Physiological and neurological monitoring sportswear

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to a physiological and neurological monitoring apparatus that monitors and satisfies the need for an improved buffer between the skull of a user and the impacting object so as to minimize the likelihood of neck and cranial injury. Further the helmet comprises a facemask for prevent concussions by absorbing the energy from an impact and redirecting the energy across the structure of the helmet shell. The embodiment comprises a helmet shell with elongated cheek guards and an elongated rear neck guard which follows the contour of the user's shoulder line and continues sufficiently below the head of said user to cover the rear neck of the user. These additions help prevent concussions by providing a larger surface of protection to especially weak areas that are prone to injury such as the rear of the neck and the lower jaw line.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is related to U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 62 / 078,814 filed on Nov. 12, 2014 and U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 62 / 110,524 filed on Jan. 31, 2015.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT[0002]N / ABACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0003]1. Field of the Invention[0004]The disclosure relates generally to the field of physiological monitoring, and more particularly, to athletic physiological-monitoring and injury-preventive sportswear.[0005]2. Background of the Invention[0006]In contact sports such as American football, injury is relatively common due to the collisions and force of impact between players. In addition to other forms of bodily harm experienced by players, concussions and other forms of head trauma stand out as physical harm that can be especially debilitating and capable of deteriorating a player's health over time if not treated properly. Moreover, although football players are fitted wi...

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Benefits of technology

This patent describes various apparatuses and systems for protecting the skull and brain of a helmet user during impacts. These include a helmet with elongated cheek guards and a rear neck guard to absorb the force of a collision and minimize the likelihood of injury. A facemask buffer system is also included to provide an air cushion and absorb impact energy. A chin strap buffer system is also described to protect the jaw line. A brain monitoring system is also included to monitor the user's physiological health during training or gameplay. Overall, these apparatuses and systems improve safety and protect the user from concussions and cranial injuries.

Problems solved by technology

In contact sports such as American football, injury is relatively common due to the collisions and force of impact between players.

In addition to other forms of bodily harm experienced by players, concussions and other forms of head trauma stand out as physical harm that can be especially debilitating and capable of deteriorating a player's health over time if not treated properly.

Moreover, although football players are fitted with injury-preventive athletic wear such as helmets, the current helmets are not capable of preventing concussions, entirely due to limitations in the material performance and design of the helmets.

Also, concussions are not readily detectable as the injury is not on the exterior of the body, but rather within the cranium of the injured player.

Subsequently, the player returns to the playing field and receives additional strikes to the head, thus increasingly deteriorating the player's physical health at a heightened rate.

Such helmets can disperse the force upon the skull of a player, thus decreasing the chance of concussion, but these helmets cannot eliminate the chance of a concussion entirely.

Moreover upon receiving a concussion, current helmets do not have the capability of aiding in the treatment of a concussion by measuring the forces exerted on the helmet or players' or monitoring the players' physiological health.

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