Protection device including an inflatable member

A protection device comprising an inflatable member and one or more structures is described. The inflatable member comprises a first wall and a second wall that form an internal chamber. The one or more structures are housed in the internal chamber, and each structure in the one or more structures comprises a first mesh and a second mesh connected by a plurality of tie members. Methods for manufacturing such a protection device are also described.

Airbag system for motorcycle drivers

A garment which comprises an inflatable protective device able to expand from a rest condition, wherein it's in a deflated status, to a working condition, wherein it's in an inflated status, inflation means able to inflate said protective device and an electronic controller able to activate the inflation means if a risk and/or danger signal is detected by sensors incorporated in the garment. The inflatable protective device, after being moved to the working condition, can return automatically to the rest condition without requiring to be repacked or reset and the inflation means can inflate the protective device more than once without requiring to be recharged.

INFLATABLE FALL ARREST AND FALL PROTECTION SAFETY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE

An inflatable fall arrest and fall protection safety system generally having one or more inflatable apparatus attached to a belt or other suitable wearable support structure that can be worn by a user. When the user falls, one or more directional inertia activated inflation devices trigger one or more inflators to inflate the one or more inflatable apparatus such that they protect the falling user in the given situation. The inflatable fall arrest and fall protection safety system can be used for work that is performed at dangerous heights, for example pipe rack or scaffolding construction, as well as to protect people who are prone to falling, or any situation in which protection from falling could be desired. 1. A personal protection apparatus for preventing or substantially reducing injury to a wearer of said apparatus experiencing a fall or similar event , the personal protection apparatus comprising: an outer containment comprising a low-elasticity flexible material, said outer containment inflatable to a substantially fixed volume,', 'an inner bladder inside of said outer containment, said inner bladder comprising an elastic material configured to receive a volume of pressurized gas,', 'an inflator connected to said inner bladder configured to inflate said inner bladder with said volume of pressurized gas, and', 'an activation mechanism system sensing accelerations and in response to a vertically downward component of acceleration exceeding a predetermined threshold for a predetermined period of time, said activation mechanism system activates said inflator to generate said volume of pressurized gas into said inner bladder, said inner bladder expanding to said substantially fixed volume of said outer containment., 'a wearable support structure associated with an inflatable apparatus, said inflatable apparatus comprising2. The personal protection apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said activation mechanism system comprises:an directional accelerometer sensing ...

Modular Airbag System For Personal Protection

A modular airbag system may include at least one inflatable airbag configured to deploy outward on a side(s) of the airbag system, for example, in two opposite substantially horizontal directions, at least one airbag compartment, and one or more straps configured to strap the modular airbag system securely to one of a user's body and/or an object, and configured to release the modular airbag system from one of the user's body and/or the object. 1. A modular airbag system , comprising:at least two airbag compartments;at least two inflatable airbags housed in the at least two airbag compartments, the at least two inflatable airbags configured to deploy outward on two sides of the airbag system in two opposite substantially horizontal directions; andone or more straps connected to at least one of the at least two airbag compartments, the one or more straps configured to strap the at least two airbag compartments securely to an object, and configured to release the at least two airbag compartments from the object, wherein the object can be worn by a user.2. The modular airbag system of claim 1 , further comprising a gas canister configured to inflate the inflatable airbags if triggered claim 1 ,wherein the gas canister comprises pressurized gases, a chemical reactant for producing gas, or a mechanism configured to pump gas.3. The modular airbag system of claim 1 , wherein the object is a backpack.4. The modular airbag system of claim 1 , further comprising a trigger configured to trigger inflation and deployment of the airbags claim 1 ,wherein the trigger comprises chemical, mechanical, or electrical mechanisms.5. The modular airbag system of claim 4 , wherein the trigger triggers automatically based upon sensor data.6. The modular airbag system of claim 4 , wherein the trigger triggers manually based upon the user's control.7. The modular airbag system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one or more straps are directly connected to the at least one of the at least two ...

INJURY MITIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD USING ADAPTIVE FALL AND COLLISION DETECTION

A wearable safety device assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes at least one sensor configured to obtain one or more signals from a user. One of the at least one sensors comprises a vestibular (and startling/surprise related) motion sensor specially configured to obtain vestibular (and startling/surprise related) signals. Vestibular (and startling/surprise related) data indicative of a user's vestibular (and startling/surprise related) state is extracted from the one or more signals and used to determine whether a user is undergoing an event such as a fall or a startling movement. When it is determined that a user is undergoing an event, the processor of the wearable safety device transmits an activation signal to the safety device. Optionally, the processor may transmit data and information related to the vestibular (and startling/surprise related) system and recorded signals to a data repository. 1. A system comprising:at least one sensor configured to obtain one or more signals from a user, wherein the at least one sensor further comprises a vestibular sensor specially configured to obtain vestibular signals; receive the one or more signals from the at least one sensor,', "extract vestibular data from the one or more signals, wherein the vestibular data is indicative of a state of the user's vestibular system,", 'determine whether the user is undergoing an event by comparing the vestibular data to predetermined data, and', 'transmit an activation signal to a safety device when it is determined that the user is undergoing the event; and, 'at least one processor coupled to a memory storing computer readable instructions, the at least one processor electronically coupled to the at least one sensor, the computer readable instructions causing the processor tothe safety device being configured to deploy when the activation signal is received from the at least one processor.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the event is at least one of a fall and a startling ...

REMOVABLE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM FOR ACTIVATING THE DEPLOYMENT OF AN INFLATABLE SAFETY VEST

A system for activating the deployment an inflatable safety vest, wherein it includes a case designed to be solidly connected to the inflatable safety vest and equipped with a first opening into which a box can be removably inserted, said box includes at least an electronic card, connection mechanism and an energy-storage device. The upper part of the aforementioned first opening is provided with a housing which is equipped on the base with mechanism for connecting the case and into which at least the upper part of the box can be inserted so that it is hermetically connected to the case. 110-. (canceled)11. A displacement activation system for activating the deployment of an inflatable safety vest , comprising:a case designed to be fixed to said inflatable safety vest and equipped with a first opening into which a box can be removably inserted, said box comprising at least one electronic card, connection means and an energy storage device, the upper part of said first opening being provided with a housing on the bottom of which there are means for connecting the case and into which at least the upper part of the box can be inserted so that it is hermetically connected to said case.12. The displacement activation system according to claim 11 , wherein said connection mechanism of the case is associated with sealing elements made from at least one of plastic and foam shapes.13. The displacement activation system according to claim 11 , wherein the first opening comprises support rails on each side of the first opening claim 11 , to support the box at the bottom of said first opening while allowing sliding of the box so that it can be inserted in the housing claim 11 , and a flexible attachment element located in the bottom part of the first opening and locking said box in the inserted position.143. The displacement activation system according to claim claim 11 , wherein the box comprises attachment elements designed to cooperate with and to be inserted in the support ...

High altitude escape life jacket

The invention disclose a high altitude escape life jacket, comprising: two baldrics, a jacket body, a power switch, two airbags, a forced switch, an inductive switch, a bottom band, two pneumatic cylinders. The beneficial effects are: The invention has the advantages that the invention can solve the global problem that the high-altitude and high-rise escape problem, and the inflated airbags can delay the falling speed and reduce the landing impact force, and ultimately protect the safety of human. 1. High altitude escape life jacket , comprising: two baldrics , a jacket body , a power switch , two airbags , a forced switch , an inductive switch , a bottom band , two pneumatic cylinders , the baldrics are set on jacket body symmetrically and connected with the jacket body , and the power switch is arranged on the front side of the jacket body and connected with the jacket body , and the airbags are arranged on the both front and rear sides of the jacket body connected with the jacket body , and the forced switch is arranged on the front side of the jacket body and connected with the jacket body , the inductive switch is arranged on the front side of the forced switch and connected with the forced switch , the bottom band is arranged on the lower end of the jacket body and connected with the jacket body , the pneumatic cylinders are arranged on both sides of the jacket body and connected with the jacket body;The power switch is connected with the forced switch and the inductive switch by electric, the forced switch is connected with inflation valves set on the pneumatic cylinders, the inductive switch is also connected with inflation valves set on the pneumatic cylinders, the inflation valves is connected with the air inlet set on the airbags.2. High altitude escape life jacket according to claim 1 , wherein the gas in the pneumatic cylinders are compressed air claim 1 , helium or other gas lighter than air. The disclose belongs to the field of the life jacket, ...

PROTECTIVE GARMENT SYSTEMS FOR PROTECTING AN INDIVIDUAL AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to systems for automatically protecting an individual from injuries using one or more sensors, one or more rigid members, and one or more inflatable members associated therewith, and methods of using the same. 1. A protective garment system for protecting an individual ,the protective garment system comprising:a plurality of rigid members, each of the plurality of rigid members coupled to at least one adjacent rigid member of the plurality of rigid members;at least one fluid source;a plurality of inflatable members, each of the plurality of inflatable members operably coupled to the at least one fluid source and associated with at least one of the plurality of rigid members;one or more sensors configured to sense at least one of a potential impact or an actual impact of the individual; anda controller operably coupled to the one or more sensors and the at least one fluid source.2. The protective garment system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of inflatable members are configured to move one or more of the plurality of rigid members from a first position to a second position relative to at least another one of the plurality of rigid members.3. The protective garment system of claim 2 , wherein the first position corresponds to an uninflated state and allows for flexibility of one or more portions of a protective garment and the second position corresponds to an inflated state and provides increased rigidity in one or more portions of the protective garment.4. The protective garment system of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of inflatable members are operably coupled to the at least one fluid source.5. The protective garment system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to direct the at least one fluid source to controllably supply fluid to the one or more of the plurality of inflatable members in only one or more selected regions of the protective garment system.6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. ...

Interactive Helmet System and Method

An interactive helmet system and method for reducing brain injuries may provide a helmet and at least one inflatable air pouch. The at least one inflatable air pouch may remain in an active position and may pressurize or further inflate in response to an impact with a surface. Over a predetermined time period, the at least one inflatable air pouch may not depressurize and may instantly pressurize or further inflate. The at least one inflatable air pouch may have an air pouch pressure that increases to a higher pressure and may protect users from brain injury at high impact forces. 1. An interactive helmet system for reducing brain injuries , comprising: wherein an air pouch pressure increases over a predetermined inflation time,', 'wherein the predetermined inflation time is a time selected between 0.01 to 0.5 seconds following the impact of the helmet against the surface, and', 'wherein the air pressure of the at least one inflatable air pouch is monitored so that the at least one inflatable air pouch provided in the interior of the helmet remains at least partially inflated and in the active position;, 'at least one inflatable air pouch provided in an interior of a helmet and in an active position prior to an impact of the helmet against a surface, the at least one inflatable air pouch adapted to reduce injuries to the brain and prevent concussions,'} wherein the force measuring instrument predetermines to predetermine an impact force of the helmet against a surface,', "wherein the force measuring instrument contacts a crown of a user's head when the helmet is worn on the user's head, and", 'wherein the air pouch pressure increases in proportion to the force; and, 'a force measuring instrument provided in the interior of the helmet and a pressure regulator provided in the interior of the helmet, the force measuring instrument arranged adjacent to the pressure regulator,'}an inflation device provided in the interior of the helmet to initiate inflating the at least ...

Protective garment systems for protecting an individual and methods of using the same

Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to protective garments and systems that include a protective garment for protecting one or more body regions of an individual wearing the protective garment.

AIRBAG ACTUATOR MOUNTED IN A CUSTOM BUCKLE FOR PERSONAL IMPACT PROTECTION SYSTEMS

A protective device includes an airbag assembly configured to extend at least partially around a waist or hips of an individual; a buckle attached to the airbag assembly, the buckle comprising a first buckle half, and a second buckle half, the first and second buckle halves being attachable to and detachable from one another; and an airbag actuator configured to actuate the airbag assembly. At least a portion of the airbag actuator is disposed in the first buckle half or the second buckle half. 1. A protective device comprising:an airbag assembly configured to extend at least partially around a waist or hips of an individual;a buckle attached to the airbag assembly, the buckle comprising a first buckle half, and a second buckle half, the first and second buckle halves being attachable to and detachable from one another; andan airbag actuator configured to actuate the airbag assembly;wherein the protective device further comprises a proximity sensor configured to cause the airbag assembly to be disabled when the proximity sensor does not detect the body or clothing of the individual.2. The protective device according to claim 1 , wherein the proximity sensor is located in the first buckle half.3. The protective device according to claim 2 , wherein the proximity sensor is located at an inside surface of the first buckle half.4. The protective device according to claim 1 ,wherein the first buckle half comprises a base portion,wherein a first portion of the airbag actuator is located in the base portion, andwherein a second portion of the airbag actuator extends from the base portion, such that, when the first buckle half is attached to the second buckle half, the second portion of the airbag actuator is located in the second buckle half5. The protective device of claim 1 ,wherein the first buckle half comprises a projecting portion extending from the base portion,wherein the second portion of the airbag actuator is located in the projecting portion such that, when the ...

ACTIVATION SYSTEM FOR WEARABLE AIRBAG

An airbag system for protecting a body part of a user in case of an accident is provided, including an airbag arranged as a collar. The collar includes a first fastening body and a second fastening body. The first fastening body has at least one magnet arranged near at least one sensor, and the second fastening body includes a shield operable to magnetically shield the at least one sensor from the at least one magnet.

GARMENT PROVIDED WITH AN INFLATABLE PROTECTIVE DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR ADJUSTING OPERATIONAL MODES OF THE INFLATABLE PROTECTIVE DEVICE

The present invention relates to a garment () comprising an inflatable protective device (). The inflatable protective device () comprises: at least one inflatable bag (), an inflator unit () designed for inflating the at least one inflatable bag (), sensors () designed for monitoring the user's body for detecting shocks or unexpected movements and a control unit () designed for processing the data provided by the sensors () and for activating the inflator unit () if, on the basis of the data received by the sensors (), a danger situation is identified. According to the invention the control unit () comprises storing means () containing at least two different setup parameter sets and/or firmwares () of the control unit () for controlling the activation of the inflator unit (); the control unit () being further provided with selecting means () for selecting one of the said at least two different setup parameter sets and/or firmwares (). The invention also relates to a method for adjusting the operational modes of the inflatable protective device () of the garment (). 21031. Garment () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the selecting means () are manually and/or automatically operable.310253335. Garment () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the storing means () comprise at least two data storage memories ( claim 1 , ).41033192935. Garment () according to claim 3 , characterized in that in a first data storage memory () common parameters dealing with the overall functionality of the control unit () are installed; specific parameters of each of the at least two different setup parameter sets and/or firmwares () being installed on a second data storage memory ().5101134193129. Garment () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the inflatable protective device () comprises a user interface () suitable for sending an identification signal to the control unit () which claim 1 , by means of the selecting means () claim 1 , executes the setup ...

