WO2018093994A1 - Athletic helmet-facemasks system - Google Patents

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WO2018093994A1
WO2018093994A1 PCT/US2017/061938 US2017061938W WO2018093994A1 WO 2018093994 A1 WO2018093994 A1 WO 2018093994A1 US 2017061938 W US2017061938 W US 2017061938W WO 2018093994 A1 WO2018093994 A1 WO 2018093994A1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42HEADWEAR
    • A42BHATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/04Parts, details or accessories of helmets
    • A42B3/18Face protection devices
    • A42B3/20Face guards, e.g. for ice hockey
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/08Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions
    • A63B71/10Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions for the head
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42HEADWEAR
    • A42BHATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/04Parts, details or accessories of helmets
    • A42B3/06Impact-absorbing shells, e.g. of crash helmets

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  • the invention relates generally to the field of in]ury- preventive gear, and more particularly, to athletic helmet- facemasks including attaching elements.
  • Concussions in particular, happen to be one of the most severe hazards for football players. Concussions occur from physical trauma to the cranial region and can result in serious life-long disabilities. Due to this danger, football helmets play a crucial role in player safety and concussion prevention.
  • football helmets and the facemasks attached thereto are designed to absorb the impact energy generated from the collision with other players through material elastic deformation. Such a design is simple, but does not effectively absorb the impact forces that are commonly experienced by football helmets. Current facemasks do not transfer impact forces experienced by a player in an effective manner so as to maximize energy absorption and minimize inertial forces because of the manner they are attached to the football helmet.
  • At least one of the embodiment is directed to an apparatus that satisfies the need for a shock-absorbent junction between the facemask and the helmet of a user including, but not limit to, attaching or coupling elements between the facemask, chin guard and the helmet.
  • the present disclosure is directed to the attaching element thus holding the face protective gear, including but not limit to facemask and chin guard, facemask to the helmet in position while assisting with minimizing the likelihood of neck and cranial injury by maximizing impact energy absorption.
  • the main embodiment comprises: a first face protection holder and an attaching mechanism comprising an attaching actuator and an attaching receiver.
  • the present disclosure presents an athletic helmet-facemasks system including a facemask, shock-absorbant/damping mechanism and facemask holders/clips to maximize energy absorption and minimize inertial forces.
  • the exemplary embodiment comprises a facemask junction with improved energy-transfer features including facemask holder attaching elements for assisting the facemask junction designs and face protective gear in order to decrease the likelihood of user-sustained concussions.
  • the present disclosure presents an athletic helmet-facemasks including a facemask junction with improved energy-transfer features including, but not limit to, facemask, damping elements and facemask holder attaching elements for assisting the facemask junction designs and face protective gear in order to decrease the likelihood of user-sustained concussions.
  • the present disclosure presents an athletic helmet-facemasks including a facemask system with improved energy-transfer features including clips and attaching elements for assisting the facemask and face protective gear configurations in order to decrease the likelihood of user-sustained concussions.
  • the present disclosure presents an athletic helmet-facemasks including an apparatus that satisfies the need for a shock- absorbent junction between the facemask and the helmet of a user including, but not limit to, attaching or coupling elements between the facemask, chin guard and the helmet.
  • the present disclosure is directed to the attaching element thus holding the face protective gear, including but not limit to facemask and chin guard, facemask to the helmet in position while assisting with minimizing the likelihood of neck and cranial injury by maximizing impact energy absorption.
  • the main embodiment comprises: a first face protection holder, at least a clip and an attaching mechanism comprising an attaching actuator and an attaching receiver.
  • the exemplary embodiments are to at least be used as facemask, shock-absorbent and facemask attaching mechanism between a face protective gear and a helmet. Due to the possible geometrical symmetry of the face protective gear it would be necessary to adapt the face protective gear holder for receiving the configuration of the face protective gear. Also it would be necessary to adapt the helmet in some cases in order to attached to the attachment receiver for holding the protective holder.
  • the exemplary embodiments in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure are directed to an attaching mechanism that satisfies the need for holding the face protective gear in position in order to improved shock absorber between the face of a user and the impacting object so as to minimize the likelihood of neck and cranial injury.
  • Several configurations are provided in order to provide an attaching mechanism easy to installed or be replaced.
  • the present disclosure may address one or more of the problems and deficiencies of the prior art discussed above. However, it is contemplated that the disclosure may prove useful in addressing other problems and deficiencies in a number of technical areas. Therefore, the claimed invention should not necessarily be construed as limited to addressing any of the particular problems or deficiencies discussed herein.
  • FIGs. 1A through 1C are views of the first exemplary embodiment including a helmet, a facemask and damping elements in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
  • FIGs. 2A through 2D are views of the facemask exemplary embodiment including damping elements in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
  • FIGs. 3A through 3B are views of the facemask embodiments in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 4 show the clip assembly exemplary embodiments including face mask and helmet in accordance with principles of the present disclosure .
  • FIG. 5 are exploded views of the clip exemplary embodiment including main body and framework in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
  • FIGs. 6A through 6B are views of clips exemplary embodiments in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 7 show clips exemplary embodiments with attaching mechanisms in accordance with principles of the present disclosure .
  • FIG. 8 show a first attaching mechanism exemplary embodiments including attaching actuator and the attaching receivers in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 9 are views of a second attaching mechanism exemplary embodiments including attaching actuator and the attaching receivers with ball bearing in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 10 are views of a second attaching mechanism exemplary embodiments including a second configuration for the attaching actuator and the attaching receivers with ball bearing in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 11 shows an exemplary embodiment for the clips coupled to a first damping element by means of attaching mechanisms in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 13 is an exploded view of the first exemplary embodiment for the damping mechanism assembly without resilient material in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
  • FIGs. 14A through 14B are views of the second exemplary embodiment for the damping mechanism in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 15 is a view of the exemplary embodiment for the second damping mechanism without resilient material in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 16 is an exploded view of the exemplary embodiment for the second damping mechanism assembly without resilient material in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 17 is an initial graphical unit interface exemplary embodiment for the biosensor in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
  • FIGs. 18A through 18H are views of the graphical unit interfaces exemplary embodiment for the biosensor in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
  • components A, B, and C can consist of (i.e., contain only) components A, B, and C, or van contain not only components A, B, and C, but also one or more other components or structures .
  • At least followed by a number is used herein to denote the start of a range beginning with that number (which may be a range having an upper limit or no upper limit, depending on the variable being defined) .
  • at least 1 means 1 and/or more than 1.
  • mechanical features or “mechanical coupled” is used herein to mean features of a component, mechanical or geometric, which have a functional purpose of attaching or linking that component to one or more other components with compatible or corresponding mechanical features.
  • An example of a mechanical feature is a slot in a component, where said slot is designed to accept a tab from another component and the union of the slot and tab from the two components effectively links, attaches, fixes, and/or locks the components together.
