Apparel – Guard or protector – Neck protector
Patent
1998-12-11
2000-05-30
Calvert, John J.
Apparel
Guard or protector
Neck protector
2 44, 2462, A41D 1300
Patent
active
060676655
ABSTRACT:
A protective collar apparatus comprising a protective pad operably positioned behind the neck of a user, a torso mounted vest and a pair of flexible and non stretchable connecting straps joining the pad to the vest. An adjustment strap is also joined to the pad and is adapted to be looped around shoulder pads or the like. The adjustment strap allows selective tilting and positioning of the pad. The pad is crescent shaped and has a front side constructed of soft material and a rear side constructed of stiff material. The pad is shaped to cradle the head or helmet when the head is pushed rearwardly relative to the torso of the player.
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DePalma Bernard F.
Strauf Dale L.
Calvert John J.
Cramer Products, Inc.
McMahon John C.
Patel Tejash
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I had the privilege to know Mr Dale Strauf at Cornell University and he was and is a true marvel and his neck protection guard has saved many and many of students from serious football injuries..
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