WEARABLE DEVICE

The invention features methods and devices for controlling bleeding from blood vessels that may be damaged as a result of trauma or impact with an object, such as a bullet or shrapnel. The device may be wearable by a user and include one or more components, such as wound sealant and multiple inflatable balloons/bladders. The device may be integrated into a garment, e.g., a vest, jacket, trousers, or full body suit. Once triggered (automatically or manually), the device may be used to deliver wound sealant to a wound site and/or pressure to the wound site by selective inflation of one or more balloons over exsanguinating blood vessels that may be damaged, thereby stopping or minimizing the bleeding. Alternatively, or in addition, the device may be used to stabilize a wounded wearer for, e.g., transportation purposes, or to provide buoyancy. Devices of the invention may also be used as a blood pressure monitor, as a massaging device, and as a breast pump. Devices and methods of the invention may also be used for repairing or stabilizing machines, such as vehicles (e.g., automobiles and boats). 1. An impact detection device comprising:(a) one or more impact detection sensors capable of detecting an impact;(b) two or more bladders, each of said bladders comprising an aperture providing communication from the interior of the bladder to the exterior of the bladder and a valve controlling gas flow through the aperture;(c) an inflation system comprising (i) an air pump or (ii) a cartridge comprising a gas or gas-generating agent, wherein said air pump or cartridge is connected to said two or more bladders by a first tube network which is connected to each said valve; and(d) a triggering mechanism for activating said inflation system in response to a signal from said one or more impact detection sensors and causing said bladders to inflate.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said impact detection sensor detects said impact by detecting a change in pressure or conductivity.3. ...

Safe Air Head, Face, and Body Gear

Different safety gear for the head, face, and body are disclosed with an outer shell made of a flexible antiballistics material or aramid fiber based fabric, an inflatable chamber adjacent to or integrated into the outer shell, a valve coupled to the inflatable chamber, and energy absorbing structures. The inflatable chamber extends across the outer shell and provides a first layer protecting the wearer from impact energy. The inflatable chamber has an internal cavity that expands in response to injection of air or liquid through the valve. The energy absorbing structures provide a second layer supplementing the first layer of the inflatable chamber protecting the wearer from the impact energy. The energy absorbing structures are compressible bars, tubes, rods, or ribs or rubber or high-density polyurethane foam extending against the inflatable chamber and compressing in response to the impact energy transferring from the outer shell or the inflatable chamber.

PERSONAL PROTECTION DEVICE

A personal protection device for protecting a portion of a user's body is described. The device has an inflatable element intended to protect at least partially an area of the torso of the user, which includes a first protective portion intended to protect at least a first lateral area of the torso between a right lower rear back area, or right lower-back, and a right chest area, passing on a right side below a right armpit area, and a second protective portion intended to protect at least the other lateral area of the torso of the user between a left lower rear back area, or left lower-back, and a left chest area passing on a left side below a left armpit area. The right lower rear back area and the left lower rear back area are provided with respective openings for introducing the inflation gas. The personal protection device includes one or more pressurised-gas generators. The pressurised-gas generator is adapted to introduce gas into the right lower rear back area and into the left lower rear back area. 1. A personal protection device for protecting a body portion of a user , said device comprising the first protective portion includes a right lower rear back area, or right lower-back, and a right chest area and a right side area arranged between the right lower rear back area and the right chest area and adapted to be positioned below a right armpit area,', 'the second protective portion includes a left lower rear back area, or left lower-back, a left chest area and a left side area arranged between the left lower rear back area and the left chest area and adapted to be positioned below a left armpit area, and, 'i) an inflatable element intended to protect at least partially a torso area of the user and including a first protective portion intended to protect at least a first lateral torso area, and a second protective portion intended to protect at least the other lateral torso area of the user, wherein'}ii) one or more gas generators, or gas sources, in fluid ...

WEARABLE INFLATING SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY ARRESTING FALLS THROUGH GAPS IN STRUCTURES, AND METHOD OF USE

An inflatable fall arrest and fall protection safety system generally having one or more inflatable apparatus attached to a belt or other suitable wearable support structure that can be worn by a user. When the user falls, one or more directional inertia activated inflation devices trigger one or more inflators to inflate the one or more inflatable apparatus such that they protect the falling user in the given situation. The inflatable fall arrest and fall protection safety system can be used for work that is performed at dangerous heights, for example pipe rack or scaffolding construction, as well as to protect people who are prone to falling, or any situation in which protection from falling could be desired. 1. An inflatable personal fall protection apparatus for arresting downward motion during a fall by wedging a wearer of the inflatable personal fall protection apparatus between elevated structures , said inflatable personal fall protection apparatus comprising: 'at least one shoulder strap, at least one crotch strap, or a combination thereof;', 'a harness comprising 'an elongate member comprising two ends and an elastic portion;', 'a support structure mechanically engaged with the harness, said support structure comprising [ an outer containment comprising a low-elasticity flexible material defining an undivided inner space and a tubular shape, said outer containment being transitionable from a first unexpanded configuration to a second expanded configuration, in the second expanded configuration the outer containment being expanded from the first unexpanded configuration to a dimensionally stable configuration having substantially fixed interior volume defined by the undivided inner space, the outer containment forming a toroidal shape when expanded to said substantially fixed interior volume;', 'a plurality of bladders comprising an elastic material configured to receive a volume of pressurized gas, said plurality of bladders being transitionable from a ...

AIRBAG ACTUATOR MOUNTED IN A CUSTOM BUCKLE FOR PERSONAL IMPACT PROTECTION SYSTEMS

A protective device includes an airbag assembly configured to extend at least partially around a waist or hips of an individual; a buckle attached to the airbag assembly, the buckle comprising a first buckle half, and a second buckle half, the first and second buckle halves being attachable to and detachable from one another; and an airbag actuator configured to actuate the airbag assembly. At least a portion of the airbag actuator is disposed in the first buckle half or the second buckle half. 1. A protective device comprising:an airbag assembly configured to extend at least partially around a waist or hips of an individual;a buckle attached to the airbag assembly, the buckle comprising a first buckle half, and a second buckle half, the first and second buckle halves being attachable to and detachable from one another; andan airbag actuator configured to actuate the airbag assembly;wherein at least a portion of the airbag actuator is disposed in the first buckle half or the second buckle half2. The protective device of claim 1 ,wherein the first buckle half comprises a base portion,wherein a first portion of the airbag actuator is located in the base portion, andwherein a second portion of the airbag actuator extends from the base portion, such that, when the first buckle half is attached to the second buckle half, the second portion of the airbag actuator is located in the second buckle half3. The protective device of claim 2 ,wherein the first buckle half comprises a projecting portion extending from the base portion,wherein the second portion of the airbag actuator is located in the projecting portion such that, when the first buckle half is attached to the second buckle half, both the projecting portion and the second portion of the airbag actuator are located in the second buckle half4. The protective device of claim 1 , further comprising:a control unit comprising a controller configured to control actuation of the airbag actuator; anda battery configured to ...

INFLATABLE NECK SUPPORT FOR CONTACT SPORTS HELMETS

There is disclosed a neck support apparatus for a contact sports helmet. In an embodiment, the neck support apparatus comprises an inflatable neck support comprises at least one air bladder normally in a deflated state, the inflatable neck support adapted to attach to the contact sports helmet; a first air supply; and at least one impact sensor adapted to trigger airflow from the first air supply into the at least one air bladder upon detection of an impact force exceeding a predetermined limit. The inflatable neck support is adapted to attach to a base portion of the contact sports helmet normally adjacent to a player's neck when worn, and inflate the at least one air bladder in a manner to deploy the inflatable neck support and help brace the player's neck immediately after an impact. 1. A neck support apparatus for a contact sports helmet , comprising:an inflatable neck support comprising at least one air bladder normally in a deflated state, the inflatable neck support adapted to attach to the contact sports helmet;a first air supply; andat least one impact sensor adapted to trigger airflow from the first air supply into the at least one air bladder upon detection of an impact force exceeding a predetermined limit.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the inflatable neck support is adapted to attach to a base portion of the contact sports helmet normally adjacent to a player's neck when worn claim 1 , and inflate the at least one air bladder in a manner to deploy the inflatable neck support and help brace the player's neck immediately after an impact.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the predetermined limit for the impact force sufficient to trigger airflow is adjustable.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein a plurality of impact sensors are positioned on the contact sports helmet at locations likely to first receive an impact force.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein in the impact sensor is in fluid communication with at least one resiliently flexible air ...

AIR INFLATABLE TYPE HOOD FOR RESPIRATION

Embodiments relate to an air inflatable type hood for respiration, which includes: a compressed air cylinder having a first micropore formed therein, and filled with compressed air; and an airbag arranged to be able to transfer fluid with the compressed air cylinder and deployable in a helmet shape so as to be able to receive the wearer's head through an injection of the compressed air in the compressed air cylinder. 1. An air inflatable type hood for respiration , comprising:a compressed-air canister provided with a first micro hole, and filled with compressed-air; andan airbag disposed to perform fluid communication with the compressed-air canister and being inflated into a helmet shape by the compressed-air injected from the compressed-air canister to accommodate a head of a wearer.2. The air inflatable type hood for respiration of claim 1 , wherein the airbag comprises: on an outer circumferential surface claim 1 , a first airbag part having a guide hole allowing inflow of the compressed-air; on an inner circumferential surface of the first airbag part claim 1 , a second airbag part disposed to perform the fluid communication with the first airbag part; an inner space part accommodating the head of the wearer; and an opening disposed at a lower portion of the airbag.3. The air inflatable type hood for respiration of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , on the airbag claim 2 , a second micro hole is perforated between the first airbag part and the second airbag part and a third micro hole is perforated at an inner circumferential surface of the second airbag part.4. The air inflatable type hood for respiration of claim 3 , wherein the second micro hole is disposed close to the opening claim 3 , and the third micro hole is disposed at an upper portion of the inner space part.5. The air inflatable type hood for respiration of claim 2 , wherein the guide hole has a sealing part around an inner circumferential surface of the guide hole. This application claims priority to and ...

PERSONAL PROTECTION DEVICE

A personal protection device for the protection of a portion of the body of a user is described. The device includes an inflatable member intended to protect at least partially a zone of the body of a user. The personal protection device includes at least a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion are superimposed in a corresponding overlapping area or superimposition area. The personal protection device includes at least one connecting device or structure associated with the first portion of the inflatable member and the second portion in the superimposition area. 1. A personal protection device for protection of a portion of the body of a user , said device comprising:an inflatable member intended to protect at least partially a zone of the body of the user, including at least a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion and the second portion are superimposed in a corresponding overlapping area or superimposition area, andat least one connecting device or structure associated with the first portion and the second portion in the overlapping area.2. The personal protection device according to claim 1 , wherein the connecting device or structure is a structure which allows a reversible connection between the first portion and the second portion.3. The personal protection device according to claim 1 , wherein the connecting device or structure is a structure which allows adjustment of the superimposition of the first portion and the second portion.4. The personal protection device according to claim 1 , wherein the connecting device or structure is a zip structure or a structure with strings claim 1 , straps or laces.5. The personal protection device according to claim 1 , wherein the connecting device or structure is centered in said superimposition area.6. The personal protection device according to claim 1 , wherein the connecting structure comprises two flaps claim 1 , or panels claim 1 , made of soft ...

Protective Belt Apparatus

A belt apparatus is configured to support the trousers worn by a person and to include a number of airbags that are deployable in a falling event to protect the person from bone breakages. The belt apparatus includes a flexible belt element and a fastener that appear and function in much the same way as an ordinary trouser belt, i.e., fitting through belt loops in trousers and being fastenable to itself to support the pair of trousers at the waist of the user. Despite the ordinary appearance of the belt apparatus, it includes one or more airbags internal thereto whose expansion is controlled by a control apparatus. Responsive to a falling event in a particular direction with respect to the user, the control apparatus triggers the rapid expansion of an airbag that is situated on the belt element in the particular direction with respect to the user.

WEARABLE AIRBAG DEVICE

A wearable airbag device includes a holding body adapted to be worn by a wearer, a gas generator held by the holding body, and an airbag that is held by the holding body and includes an inflatable portion which is inflatable with an inflation gas from the gas generator. The inflatable portion includes a lower inflatable portion for protecting the hip of the wearer, an upper inflatable portion for protecting the head of the wearer, and a communicating portion that is in gas communication with both of the lower inflatable portion and upper inflatable portion. A regulating element is disposed in the communicating portion so as to control a flow of inflation gas so that the upper inflatable portion is inflated after inflation of the lower inflatable portion. The gas generator is configured to deliver the inflation gas more toward the lower inflatable portion than toward the upper inflatable portion. 1. A wearable airbag device comprising:a holding body that is adapted to be worn by a wearer;a gas generator that is held by the holding body and is configured to discharge an inflation gas; andan airbag that is held by the holding body and includes an inflatable portion configured to be inflated with the inflation gas fed from the gas generator,wherein the inflatable portion of the airbag includes:a lower inflatable portion that is disposed at a position in the holding body capable of protecting the hip of the wearer;an upper inflatable portion that is disposed at a position in the holding body capable of protecting the head of the wearer; anda communicating portion that is in gas communication with both of the lower inflatable portion and the upper inflatable portion;wherein the airbag further includes, in the communicating portion, a regulating element that is configured to control a flow of the inflation gas so that the upper inflatable portion is inflated after inflation of the lower inflatable portion; andwherein the gas generator is configured to deliver the inflation ...

