Patents
US 12685354 B2: Wrap-around, impact force absorbing, padded, head-impact protecting headband and helmet liner
- Granted
- 2026-07-21
- Filed
- 2024-09-04 application 18824186
- Type
- Utility · 9 claims
- Elsewhere
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Abstract
An impact protecting device includes flocked energy absorbing material (FEAM) impact force absorbing (IFA) segments. Each segment includes a double-sided flock section; a segment cover disposed covering the double-sided flock section and an outer elastic cover enclosing the plurality of FEAM IFA segments including stitching to keep the segments adjacent to adjoining segments but separated. The device further includes overlapped segments to provide extra head protection for the forehead and frontal head areas.
Source: PTBLXML, file of 2026-07-21 (ipgb20260721.xml).
Assignees
| Assignee | Type | Place | Also on furp.org | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS 1,152 patents | US company or organization | Boston, MA | UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS Federal lobbying client EXACT high confidence: identical full name and state | PTBLXML, file of 2026-07-21 |
Inventors
| Inventor | Place | Patents | Person page | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yong K Kim | North Dartmouth, MA | PTBLXML, file of 2026-07-21 | ||
| Armand F. Lewis | Mattapoisett, MA | 17 | PTBLXML, file of 2026-07-21 |
CPC categories
| Subclass | Category | First group | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| A41D | Outerwear; protective garments; accessories | A41D20/00 | PTBLXML, file of 2026-07-21 |
| A42B | Hats; head coverings | A42B3/125 | PTBLXML, file of 2026-07-21 |
Cooperative Patent Classification, as currently assigned (one row per subclass).
Assignments and security interests
No recorded assignments or security interests on file for this patent.
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