Apparel – Guard or protector – Neck protector
Patent
1998-04-09
1999-12-28
Neas, Michael A.
Apparel
Guard or protector
Neck protector
2462, 2464, 2425, 2421, A42B 300, A41D 1300
Patent
active
060063688
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a combination shoulder pad and helmet assembly uniquely designed to protect a user from serious cervical spine injuries. The device comprises a helmet having a mounting bracket on the back portion thereof The mounting bracket has a pair of opposing embrasures in communication with and an axial, cylindrical bore. An elongated tubular rod is received within the bore having an indention at opposing ends thereof. The rod is retained within the bore using a spring biased pin received within the embrasures and the indention which also limits the rotation of the rod relative to the cylindrical bore. The spring biased pin has a concave portion proximal its head which may be selectively aligned with the rod indention to release the rod from the brackets. The opposing end of the rod is secured to a similar bracket and pin mechanism mounted to the top edge of a set of shoulder pads. Furthermore, a mid-torso protective device is secured to the lower edge of the shoulder pads. The assembly is designed to limit the movement of a football player's head relative to the body to minimize the potential for serious, paralyzing cervical injuries as well as to protect the player from breath taking blows to the abdomen.
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Neas Michael A.
Tolar Kenneth L.
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