WEARABLE AIRBAG DEVICE

A wearable airbag device adapted to be worn by a wearer is disclosed, including a gas generator that is configured to be actuated at fall of the wearer, an airbag that includes a plurality of inflatable portions that are partitioned from one another, the plurality of inflatable portions each including an gas inlet port and being configured to be inflated with an inflation gas fed from the gas generator via the gas inlet port for protecting a targeted body part of the wearer, and a gas switching mechanism that is disposed in a pathway of the inflation gas from the gas generator toward the plurality of inflatable portions, the gas switching mechanism being configured to switch a destination of the inflation gas emitted from the gas generator over to only one inflatable portion disposed in a falling direction of the wearer out of the plurality of inflatable portions. 1. A wearable airbag device adapted to be worn by a wearer and configured to be actuated at fall of the wearer , the wearable airbag device comprising:a gas generator;an airbag that includes a plurality of inflatable portions that are partitioned from one another, the plurality of inflatable portions each including a gas inlet port and being configured to be inflated with an inflation gas fed from the gas generator via the gas inlet port for protecting a targeted body part of the wearer; anda gas switching mechanism that is disposed in a pathway of the inflation gas from the gas generator toward the plurality of inflatable portions, the gas switching mechanism being configured to switch a destination of the inflation gas emitted from the gas generator over to only one inflatable portion disposed in a falling direction of the wearer out of the plurality of inflatable portions.2. The wearable airbag device of claim 1 , wherein the gas switching mechanism includes:a gas exit section that includes a plurality of gas outlet ports corresponding in number to the number of the plurality of inflatable portions, the ...

INFLATABLE MOTORCYCLE OUTFIT

This disclosure relates to a system and method for an inflatable motorcycle outfit. The system comprises an inflatable trouser, an inflatable jacket, a pair of inflatable boots, one or more inflatable canopies. The system is flat when worn by the rider, resembling ordinary clothing and inflates in the event of a motorcycle accident. The system reduces the speed of a rider when the inflatable canopies are deployed by inflation, thus reducing the overall impact force the rider is facing in an accident situation. The system offers impact reducing protection for the rider by having a barrier of inflatable air tunnel structures inside or outside the outfit that absorbs impact energy in an accident situation when inflated. The air tunnel shells and the outfit are made from material with abrasion resistant, heat resistant, and/or stretchable properties. 1. A system providing an inflatable outfit , comprising:a garment including an airtunnel formed therein, the airtunnel configured to inflate at least partially inwardly.2. The system as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a piece of fabric spanning a gap between the airtunnel and either (1) an adjacent airtunnel or (2) a portion of the same airtunnel claim 1 , wherein the piece of fabric is configured to harden and become tense when the airtunnel inflates.3. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the garment includes a layer of material surrounding the airtunnel claim 1 , the layer of material including denim4. The system as recited in claim 3 , wherein the layer of material includes denim interwoven with another material such that the layer of material is stretchable denim5. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the airtunnel is configured to surround substantially an entirety of a limb of a user.6. The system as recited in claim 5 , wherein the limb is one of an arm and a leg.7. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the garment is a first of a plurality of garments within the outfit claim 1 , and wherein ...

Wearable airbag device

A wearable airbag device for protecting the hip of a wearer includes an airbag adapted to be worn around the pelvis and inflatable with an inflation gas. The airbag includes: an inner wall configured to face the wearer at airbag deployment; an outer wall opposite the inner wall and having a circumferential edge jointed with that of the inner wall so that the airbag has a substantially board shape when inflated; a contact portion disposed in an upper reach of a stream of inflation gas and configured to be deployed at a side of the pelvis; a protecting portion configured to be deployed in such a manner as to extend downward from the contact portion for covering an outer side of the trochanter of femur at airbag deployment; and a float-preventing means for preventing the protecting portion from floating away from the body of the wearer at airbag deployment.

PERSONAL PROTECTION DEVICE

A personal protection device for the protection of a portion of the body of a user is described. The device has an inflatable member intended to protect at least partially a zone of the body of a user. The personal protection device includes at least a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion are superimposed in a corresponding overlapping area or superimposition area. In the personal protection device the height or thickness of at least one, or each, of the first portion and the second portion is, in the overlapping area or superimposition area, smaller than the height or thickness of a remaining part of the inflatable member. 1. A personal protection device for protection of a portion of the body of a user , said device comprisingan inflatable member intended to protect at least partially a zone of the body of the user, including at least a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion and the second portion are superimposed in a corresponding overlapping area or superimposition area, and wherein the height or thickness of at least one, or each, of the first portion and the second portion is, in the overlapping area or superimposition area, smaller than the height or thickness of a remaining part of the inflatable member.2. The personal protection device according to claim 1 , wherein said smaller height of at least one claim 1 , or each claim 1 , of the first portion and the second portion with respect to a remaining part of the inflatable member is only in the overlapping area or superimposition area.3. The personal protection device according to claim 1 , wherein the inflatable member includes two adjacent textile structures connected to each other claim 1 , wherein a first textile structure is included in one claim 1 , or each claim 1 , of the first portion and the second portion and a second textile structure is included in the remaining part of the inflatable member and wherein the height of the first ...

SENSOR INTEGRATED JAMMING DEVICE

A jammer system includes a jammer unit, a valve coupled to the jammer unit, and a sensor coupled to the valve. The jammer unit includes a jammer media and a membrane including an inlet. The membrane is configured to surround the jammer media. The valve is configured to allow a fluid to pass through the inlet of the membrane. The sensor is configured to cause actuation of the valve to evacuate the fluid from an interior of the membrane. The evacuation of the fluid from the interior of the membrane results in stiffening of the jammer media within the membrane.

Method and Apparatus of Preventing a Fall or Minimizing the Impact of the Fall of an Individual

Falling causes serious injury to the body and is a leading cause of death in the elderly. An external belt placed over the waist comprises an inertia system and expandable modules. These modules contain packed air bags and can be expanded in size by orders of magnitude using an air tank. The modules are selected by the inertia system that senses the direction of the fall. The selected module is filled with air from the air tank generating a protective mattress which can be used to cushion their fall. Serious injury to the body can be reduced or even prevented. The module instead can contain an expandable support structure to reach the floor and act as a “third leg”. This support structure may be used by the individual to gain control of the individual's balance and stabilize the individual allowing a re-capture of balance and preventing the fall from occurring. 1. A system to minimize an injury to an individual experiences a fall comprising:an external belt with a plurality of packets;at least one air tank;a fall accelerometer configured to detect a loss of balance and a start of the fall;a directional accelerometer configured to detect a direction of the fall;a processor uses the detected direction to enable a corresponding packet; andthe corresponding packet expands to an inflated mattress to cushion the fall of the individual.2. The system of claim 1 , whereinthe inflated mattress protects a hip area and/or a head area.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of switches located in the external belt;the processor configured to enable at least one switch;an air channel formed between the corresponding packet and the air tank by the at least one enabled switch, whereinthe at least one enabled switch channels compressed air from the air tank to the corresponding packet.4. The system of claim 1 , whereinan expansion transformation of the corresponding packet to the inflated mattress occurs in a predictable way.5. The system of claim 1 , whereinthe ...

FLUID-BASED EXOSKELETAL BODY ARMOR WITH CLIMATE CONTROL

A protective suit comprising: a head portion comprising a fluid-filled head portion chamber; a neck portion releasably secured to the head portion and comprising a neck portion chamber, wherein the fluid-filled head portion chamber is in fluid communication with the neck portion chamber; and a torso portion releasably secured to the neck portion and comprising a fluid-filled torso portion chamber, wherein the fluid-filled torso portion chamber is in fluid communication with the neck portion chamber; and wherein the head portion is configured to be disposed on a head of the wearer, the neck portion is configured to be disposed in an arcuate manner around a neck of the wearer, and the torso portion is configured to be disposed on a torso of the wearer, such that when a force of an impact is received on the head portion, fluid from the fluid-filled head portion chamber is transferred into the neck portion chamber to support the neck of the wearer against translational and rotational forces imparted to the wearer, and when a force of an impact is received on the torso portion, fluid from the fluid-filled torso portion chamber is transferred to the neck portion chamber to support the neck of the wearer against translational and rotational forces imparted to the wearer. 1. A protective system comprising: a head portion comprising a fluid-filled head portion chamber;', 'a neck portion releasably secured to the head portion and comprising a neck portion chamber, wherein the fluid-filled head portion chamber is in fluid communication with the neck portion chamber; and', 'a torso portion releasably secured to the neck portion and comprising a fluid-filled torso portion chamber, wherein the fluid-filled torso portion chamber is in fluid communication with the neck portion chamber; and, 'a protective suit configured to be worn by a wearer, the protective suit comprisingwherein the head portion is configured to be disposed on a head of the wearer, the neck portion is configured ...

INFLATOR WITH HIGH FLOW RATE

A high flow rate inflator intended to be threaded into or onto the threaded neck of a conventional gas cylinder. The inflator comprises a spring-loaded ballasted firing pin that is retained in a cocked position by a tethered trigger pin. Upon firing by pulling on the trigger pin, the firing pin forcibly moves into engagement with a power primer mounted with a power primer holder to ignite the same, whereupon the ignition gases forcibly drives a hollow larger diameter pierce pin mounted within an interior cylinder into the frangible seal of the gas cartridge to cut a large-bore hole therethrough and allow gas escaping from the gas cylinder to flow at a high rate through the inflator into an inflatable device. 2. The inflator as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said large diameter pierce pin includes side ports to direct the flow of escaping gases from the gas cylinder.3. The inflator as set forth in claim 1 , further including at least one arm grasping said actuator housing to removably position said trigger pin in position holding said ballasted firing pin in the cocked position.4. The inflator as set forth in claim 3 , further including a connector for connecting a tether to said arm allowing said arm to be removed upon jerking of the tether.5. The inflator as set forth in claim 3 , wherein said trigger pin extends into a slot in said housing to hold said ballasted firing pin in the cocked position until removal of the arm whereupon said trigger pin is removed from said slot.6. The inflator as set forth in claim 3 , wherein said housing further include a groove for receiving said arm.7. The inflator as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said actuator housing is threaded to housing.8. The inflator as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said holder is threaded to said interior cylinder.9. The inflator as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said interior cylinder is threaded to said housing.10. The inflator as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said spring comprises a compression spring ...

AIRBAG DEVICE

The airbag device includes an airbag and a gas generator. The gas generator includes a body containing inflation gas and sealed with an unsealable lid, and a discharge portion that includes a housing, an outlet that is formed in the housing and allows outflow of gas to the airbag when the body is unsealed, a piercing pin for unsealing the lid, a spring for moving the pin, a retaining member that retains the spring, and a sliding mechanism that shifts the retaining member to a release position. The sliding mechanism includes a drive source and a connecting member that shifts the retaining member to the release position by a driving force of the drive source. The piercing pin, spring, lid and a portion of the retaining member retaining the spring are housed in the housing. The drive source and connecting member are partitioned from a gas channel inside the housing. 1. An airbag device comprising:an airbag that is configured to be inflated with an inflation gas, the airbag including a gas-inlet portion;a gas generator that includes a main body which contains the inflation gas and sealed with an unsealable lid, and a gas discharge portion that includes a housing provided with an outlet port which is in gas communication with the gas-inlet portion of the airbag and configured to allow outflow of the inflation gas to the gas-inlet portion of the airbag when the lid is unsealed; anda means for unsealing the lid of the main body of the gas generator, the means for unsealing being disposed in the gas discharge portion of the gas generator, the means for unsealing including a piercing pin that is configured to pierce and unseal the lid, and a means for moving the piercing pin to a position to pierce the lid,wherein the means for moving includes:a spring that is configured to push and move the piercing pin from a wait position to the position to pierce;a retaining member that retains a leading end of the spring so the spring holds the piercing pin at the wait position; anda ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACTIVE COUPLING OF AIRBAGS

An airbag deployment system includes a helmet, a torso protection assembly, and an airbag assembly. The airbag assembly is coupled to one of the helmet and the torso protection assembly and includes an airbag, an inflation device configured to inflate the airbag, and a first coupling device. The first coupling device is configured to couple to a second coupling device provided on the other of the helmet and the torso protection assembly upon inflation of the airbag. The coupling resists relative movement between the helmet and the torso protection assembly. 1. An airbag deployment system , comprising:a helmet;a torso protection assembly; andan airbag assembly coupled to at least one of the helmet and the torso protection assembly and including an airbag, an inflation device configured to inflate the airbag, and a first coupling device;wherein the first coupling device is configured to couple to a second coupling device provided on the other of the helmet and the torso protection assembly upon contact between the first and second coupling devices following inflation of the airbag and resist relative movement between the helmet and the torso protection assembly.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the airbag assembly is coupled to the helmet prior to inflation of the airbag.3. (canceled)4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first and second coupling devices are configured to couple the helmet to the torso protection assembly in relative positions upon inflation of the airbag based on the relative positions of the helmet and the torso protection assembly at the time of contact between the first and second coupling devices.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the airbag is provided on an underside of the helmet and extends to the torso protection assembly when inflated.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the airbag is configured to extend about the posterior and side portions of a user's neck when inflated.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the airbag is configured to ...