  • mechanical features refers to, but is not limited to: clips, hooks, hook and loop fasteners, slot and tabs, all male and female fasteners, screws, bolts, nuts, holes that have been tapped, latches, pins, etc .
  • the first exemplary embodiment includes a athletic helmet-facemasks system 1 comprising a helmet H, a facemask F, damping elements A1,A2, clips C (not shown in FIG. 1A- 1C) and an attaching mechanism 2 (not shown in FIG. 1A-1C) including an attaching actuator 10 and an attaching receiver 11 which is disclosed below.
  • the damping mechanism Al , A2 are mechanically coupled to the face mask and helmet in order to absorb facemask impacts and dissipate and/or reduces the impact energy transferred to the helmet's user.
  • the athletic helmet-facemasks assembly more particularly the clips and damping mechanism comprises attaching mechanism and face protection damping elements intended to fix a facemask gear to the helmet, as shown in US Patent application 15,249,735, US Patent Provisional application 62/546,411 and US Patent Provisional application 62/423,160 included here by reference.
  • the attaching mechanism 2 and damping mechanism Al , A2 extends away from the helmet toward the facemask.
  • the facemask F is configured to strategically be fixed to the damping mechanism Al, A2 or by the damping mechanism Al, A2 at particular sections of the facemask F determined at absorbing points Fl , F2.
  • the facemask F comprises absorbing points Fl , F2 located at the front and sides of the facemask F. Other absorbing point maybe added to the facemask F in order to reduce the impact energy from the facemask F to the helmet H.
  • the facemask F comprises several exemplary configurations as shown in Fig. 3A through 3C. Each facemask configuration and/or shape is provided to transfer impact energy to particular locations on the facemask while avoiding the visual obstruction.
  • the facemask F comprises several facemask bars mechanically coupled.
  • the front part of facemask comprises an impact absorbing frontal section configuration F3. The spaces and point of contacts between the facemask bars assist with the energy dissipation .
  • the facemask F is attached to the helmet H by means of clips C and/or the damping mechanism A1,A2 using attaching mechanism 2.
  • the attaching mechanism 2 and damping mechanism A1,A2 are explained below.
  • the first damping mechanism Al , Al' is located at the top of the facemask and a second damping mechanism configuration is located at the side of the facemask F.
  • the facemask F surrounds the damping mechanism Al , A2 and fixes the facemask by means of a platform pushing the facemask F toward the helmet H.
  • the top damping mechanism as shown in Fig. 2a comprises two damping elements aligned at the top of the helmet or a single plaque, as shown in Fig. 2D.
  • the damping mechanism Al , Al' , A2 is used to press the facemask F against the helmet H by means of an attaching mechanism 2.
  • the attaching mechanism 2 is used in both configurations to attach/fix a first part (i.e. helmet or platform of damping mechanism) to a second part (i.e. clip or platform of damping mechanism) through a hole or opening.
  • the first exemplary embodiment for the clips in accordance with principles of the present disclosure is presented, wherein said clip C holds the facemask while it is mechanically coupled to the damping mechanism Al , A2 , more particularly by means of the attaching mechanism 2.
  • the clips C as shown in Fig. 5, comprise a framework C2 and a bended main body structure CI, wherein said main body CI and said framework C2 are configured to provide a curve section C3 with elongated section, wherein said curve section creates an open space for locating at least a portion of the protection gear, more particularly the facemask bar.
  • the framework comprises a second curved body and a pair of elongated plaques, wherein said pair of elongated plaques extend away from the said second curved body.
  • the second curved body and elongated plaques are embedded in said main body.
  • said elongated section of said main body creates a path in order to assists and/or guide the portion of the protection gear toward the curve section.
  • the main body CI comprises a first access Rl and aligned with a second framework access R2 for providing access to at least part of the attaching mechanism (explained blow) .
  • the inner part of the first access and second access comprises grooves with mechanical features for holding in position the attaching mechanism, such as a threaded inner surface .
  • the framework C2 and main body CI form the clips structure C wherein said framework C2 is embedded in said main body CI for supporting the main body structure.
  • the framework serves as the internal supporting structure for the main body increasing the clips resistance.
  • the framework C2 and main body CI are made with material having different structural properties.
  • the exemplary embodiment discloses a framework C2 comprising a mechanically stronger material than the main body CI , therefore avoiding the main body CI to easily brake or worn out because of the impact or the changes of facemasks F .
  • At least a portion of the elongated body of the main body CI comprises a recess R having a diameter bigger than the first access.
  • the recess R is configured to hold a portion of a full part of the attaching mechanism 2, more particularly the actuator 10.
  • Fig. 6A and Fig. 6B discloses a top perspective view of the clip C and a bottom perspective view of the clip C.
  • Fig. 7 discloses the combination of attaching mechanism 2 with the clips C, more particularly the mechanically coupling or assembly of the two parts. It is important to understand that the first access Rl , second access R2 and recess R may vary in diameter or shape depending on the attaching mechanism 2 to de employed to fix the clip C to the damping element, as shown in Fig. 8 through 10. AS shown below the attaching mechanism are used to mechanically coupled other parts to the helmet, such as as the damping mechanism Al , A2. Further, several embodiments for the attaching mechanism 2 are disclosed in US Patent Provisional application 62/546,411 and US Patent Provisional application 62/423,160 included here by reference. All attaching mechanism 2 comprises at least an attaching actuator 10 and an attaching receiver 11.
  • Fig. 8 are directed to the first embodiment for the attaching mechanism 2.
  • the first embodiment for the attaching mechanism 2 are directed to elements configured to hold at least the clips C attached to the damping mechanism 2 and/or the damping mechanism 2 attached to the helmet H.
  • the configuration of the attaching mechanism 2 is intended to resists the motions or impact at the facemask F while holding the facemask F in position with respect to the clips C.
  • the attaching mechanism 2 is intended to avoid displacement of the damping mechanism Al , A2 with respect to the helmet H.
  • the attaching mechanism 2 comprises an attaching actuator 10 and attaching receiver 11 in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
  • the first embodiment for the attaching mechanism 2 comprises an attaching actuator 10 comprising a first head 102 and an elongated body 101.
  • the first head 102 includes a flange and a fixing assisting configuration structure 103.
  • the fixing assisting configuration structure assists with the employment of mechanical devices, such as screwdriver (not shown) to turning or promote rotational motion to fix the attaching actuator 10 with the attaching receiver 11.
  • the attaching receiver comprises a distal end flange 110 and a hollow elongated body 111.
  • the outer surface of the elongated body 101 is intended to be threaded and long enough to pass through at least a portion of the clip C and connect with the attaching receiver 11.
  • the attaching receiver 11 is intended to received the attaching actuator inside comprising a hollow elongated body 111.
  • the hollow elongated body 111 comprises a threaded outer surface 111 and a threaded inner surface 112.
