Jacket for reducing spinal and compression injuries associated with a fall from a moving vehicle
October 30, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3827716 Inflatable suit for cyclists Clothing for providing protection against forceful impact Universally applicable, in-motion and automatic toll paying system using microwaves Protective garment Motorcycle safety apparel System for identifying particular objects Motorcycle safety apparel User wearable inflatable garment Gas expansion type shock absorbing safety cloth for autocycle driver InventorApplicationNo. 550286 filed on 10/30/1995US Classes:2/456, Body cover2/465, Side impact torso protector2/467, Back protector2/468Neck protectorExaminersPrimary: Crowder, C. D.Assistant: Worrell, Larry D. Jr. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA41D 013/00AbstractA jockey jacket actuates upon sensing a particular event, such as the jockey falling from the horse during a race. A series of air tracks are inflated by a gas generator to pump up a series of air-pockets, mini-airbags, and a collar protection region, preferably with a series of concentric circular cylinders which expand and provide resistance to motions that are transverse to the concentric axis. A plurality of caps are telescopically disposed within the tracks and are forced upwards by the injected gas. These caps form a column that, together with the other columns and a support member Within the jacket collar, forms an exoskeleton around the jockey's neck. A base webbing provides support for the columns. The jacket includes microelectronics to control the jacket actuation. The jacket is usable for other activities, such as motorcycling.Field of SearchVest typeGUARD OR PROTECTOR HAVING A HOOK-LOOP TYPE FASTENER GARMENT HAVING A HOOK-LOOP TYPE FASTENER GUARD OR PROTECTOR Body cover Shoulder protector Side impact torso protector Back protector Neck protector Electric control and/or sensor means In the form of or used in conjunction with a belt or strap With source of inflation fluid and flow control means thereof Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment Inflated confinement specially positioned relative to occupant or conforming to the body shape of occupant | |