STANDALONE WEARABLE PROTECTOR AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ASSEMBLY

The present invention relates to a standalone wearable protector comprising: a thin layer supporting fabric at least one inflatable bag housed in a seat provided in said supporting fabric at least one gas generator acting as inflating means connected to said inflatable bag and fastened directly or indirectly to said supporting fabric a control unit also fastened directly or indirectly to said supporting fabric and suitable for activating said inflating means and sensing means connected to said control unit and provided on said supporting fabric The present invention also relates to a protective clothing assembly comprising a protective garment made of material resistant to abrasion and friction stresses and said standalone wearable protector 11. A standalone wearable protector () , in particular for motorcycle drivers , comprising:{'b': 2', '2, "a thin layer supporting fabric () suitable for being worn by a user and for covering at least a trunk portion of a user's body; said thin layer supporting fabric () being substantially unable to resist to abrasion and to friction stresses;"}{'b': 13', '13', '19', '2, 'at least one inflatable bag (); said at least one inflatable bag () being housed in a seat () provided in the thin layer supporting fabric ();'}{'b': 12', '13', '12', '2, 'at least one gas generator () acting as inflating means connected to said at least one inflatable bag (), said at least one gas generator () being fastened directly or indirectly to said thin layer supporting fabric ();'}{'b': 10', '2, 'a control unit () fastened directly or indirectly to said thin layer supporting fabric ();'}{'b': 5', '10', '2', '10', '12', '5, 'sensing means () connected to said control unit () and provided on said thin layer supporting fabric (), the control unit () being suitable for activating the at least one gas generator () when a danger situation is detected by the sensing means ().'}21323210123. Standalone wearable protector () according to claim 1 , further ...

INFLATABLE ITEM

The invention describes an inflatable item comprising one or more cells with a padding material, being inflatable and/or deflatable by controllably changing volume of air accumulated in said padded cells, so as to regulate a thermal insulating property of the cells. The invention further relates to techniques for providing and controlling of such an item. 1. A system comprising:an inflatable item comprising one or more cells containing a padding material;a pump connected to said one or more cells to inflate and/or deflate said one or more cells;at least one temperature sensor providing an output signal; anda control unit receiving said output signal from said sensor and providing a control signal to said pump based on comparison of said output signal to a predetermined threshold temperature, so as to regulate a thermal insulating property of the one or more cells.2. The system according to claim 1 , having at least one air valve.3. (canceled)4. The system according to claim 2 , wherein said at least one air valve is controlled by said air pump for inflating and/or deflating the garment.5. The system according to claim 1 , being selected from a non-exhaustive list comprising: clothing claim 1 , headwear and footwear items such as coats claim 1 , vests claim 1 , pants claim 1 , overalls claim 1 , hats claim 1 , gloves claim 1 , scarfs claim 1 , socks claim 1 , boots and the like claim 1 , and comprising other items for keeping a user in temperature comfort claim 1 , such as blankets claim 1 , mattresses claim 1 , sleeping sacks claim 1 , tents and the like claim 1 , and elements thereof.6. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the padding material comprises at least one member of the group consisting of natural fibers claim 1 , artificial fibers claim 1 , natural down claim 1 , artificial down claim 1 , plume claim 1 , feathers claim 1 , natural fabric flock claim 1 , artificial flock claim 1 , and foam.7. (canceled)8. The system according to claim 1 , provided ...

WEARABLE AIRBAG DEVICE

A wearable airbag device that is adapted to be worn by a wearer for protecting one or more targeted body parts of the wearer. The airbag device includes an airbag that includes one or more protecting inflatable portions each of which is configured to be inflated with an inflation gas and cover one of the one or more targeted body parts, and a means for preventing each of the protecting inflatable portions from being dislocated from the targeted body part at airbag deployment. 1. A wearable airbag device that is adapted to be worn by a wearer for protecting one or more targeted body parts of the wearer , the airbag device comprising:an airbag that is formed of a sheet material having flexibility, the airbag including one or more protecting inflatable portions each of which is configured to be inflated with an inflation gas and to cover one of the one or more targeted body parts; anda means for preventing each of the one or more protecting inflatable portions from being dislocated from the targeted body part at airbag deployment.2. The wearable airbag device of claim 1 , further comprising an outer cover that covers an outer circumference of the airbag claim 1 , the outer cover being formed of a sheet material having flexibility and including a means for placing the airbag device on the body of the wearer claim 1 , wherein the means for preventing is configured to prevent the airbag from being dislocated with respect to the outer cover.3. The wearable airbag device of claim 2 , wherein the means for preventing is composed of a means for connecting one or more predetermined portions of the airbag to the outer cover while fixing the one or more predetermined positions in position in the outer cover.4. The wearable airbag device of claim 3 , wherein:the means for connecting includes:one or more through holes disposed in the airbag, each of the one or more through holes going through an uninflatable portion of the airbag; andone or more passing members disposed in the ...

GARMET PROVIDED WITH AN INFLATABLE PROTECTIVE DEVICE

The present invention relates to a garment () comprising an inflatable protective device (). 1101111. A garment () comprising an inflatable protective device () , the inflatable protective device () comprising:{'b': '12', 'at least one inflatable bag () suitable for moving between a rest condition, wherein it is deflated, and an operating condition, wherein it is inflated;'}{'b': 14', '12, 'an inflator unit () designed for inflating the at least one inflatable bag ();'}{'b': 17', '18, "sensors (, ) designed for monitoring the user's body for shocks or unexpected movements;"}{'b': 19', '17', '18', '14', '17', '18, 'a control unit () designed for processing the data provided by the sensors (, ) and for activating the inflator unit () if, on the basis of the data received by the sensors (, ), a danger situation is identified;'}characterized in that{'b': 10', '22', '24', '11', '22', '19, 'the garment () is provided with a display unit () which comprises an alphanumeric and/or graphical visual display () for providing the user with messages and/or symbols about the internal status of the inflatable protective device (), wherein mode of communication between the display unit () and the control unit () is wireless.'}2102210. Garment () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the display unit () is integrated in an outer surface of the garment ().310223224. Garment () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the display unit () comprises at least one signaling device () designed for supplementing the messages and/or symbols displayed on the alphanumeric and/or graphical visual display ().4102234342214. Garment () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the display unit () comprises a user interface (); by acting on said user interface () the user being able to switch on/off the display unit () and/or to enable/disable the activation of the inflator unit ().5102236242219. Garment () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the display unit () comprises a ...

PROTECTION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH A PROTECTION DEVICE

A protection device with an inflatable element apt to assume an active inflated condition and a rest deflated condition. The inflatable element includes a knitted body having a closed structure on at least four sides or walls and having a partially tubular shape to define an inner area or inner chamber. The knitted body includes a plurality of union threads occupying at least partially the inner area and apt to connect two faces or walls of the knitted body. 1. A protection device for protection of a user , said protection device comprising an inflatable element configured to assume an active inflated condition and a rest deflated condition , and wherein said inflatable element comprises a knitted body having a closed structure on at least four sides or walls and having at least a partially tubular shape to define an inner area or inner chamber , wherein the knitted body comprises a plurality of union threads occupying at least partially the inner area and configured to connect two faces or walls of the knitted body.2. The protection device according to claim 1 , wherein the union threads cross the inner chamber and are elements knitted with the two faces of the knitted body claim 1 , said union threads being sized so that claim 1 , when said inflatable element is under the rest deflated condition claim 1 , said union threads are under a not tensioned condition and collapsed in said inner chamber claim 1 , whereas when said inflatable element is under the active inflated condition claim 1 , said union threads are subjected to tensile strength.3. The protection device according to claim 1 , wherein at least a group of said union threads are part of a thread claim 1 , or of a filament constituted by at least two threads claim 1 , wherein the thread or filament is continuously extended alternately into the two faces of the knitted body.4. The protection device according to claim 3 , wherein the knitted body comprises a first face or knitted wall; a second face or ...

Wearable airbag device

There is provided a wearable airbag device that can protect a pelvic region of a wearer from a surface on which the wearer falls at the time of a fall. The device includes an airbag that is configured to be worn on the wearer around a pelvis, and to allow an inflation gas to flow thereinto and inflate to cover an outer side of a targeted body part formed of formed of left and right trochanters of femurs of the wearer. The airbag includes rolling suppression means for suppressing rolling on the surface on which the wearer falls at the time of coming into contact with the surface on which the wearer falls.

AIRBAG DEVICE FOR RIDING TYPE VEHICLE

To be able to compactly dispose an airbag device for a riding type vehicle provided with an airbag deployable upward. 1. An airbag device for a riding type vehicle comprising:an inflator;an airbag adapted to be expanded by gas discharged from the inflator; anda retainer accommodating the airbag, the airbag being deployed upward from an opening of the retainer,wherein the retainer is provided below a meter provided in front of a handle for steering.2. The airbag device for riding type vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the opening of the retainer is provided along a side edge portion and a front edge portion of the meter outside the meter in top view.3. The airbag device fora riding type vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the opening is provided along both the left and right side edge portions of the meter.4. The airbag device for a riding type vehicle according to claim 2 ,wherein the retainer includes an overlapping portion that overlaps the meter in top view facing an upper surface of the meter and an outer portion provided along the side edge portion and the front edge portion of the meter outside the meter, andat least a part of the airbag is accommodated in the overlapping portion.5. The airbag device for a riding type vehicle according to claim 4 , wherein at least a part of the inflator is accommodated in the overlapping portion.6. The airbag device for a riding type vehicle according to claim 4 , wherein the outer portion extends upward beyond the overlapping portion claim 4 , and the opening is provided in an upper surface of the outer portion.7. The airbag device for a riding type vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein a cap member provided along the side edge portion and the front edge portion of the meter covers the opening.8. The airbag device for a riding type vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the meter is disposed in a recessed portion provided above the retainer.9. The airbag device for a riding type vehicle according to claim 3 ,wherein ...

AIRBAG DEVICE FOR SADDLE-TYPE VEHICLES

An airbag device for saddle-type vehicles including: an inflator; an airbag adapted to be expanded by gas discharged from the inflator; and a retainer accommodating the airbag, in which the inflator and the retainer are disposed as separate members. The retainer is provided on a turning axis of a handle stem in a side view of a vehicle, the inflator provided around a head pipe in a top view of the vehicle, and the retainer and the inflator are coupled to each other with a connection tube. 1. An airbag device for saddle-type vehicles comprising:an inflator;an airbag adapted to be expanded by gas discharged from the inflator; anda retainer accommodating the airbag,wherein the airbag device has a handle stem attached to a head pipe so as to be able to turn,the inflator and the retainer are disposed as separate members,the retainer is provided on a turning axis of a handle stem in a side view of a vehicle,the inflator is provided around the head pipe in a side view of the vehicle, andthe retainer and the inflator are coupled to each other with a gas path allowing a relative turn of the inflator and the retainer.2. The airbag device for saddle-type vehicles according to claim 1 ,wherein the retainer is provided between grip portions of a handle in a plan view of the vehicle.3. The airbag device for saddle-type vehicles according to claim 1 ,wherein the gas path is provided to bridge an upper portion of the head pipe from a vicinity of the head pipe.4. The airbag device for saddle-type vehicles according to claim 3 ,wherein the gas path is provided to bridge an upper portion of the head pipe from a side portion of the head pipe.5. The airbag device for saddle-type vehicles according to claim 3 ,wherein the gas path is provided to bridge an upper portion of the head pipe from a front portion of the head pipe.6. The airbag device for saddle-type vehicles according to claim 3 ,wherein the gas pipe is provided to bridge an upper portion of the head pipe from a rear portion of ...

SYSTEMS FOR ACTIVE COUPLING OF AIRBAGS

An airbag deployment system includes a helmet, a torso protection assembly, and an airbag assembly. The airbag assembly is coupled to one of the helmet and the torso protection assembly and includes an airbag, an inflation device configured to inflate the airbag, and a first coupling device. The first coupling device is configured to couple to a second coupling device provided on the other of the helmet and the torso protection assembly upon inflation of the airbag. The coupling resists relative movement between the helmet and the torso protection assembly. 1. An airbag deployment system , comprising:a torso protection assembly; and an airbag;', 'an inflation device configured to inflate the airbag from a deflated configuration to an inflated configuration; and', 'an airbag coupling device provided on the airbag, the airbag coupling device positioned to couple with a helmet coupling device provided on a helmet following inflation of the airbag from the deflated configuration into the inflated configuration such that the airbag resists relative movement between the helmet and the torso protection assembly., 'an airbag assembly coupled to the torso protection assembly, the airbag assembly including2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the airbag coupling device includes at least one of an adhesive claim 1 , a magnet claim 1 , and a hook and loop fastener.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the airbag is configured to extend about posterior and side portions of a user's neck when inflated.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the airbag is configured to extend about an entire circumference of a user's neck when inflated.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the airbag coupling device is configured to couple to the helmet coupling device to couple the helmet to the torso protection assembly in relative positions upon inflation of the airbag based on the relative positions of the helmet and the torso protection assembly at a time of contact between the airbag coupling device and ...

Crash protection system

A crash protection system includes a base connectable to a support on an open vehicle or an animal. The base includes a front airbag module arranged proximate a front end of the base and a rear airbag module arranged proximate a rear end of the base. The front airbag module has a front airbag, and the rear airbag module has a rear airbag. The system further includes a belt system having a first belt connectable around a waist of a rider and at least one strap connecting the first belt to the base. A control system includes sensors that are monitored to determine whether a crash situation is present and the control system actuates the front airbag module and the rear airbag module and releases the base from the support when the crash situation is present.

PROTECTIVE SYSTEM COMPRISING AN AIRBAG SYSTEM WITH AN INFLATABLE HELMET COMMUNICATING WITH AN EXTERNAL DEVICE

A protective system is provided including an airbag system for protecting a body part of a user in case of an accident, including a control unit and a communication interface. The protective system further includes an external device having a communication interface. The communication interface of the airbag system is configured to communicate with the external device using wireless communication. 1. Protective system , comprising:an airbag system in the form of an inflatable helmet for protecting a body part of a user in case of an accident, comprising a control unit and a communication interface; andan external device comprising a communication interface,wherein the communication interface of the airbag system is configured to communicate with said external device using wireless communication.2. The protective system according to claim 1 , wherein the wireless communication is short-range wireless communication.3. The airbag system according to claim 2 , wherein the short-range wireless communication may pertain to any of Bluetooth claim 2 , WLAN claim 2 , WiFi claim 2 , NFC claim 2 , RF-ID or IrDA.4. The protective system according to claim 1 , wherein the communication interface of the airbag system is configured to attempt to communicate with said external device.5. The protective system according to claim 4 , wherein the communication between the airbag system and the external device is successful when a communication is established between the airbag system and the external device.6. The protective system according to claim 4 , wherein the communication between the airbag system and the external device is successful when a communication is established between the airbag system and the external device and the external device and the airbag system are within a predetermined distance from each other.7. The protective system according to claim 4 , wherein the communication between the airbag system and the external device is unsuccessful when communication fails ...