  • the inner threaded surface 112 is configured to coupled with the attaching actuator 10 while the outer threaded surface of the hollow elongated body 111 is intended and configured to mechanically couple with the main body CI, more particularly at the inner threaded surface of the first access Rl and second access R2.
  • the first access Rl of the clips C or the damping mechanism Al A2 accesses for the attaching mechanism 2 are threaded to mechanically coupled with the attaching receiver 11.
  • Figs. 9A through 9B are directed to a second exemplary attaching mechanism 2.
  • the second exemplary attaching mechanism 2, more particularly the attaching actuator comprises a first head 102 and an elongated body 1010 and a ball bearing mechanism Bl at the opposed end of the attaching actuator head 102.
  • the first head 102 includes an assisting fixing configuration 103.
  • the assisting fixing configuration structure assists with the employment of mechanical devices, such as screwdriver (not shown) to turning or promote rotational motion to fix the attaching actuator 10 with the attaching receiver 11.
  • the outer surface of the elongated body 101 comprises a threaded section Tl and is long enough to pass through the platform and/or at least a portion of the clip C and connect with the attaching receiver 110.
  • the attaching receiver 110 comprises a hollow elongated body 111 and a distal end flange 110, wherein said attaching receiver 11 is intended to received the attaching actuator 10 inside comprising a hollow elongated body 111.
  • the hollow elongated body 111 comprises a threaded outer surface 111 and a threaded inner surface 1121.
  • the inner threaded surface 1121 is configured to mechanically coupled with the attaching actuator 10 while the outer threaded surface of the hollow elongated body 111 is intended and configured to mechanically couple with the main body CI or platform opening inner threaded surface, more particularly at the inner threaded surface of the first access Rl , second access R2 and/or platform opening.
  • the inner surface of the hollow elongated body 111 comprises a ball bearing receiving section 1121.
  • the ball bearing mechanism Bl is intended to fix the attaching actuator 10 inside the attaching receiver 111 while avoiding unwanted displacement.
  • the ball bearing mechanism comprises an elongated bearing shaft 21 including a reduced distal end 22.
  • the elongated bearing shaft comprises a threaded outer surface which is fixed to an inner threaded surface of the elongated body 101.
  • Ball elements are inserted inside the elongated body and exposed at the distal end of the elongated body 101 through ball bearing holes.
  • An elastic adjuster ring 200 is used to fix the elongated bearing shaft 21 inside said elongated body 101.
  • Fig. 10 show another configuration for the second exemplary embodiment for the attaching mechanism 2.
  • Other configurations for the second exemplary embodiment are disclosed in US Patent Provisional application 62/546,411 and US Patent Provisional application 62/423,160 included here by reference.
  • the damping mechanism Al , A2 are attached to the clips C and the helmet H by means of the attaching mechanism 2.
  • the damping mechanism 2 at least comprises a first platform A10 and a second platform A12.
  • the first platform A10 and second platform A12 are separated by and space, wherein said space is filled with at least a resilient member S.
  • the resilient element/member/material S is located between the platforms A10, A12 in order to reduce of dissipate energy from a first platform A10 to the second platform A12.
  • Fig 11 discloses the clips C attached to at least a first platform A10 of the damping mechanism Al , A2 by means of an attaching mechanism 2.
  • the present disclosure comprises at exemplary configurations for the damping mechanism Al , A2.
  • a first damping mechanism Al located at the front of the helmet H and a second damping mechanism located at the sides of the helmet H is disclosed.
  • the configuration between the first damping mechanism Al and the second damping mechanism A2 include at least the first and second platform.
  • the first damping mechanism Al comprises a first platform A10 and a second platform A12.
  • Each platform includes an open path with an inner threaded surface 200.
  • the inner threaded surface 200 is used to couple the attaching mechanism 2, preferably the attaching receiver 111.
  • the platforms face each other and are intended to be aligned in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure.
  • Each portion of the platform which face each other comprises a platform recess 202.
  • the platform recess is intended to fix the resilient member S in position between platforms.
  • An attaching flange AF is mechanically coupled to the attaching recess 201 using fixing elements SC in order to fix the resilient member S to the platform avoiding unwanted displacement of the resilient member S.
  • holes or attaching recess 201 are provided on the platform surface at the part holding the resilient member S.
  • the resilient member S comprises elastic properties such as a spring type (i.e. coil spring) .
  • the second damping mechanism A2 comprises a first platform 301 and a second platform assembly 300, 302.
  • Each platform includes an open path with an inner threaded surface.
  • the inner threaded surface 310-312 is used to couple the attaching mechanism 2, preferably the attaching receiver 111.
  • the platforms face each other and said inner threaded surface are intended to be aligned in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure.
  • the first platform 301 comprises a top flat surface, a first perpendicular extension 313 including perpendicular recess 314 for receiving resilient material S and an inner surface including platform recess 309 for receiving resilient material S.
  • the platform recess 309 and perpendicular recess 314 is intended to fix the resilient element in position between platforms.
  • An attaching flange AF may be incorporated and fixed to the platforms in order to fix the resilient element S to the platform avoiding unwanted displacement of the resilient element S.
  • In order to fix the attaching flange holes are provided on the platform surface contacting and holding the resilient element and mainly configurated to fix inside the platform recess 309 and/or perpendicular recess 314.
  • the second platform assembly further comprises a first sub platform 302 and a second sub platform 300.
  • the first sub platform 300 comprises a first portion and second portion perpendicular to each other forming a curve or L-shape configuration. Therefore, the second damping mechanism A2 is intended to dissipate energy in at least two different axis.
  • a first portion of the first sub platform faces the first platform 301 and a second portion 307 faces the first perpendicular extension 314.
  • the first portion comprises a recess 306 for receiving the second sub platform 302.
  • the second sub platform 302 is mechanically coupled and fixed to the first sub platform 300.
  • the top part of the second sub platform comprises recess configured to received resilient material S.
  • the platform recess 309 and top part of the second sub platform are intended to be separated by the resilient member/material S.
  • the second sub platform comprises an extended perpendicular wall 304.
  • the extended perpendicular wall 304 limits the horizontal displacement with respect to the first platform 301 and extended second portion 307.
  • the second damping mechanism A2 comprises resilient elements S between platforms, as previously mentioned, but also comprises resilient element S between the curves body of the first platform 301 and second platform assembly 300, 302. Adding resilient elements S perpendicular to the main platform resilient elements adds another axis with damping protection.
  • the second platform comprises a first sub-platform 300 and second sub-platform 302.
  • the first sub-platform is mechanically coupled to the second sub-platform and at least an attaching flange AF further assists to hold the resilient elements in position.
  • the each sub-platform further comprises a curved segment, however the curve segment is intended to assist to avoid the first platform and second platform assembly to misaligned due to facemask impact.
  • Fig. 17 and 18A through 18H are directed to the Graphical interface units using the physiological and neurological monitoring sportwear system.
