71 results about "Head Protective Devices" patented technology

A vehicle seat assembly that includes a seatback frame and an upper armature moveably supported by the seatback frame. The upper armature includes a head restraint and a first impact body, and the upper armature is operable to move in response to a predetermined force applied to the first impact body to thereby move the head restraint toward the occupant. The vehicle seat assembly also includes a lower armature that is operatively connected to the upper armature and is operable to move toward the upper armature in response to a predetermined force applied to the lower armature and act on the upper armature to move the head restraint toward the occupant.

An infinitely adjustable head restraint assembly that includes a head restraint adapted for movement between a first position and a second position relative to a seatback of a vehicle seat assembly. The head restraint assembly also includes at least one biasing member that biases the head restraint away from the first position toward the second position. Furthermore, the head restraint assembly includes a retainer mechanism operable to retain the head restraint in any position between the first position and the second position and operable to release the head restraint for movement between the first position and the second position. The head restraint assembly can be incorporated in a vehicle seat assembly.

A head positioning device comprising: (A) a head support that is configured for supporting a patient's head; and (B) a sliding joint that is connected to allow the head support to be moved about a virtual axis of rotation while the head support is supporting the patient's head, wherein the virtual axis of rotation is spaced apart from the sliding joint. The head positioning device may include a head restraint for maintaining the patient's head in a substantially fixed relation to the head support as the head support is moved about the virtual axis of rotation. In one embodiment, the head restraint comprises a hook member that is configured for hookedly engaging a curved portion of the patient's face.

A head and neck protection system includes a head protector, a shoulder protector, and a neck guard for protecting a person from injury. The neck guard detachably connects between the head protector and the shoulder protector and includes a collar. The collar has a first edge and a second edge spaced apart from the first edge. The first and second edges include fastening means for detachably coupling the collar between the head protector and the shoulder protector. In one embodiment, the collar has a perimeter that flares outwardly as the collar extends from the head protector to the shoulder protector. The collar is formed of an anti-ballistic material to protect the person from injury from bullets, fragments and other projectiles. The collar interconnects the head protector with the shoulder protector to form a restraint that limits displacement of the head protector relative to the shoulder protector.

A head restraint system includes a vehicle seat comprising a seat back and a seat bottom. The system further includes a head restraint guide positioned in the seat back. The head restraint guide is adapted to hold a head restraint at a selectable position. The system further includes a first and second gear rack and a gear system adapted to contact the first and second gear racks and move said gears tracks in a relative linear manner. The first gear rack is attached to the head restraint guide while the second gear rack is fixed relative to the seat back. An actuator system drives the gear system such that positioning of the seat back in a folded position causes the head restraint guide and the head restraint positioned therein to be lowered.

An electronic device is provided for use in an impact sport head protector. The device includes a tilt sensor that generates at least one output signal representing tilt orientation of the head protector. A processor is configured to sample and process the tilt sensor output signal(s) over a number of successive cycles to determine whether the head protector is in an unsafe position during a given cycle and to generate an alarm signal based on such determination at least for the given cycle. An audio device is configured to produce an audible alarm in response to such alarm signal. The processor is configured to remove the effect of noise components in the tilt sensor output signal(s) in generating the alarm signal. The processor can also be configured to constrain the time delay that the head protector is in an unsafe position before raising the alarm signal.

The present invention provides a head restraint that can be used in conjunction with conventional cattle chutes that are equipped with head gates. Head restraints of this invention can be integrated into new chutes at the time they are manufactured or can be affixed to existing chutes. The head restraint apparatus of this invention provides the advantages of being humane by causing little or no discomfort to the cattle being restrained. Cattle being treated also tends to remain calm while being restrained utilizing the device of this invention as compared to conventional restraint procedures, such as the employment of a bull lead. It offers much easier and faster means for providing care to positions on the head of the animal. Its implementation can accordingly lead to reduction in human labor requirements associated with treating a herd of cattle and generally leads to savings in medication by virtue of being able to more accurately apply eye drops, ointments, or powdered medications to the eyes of a cow having a very stabilized head as compared to loss of medication when dealing with a struggling animal that is jerking its head around during the procedure. The head restraint of this invention can also be beneficially utilized in administering shots of medication into the necks of cattle. Shots in the neck can be given much more easily, quickly, and accurately to an animal that is being restrained with the head restraint of this invention to prevent the animal's neck from moving or jerking at the time that the shot is being administered. This greatly reduces the risk of injury to the animal and the person administering the shot and also reduces the possibility of bending or breaking the hypodermic needle The present invention more specifically discloses a head restraint for utilization in conjunction with a cattle chute, said head restraint being comprised of a lower neck restraint, an upper neck restraint which is mounted to the lower neck restraint, a nose restraint which is mounted to the lower neck restraint, and a means for affixing the head restraint to the cattle chute, wherein the upper neck restraint is adapted to swivel into a position forming an inverted U-shape over the top of the lower neck restraint, and wherein the nose restraint is adapted to swivel by horizontal motion into a position forming a closed U-shape with the lower neck restraint.

