Football helmet, testing method, and testing apparatus

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2008-04-20

2010-06-29

Noori, Max (Department: 2855)

Measuring and testing

Testing by impact or shock

Accelerated or decelerated specimen

Reexamination Certificate

active

07743640

ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment, a method for testing a helmet comprising the steps of: placing a strike helmet on a first headform; placing a target helmet on a second headform, colliding the strike helmet against the target helmet; and measuring the acceleration of the second headform caused by the collision. In a second embodiment, an apparatus for testing a helmet comprising: a strike helmet placed on a first headform; a target helmet placed on a second headform; a motion device for moving the strike helmet to collide with the target helmet.

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