  • the BioSensor reduces the high risk for logistic companies to be able to monitor their operating and self-contracted drivers, which is a human resources obstacle but also a great financial loss for the company through legal. By giving the company the capability to track in real time the driver' s progress bio data information will reduce the high risk for any human resources department. Furthermore, reflects a deduction in the company's legal litigation costs and downtime from drivers, which also affects worker's compensation insurance.
  • BASE covers all of the above by self-alerting the drivers through intervals and allowing the company to take ownership and holding the driver accountable.
  • BASETM prevent the company from having less downtime, low accident ratio, high work performance by evaluating employee's stress and give proper rest.
  • BASE gives the company the resources to maintain awareness across the organization by protecting its employees & assets and reducing the cost of worker' s compensation insurance .
  • BASE has strategic sensors in military headgear/bullet proof vests to retrieve safe & reliable real time of vital signs, blood pressure, blood oxygen levels, heart rate, stress levels and body temperature.
  • BASE evaluates future military personnel being exposed to any sort of trauma due to field engagement, training, and etc. Also have the ability to locate firefighters as they are in the process of fighting fires. Prevent: BASETM will prevent the military from extensive medical treatments by giving them the ability to review combat data in real time and expedite a speedier, costless recovery time for all military personnel. This reduces long waiting lists for potential military personnel waiting for treatments costing the military and U.S. Department countless amounts of resources, funds and sacrificing time and efforts for unreliable tracking.
  • BASE will help the military prevent and become its first line of defense by communicating through all channels at the same time while improving communication and expanding life in a timely manner.
  • the technology used for the BASE can be applied to other sports across-the-board and will usher in a new era of sports safety into the foreseeable future. Based on your athlete's specific condition and sports he or she plays list below and Etc.
  • BASE BioSensor Software will allow players to retake control of their health, along with allowing coaches, trainers, team doctors and parents to monitor the player on the field.
  • the BASE identifies and evaluates its hosts' game play in real time, to help prevent head trauma and other head-liked injuries.
  • BASE TM is a five layered developed platform for monitoring sports athletes during training, practice and gameplay. Each of the five layers is identified below:
  • BASE TM structured events collected data by the BASE TM App which can be evaluated by parents, athletes, coaches, athletic trainers and athletic physicians. BASE TM will allow trainers and team do tors to evaluate athletes more thoroughly by using after -surgery monitoring specific areas where surgery occurred.
  • BASE TM gives trainers & team doctors a safeguard from future injuries allow for speedy recovery. In some cases as Derrick Rose from the Chicago Bulls, would have had a monitor device, the trainers & coaches could have prevented a potential injury from reoccurring and saving the team's salary, revenue, marketing, etc. This cost the Chicago Bulls entity hundredths, millionths of dollars .
  • BioSensor system monitors brain activity and records electrical activity in real time. These devices measure vitals fluctuating from the forehead and the lower neck. These vitals include brain activity, blood pressure, heart rate blood, oxygen levels, body temperature thermometer, electrocardiogram (ECG) in which it also has the ability to identify migraines, dizziness, headaches due to football concussions.
  • ECG electrocardiogram
  • BioSensor has the ability adapt to any industrial infrastructure (I.e. trains, construction equipment, non-civilian, airports, etc.) and any commercial industry, workplace environment, cross- docking, transportation, distribution, etc.
  • industrial infrastructure I.e. trains, construction equipment, non-civilian, airports, etc.
  • commercial industry workplace environment, cross- docking, transportation, distribution, etc.

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to an helmet-facemasks system including a facemask, shock-absorbant mechanism facemask holders/clips and attaching mechanisms thus holding the face protective gear, including but not limit to facemask and chin guard. The shock-absorbant mechanism in combination with the clips, attaching mechanism and facemask are attached to the helmet in a fixed position while assisting with minimizing the impact force transfer by maximizing impact energy absorption.

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TI TLE OF THE DISCLOSURE
ATHLETIC HELMET-FACEMASKS SYSTEM
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
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BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates generally to the field of in]ury- preventive gear, and more particularly, to athletic helmet- facemasks including attaching elements.
BACKGROUD
In contact sports such as American football, injury is relatively common due to the collisions and force of impact between players. Over 4 million concussion and sports-related brain injuries occur each year with nearly 48,000 reported cases occurring in youth football leagues and 250,000 in high school football programs. It is also estimated that more than 35,000 injuries go undiagnosed annually.
Concussions, in particular, happen to be one of the most severe hazards for football players. Concussions occur from physical trauma to the cranial region and can result in serious life-long disabilities. Due to this danger, football helmets play a crucial role in player safety and concussion prevention.
Football helmets and the facemasks attached thereto are designed to absorb the impact energy generated from the collision with other players through material elastic deformation. Such a design is simple, but does not effectively absorb the impact forces that are commonly experienced by football helmets. Current facemasks do not transfer impact forces experienced by a player in an effective manner so as to maximize energy absorption and minimize inertial forces because of the manner they are attached to the football helmet.
While certain aspects of conventional technologies have been discussed to facilitate disclosure of the invention, Applicant in no way disclaims these technical aspects, and it is contemplated that the claimed invention may encompass one or more of the conventional technical aspects discussed herein.
In this specification where a document, act, or item of knowledge is referred to or discussed, this reference or discussion is not an admission that the document, act, or item of knowledge or any combination thereof was at the priority date, publicly available, known to the public, part of common general knowledge, or otherwise constitutes prior art under the applicable statutory provision; or is known to be relevant to an attempt to solve any problem with which this specification is concerned.
SUMMARY
As discussed in US Patent application 15,249,735, included here by reference, at least one of the embodiment is directed to an apparatus that satisfies the need for a shock-absorbent junction between the facemask and the helmet of a user including, but not limit to, attaching or coupling elements between the facemask, chin guard and the helmet. The present disclosure is directed to the attaching element thus holding the face protective gear, including but not limit to facemask and chin guard, facemask to the helmet in position while assisting with minimizing the likelihood of neck and cranial injury by maximizing impact energy absorption. The main embodiment comprises: a first face protection holder and an attaching mechanism comprising an attaching actuator and an attaching receiver.
The present disclosure presents an athletic helmet-facemasks system including a facemask, shock-absorbant/damping mechanism and facemask holders/clips to maximize energy absorption and minimize inertial forces. In accordance with the principles of the present disclosure the exemplary embodiment comprises a facemask junction with improved energy-transfer features including facemask holder attaching elements for assisting the facemask junction designs and face protective gear in order to decrease the likelihood of user-sustained concussions.
The present disclosure presents an athletic helmet-facemasks including a facemask junction with improved energy-transfer features including, but not limit to, facemask, damping elements and facemask holder attaching elements for assisting the facemask junction designs and face protective gear in order to decrease the likelihood of user-sustained concussions.