A headgear system enhanced for generating sound has at least one speaker apparatus connected to or integrated into the structure of the headgear system, the speaker apparatus including a magnet suspended in a magnetic fluid, and at least one resonator connected to the at least one speaker apparatus. The system is characterized in that excitation of the magnet produces vibration translated to the resonator to generate the sound.

A head guard arrangement includes a flexible pad (10A) in direct contact with and enclosing the head top region and temporal region of the head of a baby (100), an impact absorption pad (20A) at an outer side of the flexible pad (10A), enclosing the head top region and temporal region of the baby (100), and a fixture pad (30A) having a configuration with an outer perimeter contour that is in accord with the inner perimeter contour of a sidewall (1) of a child seat or carrier or the like so as to fill the gap between the impact absorption pad (20A) and the sidewall (1). With this structure, the head guard arrangement protects the head and brain of an infant against impact injuries.

A tilt-adjustable head restraint assembly includes a hollowed head restraint body pivotally connected to a U-shaped mounting post. A ratcheting mechanism is disposed within the head restraint body and includes a ratchet interacting with a rack of ratchet teeth. The ratchet has an inertia gear engaged therewith to slow the forward movement of the pivoting head restraint when the ratchet is engaged to allow forward movement of the head restraint, and further has a plunger mechanism which allows for the pivoting of the head restraint in a hands free manner by the application of a static force or pressure.

A head protection device (2), for protecting the head, includes a head bracket (4), with a visor (8) fastened rotatably to the head bracket (4) via two swivel joints (6), and with a branched air duct (10), which has one air inlet (12) and a plurality of air outlets (14). At least one of the air outlets (14) is arranged as a chin air outlet (20) at a lateral section (22) of the visor. At least one of the swivel joints (6) forms an inner air channel (24) extending as a part of the air duct (10) from the head bracket (4) to the visor (8). In addition, a respirator device is provided with the head protection device (2).

According to one embodiment, a head restraint attached to a top of a bed of one of a medical image diagnosis apparatus and a medical treatment apparatus, the head restraint comprises a headrest portion configured to allow a head of an object to be placed thereon, with the object being placed on the top, and an arm up holder configured to be detachable from the headrest portion and place an arm of the object near one of a vertex of the head of the object and a temple of the head when the head of the object is placed on the headrest portion.

A transportation riders protection system has a web (22) including a head protection device (21) deployed from a case (20) by two cable pullers (50) and (90) protecting rider (80) from collision impact. An automatic sensor (51b), a warning system (51e) and also a manual switch (51a) give signal to the firing of the charge from the propellant housing (51). The piston (55) propelled down to the limit of effective range will release the cable (47). The end cap (54) vents the pressure and cushions the thrust of the piston (55). The multiple cable control housing (53) housed set of cable control (52). Equalizer-organizer case (40) contains cables (41) of different length joining cable (47) with an overload split ring (48) which will straighten if tension is over the set limit. The anchor-router (30) locks the web (22) in place after the cables (41) are pulled down from the cavities of the tubes (60) and (70), while puller (90) tightens mid section of the web. A windowed section (39) of a transit vehicle shows the transportation riders web restraint system fully deployed protecting a rider (80) sitting on a bench chair (100). The web system can protect and restraint one or more riders.