WEARABLE AIRBAG DEVICE

A wearable airbag device is configured to protect a targeted body part of a wearer, and includes an airbag configured to inflate to cover the targeted body part by allowing an inflation gas to flow thereinto. The airbag has a plurality of columnar inflation portions in which width dimensions are set to be smaller than that of the targeted body part, and configured to maintain an arranged state of the columnar inflation portions when the inflation is completed, and to protect the targeted body part. 1. A wearable airbag device configured to protect a targeted body part of a wearer , comprising:an airbag configured to inflate to cover the targeted body part by allowing an inflation gas to flow thereinto, whereinthe airbag has a plurality of columnar inflation portions in which width dimensions are set to be smaller than that of the targeted body part, and configured to maintain an arranged state of the columnar inflation portions when the inflation is completed, and to protect the targeted body part.2. The wearable airbag device according to claim 1 , whereinthe targeted body part includes left and right femoral trochanter circumferential edge parts of the wearer, and a head, andthe airbag includes a hip protecting portion that inflates to cover a side of the femoral trochanter circumferential edge part, and a head protecting portion that inflates to cover at least back of the head, and is configured to position the hip protecting portion on an upstream side of a flow of the inflation gas, and inflate the head protecting portion after inflating the hip protecting portion.3. The wearable airbag device according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 ,the airbag is configured to have an overlapping region in which the columnar inflation portions are arranged to be stacked on a surface of the targeted body part when the inflation is completed.4. The wearable airbag device according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 ,the airbag is formed by arranging the columnar inflation portions in a ...

AIR BAG MECHANISM

An apparatus for inflating an air bag of a protection device. The apparatus includes a canister including a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment is adapted to contain a compressed gas. A seal is between the first compartment and the second compartment which is adapted to seal the compressed gas inside the first compartment. The second compartment includes a two-step mechanism configured to break the seal to cause thereby an initial gas flow from the first compartment into the second compartment. The initial gas flow causes a wide opening in place of the seal to be created for rapid gas flow through the second compartment and into the air bag to rapidly expand the air bag. 1. An apparatus comprising:a canister including a first compartment and a second compartment;wherein the first compartment is adapted to contain a compressed gas;a seal between the first compartment and the second compartment adapted to seal the compressed gas inside the first compartment;wherein the second compartment includes:a moveable support adjacent to the seal and adapted to support the seal in a non-activated position; anda puncture mechanism configured to puncture the seal to cause thereby an initial gas flow from the first compartment into the second compartment, wherein the puncture mechanism includes a solenoid adapted to move a plunger, wherein the plunger is configured to initially puncture the seal to cause the initial gas flow;wherein the initial gas flow subsequent to puncture presses on and moves the moveable support to an activated position away from supporting the seal, wherein in absence of the moveable support adjacent to the seal, the seal breaks open in response to pressure and gas flow from the first compartment to the second compartment to enable rapid gas flow from the first compartment into the second compartment.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:an aperture located in a wall of the second compartment, wherein the moveable ...

INFLATABLE BLAST-INDUCED BRAIN INJURY PREVENTION DEVICE

Embodiments include an inflatable blast-induced brain injury prevention device for living beings such as soldiers. The device may include one or more inflatable chambers that cooperate to form a substantially toroidal cervical collar configured to surround the soldier's neck. An inflator unit, activated by an initiator may be coupled to the one or more inflatable chambers to inflate the one or more inflatable chambers. An electronic control unit (ECU) in electrical communication with the initiator and in electrical communication with at least one sensor may be configured to measure atmospheric air pressure. The ECU may be programmed to activate the initiator when the air pressure measured by the sensor exceeds a threshold air pressure. 1. An inflatable blast-induced brain injury prevention device for combat soldiers , the device comprising:one or more inflatable chambers that cooperate to form a substantially toroidal cervical collar configured to surround the soldier's neck;an inflator unit coupled to the one or more inflatable chambers to inflate the one or more inflatable chambers;an initiator configured to activate the inflator unit; andan electronic control unit (ECU) in electrical communication with the initiator, the ECU in electrical communication with at least one sensor configured to measure atmospheric air pressure, the electronic control unit programmed to activate the initiator when the measured air pressure exceeds a threshold air pressure.2. The inflatable blast-induced brain injury prevention device of claim 1 , further comprising a base collar that includes a storage compartment to house and store the one or more inflatable air chambers in a deflated state.3. The inflatable blast-induced brain injury prevention device of claim 1 , wherein the inflatable air chambers of the cervical collar expand upward when inflated to engage at least the underside of the soldier's jaw and occiput.4. The inflatable blast-induced brain injury prevention device of ...

Airbag for head protection

An airbag system including an airbag and a detachable shell enclosing the airbag when the airbag is in a non-inflated state, and at least one size adjustment mechanism. Further, an inflatable helmet having such airbag system, and an item of apparel having such airbag system are provided.

IMPROVED AIRBAG SYSTEM

An airbag system for protecting a body part of a user in case of an accident is provided. The system including an airbag adapted for inflation upon an accident occurring during an intended activity, at least one sensor configured to measure movements of the airbag system, and thus indirect the movements of the user and a control unit configured to determine if the user is in a first activity state not corresponding to the intended activity by processing the output from the at least one sensor. 1. Airbag system for protecting a body part of a user in case of an accident , comprising:an airbag adapted for inflation upon an accident occurring during an intended activity;at least one sensor configured to measure movements of the airbag system, and thus indirect the movements of the user;a control unit configured to determine if the user is in a first activity state not corresponding to the intended activity by processing the output from the at least one sensor.2. The airbag system according to claim 1 , wherein if the control unit detects that the user is in a first activity state claim 1 , the control unit of the airbag system is configured to automatically put the airbag system in an idle state claim 1 , and/or alert the user to manually change to idle state.3. The protective system according to claim 2 , wherein the airbag system further comprises a user interface claim 2 , wherein said user interface is configured to alert the user by producing a signal detectable by the user.4. The airbag system according to claim 2 , wherein when the system is in idle state the airbag cannot be inflated.5. The airbag system according to claim 1 , wherein if the control unit detects that the user is not in a first activity state claim 1 , the control unit of the airbag system is configured to automatically put the airbag system in an active state claim 1 , and/or alert the user to manually change to active state.6. The airbag system according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit ...

LINING MOUNTED INFLATABLE PROTECTOR AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ASSEMBLY

The present invention relates to an inflatable lining () comprising a control unit (), at least one inflatable bag () and at least one gas source (). According to the invention, the inflatable lining () further comprises automatic enabling means () suitable for switching the control unit () from a first operative mode to a second operative mode and viceversa. In the first operative mode the control unit () is set so as to ignore any identified danger situation, while in the second operative mode the control unit () is set for activating the gas source () when a danger situation is identified. The automatic enabling means () comprise receiving means suitable for acquiring data from at least one external data source and for maintaining the control unit () in the first operative mode in case no data can be acquired from the external source or the acquired data identifies an external source incompatible with the lining mounted inflatable protector (). The present invention also relates to a protective clothing assembly () comprising at least one garment (), provided with identification means (), and said inflatable lining (). 120. Lining mounted inflatable protector () comprising:{'b': 22', '22', '25', '20, 'at least one inflatable bag (), said at least one inflatable bag () being housed in a seat () provided in the lining mounted inflatable protector ();'}{'b': 24', '20', '22', '24', '22, 'at least one gas source () fastened to the lining mounted inflatable protector () and connected to said at least one inflatable bag (); said at least one gas source () being suitable, when it is activated, for inflating said at least one inflatable bag ();'}{'b': 30', '30, 'sensing means (; A);'}{'b': 26', '20', '30', '30, 'a control unit () fastened to the lining mounted inflatable protector () and suitable for processing the data provided by the sensing means (; A) in order to identify a danger situation;'}{'b': 28', '26', '26', '26', '24, 'automatic enabling means () suitable for ...

GARMENT WITH AN EMERGENCY DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED EMERGENCY METHOD

A garment () is intended to identify a danger situation for the user and react. The garment comprises an emergency device () provided with sensors. Furthermore, the emergency device comprises an electronic processing unit () and a supervisor and communication unit (). The supervisor and communication unit (), after being informed of the danger situation by the electronic processing unit, monitors the user by means of the sensors and assesses the level of user activity in order to decide or not to call for further assistance. 1121313. Garment () , intended to identify a danger situation for the user and react , comprising an emergency device () , said emergency device () comprising:{'b': '28', 'at least one inflatable chamber (), suitable for moving between a rest condition, wherein it is in a deflated status, and an operating condition, wherein it is in an inflated status;'}{'b': 26', '28', '28', '26, 'an inflator device () coupled to the at least one inflatable chamber () and designed for inflating the at least one inflatable chamber (), once the inflator device () is triggered;'}{'b': 18', '12', '12, 'sensors (), suitable for detecting data concerning the acceleration undergone by the garment () and movements of the user of the garment ();'}{'b': 16', '18', '26', '18, 'an electronic processing unit () designed for processing the acceleration data detected by the sensors () and, when a danger situation is identified, for sending a triggering signal to the inflator device () so as to inflate the at least one inflatable chamber (); and'}{'b': '17', 'a supervisor and communication unit ();'}characterized in that,{'b': 16', '26', '17', '16', '18', '18, 'when a danger situation is identified, the electronic processing unit () concurrently with the triggering signal to the inflator device (), sends an emergency signal to the supervisor and communication unit () that, after being informed of the danger situation through the emergency signal received by the electronic ...

Protective Clothing Article Including Fall Sensors and Deployable Air Bags

A protective clothing article including a wearable member placeable over the torso of a user, includes an upper portion for engaging the user's shoulders, and a lower portion disposed, when worn by the user, at a vertical position generally similar to the pelvis of the user. At least two deployable airbags are disposed on the lower portion of the clothing article at a vertical position generally similar to the pelvis of a user. A compressed air source is provided for injecting air into the air bags upon deployment of the air bags to inflate the airbags. The clothing article also includes at least two sensors capable of detecting and sensing information relating to the direction and velocity of movement of the user. A controller is in communication with the sensor for processing sensed information from the sensor and processing said sensed information to determine whether a fall event is imminent and, upon determining that such a fall event is imminent, sending a signal to the compressed air source to inflate and thereby deploy at least one of the two deployable airbags. 1. A protective clothing article including a wearable member placeable over the torso of a user , comprisingan upper portion for engaging the user's shouldersa lower portion disposed, when worn by the user, at a vertical position generally similar to the pelvis of the user,at least two deployable airbags disposed on the lower portion of the clothing article at a vertical position generally similar to the pelvis of a user,a compressed air source for injecting air into the air bags upon deployment of the air bags to inflate the airbags,at least two sensors capable of detecting and sensing information relating to the direction and velocity of movement of the user, anda controller in communication with the sensor for processing sensed information from the sensor and processing said sensed information to determine whether a fall event is imminent and, upon determining that such a fall event is imminent, ...

Bullet-Proof Clothing and Buffering Cushion Thereof

A bullet-proof clothing includes a clothing body, and an inflatable buffering cushion disposed on an inner side of the clothing body and including a first cushion layer having a first surface connected to the clothing body and a second surface opposite to the first surface, a second cushion layer having a surface facing the second surface of the first cushion layer, a plurality of spaced-apart connecting members interconnecting the second surface of the first cushion layer and the surface of the second cushion layer, and at least one air valve disposed on one of the first and second cushion layers. The first and second cushion layers and the connecting members cooperatively define a buffering space for receiving high-pressure air.

PERSONAL WEARABLE AIRBAG DEVICE FOR PREVENTING INJURY

For people with reduced physical ability such as elderly people, risks of bodily injuries are high. Once an injury occurs, a victim suffers, sometimes a victim even may not survive. To help such people, a personal wearable device without adding much inconvenience in normal life is disclosed. This personal wearable device is able to detect dangerous conditions and automatically deploy airbags when needed to prevent or mitigate potential bodily injuries. 1. An airbag device wearable on a user body for preventing bodily injury of the user , comprising:at least one inflatable airbag, mounted on the airbag device for absorbing energy when an object hits the body of the user;at least one airbag inflator, for accepting an igniting signal to inflate the at least one inflatable airbag;at least one radar based on detecting ultrasound signals reflected by surrounding objects, for detecting dangerous objects that may hit the body of the user; anda controller, coupled with the at least one airbag inflator and the at least one radar, for receiving information from devices that are coupled with, making decisions of airbag inflation, sending igniting signal to the at least one airbag inflator, and controlling the airbag device.2. The airbag device of further includes at least one sensor claim 1 , placed at predetermined at least one location on the airbag device or on the body of the user claim 1 , coupled with the controller claim 1 , for collecting information for controlling the airbag device.3. The airbag device of claim 2 , wherein said at least one sensor includes at least one of:at least one accelerometer;at least one gravimeter;at least one gyro sensor;at least one muscle electrical potential sensor;at least one pressure sensor;at least one microphone;at least one infrared sensor;at least one image sensor; andat least one camera.4. The airbag device of claim 3 , wherein the controller is operable to determine a status whether or not the user is slipping claim 3 , based on ...

HELMET WITH NECK PROTECTION

Disclosed is a helmet with neck protection, which comprises a helmet shell, a collision displacement sensor disposed in the helmet shell, a gas generator disposed at an inner side of a lower rim of the helmet shell, an airbag stored in the lower rim of the helmet shell. The gas generator is connected to the airbag. The collision displacement sensor is connected to the gas generator through a restraint control module and a wire in order for the gas generator to release gas to inflate the airbag when the collision displacement sensor senses danger, therefore the airbag forms an air curtain falling down to protect the cervical vertebra. The airbag is folded and hidden in the helmet and is opened to fall down to form an annular air curtain under dangerous circumstances to stand against the shoulder to support the helmet to reduce the pressure caused to the neck. 1. A helmet with neck protection , comprising{'b': '1', 'a helmet shell (),'}{'b': 2', '1, 'a collision displacement sensor () disposed in the helmet shell (),'}{'b': 3', '1, 'a gas generator () disposed at an inner side of a lower rim of the helmet shell (), and'}{'b': 4', '1, 'an airbag () stored in the lower rim of the helmet shell ();'}{'b': 3', '4', '2', '3', '5', '3', '4', '2', '4, 'the gas generator () is connected to the airbag (), the collision displacement sensor () is connected to the gas generator () through a restraint control module and a wire () in order for the gas generator () to release gas to inflate the airbag () when the collision displacement sensor () senses danger, therefore the airbag () forms an air curtain falling down to protect the cervical vertebra.'}22. The helmet with neck protection according to claim 1 , wherein the collision displacement sensor () is an electronic acceleration sensor claim 1 , an electromechanical sensor or a voltage type pressure sensor.3. The helmet with neck protection according to claim 1 , wherein the helmet further comprises a Doppler speed sensor for ...