The present disclosure presents an athletic helmet-facemasks including a facemask system with improved energy-transfer features including clips and attaching elements for assisting the facemask and face protective gear configurations in order to decrease the likelihood of user-sustained concussions.
The present disclosure presents an athletic helmet-facemasks including an apparatus that satisfies the need for a shock- absorbent junction between the facemask and the helmet of a user including, but not limit to, attaching or coupling elements between the facemask, chin guard and the helmet. The present disclosure is directed to the attaching element thus holding the face protective gear, including but not limit to facemask and chin guard, facemask to the helmet in position while assisting with minimizing the likelihood of neck and cranial injury by maximizing impact energy absorption. The main embodiment comprises: a first face protection holder, at least a clip and an attaching mechanism comprising an attaching actuator and an attaching receiver.
The exemplary embodiments are to at least be used as facemask, shock-absorbent and facemask attaching mechanism between a face protective gear and a helmet. Due to the possible geometrical symmetry of the face protective gear it would be necessary to adapt the face protective gear holder for receiving the configuration of the face protective gear. Also it would be necessary to adapt the helmet in some cases in order to attached to the attachment receiver for holding the protective holder.
The exemplary embodiments in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure are directed to an attaching mechanism that satisfies the need for holding the face protective gear in position in order to improved shock absorber between the face of a user and the impacting object so as to minimize the likelihood of neck and cranial injury. Several configurations are provided in order to provide an attaching mechanism easy to installed or be replaced. The present disclosure may address one or more of the problems and deficiencies of the prior art discussed above. However, it is contemplated that the disclosure may prove useful in addressing other problems and deficiencies in a number of technical areas. Therefore, the claimed invention should not necessarily be construed as limited to addressing any of the particular problems or deficiencies discussed herein.
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These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims and accompanying drawings where:
FIGs. 1A through 1C are views of the first exemplary embodiment including a helmet, a facemask and damping elements in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
FIGs. 2A through 2D are views of the facemask exemplary embodiment including damping elements in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
FIGs. 3A through 3B are views of the facemask embodiments in accordance with principles of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 show the clip assembly exemplary embodiments including face mask and helmet in accordance with principles of the present disclosure .
FIG. 5 are exploded views of the clip exemplary embodiment including main body and framework in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
FIGs. 6A through 6B are views of clips exemplary embodiments in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
FIG. 7 show clips exemplary embodiments with attaching mechanisms in accordance with principles of the present disclosure .
FIG. 8 show a first attaching mechanism exemplary embodiments including attaching actuator and the attaching receivers in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
FIG. 9 are views of a second attaching mechanism exemplary embodiments including attaching actuator and the attaching receivers with ball bearing in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
FIG. 10 are views of a second attaching mechanism exemplary embodiments including a second configuration for the attaching actuator and the attaching receivers with ball bearing in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
FIG. 11 shows an exemplary embodiment for the clips coupled to a first damping element by means of attaching mechanisms in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
FIGs. 12 is a view of the exemplary embodiment for the top platform damping mechanism with resilient material in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
FIG. 13 is an exploded view of the first exemplary embodiment for the damping mechanism assembly without resilient material in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
FIGs. 14A through 14B are views of the second exemplary embodiment for the damping mechanism in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
FIG. 15 is a view of the exemplary embodiment for the second damping mechanism without resilient material in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
FIG. 16 is an exploded view of the exemplary embodiment for the second damping mechanism assembly without resilient material in accordance with principles of the present disclosure. FIG. 17 is an initial graphical unit interface exemplary embodiment for the biosensor in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
FIGs. 18A through 18H are views of the graphical unit interfaces exemplary embodiment for the biosensor in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
In the Summary above, the Description below, and in the accompanying drawings, reference is made to particular features of the present disclosure. It is to be understood that the disclosure includes possible combinations of such particular features. For example, where a particular feature is disclosed in the context of a particular aspect or exemplary embodiment, or a particular claim, that feature can also be used, to the extent possible, in combination with and/or in the context of other particular aspects and exemplary embodiments, and in the invention generally .
The term "comprises" and grammatical equivalents thereof are used herein to mean that other components, structures, steps, etc. are optionally present. For example, an article "comprising" (or "which comprises") components A, B, and C can consist of (i.e., contain only) components A, B, and C, or van contain not only components A, B, and C, but also one or more other components or structures .
The term "at least" followed by a number is used herein to denote the start of a range beginning with that number (which may be a range having an upper limit or no upper limit, depending on the variable being defined) . For example, "at least 1" means 1 and/or more than 1.
The term "mechanical features" or "mechanical coupled" is used herein to mean features of a component, mechanical or geometric, which have a functional purpose of attaching or linking that component to one or more other components with compatible or corresponding mechanical features. An example of a mechanical feature is a slot in a component, where said slot is designed to accept a tab from another component and the union of the slot and tab from the two components effectively links, attaches, fixes, and/or locks the components together. The term "mechanical features" refers to, but is not limited to: clips, hooks, hook and loop fasteners, slot and tabs, all male and female fasteners, screws, bolts, nuts, holes that have been tapped, latches, pins, etc .
While the specification will conclude defining the features of exemplary embodiments of the disclosure that are regarded as novel, it is believed that the disclosure will be better understood from a consideration of the following description in conjunction with the figures, in which like reference numerals are carried forward.
Referring to FIGs 1A through 1C, a first exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The first exemplary embodiment includes a athletic helmet-facemasks system 1 comprising a helmet H, a facemask F, damping elements A1,A2, clips C (not shown in FIG. 1A- 1C) and an attaching mechanism 2 (not shown in FIG. 1A-1C) including an attaching actuator 10 and an attaching receiver 11 which is disclosed below. The damping mechanism Al , A2 are mechanically coupled to the face mask and helmet in order to absorb facemask impacts and dissipate and/or reduces the impact energy transferred to the helmet's user. The athletic helmet-facemasks assembly, more particularly the clips and damping mechanism comprises attaching mechanism and face protection damping elements intended to fix a facemask gear to the helmet, as shown in US Patent application 15,249,735, US Patent Provisional application 62/546,411 and US Patent Provisional application 62/423,160 included here by reference. The attaching mechanism 2 and damping mechanism Al , A2 extends away from the helmet toward the facemask.
Referring to FIGs. 2A through 2D, the facemask F is configured to strategically be fixed to the damping mechanism Al, A2 or by the damping mechanism Al, A2 at particular sections of the facemask F determined at absorbing points Fl , F2. In the instant case, as shown in Fig. 2A through 3B, the facemask F comprises absorbing points Fl , F2 located at the front and sides of the facemask F. Other absorbing point maybe added to the facemask F in order to reduce the impact energy from the facemask F to the helmet H. The facemask F comprises several exemplary configurations as shown in Fig. 3A through 3C. Each facemask configuration and/or shape is provided to transfer impact energy to particular locations on the facemask while avoiding the visual obstruction. The facemask F comprises several facemask bars mechanically coupled. The front part of facemask comprises an impact absorbing frontal section configuration F3. The spaces and point of contacts between the facemask bars assist with the energy dissipation .