A transportation riders protection system has a web (22) including a head protection device (21) deployed from a case (20) by two cable pullers (50) and (90) protecting rider (80) from collision impact. An automatic sensor (51b), a warning system (51e) and also a manual switch (51a) give signal to the firing of the charge from the propellant housing (51). The piston (55) propelled down to the limit of effective range will release the cable (47). The end cap (54) vents the pressure and cushions the thrust of the piston (55). The multiple cable control housing (53) housed set of cable control (52). Equalizer-organizer case (40) contains cables (41) of different length joining cable (47) with an overload split ring (48) which will straighten if tension is over the set limit. The anchor-router (30) locks the web (22) in place after the cables (41) are pulled down from the cavities of the tubes (60) and (70), while puller (90) tightens mid section of the web. A windowed section (39) of a transit vehicle shows the transportation riders web restraint system fully deployed protecting a rider (80) sitting on a bench chair (100). The web system can protect and restraint one or more riders.

The present invention is directed to a protective hat suitable for every day wear by infants, children, senior citizens or physically disabled individuals. Such hat protects at least the sides, top or rear of the wearer's head from injuries due to falls or bumps against hard objects while conducting routine, daily activities. Generally, the head protector of the present invention may comprise: (1) a cap member: and (2) one or more flexible, resilient shock absorbent pads. The cap member may be constructed so as to fully enclose and / or encapsulate the one or more pads.

The invention relates to a safety seat for infants and particularly relates to a multifunctional safety seat. The multifunctional safety seat comprises a safety seat body, a handle and a head protection unit. The head protection unit is arranged in the safety seat body to be matched with safety belts, the handle is arranged on the two sides of the safety seat body, a rotation cover is arranged on the head protection unit, and an intelligent recording instrument is arranged on the handle. The safety seat is mainly improved on account of a cradle seat and is suitable for being matched with the safety belts of infants of different ages during riding, injuries to the infant heads and necks caused by external impact force can be relieved when accidental impact occurs to cars during traveling, and the head and neck safety of the infants is well protected; besides, the safety seat can protect the head and neck safety of the infants during accidental impact to the cars and also have an intelligent recording function; parents can be helped to record dribs and drabs of the infants during growing up along with the growing of the infants.

A head restraint system for an automotive vehicle seat includes a headrest carried upon eccentric mounting posts which may be extended telescopically from a seatback and rotated about their base axes so as to reposition the headrest not only vertically, but also horizontally. A sensor mounted in the headrest feeds back the location of an occupant's head to a system controller.

The invention relates to a head restraint for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, wherein the head restraint has a cushion part facing the head of a seat occupant, a main body, and a comfort adjustment device, wherein in a usage situation of the head restraint the cushion part can be adjusted relative to the main body from a first position that is farther from the head of the seat occupant to a second position that is closer to the head of the occupant by means of the comfort adjustment device, wherein the cushion part can also be adjusted from the second position in the direction of the first position by means of the comfort adjustment device, wherein this requires a front extreme position of the cushion part to be set.

The invention discloses a controllable-descend-speed type tower escape descend control knapsack. A head protecting device is fixed to the middle of the upper end of the rear wall of a knapsack body protector, and tightening bands used for binding the knapsack body protector and a human body are arranged on the two side walls of the knapsack body protector correspondingly. A controllable-descend-speed type descend control device is fixed to the interior of the front wall of the knapsack body protector, and a safety hook used for being hooked to a steel ring in a position near a window of a tower is fixed to the end of a rope coiled round the controllable-descend-speed type descend control device. A sleeve stay in the controllable-descend-speed type descend control device extends through a trouser leg on one side of the knapsack body protector and is fixed to the bottom of a corresponding protecting foot cover, and the descend speed is regulated in the modes that the controllable-descend-speed type descend control device is manually regulated; and the controllable-descend-speed type descend control device is controlled through the sleeve stay after the human feet kick downwards. According to the controllable-descend-speed type tower escape descend control knapsack, on the premise that the controllable-descend-speed type descend control device has a deceleration function, the descend speed can be controlled and regulated through the sleeve stay, the phenomenon that the head and limbs of the human body are knocked or scratched in the descend escape process is avoided, the application safety performance is high, materials are low in price, and the manufacturing cost is low.

The present invention is a communication or entertainment device that includes a first component and a second component. The first component includes a microphone and earpiece to be worn by the wearer. The second component is wirelessly coupled to the first component. This second component controls the activation and functions of the first component. The first component includes at least one of the following features: a jack for cellular phone, and a jack for radio, CD player, and MP3. This combination provides a device that is ideally suited for those who wear helmets and still want to have the ability and accessibility to communicate or to be entertained.

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.