PROTECTIVE DEVICE

A protective device for protecting a user, having an inflatable element configured to assume at least an active inflated configuration and a deflated rest configuration. The inflatable element has a first mesh portion and a second mesh portion situated opposite each other and connected together by a plurality of tie elements arranged in a plurality of rows. The inflatable element has at least one preferential curvature and the rows of tie elements are arranged parallel to each other and are oriented transversely or orthogonally with respect to the preferential curvature. 1. A protective device for protection of a user , said protective device comprising an inflatable element configured to assume at least an inflated active configuration and a deflated rest configuration , said inflatable element comprising a first mesh portion and a second mesh portion , whereinsaid first mesh portion and said second mesh portion are situated opposite each other and are connected to each other by a plurality of tie elements;the tie elements are arranged in a plurality of rows;the inflatable element has at least one preferential curvature; andi) the rows of the tie elements are arranged parallel to each other and oriented transversely or orthogonally with respect to the preferential curvature and/orii) the rows of the tie elements are arranged parallel to each other and a direction going from a row to a subsequent row is along said preferential curvature.2. The protective device according to claim 1 , whereinthe inflatable element comprises a first protective operating region and a second protective operating region,the first protective operating region is different or separate from said second protective operating region,the first protective operating region includes a first group of tie elements arranged in respective rows parallel to each other,the second operating region includes a second group of tie elements arranged in respective parallel rows, andthe rows of the first group ...

User Operational Space Context Map-Actuated Risk Prediction and Reduction Cognitive Suit

Generating a risk and constraint labeled context map of an operational space is provided. The risk and constraint labeled context map of the operational space corresponding to a user of a cognitive suit is generated to drive the cognitive suit contextually using three-dimension reconstruction, virtual reality, and semi-supervised learning. Labeled risks and constraints in the risk and constraint labeled context map are associated with cognitive suit actuation events to deploy a set of mitigation strategies to address the labeled risks and constraints. An apparatus embedded in the cognitive suit is actuated to deploy the set of mitigation strategies in response to sensing a labeled risk or labeled constraint proximate to the user along a trajectory of the user in the operational space. 1. A computer-implemented method for generating a risk and constraint labeled context map of an operational space , the computer-implemented method comprising:generating, by a data processing system, the risk and constraint labeled context map of the operational space corresponding to a user of a cognitive suit to drive the cognitive suit contextually using three-dimension reconstruction, virtual reality, and semi-supervised learning;associating, by the data processing system, labeled risks and constraints in the risk and constraint labeled context map with cognitive suit actuation events to deploy a set of mitigation strategies to address the labeled risks and constraints; andactuating, by the data processing system, an apparatus embedded in the cognitive suit to deploy the set of mitigation strategies in response to sensing a labeled risk or labeled constraint proximate to the user along a trajectory of the user in the operational space.2. The computer-implemented method of further comprising:detecting, by the data processing system, that the user of the cognitive suit has entered the operational space corresponding to the user; andgenerating, by the data processing system, a three- ...

Safety System for a Motor Bike and Method for Triggering a Safety System

A safety system for a motor bike includes an evaluation and control unit which receives crash-relevant information from at least one sensor unit and evaluates it for the purpose of detecting a crash, and in response to a detected crash, the evaluation and control unit activates at least one external safety component and/or at least one internal safety component using a triggering concept. The evaluation and control unit receives presence signals from the at least one external safety component and/or the at least one internal safety component and evaluates the received signals in order to detect the safety components currently available. The evaluation and control unit selects the triggering concept as a function of the detected safety components currently available.

PROTECTIVE GARMENT PROVIDED WITH AN INFLATABLE PROTECTIVE DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED INFLATING METHOD

The present invention relates to a protective garment () provided with an inflatable protective device. The inflatable protective device comprises: at least one inflatable bag (), suitable for moving between a rest condition, wherein it is in a deflated status, and an operating condition, wherein it is in an inflated status; an inflator device () coupled to the at least one inflatable bag () and designed for inflating the at least one inflatable bag (), once the inflator device () is triggered; at least one acceleration sensor () suitable for detecting the acceleration undergone by the garment () and a control unit () designed for processing the acceleration data detected by the at least one acceleration sensor () and for sending a triggering signal to the inflator device (), when a crash situation is identified. The protective garment is characterized by further comprising a transmitting unit (), () designed for sending an activation signal () outside the protective garment () when the triggering signal is generated by the control unit and a receiving unit () suitable for receiving a signal () from outside the protective garment () and generating the triggering signal of the inflator device () when the received signal () is recognized as an activation signal. The present invention also relates to a method for inflating an inflatable protective device of a protective garment. 110110. Protective garment ( , ) provided with an inflatable protective device , comprising:{'b': '12', 'at least one inflatable bag () suitable for moving between a rest condition, wherein it is in a deflated status, and an operating condition, wherein it is in an inflated status;'}{'b': 14', '12', '12', '14, 'an inflator device () coupled to the at least one inflatable bag () and designed for inflating the at least one inflatable bag (), once the inflator device () is triggered;'}{'b': 16', '10', '110, 'at least one acceleration sensor () suitable for detecting the acceleration undergone by ...

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PROTECTING ELDERLY PERSONS

According to embodiments of the invention, a protective device is used for preventing injuries to an elderly person. In an embodiment, the protective device is a garment assembly having an outer portion defining an inside area and an inner portion defining an outside area. The device is adapted to decide whether a fall has occurred with respect to the elderly person. When a fall is detected, gas is supplied from the inside area to the outside area to inflate the outer portion. Upon inflation, the outer portion provides a soft surface for dampening the impact of the elderly person with a hard surface, thus minimizing the chance of injury. 1. A protective device for preventing injuries to an elderly person , said device comprising:a garment assembly having an outer portion and an inner portion, wherein the garment assembly is wearable by the elderly person;an outside area pertaining to an inflatable compartment being substantially within the outer portion of the garment assembly, wherein the inflatable compartment is made of elastic material for protecting the elderly person during operation;an inside area pertaining to a compartment being substantially within the inner portion of the garment assembly, wherein the inside area disperses gas into the inflatable compartment when the protective device is activated;a sensor for detecting orientations, positions, and movements of the garment assembly;a storage media for recording information received from the sensor; anda processor configured to determine when a fall has occurred with respect to the elderly person and supply the gas from the inside area to the outside area when the fall occurs.2. The protective device of claim 1 , wherein the determination of when a fall has occurred with respect to the elderly person further comprises making a determination based on the previous positions and movements of the person.3. The protective device of claim 2 , wherein the detecting is made by the sensor.4. The protective device ...

WEARABLE DEVICE FOR FALL INJURY MITIGATION

An inflatable garment designed to reduce the severity of fall-related injuries is disclosed. The garment includes at least one inflatable chamber, an upper portion, a middle portion, and a lower portion. The garment also includes an inflation mechanism in fluid communication with the at least one inflatable chamber, a sensor network configured to detect a plurality of physical parameters indicative of a fall, and a logic circuit configured to process the plurality of physical parameters, and to trigger the inflation mechanism when each of the plurality of physical parameters surpasses a threshold value. Each of the upper, middle, and lower portions are configured to inflate in an anterior, posterior, and lateral direction via the at least one inflatable chamber. The garment is further configured to deflate to prevent contrecoup injuries. 1. An inflatable garment comprising:at least one inflatable chamber;an upper portion;a middle portion;a lower portion;an inflation mechanism in fluid communication with the at least one inflatable chamber;a sensor network configured to detect a plurality of physical parameters indicative of a fall; anda logic circuit configured to process the plurality of physical parameters, wherein the logic circuit is further configured to trigger the inflation mechanism when each of the plurality of physical parameters surpasses a threshold value;wherein each of the upper, middle, and lower portions are configured to inflate in an anterior, posterior, and lateral direction via the at least one inflatable chamber;wherein the upper and lower portions are configured to inflate a first length from a wearer's torso in the anterior, posterior, and lateral directions; andwherein the middle portion, is configured to inflate a second length from the wearer's torso in the anterior direction, the second length being greater than the first length.2. The garment of claim 1 , further comprising: an outer shell portion configured to secure the inflatable ...

AIRBAG SAFETY DEVICE

A safety device adapted to be worn by a wearer () for preventing the injuries in particular to the hips by airbag inflation, comprises: a portable inflatable bag (); a source () of releasable gas coupled to the bag (); a belt buckle () in which a plurality of sensors are arranged, one of which measures the ambient temperature and the other thermal sensor () measures the body temperature of a wearer () to enable triggering of the airbag in case of a fall only when the device is worn by a wearer. 16. A safety device adapted to be worn by a wearer () for preventing injuries to the hips , the pelvis , the buttocks and the coccyx by airbag inflation said device comprising:{'b': '1', 'a portable inflatable bag ();'}{'b': 2', '1, 'at least one source () of releasable gas coupled to the bag ();'}{'b': 3', '4', '6, 'a belt buckle (, ) in which a plurality of sensors are arranged, for determining the angular movement and the acceleration of a wearer () of the user during a fall of a wearer;'}a microcontroller adapted to analyze data received by different functional blocks in order to define the time to trigger the gas source; and{'b': 2', '1, 'means for discharging the source () of releasing the gas in the bag () according to a determination by the microcontroller that the wearer is falling;'}characterized in that{'b': 5', '6, 'Two of the sensors arranged in the buckle are a first thermal sensor measuring the ambient temperature and a second thermal sensor () measuring the body temperature of a wearer (), the first and second thermal sensors being arranged for triggering of the airbag in case of a fall only when the device is worn by a wearer, by measuring the temperature difference measured by the two thermal sensors thus ensuring the presence of a wearer of the device and in that a wireless communication module, for transmitting information relating to the position of the wearer and the triggering of the airbag to a person other than the wearer of said device.'}234711. The ...

Inflatable protection safety apparatus and method of use

A personal protection apparatus for preventing or substantially reducing injury to a wearer of the apparatus from a hazard, the personal protection apparatus comprises a wearable support structure associated with an inflatable apparatus, the inflatable apparatus comprises a bladder comprising a low-elasticity flexible material expanding to the substantially fixed volume, the bladder configured to receive a volume of pressurized gas, an inflator connected to the bladder configured to inflate the bladder with a volume of pressurized gas, and an activation mechanism system sensing ambient conditions, and in response to an ambient condition exceeding a predetermined threshold for a predetermined period of time, the activation mechanism system activates the inflator to generate a volume of pressurized gas into the bladder, the bladder expanding to the substantially fixed volume of the bladder.

IMPROVED PROTECTIVE GARMENT WITH AIRBAGS

The invention provides a protective garment comprising: a belt, adapted to be positioned around the waist of a user, two leggings, each legging comprising an upper portion intended to be wrapped around a user's thigh, a lower portion intended to be wrapped around a user's calf, and an intermediate portion connecting the upper and lower portions, a plurality of airbags for safety, and a triggering device for inflating the airbags, characterized in that the intermediate portion of each legging has a notch which comes over the front of the user's knee when the legging is in position around the user's leg, and in that the upper portion and lower portion of each legging each comprise at least one airbag adjacent to the notch of the intermediate portion. 2. The protective garment according to claim 1 , wherein the intermediate portion of each legging has a notch adapted to come over the front of the user's knee when the legging is in position around the user's leg.3. The protective garment according to claim 1 , each airbag being adapted to have a thickness of at least 3 cm once inflated.4. The protective garment according to one of claim 1 , wherein the lower portion of each legging comprises an additional airbag arranged opposite the first relative to the first leg when the legging is in position around the user's leg.5. The Protective garment according to claims 1 , wherein the upper portion of each legging comprises an additional airbag positioned at a distance from the first so as to be on the outer side of the user's thigh when the legging is in position around the user's leg.6. The protective garment according to claim 1 , wherein the additional airbag of the upper portion of each legging is adapted to have a thickness of between 3 and 8 cm once inflated.7. The protective garment according to one of the preceding claims 1 , wherein the lower and upper portions of each legging comprise a fastening device chosen from the group consisting of: hook-and-loop strips ...

WEARABLE DEVICE

The invention features methods and devices for controlling bleeding from blood vessels that may be damaged as a result of trauma or impact with an object, such as a bullet or shrapnel. The device may be wearable by a user and include one or more components, such as wound sealant and multiple inflatable balloons/bladders. The device may be integrated into a garment, e.g., a vest, jacket, trousers, or full body suit. Once triggered (automatically or manually), the device may be used to deliver wound sealant to a wound site and/or pressure to the wound site by selective inflation of one or more balloons over exsanguinating blood vessels that may be damaged, thereby stopping or minimizing the bleeding. Alternatively, or in addition, the device may be used to stabilize a wounded wearer for, e.g., transportation purposes, or to provide buoyancy. Devices of the invention may also be used as a blood pressure monitor, as a massaging device, and as a breast pump. Devices and methods of the invention may also be used for repairing or stabilizing machines, such as vehicles (e.g., automobiles and boats). 1265-. (canceled)266. A method of reducing fluid or gas loss hemorrhage caused by an impact on an inanimate object or a subject , the method comprising providing a device comprising:(a) one or more impact detection sensors capable of detecting an impact;(b) two or more bladders, each of the bladders comprising an aperture providing communication from the interior of the bladder to the exterior of the bladder and a valve controlling gas flow through the aperture;(c) an inflation system comprising (i) an air pump or (ii) a cartridge comprising a gas or gas-generating agent, wherein the air pump or cartridge is connected to the two or more bladders by a first tube network of at least two tubes which is connected to each said valve; and(d) a triggering mechanism for activating the inflation system in response to a signal from the one or more impact detection sensors and causing the ...

