US20200101366A1 - Airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system and method - Google Patents

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US20200101366A1
US20200101366A1 US16/168,603 US201816168603A US2020101366A1 US 20200101366 A1 US20200101366 A1 US 20200101366A1 US 201816168603 A US201816168603 A US 201816168603A US 2020101366 A1 US2020101366 A1 US 2020101366A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/08—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions
    • A63B71/081—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions fluid-filled, e.g. air-filled
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
    • A42B3/10—Linings
    • A42B3/12—Cushioning devices
    • A42B3/121—Cushioning devices with at least one layer or pad containing a fluid
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/015—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches with shock-absorbing means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
    • A42B3/0406—Accessories for helmets
    • A42B3/0486—Airbags
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D2600/00—Uses of garments specially adapted for specific purposes
    • A41D2600/10—Uses of garments specially adapted for specific purposes for sport activities
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2220/00—Measuring of physical parameters relating to sporting activity
    • A63B2220/80—Special sensors, transducers or devices therefor
    • A63B2220/83—Special sensors, transducers or devices therefor characterised by the position of the sensor
    • A63B2220/833—Sensors arranged on the exercise apparatus or sports implement
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/08—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions
    • A63B71/14—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions for the hands, e.g. baseball, boxing or golfing gloves

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  • the present invention relates generally to the field of apparel of existing art and more specifically relates to apparel, including side impact torso protector, body cover, and guard or protector.
  • High impact-sports such as football, basketball, soccer, hockey and rugby can cause significant injuries to the body. Sports injuries result from acute trauma associated with athletic activities, which can affect bones or soft tissue and ligaments, muscles and tendons. Both children and adults are susceptible to significant injuries.
  • the equipment provided may not adequately protect or cushion the body from external force. Further, sudden external force may cause the equipment to shift, or fail completely, resulting in tissue, bone or organ damage. Additionally, serious injury to the body could prevent the athlete from participating in future sports-related activities. A suitable solution is desired.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 7,150,048 to Robert F. Buckman relates to a method and apparatus for body impact protection.
  • the described method and apparatus for body impact protection includes active protective garments which are inconspicuously worn by an individual and which activate upon certain conditions being met. Activation causes inflation of regions of the active protective garment to provide padding and impact cushioning for the wearer.
  • the invention is an active protective garment such as pair of shorts or pants, a jacket, a vest, underwear, and the like.
  • the garments comprise multiple layers of material that constrain pockets or regions that are inflatable by a source of compressed gas or foam.
  • the garments also comprise sensors to detect ballistic parameters such as acceleration, distance, relative acceleration, and rotation. The sensor information is used to determine whether activation is required.
  • the system comprises a computer or logic controller that monitors the sensor data in real time and coordinates the information from all sensors.
  • the system calculates velocity, distance, and rotational velocity.
  • a rule-based system is used to detect a complex fall in progress and discriminate said fall in progress from the events of everyday life.
  • the pockets or inflatable regions of the garment provide one-time use protection for the individual against falls and other impacts that may cause bone fracture or organ damage.
  • the present disclosure provides a novel airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment.
  • the general purpose of the present disclosure which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide an airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment to disperse force outwardly from a point of impact.
  • a airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system comprising: an airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment assembly including: an airbag pad having a front-surface; a back-surface; and an inner-volume air compression pocket.
  • the airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system comprises in integral functional combination an airbag pad, being defined by a front-surface and a back-surface.
  • the airbag pad wherein defined by a front-surface and a back-surface contains an inner volume air compression pocket of the airbag pad suitable for use in injury prevention.
  • the airbag is reusable through multiple activities and after impact.
  • a method of manufacture for the airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system is also disclosed herein; the method comprising the steps of: providing the airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment assembly as described herein; donning the airbag pad for use in a sporting competition (or practice); adjusting as needing during the course of the event; and removing when the event has ended.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system during an ‘in-use’ condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is a side view of the airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system of FIG. 1 , according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system of FIG. 1 , according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system of FIG. 1 , according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5 is a flow diagram illustrating a method of use for an airbag pad wherein defined by a front-surface and a back-surface contains an inner volume air compression pocket of the airbag pad suitable for use in injury prevention.
