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Motorcycle helmet with a spinal cord protective device

a technology of spinal cord protection and motorcycle helmet, which is applied in the direction of helmet covers, protective garments, eye treatment, etc., can solve the problems of prior art helmet systems that fail to provide proper spinal cord protection

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-05-21
GALE MARIA MOSS
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[0006]The present invention, in a first embodiment, provides for a motorcycle helmet with a detachable spinal cord protective device or attachment, wherein the protective device or attachment is a detachable collar that, in one embodiment, snaps to the inside of the helmet and closes at the front neck with a securing mechanism, such as a Velcro™ strap. The present invention's motorcycle helmet with a detachable spinal cord protective device or attachment allows for full range of head motion to the sides and front, except to the back of the head, insuring neck protection upon impact.
[0008]The present invention, in a second embodiment, provides a motorcycle helmet integrated with a spinal cord protection extension, wherein the extension comprises an elongation in the back to the base of the neck. The motorcycle helmet in this embodiment enables full range of motion to the sides and front but not to the back of the head, insuring neck protection upon impact. It should be noted that, unlike the first embodiment, the elongation in this embodiment is not detachable.

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The prior art helmet systems currently available in the market fail to provide proper protection to the spinal cord.

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[0017]The present invention, in a first embodiment, provides for a motorcycle helmet with a detachable spinal cord protective device or attachment, wherein the protective device or attachment is a detachable collar that, in one embodiment, snaps to the inside of the helmet and closes at the front neck with a securing mechanism, such as a Velcro™ strap. The present invention's motorcycle helmet with a detachable spinal cord protective device or attachment allows for full range of head motion to the sides and front, except to the back of the head, insuring neck protection upon impact.

[0018]In the first embodiment, the present invention's device comprises a full-face helmet with a base modified to engage via, for example, a snap-fit arrangement, and a U-shaped spinal cord protection attachment, wherein the spinal cord protection attachment engages the full-face helmet via the snap fit arrangement, and the U-Shaped spinal cord protection attachment has a securing mechanism (e.g., a stra...

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[0023]In the second embodiment, the present invention provides for a full-face helmet, wherein the improvement comprises a U-shaped spinal cord protection extension that is integrated into a standard full-face helmet, wherein the U-Shaped spinal cord protection attachment has a securing mechanism (e.g., a strap comprising hooks and loops such as Velcro™) for securing the U-Shaped spinal cord protection attachment around a subject's neck.

[0024]FIG. 4a illustrates a right side view of a motorcycle helmet with a spinal cord protection extension 402 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4b illustrates a left side view of a motorcycle helmet with a spinal cord protection extension 402 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5a illustrates a front view of a motorcycle helmet with a spinal cord protection extension 402 for impact resistance and a hanging chinstrap according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5b illust...

third embodiment

[0025]The present invention, in a third embodiment, provides a half-helmet with spinal cord protection, wherein a securing mechanism (e.g., a strap comprising hooks and loops such as Velcro™) provides closure around the neck.

[0026]In the third embodiment, the present invention's device comprises a half-face helmet with a base modified to engage a snap-fit arrangement, and a U-shaped spinal cord protection attachment, wherein the spinal cord protection attachment engages the half-face helmet via the snap fit arrangement, and the U-Shaped spinal cord protection attachment has a securing mechanism (e.g., a strap comprising hooks and loops such as Velcro™) for securing said U-Shaped spinal cord protection attachment around a subject's neck.

[0027]FIG. 6a illustrates a right side view of a half-helmet with spinal cord protection 602 according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6b illustrates a left side view of a half-helmet with spinal cord protection 602 according to t...

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Abstract

A motorcycle helmet is disclosed with a detachable spinal cord protective device or attachment, wherein the protective device or attachment is a detachable collar that, for example, snaps to the inside of the helmet and closes at the front neck with a securing mechanism, such as a Velcro™ strap. A motorcycle helmet with a spinal cord protection extension is also disclosed, wherein the extension comprises an elongation in the back to the base of the neck. Also disclosed is a half-helmet with spinal cord protection, wherein a securing mechanism, such as a Velcro™ strap, provides closure around the neck. The disclosed variation in motorcycle helmets enables full range of motion to the sides and front but not to the back of the head, insuring neck protection upon impact.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application 60 / 988,141 filed Nov. 15, 2007.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to the field of protective headgear, such as helmets. More specifically, the present invention is related to a motorcycle helmet with a spinal cord protective device.[0004]2. Discussion of Prior Art[0005]Numerous instances of spinal injuries are reported in cases even when either a full-face helmet or a half-face helmet is used. The prior art helmet systems currently available in the market fail to provide proper protection to the spinal cord. Whatever the precise merits, features, and advantages of such known half- and full-face helmets, none of them achieves or fulfills the purposes of the present invention.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0006]The present invention, in a first embodiment, provides for a motorcycle helmet with a detachable spinal cord protective device...

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IPC IPC(8): A42B3/04
CPCA42B3/0473
Inventor GALE, MARIA MOSS
Owner GALE MARIA MOSS
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