ES1064990U - Protector of the back of the head or nucleus and of the superior cervical vertebra s (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Protective device for the back of the head or nape and the upper cervical vertebrae, of the shape and materials that have been described, characterized essentially in that unlike other devices intended to protect the head, it does not rest on the aforementioned head does not rest on it as a base, but rests solely on the shoulders, allowing complete visibility and perspiration of the scalp. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Back protection device of the head or neck and of the upper cervical vertebrae.

Object of the invention

The present invention, as expressed in the set forth in this specification, refers to a device to protect the back of the head or neck and the upper cervical vertebrae, which has been conceived and performed in order to obtain the mentioned protection without need of adding a weight on the top of the head, or of prevent adequate scalp perspiration, thus avoiding numerous discomforts

The device is intended to be hosted in the back of the head and on the shoulders, as this will be the area on which you will rest, being subject to these by means of rubber bands that act as sleeves and that starting from  this device, pass through the armpits, remaining from this way fixed to the body of the person who could reach use it

Background of the invention

There are numerous devices or means to get head protection, resting all of them on this and being subject to the same good by means of straps that pass under the chin or by pressure of the helmet on the head, being inserted in the device.

These systems are designed for protection total head or skull, which while useful for certain tasks or sports where its use is mandatory, for others where it is not, they become too uncomfortable because of the weight that they exert on the head and for the lack of perspiration of the skin and scalp in its use.

These mentioned devices are usually built by a rigid and hard outer body to save and Protect from possible blows.

Description of the invention

The device of the invention is a new irregularly shaped structure, whose dimensions both high, width and thickness, may vary depending on the size and weight of the person who will use it, being very useful in young children who begin to take their first steps, but still they rush back to the ground and they can stay sitting on a hard surface such as a floor of marble, without danger of hurting the neck or neck superior when falling backwards. It would also apply to Elderly people with loss of balance.

The device is made of foam polystyrene, cork or any other buffer material blows, wrapped in turn or lined by a plastic or cloth with adequate resistance so that when manipulated it cannot be extract or detach any material from inside the Used to cushion bumps.

The device has the peculiarity of going housed in the back of the head and resting on the shoulders, instead of resting on top of the head.

The clamping is done by means of a rubber, the which and as a sleeve as if it were a shirt, will pass by both armpits, thus being perfectly coupled over the shoulders.

The rubber consists of three leather buckles, whose function is to prevent the rubber itself from strangling the cork or foam used to cushion bumps and allow The rubber is adjustable.

To complete the description below is going to be done and in order to help a better understanding of The characteristics of the invention are attached herein of some drawings seen from different perspectives, to more easily understand what the shape and use of the device is object of the invention.

Brief description of the drawings

Figure 1.- Shows the front face of the protector, surface on which the neck will rest.

Figure 2.- Shows the back side of the protector, surface on which the assumptions will affect hits.

Description of a preferred embodiment

In view of the commented figures 1 and 2, It can be seen how the device is composed of six pieces, which once assembled in the manner described They constitute the protector as a whole.

The piece no. 1 is preferably built in cork, but any construction could be used Other shock absorbing material. Its shape is irregular, yes well and as can be seen in the drawings that help clarify the idea of the model has two slits in the form of bridge eyes which facilitate the housing and coupling of the protector over the shoulders. Said piece 1 ends its upper part in the form of hump, which will be destined to the total protection of the back of the head.

Pieces 2, 3 and 4 act as a buckle to be able to regulate the protector. They are preferably made in leather and its shape is oval and flat. These buckles 2, 3 and 4 they each have two cuts; (buckle No. 2, cuts 2 and 2b Buckle No. 3, cuts 3a and 3b and Buckle No. 4 cuts 4th and 4b).

The piece no. 5 acts as a belt thanks to which the protector will be attached to the shoulders with great precision and the necessary strength. It is made of elastic rubber one meter long by one centimeter wide (these measurements may vary depending on the size or size of the protector). The mentioned rubber passes through part no. 1 through holes 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 and 11.

The piece no. 12 is a case that remains perfectly coupled on part no. 1 being its function the to protect part no. 1. Said piece shall preferably be plastic to be easily washable.

Claims (3)

1. Protection device for the back of the head or neck and of the upper cervical vertebrae, essentially characterized in that unlike other devices designed to protect the head, it does not rest on the said head or use it as a base , but rests solely on the shoulders, allowing complete visibility and perspiration on the scalp. 2. Protection device for the back of the head or neck and of the upper cervical vertebrae, essentially characterized in that it has no rigid part, unlike other protective helmet-type devices. 3. Protection device for the back of the head or neck and the upper cervical vertebrae, characterized essentially in its anatomical and irregular shape, which allows the protector to adjust and fit over the shoulders by means of simple elastic bands.