HIP PROTECTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIP FRACTURE PREVENTION

A hip protector system includes an inflatable airbag, a proximity sensor to measure a distance to a point on the ground surface, a gyro to provide spatial orientation of the waist plane of the user, an accelerometer to determine the vertical acceleration of the waist plane of the user and a micro-controller unit. The micro-controller unit calculates a height based on proximity measurement and spatial orientation, computes values of downward velocity based on a change of the height in time and based on the vertical acceleration integrated over time and correlates the downward velocities to validate a true height in time to the ground surface. The airbag is inflated to protect the user responsive to the true height. 2. The hip protector system of claim 1 , wherein the inflatable airbag includes a first airbag and a second airbag claim 1 , wherein the first airbag is configured to be wrapped against the right part of the waist of the user claim 1 , and the second airbag is configured to be wrapped against the left part of the waist of the user.3. The hip protector system of claim 1 , further comprising:a pneumatic sub-system to inflate the airbag by discharging compressed gas into the airbag upon detection of a fall event.4. The hip protector system of claim 1 , wherein the micro controller unit is further configured to:detect a fall event by checking height-velocity sets of values against a collision envelope reference database and by verifying continuity of the height against a height continuity criteria reference database, wherein a fall event is detected if the continuity is verified and a predetermined number of within-collision-envelope height-velocity sets are found.5. The hip protector system of claim 1 , further comprising:a pneumatic sub-system configured to inflate the airbag by discharging compressed gas into the airbag, wherein the micro controller unit is configured to:activate the pneumatic sub-system upon detection of a fall event.6. The hip protector ...

Method and apparatus for body impact protection

A motion analysis system includes: at least one orientation sensor configured to detect three-dimensional torso motion over time, the at least one orientation sensor including: a multiaxial accelerometer configured to detect acceleration in at least three orthogonal directions, and a gyroscope; and a controller configured to receive data from the at least one orientation sensor, the controller programmed to process the data to: determine at least one of a state and a transition of the torso; identify normal parameters for the determined at least one of the state and transition; and determine whether motion of the torso is outside the normal parameters. The controller is configured to identify, in real-time, the occurrence of a fall in progress of an individual from at least one of a standing state, a standing-to-seated transition, and a seated-to-standing transition.

GARMET PROVIDED WITH AN INFLATABLE PROTECTIVE DEVICE

The present invention relates to a garment () comprising an inflatable protective device (). The inflatable protective device () comprises: at least one inflatable bag () suitable for moving between a rest condition, wherein it is deflated, and an operating condition, wherein it is inflated; an inflator unit () designed for inflating the at least one inflatable bag (); sensors () designed for monitoring the user's body for shocks or unexpected movements; a control unit () designed for processing the data provided by the sensors () and for activating the inflator unit () if, on the basis of the data received by the sensors (), a danger situation is identified. According to the invention the garment () is provided with a display unit () which comprises an alphanumeric and/or graphical visual display () for providing the user with messages and/or symbols about the internal status of the inflatable protective device (). 1101111. A garment () comprising an inflatable protective device () , the inflatable protective device () comprising:{'b': '12', 'at least one inflatable bag () suitable for moving between a rest condition, wherein it is deflated, and an operating condition, wherein it is inflated;'}{'b': 14', '12, 'an inflator unit () designed for inflating the at least one inflatable bag ();'}{'b': 17', '18, "sensors (, ) designed for monitoring the user's body for shocks or unexpected movements;"}{'b': 19', '17', '18', '14', '17', '18, 'a control unit () designed for processing the data provided by the sensors (, ) and for activating the inflator unit () if, on the basis of the data received by the sensors (, ), a danger situation is identified;'}characterized in that{'b': 10', '22', '24', '11, 'the garment () is provided with a display unit () which comprises an alphanumeric and/or graphical visual display () for providing the user with messages and/or symbols about the internal status of the inflatable protective device ().'}2102210. Garment () according to claim 1 ...

COUPLING-RELEASING DEVICE FOR AIRBAG ACTUATOR CABLE FOR VEHICLES WITH TWO OR MORE WHEELS

The present invention relates to a coupling-releasing device for airbag actuator cable for vehicles having two or more wheels, said airbag being contained in a wearable jacket or coat. The coupling-releasing device of an airbag actuator cable according to the present invention comprises at least one coupling unit adapted to be installed on board a vehicle and actuator means operatively connected to said at least one coupling unit to operate said coupling unit between a first closing configuration adapted to retain said end of said airbag actuator cable and a second opening configuration adapted to release said end of said airbag actuator cable. 1. A coupling-releasing device of an airbag actuator cable for vehicles with two or more wheels , comprising at least one coupling unit adapted to be installed on board a vehicle and actuator means operatively connected to said at least one coupling unit to operate said at least one coupling unit between a first closing configuration adapted to retain said end of said airbag actuator cable and a second opening configuration adapted to release said end of said airbag actuator cable.2. device according to the preceding claim , wherein said at least one coupling unit comprises at least one supporting block adapted to be installed on board a vehicle and at least one hook moveable between a first closing position adapted to retain said end of said airbag actuator cable and a second opening position adapted to release said end of said cable.3. The device according to the preceding claim , wherein said at least one moveable hook is provided with closing means adapted to take said at least one moveable hook to the closing position in automatic manner when said end of said airbag cable is inserted by the user in said at least one coupling unit.4. The device according to the preceding claim , wherein each of said at least one coupling units comprises a pair of counterpoised moveable hooks hinged so that the ends of each pair of said ...

GARMENT COMPRISING AN INFLATABLE PROTECTION DEVICE

A garment () comprising an inflatable protection device () and a housing (), the inflatable protection device () comprising at least one inflatable bag () housed in the housing () and designed to move between a rest condition, where it is in a deflated status and an operating condition, where it is in an inflated status and inflation means () connected with the inflatable bag () and designed, once triggered, for selectively inflating the inflatable bag (). The at least one inflatable bag () is manufactured with an elastic material and, in said rest condition, occupies a limited portion of said housing (). 1. A garment comprising an inflatable protection device and a housing; at least one inflatable bag housed in said housing and designed to move between a rest condition in a deflated status, and an operating condition in an inflated status, inflation means connected with said at least one inflatable bag and designed, once triggered, for selectively inflating said at least one inflatable bag;', 'characterized in that said at least one inflatable bag is manufactured with an elastic material and in that said at least one inflatable bag in said rest condition occupies a limited portion of said housing., 'said inflatable device comprising2. The garment according to claim 1 , characterized in that said inflatable bag claim 1 , in said operating condition claim 1 , occupies a portion of said housing which is bigger than the portion occupied when in the rest condition.3. The garment according to claim 2 , characterized in that said housing is delimited by a pair of surfaces and has an inner volume claim 2 , said inflatable bag configured to fill all the volume of said housing in said operating condition.4. The garment according to claim 3 , characterized in that said inflatable protection device comprises at least one casing designed for housing one or more inflatable bags.52. The garment according to claim 3 , characterized in that said inflatable bag when in said ...

NOISE SUPPRESSION DEVICE FOR A PERSONAL IMPACT PROTECTION SYSTEM

Systems including noise suppression devices for personal impact protection systems are provided. One such system includes an inflator having an inflator discharge port; a flexible permeable inner tube configured to receive gas from the inflator via the inflator discharge port; and a flexible outer tube surrounding the inner tube and configured to receive gas from the inner tube, the outer tube including one or more outer tube discharge ports. Another such system includes an inflator having an inflator discharge port; a flexible non-permeable tube configured to receive gas from the inflator via the inflator discharge port; and a permeable gas diffuser element disposed in or adjacent to the tube, the diffuser element being configured to receive gas from the inflator via the inner tube. 1. A system comprising:an inflator having an inflator discharge port;a flexible permeable inner tube configured to receive gas from the inflator via the inflator discharge port; anda flexible outer tube surrounding the inner tube and configured to receive gas from the inner tube, the outer tube including one or more outer tube discharge ports.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the inner tube comprises a woven polyester claim 1 , nylon claim 1 , Kevlar claim 1 , and/or a metallic fiber.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the inner tube is configured to have an initial folded configuration such that discharge of inflator gas unfolds and lengthens the inner tube to dissipate an impulse of the inflator gas.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the outer tube comprises a woven polyester claim 1 , nylon claim 1 , and/or Kevlar.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the outer tube includes a plurality of the outer tube discharge ports spaced in an axial direction along a length of the outer tube.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein:the plurality of outer tube discharge ports includes a first outer tube discharge port and a second outer tube discharge port,a distance between the second outer tube ...

Inflatable Body Protecting Assembly

An inflatable body protecting assembly for reducing shock to a person from a fall includes a body suit that is worn by a person. The body suit has an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer is spaced from the outer layer and defines a channel between the inner layer and the outer layer. A plurality of inflatable sections is mounted on the body suit. Each the inflatable sections are attached to and extend between the inner layer and the outer layer. Each of the inflatable sections extends outwardly of the outer layer and cushions impact to the inner layer when inflated. An actuator is fluidly coupled to each of the inflatable sections and is in fluid communication with air outside of the body suit. The actuator is actuated to inflate or deflate each of the inflatable sections. The actuator is mounted on the body suit. 1. An inflatable protective body wear assembly configured for reducing impact a user sustains when inflated , said assembly comprising:a body suit configured to be worn by a person, said body suit having an inner layer and an outer layer, said inner layer being spaced from said outer layer and defining a channel between said inner layer and said outer layer,a plurality of inflatable sections being mounted on said body suit, each said inflatable sections being attached to and extending between said inner layer and said outer layer, each of said inflatable sections extending outwardly of said outer layer and cushioning impact to said inner layer when inflated; andan actuator being fluidly coupled to each of said inflatable sections, said actuator being in fluid communication with air outside of said body suit, said actuator being actuated to inflate or deflate each of said inflatable sections, said actuator being mounted on said body suit.2. The inflatable protective body wear assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said body suit has a break therein defining a upper portion and a lower portion claim 1 , said upper portion being configured to ...

SAFETY AIRBAG FOR HUMAN BODY PROTECTION

The invention discloses a safety airbag comprising an upper airbag and a lower airbag. The upper airbag includes a back airbag and a head airbag laterally extending from a top of the back airbag. The lower airbag includes a waist airbag and a hip airbag extending downward from the waist airbag. The waist airbag can be folded, the hip airbag can be wound towards the waist airbag, and the waist airbag is superposed on the hip airbag. A fixing band is provided at each side of the hip airbag. After the low airbag is unfolded, the waist airbag is fitted to the waist, and the hip airbag protects the rear side and two sides of the hips and legs. The upper air inlet is in fluid communication with the lower air inlet, and the upper and lower airbags can be opened simultaneously to provide comprehensive protection for human body. 1. A safety airbag for human body protection , comprising:an upper airbag including a back airbag and a head airbag laterally extending from a top of the back airbag, wherein an upper air inlet is provided on a lower portion of the back airbag, and the upper airbag is T-shaped after folding; anda lower airbag including a waist airbag and a hip airbag extending downward from the waist airbag to a knee, wherein a lower air inlet is provided on an upper portion of the waist airbag, the waist airbag is folding, the hip airbag can be wound towards the waist airbag, such that the waist airbag is superposed on the hip airbag, and the lower airbag has a waistband shape after folding, andwherein the upper air inlet is in fluid communication with the lower air inlet, the upper air bag and the lower air bag are inflated simultaneously by a inflation device, and a fixing band is provided at each side of a lower end of the hip airbag, and free ends of the fixing bands are connected by a snap.2. The safety airbag for human body protection as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the back airbag is folded along a center line thereof claim 1 , and the head airbag is wound ...

ENERGY DISSIPATIVE CUSHIONING ELEMENTS

In one embodiment, a particular state of a body is sensed. In response to the sensing, at least one action is taken to modulate a projected adverse interaction between the body or a portion thereof and at least one object in the environment of the body. 1366.--. (canceled)41-. A method comprising:determining an event;actuating a cushioning element in response to the determining the event, the cushioning element including one or more tension-bearing members;dissipating at least some of an energy associated with a collision based on deforming at least one of the tension-bearing members during the collision, the deforming including substantially inelastically stretching the at least one of the tension-bearing members.4241-. The method of claim - wherein the determining an event comprises:determining a pre-collision event.4341-. The method of claim - wherein the determining an event comprises:determining that an object has reached a specific location.4441-. The method of claim - wherein the determining an event comprises:determining that a collision has occurred.4541-. The method of claim - wherein the determining an event comprises:determining a change in acceleration that exceeds a threshold.4641-. The method of claim - wherein the determining an event comprises:determining that a collision between two objects is likely to occur.4741-. The method of claim - wherein the determining an event comprises:determining that a collision between two objects is likely to occur based on at least a relative location of the two objects.4841-. The method of claim - wherein the determining an event comprises:determining that a collision between two objects is likely to occur based on a relative location and a relative orientation of the two objects.4941-. The method of claim - wherein the determining an event comprises:determining that a collision between a first object and a second object is likely to occur based on at least a relative location and a relative velocity of the first ...

AIRBAG INCLUDING VENT HOLE

The present disclosure relates to an airbag including a vent hole. The airbag including a vent hole, according to the present disclosure, comprises: a protection means () mounted on a predetermined part of a user, and inflated when gas is injected therein, thereby protecting the user; a body part () inserted into the vent hole (), which is formed in the protection means (), so as to enable fluid to flow through the inner and outer sides of the protection means (); an elastic body () closing the body part (), and inflated by the pressure of the gas inside the protection means () when the gas is injected into the protection means (); and an opening and closing means (), which opens the body part () by tearing the inflated elastic body () after the user falls, so as to discharge, to the outside, the gas injected into the protection means (). 1. An airbag including a vent hole , comprising:A protection means which is mounted on a predetermined body part of a user, and expands to protect the user when gas is injected;A body portion which is inserted into a vent hole formed in the protection means to bring inside and outside of the protection means into fluid communication;An elastic body which closes the body portion, and expands by internal gas pressure of the protection means when the gas is injected into the protection means; andAn opening/closing means which after the user falls, tears the expanded elastic body to open the body portion so as to discharge the gas injected into the protection means to outside.2. The airbag including a vent hole according to claim 1 , wherein the body portion extends in a tubular shape claim 1 ,The elastic body is provided within one end of the body portion, and expands toward the other end of the body portion by the internal gas pressure of the protection means when the gas is injected into the protection means, andThe airbag including a vent hole further comprises a confining means which is provided at the other end of the body ...