As mentioned above the facemask F is attached to the helmet H by means of clips C and/or the damping mechanism A1,A2 using attaching mechanism 2. The attaching mechanism 2 and damping mechanism A1,A2 are explained below. In the exemplary embodiment, the first damping mechanism Al , Al' is located at the top of the facemask and a second damping mechanism configuration is located at the side of the facemask F. The facemask F surrounds the damping mechanism Al , A2 and fixes the facemask by means of a platform pushing the facemask F toward the helmet H. The top damping mechanism as shown in Fig. 2a comprises two damping elements aligned at the top of the helmet or a single plaque, as shown in Fig. 2D. It is important to understand that in some configurations clips C are used to mechanically couple the facemask to the helmet. However, in other configurations the damping mechanism Al , Al' , A2, such in Fig. 2a through 2D, is used to press the facemask F against the helmet H by means of an attaching mechanism 2. The attaching mechanism 2 is used in both configurations to attach/fix a first part (i.e. helmet or platform of damping mechanism) to a second part (i.e. clip or platform of damping mechanism) through a hole or opening.
Referring to FIGs. 4, the first exemplary embodiment for the clips in accordance with principles of the present disclosure is presented, wherein said clip C holds the facemask while it is mechanically coupled to the damping mechanism Al , A2 , more particularly by means of the attaching mechanism 2. The clips C, as shown in Fig. 5, comprise a framework C2 and a bended main body structure CI, wherein said main body CI and said framework C2 are configured to provide a curve section C3 with elongated section, wherein said curve section creates an open space for locating at least a portion of the protection gear, more particularly the facemask bar. The framework comprises a second curved body and a pair of elongated plaques, wherein said pair of elongated plaques extend away from the said second curved body. The second curved body and elongated plaques are embedded in said main body. Wherein said elongated section of said main body creates a path in order to assists and/or guide the portion of the protection gear toward the curve section. Further the main body CI comprises a first access Rl and aligned with a second framework access R2 for providing access to at least part of the attaching mechanism (explained blow) . The inner part of the first access and second access comprises grooves with mechanical features for holding in position the attaching mechanism, such as a threaded inner surface .
It is important to understand that the framework C2 and main body CI form the clips structure C wherein said framework C2 is embedded in said main body CI for supporting the main body structure. The framework serves as the internal supporting structure for the main body increasing the clips resistance. The framework C2 and main body CI are made with material having different structural properties. The exemplary embodiment discloses a framework C2 comprising a mechanically stronger material than the main body CI , therefore avoiding the main body CI to easily brake or worn out because of the impact or the changes of facemasks F . At least a portion of the elongated body of the main body CI comprises a recess R having a diameter bigger than the first access. The recess R is configured to hold a portion of a full part of the attaching mechanism 2, more particularly the actuator 10. Fig. 6A and Fig. 6B discloses a top perspective view of the clip C and a bottom perspective view of the clip C.
Fig. 7 discloses the combination of attaching mechanism 2 with the clips C, more particularly the mechanically coupling or assembly of the two parts. It is important to understand that the first access Rl , second access R2 and recess R may vary in diameter or shape depending on the attaching mechanism 2 to de employed to fix the clip C to the damping element, as shown in Fig. 8 through 10. AS shown below the attaching mechanism are used to mechanically coupled other parts to the helmet, such as as the damping mechanism Al , A2. Further, several embodiments for the attaching mechanism 2 are disclosed in US Patent Provisional application 62/546,411 and US Patent Provisional application 62/423,160 included here by reference. All attaching mechanism 2 comprises at least an attaching actuator 10 and an attaching receiver 11.
Fig. 8, are directed to the first embodiment for the attaching mechanism 2. The first embodiment for the attaching mechanism 2 are directed to elements configured to hold at least the clips C attached to the damping mechanism 2 and/or the damping mechanism 2 attached to the helmet H. The configuration of the attaching mechanism 2 is intended to resists the motions or impact at the facemask F while holding the facemask F in position with respect to the clips C. In the same manner the attaching mechanism 2 is intended to avoid displacement of the damping mechanism Al , A2 with respect to the helmet H. As previously mentioned, the attaching mechanism 2 comprises an attaching actuator 10 and attaching receiver 11 in accordance with principles of the present disclosure. The first embodiment for the attaching mechanism 2 comprises an attaching actuator 10 comprising a first head 102 and an elongated body 101. The first head 102 includes a flange and a fixing assisting configuration structure 103. The fixing assisting configuration structure assists with the employment of mechanical devices, such as screwdriver (not shown) to turning or promote rotational motion to fix the attaching actuator 10 with the attaching receiver 11. The attaching receiver comprises a distal end flange 110 and a hollow elongated body 111. The outer surface of the elongated body 101 is intended to be threaded and long enough to pass through at least a portion of the clip C and connect with the attaching receiver 11. The attaching receiver 11 is intended to received the attaching actuator inside comprising a hollow elongated body 111. The hollow elongated body 111 comprises a threaded outer surface 111 and a threaded inner surface 112. The inner threaded surface 112 is configured to coupled with the attaching actuator 10 while the outer threaded surface of the hollow elongated body 111 is intended and configured to mechanically couple with the main body CI, more particularly at the inner threaded surface of the first access Rl and second access R2. For example the first access Rl of the clips C or the damping mechanism Al , A2 accesses for the attaching mechanism 2 are threaded to mechanically coupled with the attaching receiver 11.
Figs. 9A through 9B are directed to a second exemplary attaching mechanism 2. The second exemplary attaching mechanism 2, more particularly the attaching actuator comprises a first head 102 and an elongated body 1010 and a ball bearing mechanism Bl at the opposed end of the attaching actuator head 102. The first head 102 includes an assisting fixing configuration 103. As mentioned above, the assisting fixing configuration structure assists with the employment of mechanical devices, such as screwdriver (not shown) to turning or promote rotational motion to fix the attaching actuator 10 with the attaching receiver 11. The outer surface of the elongated body 101 comprises a threaded section Tl and is long enough to pass through the platform and/or at least a portion of the clip C and connect with the attaching receiver 110. The attaching receiver 110 comprises a hollow elongated body 111 and a distal end flange 110, wherein said attaching receiver 11 is intended to received the attaching actuator 10 inside comprising a hollow elongated body 111. The hollow elongated body 111 comprises a threaded outer surface 111 and a threaded inner surface 1121. The inner threaded surface 1121 is configured to mechanically coupled with the attaching actuator 10 while the outer threaded surface of the hollow elongated body 111 is intended and configured to mechanically couple with the main body CI or platform opening inner threaded surface, more particularly at the inner threaded surface of the first access Rl , second access R2 and/or platform opening. Further the inner surface of the hollow elongated body 111 comprises a ball bearing receiving section 1121. The ball bearing mechanism Bl is intended to fix the attaching actuator 10 inside the attaching receiver 111 while avoiding unwanted displacement. As shown in Fig 9B the ball bearing mechanism comprises an elongated bearing shaft 21 including a reduced distal end 22. The elongated bearing shaft comprises a threaded outer surface which is fixed to an inner threaded surface of the elongated body 101. Ball elements are inserted inside the elongated body and exposed at the distal end of the elongated body 101 through ball bearing holes. An elastic adjuster ring 200 is used to fix the elongated bearing shaft 21 inside said elongated body 101. Fig. 10 show another configuration for the second exemplary embodiment for the attaching mechanism 2. Other configurations for the second exemplary embodiment are disclosed in US Patent Provisional application 62/546,411 and US Patent Provisional application 62/423,160 included here by reference.
