US20170332719A1

US20170332719A1 - Flexible Head Protector

Info

Publication number: US20170332719A1
Application number: US15/161,287
Authority: US
Inventors: Bennie Aaron
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2016-05-23
Filing date: 2016-05-23
Publication date: 2017-11-23

Abstract

The present invention is a flexible head protector device made of cushioned materials that will singularly reflect the immediate impact of the head with other objects. The device is durable and provides a snug fit allowing it to be worn under items such as motorcycle, hockey or football helmets. At its core the fitted head protect is made of a fitted mesh type of material, able to stretch around a person's head and maintain itself via a rubbery band around the outer edge of the product which allows for a one-size-fits-all. This is to be layered with groups of a type of rubbery pads of roughly one inch diameter positioned on the top, rear, and sides of the head.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS (IF ANY)

None

BACKGROUND

1. Field of the Invention

The invention relates to flexible head protector in more particular a head protector that can protect against traumatic brain injury.

2. Description of Prior Art

Traumatic brain injury (TBI), also known as intracranial injury, occurs when an external force traumatically injures the brain. TBI is a major cause of death and disability worldwide, especially in children and young adults. Sports and accidents are some of the leading causes of TBI.
TBI can cause a host of physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral effects, and outcome can range from complete recovery to permanent disability or death. Depending on the injury, treatment required may be minimal or may include interventions such as medications, emergency surgery or surgery years later. Physical therapy, speech therapy, recreation therapy, occupational therapy and vision therapy may be employed for rehabilitation.
There exists a need to reduce the amounts of Traumatic brain injury. There is still room for improvement in the art.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a Flexible Head Protector device which is a head protector that is made of cushioned materials that will singularly reflect the immediate impact of the head with other objects. This invention will help to eliminate, or lessen the damage to an individual's head often caused by impact; as well as after treatment for those who have endured some degree of head damage due to a form of impact.
The device is durable and provides a snug fit allowing it to be worn under items such as motorcycle, hockey or football helmets. It contains a symphony of padded materials creating a framework designed to protect against head trauma, concussions, and quite possibly fatal injuries due to sudden impact of the cranial area. It is designed to be weather proof, breathable, and can be worn in all climates; all seasons.
At its core the fitted head protect is made of a fitted mesh type of material, able to stretch around a person's head and maintain itself via a rubbery band around the outer edge of the product which allows for a one-size-fits-all way forward. This is to be layered with groups of a type of rubbery pads of roughly one inch diameter positioned on the top, rear, and sides of the head. Lastly, the ear areas are to be left uncovered, or with open spaces over them allowing for sound activity to be heard more clearly
The current invention is more efficient, effective, accurate and functional than the current art.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Without restricting the full scope of this invention, the preferred form of this invention is illustrated in the following drawings:

FIG. 1 shows the current invention protecting a user's head;

FIG. 2 displays the pads;

FIG. 3 shows a crosscut of the protector cover with a helmet;

FIG. 4 displays force being applied to a pad; and

FIG. 5 displays different views of the current invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

There are a number of significant design features and improvements incorporated within the invention.
The present invention is a Flex Head Protector 1, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, that can be used for all types of sports, as well as for head injuries recovery (hospital). This product will help to eliminate, or lessen the damage to an individual's head often caused by impact; as well as after treatment for those who have endured some degree of head damage due to a form of impact. The flex head protector device 1 is durable and provides a snug fit allowing it to be worn under items such as motorcycle, hockey or football helmets 50.
The flexible head protector 1 is a head cover made of flexible cushioned materials that will singularly reflect the immediate impact of the head with other objects and designed to protect against head trauma, concussions, and quite possibly fatal injuries due to sudden impact of the cranial area.
The protector 1 is made of material such as a breathable mesh that makes it weather proof, breathable, and can be worn in all climates; all seasons.
Although, the protector 1 can be used by itself, especially with previously injured people, the protector 1 is not intended to serve as a protective helmet, but rather an additional layer of safety that can be worn beneath a helmet 50 offering preventive support of the cranial/head 100 area by absorbing measures of shock caused by sudden impact of the head with hard or immovable objects, as shown in FIG. 3. The force 200 is absorbed by the pads 20 and the lining 30.
At its core the fitted head protector 1 is made of a fitted mesh type of material, able to stretch around a person's head and maintain itself via a rubbery band 40 around the outer edge of the protector 1 which allows for a one-size-fits-all. This is to be layered with groups of a type of rubbery pads 20 of roughly one inch diameter positioned on the top, rear, and sides of the head. These pads 20 can have different sizes and diameters such as 1″, ½″ or ¼″. The pads 20 will be in a pattern which will offer the most protection. FIG. 5 shows a pattern of three large pads rows at the top of the head 100 with the smaller pads 20 on the sides and in between the three rows. This pattern offers some of the best protection from blunt force especial when under a helmet 50.
In the preferred embodiment, the ear areas are to be left uncovered, or with open spaces 60 over them allowing for sound activity to be heard more clearly
Operation
The concept is a protective cover that could be worn under a helmet or by itself to provide additional protection.
The flexible head protector is made of cushioned materials that will singularly reflect the immediate impact of the head with other objects as shown in FIG. 4. The force 200 will be absorb by hitting the pads 20 and adsorbed into the pads 20 and the surface 10 of the flexible head protector 1.
Although the present invention has been described in considerable detail with reference to certain preferred versions thereof, other versions are possible. Therefore, the point and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred versions contained herein.
As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided. With respect to the above description, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

Claims

That which is claimed is:

1. A head protector device comprising:

a head cover with a flexible band, and

a surface with a plurality of pads on it.

2. The device as recited in claim 1, further comprising:

said pads are in a unique pattern.

3. The device as recited in claim 1, further comprising:

said pads have different diameter and sizes.

4. The device as recited in claim 1, further comprising:

said head cover is made of a breathable mesh.

5. The device as recited in claim 1, further comprising:

said head cover covered by a helmet.

6. The device as recited in claim 1, further comprising:

having open spaces at the ear areas.

7. The device as recited in claim 1, further comprising:

said band is a rubbery band around the outer edge of the cover.

8. The device as recited in claim 1, further comprising:

having said pads made of a force absorbing material.

9. The device as recited in claim 1, further comprising:

having said pads made of rubber.

10. The device as recited in claim 1, further comprising:

said pads are positioned on the top, rear, and sides of the cover.

11. The device as recited in claim 1, further comprising:

where said pattern is a pattern of three large pads rows at the top of the cover with the smaller pads on the sides and in between the three rows.

12. A head protector device comprising:

a head cover with a flexible band,

a surface with a plurality of pads on it said pads have different diameter and sizes and having open spaces at the ear areas.

13. The device as recited in claim 12, further comprising:

said pads are in a unique pattern.

14. The device as recited in claim 12, further comprising:

said head cover is made of a breathable mesh.

15. The device as recited in claim 12, further comprising:

said head cover covered by a helmet.

16. The device as recited in claim 12, further comprising:

17. The device as recited in claim 12, further comprising:

said band is a rubbery band around the outer edge of the cover.

18. The device as recited in claim 12, further comprising:

having said pads made of a force absorbing material.

19. The device as recited in claim 12, further comprising:

having said pads made of rubber.

20. The device as recited in claim 1, further comprising:

said pads are positioned on the top, rear, and sides of the cover.