

a. the outer surface of the inner shell (FIG. 1)

b. the inner surface of the outer shell (FIG. 2)

c. both the inner surface of the outer shell (FIG. 1) AND the outer surface of the inner shell (FIG. 2) working together to absorb the impact.

3. Springs used in FIG. 2 or described in claims 1 and 2 will have different recoil strengths and size based on the calculated force at which expected impact or collision would occur, which would have a different effect on the absorbing properties.

4. When the 2 shells are connected, the head of the participant would be better protected. The springs will minimize the impact by absorbing the impact received by the outer shell before it reaches the inner shell, allowing for a less forceful impact to the head. This will reduce the rate of concussions better than conventional head gear.