Impact-dissipating liners, helmets having an impact-dissipating liner, and methods of fabricating impact-dissipating liners are provided. The liners include a fluid impermeable enclosure having cavities with sidewalls, re-enforcing fabric sheets, and a fluid contained in the enclosure. The enclosure may have a central portion and lobes extending from the central portion, wherein the central portion and the lobes are adapted to conform to the shape of an internal surface of a helmet. The re-enforcing sheets may be made from a broad range of materials and may enhance the structural support, structural integrity, and / or durability to the liner. Aspects of the invention are particularly adapted for use as head protection, such as, helmets; however, aspects of the invention are also adaptable to provide impact-dissipation for any body or surface that would benefit from such protection.

A head protection device has a distance-measuring device with a spatial directional characteristic, a light beam generation device as well as at least one control unit. The distance-measuring device is configured to determine distance information relative to a focusing range of the spatial directional characteristic and to provide the determined distance information to the control unit. The light beam generation device is configured to generate a light beam in the direction of the focusing range. The control unit provides a control signal, which indicates a request for a brightness modulation frequency of the light beam as a function of the distance information, to the light beam generation device on the basis of the distance information in a first operating mode.

A ratchet assembly for a head protection device is provided. The ratchet assembly comprises a first cover and a ratchet gear. The first cover defines an aperture and has a locking element disposed along the aperture. The ratchet gear comprises a plurality of ratchet gear teeth, and the locking element is engaged with a ratchet gear tooth of the plurality of ratchet gear teeth of the ratchet gear to restrict rotation of the ratchet gear in a direction. The ratchet assembly also comprises a knob and a second cover. The knob comprises a plurality of knob gears disposed on the interior of the knob, and the second cover has a protrusion. The knob is coupled to the protrusion of the second cover.

To provide a control apparatus of a protection apparatus, which, with a simple configuration and excluding side face collisions as well as head-on collisions, favorably detects an offset collision or diagonal collision, and then activates a suitable protection apparatus for protecting the side or head of a passenger at a timing in accordance with the degree of collision, in addition to providing a method for controlling a protection apparatus. The control apparatus (101) includes: an ECU (1); satellite sensors (2, 3) for detecting a first acceleration in the longitudinal direction of a vehicle; and a main sensor (13) for detecting a second acceleration in the longitudinal direction thereof, and a third acceleration in the width direction thereof. The ECU (1) includes: a level calculation part for calculating a level of a front face collision based on the first acceleration and the second acceleration; a ΔVoffset calculation part for making an offset adjustment of ΔV obtained by integrating the third acceleration so as to attenuate ΔV of the third acceleration based on a head-on collision, in order to obtain ΔVoffset; and a determination part for determining an offset collision or diagonal collision based on the level of the front face collision and the ΔVoffset; and activates a side and head protection apparatus (6 or 7) if it is determined using the determination part that an offset collision or diagonal collision has occurred.

A body or head protector device for martial arts having at least one hit detector attached thereto or embedded therein is disclosed. The hit detector includes: an elongate upper substrate; an elongate lower substrate facing away the upper substrate; and a spacer disposed between the upper substrate and lower substrate, wherein a circuit pattern is formed on the lower substrate substantially across an entire length of the lower substrate, wherein the circuit pattern include first and second patterns, wherein the first pattern and second pattern are short-circuited with each other when the upper and lower substrates are in a non-contact with each other.

A flexible garment is used to protect the wearer's clothing, head, neck and upper torso from unwanted transfer of cosmetic make-up, hair products and oils and other bodily substances as well as protect make-up and hair from being disturbed while changing clothing, comprising a single piece of material having two semi-circular bands affixed into tubes on two opposite sides or edges of the material. The object of the invention is to provide a more secure, effective and simple to use design that may be worn during application of facial cosmetics, make-up and hair products, and then converted quickly and effectively into a protective covering.

An insertable and removable reader head protection device for a magnetic stripe reader is provided including a thin, non-ferromagnetic insertable panel that is disposed between the reader head and the magnetic stripe card, as the magnetic stripe card is inserted and swiped. The insertable and removable panel is adapted to protect the reader head from dirt, oil, and the like when inserted in the magnetic stripe reader and is adapted to be manually removable from this dirt-shielding position for manual cleaning. The reader head protection device provided includes embodiments both for use as an add-on accessory with existing types of magnetic stripe readers and for use during the initial manufacture of new magnetic stripe readers. When using the magnetic stripe reader head protection device the magnetic stripe reader owner will reduce downtime due to non-operational readers and reduce the cost of cleaning cards and service costs.