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Flexible Head Protector

a head protector and flexible technology, applied in the field of flexible head protectors, can solve the problems of tbi being a major cause of death and disability worldwide, and achieve the effect of reducing the damage to the head or removing the damag

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-11-23
AARON BENNIE
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The present invention is a flexible head protector made of cushioned materials that can reduce the damage caused by impact to the head. It can be worn under various types of helmets and provides a snug fit. The device contains a variety of padded materials designed to protect against head trauma, concussions, and even potentially fatal injuries. It is durable, weather-proof, and can be used in all climates and seasons.

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TBI is a major cause of death and disability worldwide, especially in children and young adults.

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[0016]There are a number of significant design features and improvements incorporated within the invention.

[0017]The present invention is a Flex Head Protector 1, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, that can be used for all types of sports, as well as for head injuries recovery (hospital). This product will help to eliminate, or lessen the damage to an individual's head often caused by impact; as well as after treatment for those who have endured some degree of head damage due to a form of impact. The flex head protector device 1 is durable and provides a snug fit allowing it to be worn under items such as motorcycle, hockey or football helmets 50.

[0018]The flexible head protector 1 is a head cover made of flexible cushioned materials that will singularly reflect the immediate impact of the head with other objects and designed to protect against head trauma, concussions, and quite possibly fatal injuries due to sudden impact of the cranial area.

[0019]The protector 1 is made of material such ...

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Abstract

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

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS (IF ANY)[0001]NoneBACKGROUND1. Field of the Invention[0002]The invention relates to flexible head protector in more particular a head protector that can protect against traumatic brain injury.2. Description of Prior Art[0003]Traumatic brain injury (TBI), also known as intracranial injury, occurs when an external force traumatically injures the brain. TBI is a major cause of death and disability worldwide, especially in children and young adults. Sports and accidents are some of the leading causes of TBI.[0004]TBI can cause a host of physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral effects, and outcome can range from complete recovery to permanent disability or death. Depending on the injury, treatment required may be minimal or may include interventions such as medications, emergency surgery or surgery years later. Physical therapy, speech therapy, recreation therapy, occupational therapy and vision therapy may be employed for rehabilit...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A42B3/06
CPCA42B3/069A42B3/10
Inventor AARON, BENNIE
Owner AARON BENNIE
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