Apparatus for reducing brain and cervical spine injury due...

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2007-04-12

2010-12-14

Hurley, Shaun R (Department: 3765)

Apparel

Guard or protector

For wearer's head

C002S410000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07849525

ABSTRACT:
The present invention may comprise a helmet worn by a person, with additional elements to dampen, restrain or totally block rotational movement upon the sensing of severe rotational movement of the head. This device prevents serious brain and cervical spine injury by restraining or totally blocking rotational movement of the head in response to severe acceleration/deceleration.

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