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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 20, 2015
Filed:
Sep. 12, 2013
Black Mountain Industries, Inc., Bryan, TX (US);
Kyle L. Greenwood, Bryan, TX (US);
James Buckner, Bryan, TX (US);
Joshua Price, Bryan, TX (US);
Matthew Howell, Bryan, TX (US);
Devin Gerland, Bryan, TX (US);
Black Mountain Industries, Inc., Bryan, TX (US);
Abstract
A hatch protection system and method protect personnel against blunt force trauma caused by contact with a hatch. In an embodiment, a hatch protection system for a hatch on a vehicle includes a hatch pad. The hatch pad is attached to the hatch. In addition, the hatch pad comprises a protective padding. Further, the hatch pad is adapted to be raised, lowered, or any combinations thereof. The hatch protection system also includes a plurality of brackets. The plurality of brackets is secured to the vehicle and to the hatch pad.