Regarding Fig. 11, as mentioned above, the damping mechanism Al , A2 are attached to the clips C and the helmet H by means of the attaching mechanism 2. Several configuration using the variety of attaching mechanism is provided. The damping mechanism 2 at least comprises a first platform A10 and a second platform A12. The first platform A10 and second platform A12 are separated by and space, wherein said space is filled with at least a resilient member S. The resilient element/member/material S is located between the platforms A10, A12 in order to reduce of dissipate energy from a first platform A10 to the second platform A12. Fig 11 discloses the clips C attached to at least a first platform A10 of the damping mechanism Al , A2 by means of an attaching mechanism 2. Further between the first platform and the second platform interpose a resilient element S. The present disclosure comprises at exemplary configurations for the damping mechanism Al , A2. For example, in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure a first damping mechanism Al located at the front of the helmet H and a second damping mechanism located at the sides of the helmet H is disclosed. The configuration between the first damping mechanism Al and the second damping mechanism A2 include at least the first and second platform.
Refering to FIGs. 12 through 13C, the first damping mechanism Al comprises a first platform A10 and a second platform A12. Each platform includes an open path with an inner threaded surface 200. The inner threaded surface 200 is used to couple the attaching mechanism 2, preferably the attaching receiver 111. The platforms face each other and are intended to be aligned in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure. Each portion of the platform which face each other comprises a platform recess 202. The platform recess is intended to fix the resilient member S in position between platforms. An attaching flange AF is mechanically coupled to the attaching recess 201 using fixing elements SC in order to fix the resilient member S to the platform avoiding unwanted displacement of the resilient member S. In order to fix the attaching flange AF holes or attaching recess 201 are provided on the platform surface at the part holding the resilient member S. The resilient member S comprises elastic properties such as a spring type (i.e. coil spring) .
Refering to FIGs. 14A through 16B, the second damping mechanism A2 comprises a first platform 301 and a second platform assembly 300, 302. Each platform includes an open path with an inner threaded surface. The inner threaded surface 310-312 is used to couple the attaching mechanism 2, preferably the attaching receiver 111. The platforms face each other and said inner threaded surface are intended to be aligned in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure. The first platform 301 comprises a top flat surface, a first perpendicular extension 313 including perpendicular recess 314 for receiving resilient material S and an inner surface including platform recess 309 for receiving resilient material S. The platform recess 309 and perpendicular recess 314 is intended to fix the resilient element in position between platforms. An attaching flange AF may be incorporated and fixed to the platforms in order to fix the resilient element S to the platform avoiding unwanted displacement of the resilient element S. In order to fix the attaching flange holes are provided on the platform surface contacting and holding the resilient element and mainly configurated to fix inside the platform recess 309 and/or perpendicular recess 314.
The second platform assembly further comprises a first sub platform 302 and a second sub platform 300. The first sub platform 300 comprises a first portion and second portion perpendicular to each other forming a curve or L-shape configuration. Therefore, the second damping mechanism A2 is intended to dissipate energy in at least two different axis. A first portion of the first sub platform faces the first platform 301 and a second portion 307 faces the first perpendicular extension 314. The first portion comprises a recess 306 for receiving the second sub platform 302. The second sub platform 302 is mechanically coupled and fixed to the first sub platform 300. The top part of the second sub platform comprises recess configured to received resilient material S. The platform recess 309 and top part of the second sub platform are intended to be separated by the resilient member/material S. The second sub platform comprises an extended perpendicular wall 304. The extended perpendicular wall 304 limits the horizontal displacement with respect to the first platform 301 and extended second portion 307.
Therefore, the second damping mechanism A2 comprises resilient elements S between platforms, as previously mentioned, but also comprises resilient element S between the curves body of the first platform 301 and second platform assembly 300, 302. Adding resilient elements S perpendicular to the main platform resilient elements adds another axis with damping protection. Also the second platform comprises a first sub-platform 300 and second sub-platform 302. The first sub-platform is mechanically coupled to the second sub-platform and at least an attaching flange AF further assists to hold the resilient elements in position. The each sub-platform further comprises a curved segment, however the curve segment is intended to assist to avoid the first platform and second platform assembly to misaligned due to facemask impact.
Further the present disclosure includes a physiological and neurological monitoring system or Biosensor system. Fig. 17 and 18A through 18H are directed to the Graphical interface units using the physiological and neurological monitoring sportwear system.
The BioSensor reduces the high risk for logistic companies to be able to monitor their operating and self-contracted drivers, which is a human resources obstacle but also a great financial loss for the company through legal. By giving the company the capability to track in real time the driver' s progress bio data information will reduce the high risk for any human resources department. Furthermore, reflects a deduction in the company's legal litigation costs and downtime from drivers, which also affects worker's compensation insurance.
In 2014, there were 3.9 million injuries involving motor vehicles. In the case of any of the drivers ever being involved in a motor vehicle accident, it would save the company dividend's knowing the true facts of their employees involved in an accident before an investigation is conducted. Thus giving the company the upper hand and getting in front of any litigation even if their employees is right/wrong will be a big impact for the company moving forward.
*?* Identify: BASE carefully placed sensors identify the amount of fatigueless, stress, sleep, heart rate, blood pressure, body core temperature, and under influence of medication & other drugs that impairs their driving abilities.
❖ Evaluate: BASE covers all of the above by self-alerting the drivers through intervals and allowing the company to take ownership and holding the driver accountable.
*?* Prevent: BASE™ prevent the company from having less downtime, low accident ratio, high work performance by evaluating employee's stress and give proper rest.
*»* Protection: BASE gives the company the resources to maintain awareness across the organization by protecting its employees & assets and reducing the cost of worker' s compensation insurance .
Military
❖ US Military
❖ Swat
*»* Police
❖ EMT/Firefighters
*?* Paramedic First Response
FBI, DEA, CIA
Secret Service
Identify: BASE has strategic sensors in military headgear/bullet proof vests to retrieve safe & reliable real time of vital signs, blood pressure, blood oxygen levels, heart rate, stress levels and body temperature.