  • embodiments of the present disclosure relate to apparel, including side impact torso protector, body cover, and guard or protector and more particularly to an airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment containing an inner volume air compression pocket for use in injury prevention.
  • the airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment is characterized as clothing or equipment with integrated airbags to absorb external forces such as balls, pucks, or player hits or the like.
  • the safety system is comprised of high pressure air captured within the fabric for the sole use of absorbing external shock, as to protect the body, legs or head.
  • the air pockets are permanently filled and sealed during manufacture, and are at around 90% capacity to provide a deflection effect (as opposed to absorption) while still having some flexibility for movement.
  • the exterior layer is somewhat plasticized, to be harder than just fabric, with the degree depending on the body part covered and the sport (football/hockey would be harder, soccer/rugby softer, for example).
  • FIGS. 1-5 various views of airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system 100 .
  • FIG. 1 shows the airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system 100 during an ‘in-use’ condition 150 , according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system 100 may be beneficial for use by a user to prevent injury.
  • the airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system 100 may comprise an airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment assembly 104 including: an airbag pad 110 having a front-surface 112 ; a back-surface 114 ; and an inner-volume air compression pocket 116 .
  • the airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment comprises in integral function combination an airbag pad 110 , being defined by said front-surface 112 and said back-surface 114 .
  • the airbag pad 110 defined by the front-surface 112 and the back-surface 114 contains the inner volume air compression pocket 116 of the airbag pad 110 suitable for use in injury prevention.
  • Specific protective equipment incorporating the airbag pad 100 may include jockstraps 140 and knee pads 142 .
  • other protective equipment e.g. shin guards, wrist guards
  • the airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system 100 preferably comprises a plastic-type material covering of the front-surface 112 of the airbag pad 110 , and the airbag pad 110 comprises a synthetic-type covering of the back-surface 112 . Additionally, the airbag pad 110 comprises a synthetic-type second layer 118 against the front-surface 112 . Other materials may be used.
  • the airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system 100 comprises high pressure air ‘captured’ (enveloped) within fabric of the airbag pad 110 and sealed therearound.
  • the inner-volume air compression pocket 116 of the airbag pad 110 is configured to absorb external forces.
  • the airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system 100 comprises a sensory system 120 within the inner-volume air compression pocket 116 of the airbag pad 110 .
  • Various sensing means may be used.
  • the inner-volume air compression pocket 116 of the airbag pad 110 provides impact cushioning for the wearer of the airbag pad sports clothing and equipment system 100 .
  • the airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system 100 comprises an airbag pad 110 that is sufficiently flexible to contour to match that of a helmet 130 .
  • the airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system 100 comprises a flexible airbag pad 110 that is able to contour to match that of sports clothing 132 .
  • the airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system 100 comprises a flexible airbag pad 110 able to contour to match that of equipment 134 .
  • the inner-volume air compression pocket 116 of the airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system 100 envelopes and contains high pressure air 136 .
  • the high pressure air 136 of the airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system 100 is able to absorb in-coming shock and disperse force. Additionally, the high pressure air 136 is able to disperse the force outwardly from a point of impact such that it is dissipated rather than injury being caused.
  • the airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system 100 may be arranged as a set or as a kit.
  • the airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system 100 may further include a set of instructions.
  • the instructions may detail functional relationships in relation to the structure of the airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system 100 such that the airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system 100 can be used, maintained, or the like, in a preferred manner.
  • Various shaped air bags may be included for different body appendages and for different pieces of equipment.
  • FIG. 5 showing a flow diagram illustrating a method of use 500 for airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system 100 suitable for use in injury prevention, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the method of use 500 may include one or more components or features of the airbag pad for sports clothing and equipment system 100 as described above.
  • the method of use 500 may include the steps of: step one 501 , providing an airbag pad clothing and equipment assembly: an airbag pad having; a front-surface; a back-surface; and an inner volume air compression pocket; and step two 502 , donning the airbag pad for use in a sporting competition (or practice); and step three 503 , adjusting as needing during the course of the event; and step four 504 removing the present invention from the person or equipment when the event has ended.

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