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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 10, 2015
Filed:
Aug. 13, 2013
Alan H. Grant, Chevy Chase, MD (US);
Andrew K. Knutsen, Washington, DC (US);
Alan H. Grant, Chevy Chase, MD (US);
Andrew K. Knutsen, Washington, DC (US);
Other;
Abstract
A helmet includes an inner and outer shell that are connected posterior of the head via a two degree freedom of movement rotating hinge. The connector allows for angular rotation about the inferior/superior and left/right axes. One potential mechanism for the connector is four springs, located left, right, inferior and superior of the connector, connected to both the inner and outer layers. The goal of the springs is two-fold to provide resistance in the event that the outer layer rotates with respect to the inner layer about either axis in response to an impact or applied force, and to rapidly return the outer layer to its equilibrium position post-impact or after the removal of the applied force.