Evaluate: BASE evaluates future military personnel being exposed to any sort of trauma due to field engagement, training, and etc. Also have the ability to locate firefighters as they are in the process of fighting fires. Prevent: BASE™ will prevent the military from extensive medical treatments by giving them the ability to review combat data in real time and expedite a speedier, costless recovery time for all military personnel. This reduces long waiting lists for potential military personnel waiting for treatments costing the military and U.S. Department countless amounts of resources, funds and sacrificing time and efforts for unreliable tracking.
Protection: BASE will help the military prevent and become its first line of defense by communicating through all channels at the same time while improving communication and expanding life in a timely manner. Sports
The technology used for the BASE can be applied to other sports across-the-board and will usher in a new era of sports safety into the foreseeable future. Based on your athlete's specific condition and sports he or she plays list below and Etc.
Basketball Horse Racing Pro Wrestling
Baseball Judo Rugby League
Boxing Karate Snow Sports
Cheerleading Kick Boxing Soccer Cycling Kung Fu Speed skating Football Lacrosse Tennis Field Hockey, Martial Arts Track and Field Figure Skating NASCAR Volleyball Fitness Sports Off-Road Sports Water Polo Fitness Training Olympic Sports Winter Olympic Sports
Gymnastics Polo Sports Hockey Power Lifting Our BASE BioSensor (Software) will allow players to retake control of their health, along with allowing coaches, trainers, team doctors and parents to monitor the player on the field. The BASE identifies and evaluates its hosts' game play in real time, to help prevent head trauma and other head-liked injuries. BASE ™ is a five layered developed platform for monitoring sports athletes during training, practice and gameplay. Each of the five layers is identified below:
1. Identify: gives the ability for coaches & trainers to identify stress levels before potential injuries
2. Evaluate: structured events collected data by the BASE ™ App which can be evaluated by parents, athletes, coaches, athletic trainers and athletic physicians. BASE ™ will allow trainers and team do tors to evaluate athletes more thoroughly by using after -surgery monitoring specific areas where surgery occurred.
3. Communicate: information back to trainers and coaches on ongoing vitals, statistics, stress levels, fatigueless & body core temperature .
4. Prevent: BASE ™ gives trainers & team doctors a safeguard from future injuries allow for speedy recovery. In some cases as Derrick Rose from the Chicago Bulls, would have had a monitor device, the trainers & coaches could have prevented a potential injury from reoccurring and saving the team's salary, revenue, marketing, etc. This cost the Chicago Bulls entity hundredths, millionths of dollars .
5. Protect: the ability to predict high risk losses are no longer the case with these first four layers to protect the organization's by giving them the ability to protect their assets' before their athletes become a threat to them.
Concussion Technology
BioSensor system monitors brain activity and records electrical activity in real time. These devices measure vitals fluctuating from the forehead and the lower neck. These vitals include brain activity, blood pressure, heart rate blood, oxygen levels, body temperature thermometer, electrocardiogram (ECG) in which it also has the ability to identify migraines, dizziness, headaches due to football concussions.
BioSensor has the ability adapt to any industrial infrastructure (I.e. trains, construction equipment, non-civilian, airports, etc.) and any commercial industry, workplace environment, cross- docking, transportation, distribution, etc. In light of the foregoing description, it should be recognized that embodiments in accordance with the present invention can be realized in numerous configurations contemplated to be within the scope and spirit of the claims. Additionally, the description above is intended by way of example only and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way, except as set forth in any future claim.

Claims

Claims
1. A facemask holding device comprising: a main body of a first material, wherein said main body comprises a first opening; a framework of a second material, wherein said wherein said framework comprises a second opening; wherein said second material is different from the first material; and wherein said framework in embedded in said main body.
2. The facemask holding device, as in claim 1, wherein said holding device comprises a curved section and an elongated section, wherein said curved section is configured to create a space for at least a facemask bar.
3. The facemask holding device, as in claim 1, wherein the first opening comprises a threaded inner surface.
4. The facemask holding device, as in claim 1, wherein the main body comprises a recess, wherein said recess provide access to said first opening.
5. The facemask holding device, as in claim 1, wherein the framework comprises a second curved body and a pair of elongated plaques, wherein said pair of elongated plaques extend away from the said second curved body.
6. A helmet-facemasks system comprising
a helmet;
a face protection gear; at least an attaching mechanism; and
a holding element comprising: a main body of a first material, wherein said main body comprises a first opening; a framework of a second material, wherein said wherein said framework comprises a second opening; wherein said second material is different from the first material; and wherein said framework in embedded in said main body; and
wherein said holding element is mechanically coupled said face protection gear to the helmet by means of the at least attaching mechanism.
7. The helmet-facemasks system, as in claim 6, wherein said holding device comprises a curved section and an elongated section, wherein said curved section is configured to create a space for at least a facemask bar.
8. The helmet-facemasks system, as in claim 6, wherein the first opening comprises a threaded inner surface.
9. The helmet-facemasks system, as in claim 6, wherein the main body comprises a recess, wherein said recess provide access to said first opening.
10. The helmet-facemasks system, as in claim 6, wherein the framework comprises a second curved body and a pair of elongated plaques, wherein said pair of elongated plaques extend away from the said second curved body.
11. The helmet-facemasks system, as in claim 6, comprising damping mechanism.
12. The helmet-facemasks system, as in claim 11, wherein said damping mechanism comprises a first platform and a second platform.
13. The helmet-facemasks system, as in claim 12, wherein said first platform comprises a first threaded opening for receiving the at least attaching mechanism.
14. The helmet-facemasks system, as in claim 13, wherein said second platform comprises a first threaded opening for receiving the at least attaching mechanism; wherein said first platform is attached to said holding element.
15. The helmet-facemasks system, as in claim 12, wherein said second platform comprises a first threaded opening for receiving the at least attaching mechanism.
16. A attaching mechanism for holding at least two parts together comprising: an attaching actuator including a first flange and first elongated threaded body; and an attaching receiver including a second flange and a hollow elongated body, wherein said attaching actuator is mechanically coupled inside said attaching receiver.
17. The attaching mechanism, as in claim 16, wherein said hollow elongated body comprises outer threaded surface and an inner threaded surface; and wherein said inner threaded surface matches said first elongated threaded body.
18. The attaching mechanism, as in claim 16, wherein said attaching actuator comprises attaching actuator distal end including a ball bearing mechanism.
19. The attaching mechanism, as in claim 18, wherein the ball bearing mechanism comprises an resilient ring, an elongated bearing shaft including a reduced distal end and ball elements.
20. The attaching mechanism, as in claim 18, wherein the elongated bearing shaft is mechanically coupled inside the first elongated threaded body; and said first elongated threaded body ball bearing holes.
21. The attaching mechanism, as in claim 19, wherein the attaching receiver comprises an inner surface channel for receiving the ball bearing mechanism.
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