Protective Equipment Comprising a Sensor Device

Protective equipment for protecting a person from an emergency situation is disclosed. The protective equipment has a securing device, which is portable by the person, having a securing system for protecting the person from an emergency situation. Furthermore, the protective equipment has a sensor device for detecting a dangerous situation prior to the emergency situation of the person, when the sensor device is coupled with the securing system in such a way that upon detection of the dangerous situation of the person, the sensor device automatically sets the securing system in a securing state for protecting the person. 1. A protective equipment for protecting a person from an emergency situation , the protective equipment comprising:a securing device, which is portable by the person, having a securing system for protecting the person from an emergency situation,a sensor device for detecting a dangerous situation prior to an emergency situation of the person,wherein the sensor device is coupled with the securing system in such a way that upon detecting the dangerous situation of the person, the sensor device automatically sets the securing system in a securing state for protecting the person from the emergency situation.2. The protective equipment according to claim 1 ,wherein the sensor device has at least a position sensor, an acceleration sensor and/or a motion sensor.3. The protective equipment according to claim 1 ,wherein the sensor device has a distance sensor,wherein the distance sensor is arranged to measure a distance to a predeterminable reference point and/or a danger point.4. The protective equipment according to claim 1 ,wherein said sensor device has a medical sensor,wherein the medical sensor is arranged to measure a medical condition, in particular the body temperature, the respiratory rate of the person and/or the heart rate.5. The protective equipment according to claim 1 ,wherein the sensor device has an environmental sensor for measuring ...

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Limiting Sports Helmet

A smart hard shell helmet for protection of head injury having a plurality of air filled inflatable bladders inside the shell, a valve on at least one bladder that responds to a controller, at least one flexible extendible strap extended from the bladder to a one point on the inside of the helmet, accelerometers operably connected to the helmet and wearer's head for sensing g force changes, pressure sensors in the bladders, an electrically actuated valve responsive to pressure and force measurement determined by the controller thresholds being met, and the valve exhausts a portion of the air in the bladder to the atmosphere extending the strap to the second state followed by the strap returning to the first state by drawing atmospheric air through the valve and re-inflating the bladder. 1. A smart helmet for protection of head injury in contact sports comprising:a. a hard shell defining a compartment for receiving a portion of a wearer's head, the shell having an interior surface and an exterior surface;b. a plurality of inflatable bladders filled with air, the bladders on the interior surface of the shell;c. a valve disposed on at least one bladder responsive to signals from a controller;d. at least one flexible extendible strap having a first relaxed state and a second extended state operably engaged to at least one bladder and at least one point on the inside of the helmet;e. at least one accelerometer attached to the helmet operably connected to the helmet body for sensing g force change on the helmet in operation;f. at least a second accelerometer operably connected to the wearer's head for sensing g force change on the wearer's head in operation,g. an electrically actuated valve on the bladder responsive to an accelerometer force measurement determined by the controller threshold being met; andh. the valve, in response to control signals from a controller, exhausts a portion of the air in the bladder to the atmosphere extending the strap to the second state ...

PROTECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD

This disclosure provides a protective gear and system for cushioning an object against falling. The protective gear includes a housing conforming to a portion of the object, an airbag disposed in the housing, a detector configured to detect a motion of the object; and a controller configured to generate an actuating signal to deploy the airbag if the motion is over a threshold. The protection system includes a primary protective gear and at least one secondary protective gear. 1. A protective gear for cushioning an object against an impact , comprising:a housing conforming to a portion of the object;an airbag disposed in the housing;a detector configured to detect a motion of the object; anda controller configured to generate an actuating signal to deploy the airbag if the motion is over a threshold.2. The protective gear according to claim 1 , wherein the protective gear is configured to cushion a human body or a delicate device.3. The protective gear according to claim 1 , wherein the impact happens after falling of the object to ground.4. The protective gear according to claim 3 , wherein:the detector comprises an acceleration sensor, configured to detect acceleration of the object for indicating the motion of the object; andthe controller is coupled with the acceleration sensor, and is configured to determine whether falling occurs based on data of the acceleration of the object detected by the acceleration sensor, and to generate the actuating signal to deploy the airbag if determining that falling occurs.5. The protective gear according to claim 4 , wherein the acceleration sensor detects the acceleration of the object by sensing acceleration of the object along an X-axis claim 4 , a Y-axis and a Z-axis in a three-dimensional coordinate system.6. The protective gear according to claim 5 , further comprising a gas generator claim 5 , wherein the gas generator is disposed in the housing claim 5 , and is configured to produce gas to inflate and deploy the airbag ...

INFLATOR MOUNTED ON PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

The present invention relates to an inflator mounted on protective equipment, comprising: a main body () having a cylindrical structure that is open at the top and bottom thereof, wherein the main body () has a key-ball insertion hole () and a gas supply hole () that are formed on portions of a lateral side thereof, and a bomb () for storing compressed air is coupled to the lower side of the main body (); an eccentric lever () that is rotatably coupled to the upper opening of the main body () through a rotation shaft () and includes a lever () that adjusts a downward pressure by rotating an eccentric drum part () having the shape of a circular plate; a perforation part () that provides a restoring force downward according to the pressure state of the eccentric lever () and perforates the bomb () to allow the gas in the bomb () to be supplied to a user's protective equipment through the gas supply hole (); and a key-ball () that confines the movement of the perforation part () while being inserted into the key-ball insertion hole () and separates from the key-ball insertion hole () according to the state of the outside to operate the perforation part (). 1. An inflator mounted on protective equipment , the inflator comprising:{'b': 100', '110', '120', '600, 'a main body () having a cylindrical structure with upper and lower openings, provided with a key ball insertion hole () and a gas supply hole () in lateral portions thereof, and provided, at a lower side thereof, with a bomb () coupled thereto to store a compressed air;'}{'b': 200', '100', '230', '210', '220, 'an eccentric lever () rotatably coupled to the upper opening of the main body () by a rotary shaft () and comprising a lever () to adjust downward pressure by rotating an eccentric drum part () having a circular plate shape;'}{'b': 300', '200', '600', '600', '120, 'a perforating part () to provide a restoring force downward according to a pressure state of the eccentric lever () and to perforate the bomb () ...

WEARABLE AIRBAG

A system for providing wearable inflatable impact protection, the system having a wearable airbag garment, a first airbag chamber connected to the wearable airbag garment, an airbag igniter connected to the first airbag chamber, a controller connected to the airbag igniter, a sensor array connected to the controller, and a power source connected to the controller. The sensor array detects at least one of use, movement, location, and acceleration of the wearable airbag garment. The controller triggers the airbag igniter to inflate the first airbag chamber in a case where the controller determines at least one of a set of performance criteria has been exceeded. 1. A system for providing wearable inflatable impact protection , the system comprising:a wearable airbag garment;a first airbag chamber connected to the wearable airbag garment;an airbag igniter connected to the first airbag chamber;a controller connected to the airbag igniter;a sensor array connected to the controller; anda power source connected to the controller,wherein the sensor array detects at least one of use, movement, location, and acceleration of the wearable airbag garment, the controller triggers the airbag igniter to inflate the first airbag chamber in a case where the controller determines at least one of a set of performance criteria has been exceeded.2. The system for providing wearable inflatable impact protection according to claim 1 ,further comprising a communication link,wherein the communication link is configured to allow communication between the controller and a vehicle CAN.3. The system for providing wearable inflatable impact protection according to claim 1 ,wherein, the set of performance criteria includes at least one of a case in which the controller detects acceleration of the wearable airbag garment is above a threshold acceleration, and a case wherein the controller receives a trigger signal from the vehicle CAN.4. The system for providing wearable inflatable impact protection ...

HELMET AIRBAG SYSTEM

An airbag inflation system includes a processing circuit configured to receive object data including positional data regarding an object and at least one of a relative velocity and a relative acceleration of the object relative to a first helmet and control operation of an inflation device to inflate an airbag based on the object data. 1. A helmet airbag system , comprising:an inflation device configured to at least partially inflate an airbag coupled to a helmet;a ventilation device configured to deflate the airbag; anda retraction device configured to retract the airbag.2. The helmet airbag system of claim 1 , further comprising a processing circuit configured to control operation of at least one of the inflation device claim 1 , the ventilation device claim 1 , and the retraction device.3. The helmet airbag system of claim 2 , wherein the processing circuit is configured to receive object data regarding at least one of an actual impact and a predicted impact between the helmet and an object.4. The helmet airbag system of claim 2 , the processing circuit is configured to control operation of at least one of the ventilation device and the inflation device to control at least one of a deflation rate and an inflation rate of the airbag.5. The helmet airbag system of claim 2 , wherein the processing circuit is configured to control operation of at least one of inflation device and the ventilation device to selectively and actively inflate or deflate the airbag during a respective impact between the helmet and an object external to the helmet.6. The helmet airbag system of claim 1 , further comprising the airbag.7. The helmet airbag system of claim 6 , wherein the airbag includes a plurality of compartments claim 6 , wherein each of the plurality of compartments is individually selectively inflatable.8. The helmet airbag system of claim 6 , wherein the airbag includes a plurality of separate airbags claim 6 , wherein each of the plurality of separate airbags is ...

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY PROTECTION DEVICES

The disclosure provides neck collar devices and systems for the mitigation and prevention of traumatic brain injury, including concussion. Specifically disclosed are adjustable collars and systems, and collars having certain pressure sensing devices. 1. A modular collar sized to be worn around the neck of a human subject , the collar comprising:(a) a central member having a first mating pair member at a first end and a second mating pair member at a second end;(b) a first side member having a complimentary first mating pair member at a first end and a first compressor at a second end; and(c) a second side member having a complimentary second mating pair member at a first end and a second compressor at a second end;wherein the first mating pair member is mated with the complimentary first mating pair member and the second mating pair member is mated with the complimentary second mating pair member such that the assembled collar defines an arc of greater than 180°,wherein the first and second compressors are positioned on the collar such that they contact two or more neck veins of the subject when the collar is worn around the neck, andwherein the collar is adapted to exert an inwardly-directed force on the first and second compressors when worn.2. The modular collar of claim 1 , wherein the first mating pair and the second mating pair form reversible attachments.3. The modular collar of claim 1 , wherein the first and second compressors are slidably engaged with the first and second side members claim 1 , respectively.4. The modular collar of claim 1 , wherein the compressors are removably attached to the side members.5. (canceled)6. The modular collar of claim 1 , wherein the central member further comprises a fit adjustment element attached to the body-facing surface.7. (canceled)8. A modular collar system for constructing a collar sized to be worn around the neck of a human subject claim 1 , the system comprising:(a) one or more central members having a first ...

WHOLE-BODY INFLATABLE AIRBAG SYSTEM WITH PNEUMATIC LOWER BODY GARMENT

In one example, a system includes an airbag inflating system, a control system operably coupled to the airbag inflating system, and a pair of pants and/or other lower-body garments that include one or more airbags configured to be removably coupled to the airbag inflating system. The airbag inflating system can be operated manually by the user, and/or automatically based on input from one or more sensors. The airbags may be inflated by a compressed gas, or by a flow of air from a mechanism such as a fan. 1. A system , comprising:an airbag inflating system;a control system operably connected to the airbag inflating system; anda pair of pants and/or other lower-body garments comprising one or more airbags configured to be removably coupled to the airbag inflating system.2. The system as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a backpack to which the airbag inflating system is connected.3. The system as recited in claim 2 , wherein the backpack comprises an airbag removably coupled to the airbag inflating system.4. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the airbag inflating system comprises a fan which is operable to generate a flow of air to the one or more airbags.5. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the airbag inflating system comprises a compressed gas cylinder which claim 1 , in operation claim 1 , provides a flow of gas to the one or more airbags.6. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the control system is operable to trigger operation of the airbag inflating system so that the one or more airbags are filled with a gas and/or air by the airbag inflating system.7. The system as recited in claim 6 , wherein the control system is operable to initiate operation of the airbag inflating system in response to direct manual and/or wireless activation by a user.8. The system as recited in claim 6 , wherein the control system is operable to automatically initiate operation of the airbag inflating system in response to input provided by one or more ...

Carbon Fiber Football Helmet with air bag bladder

The device of this invention comprises: (1) a multi-layer carbon fiber football helmet with four separate interior air bag bladders for padding; (2) Velcro attachments to the interior air bag bladders that connect to the inside of the carbon fiber football helmet at four points, which include the back of the helmet, the front of the helmet, the right side of the helmet, and the left side of the helmet; (3) a clear polycarbonate military grade face shield, (4) an air pump valve with a hose that is attached to the four interior air bag bladders inside the back of the helmet; (5) nylon hardware that attaches the clear polycarbonate face shield to the multi-layer carbon fiber football helmet; (6) a four point chin strap manufactured by Shock Doctor; and (7) a multi-layer carbon fiber chin guard formed to the carbon fiber football helmet adding strength to the helmet. 1a. a shell comprised of carbon fiber,b. an air bag bladder padding,c. Velcro strips adhered to the interior of the shell for attaching and removing the air bag bladder padding,d. a face shield, comprised of polycarbonate,e. a chin guard,f. a chin strap, andg. at least one attachment point for connecting the face shield to the shell.. A new light weight football helmet, comprising: Not ApplicableNot ApplicableNot ApplicableNot ApplicableNot ApplicableUnless otherwise indicated herein, the materials described in this section are not prior art to the claims in this application and are not admitted to be prior art by inclusion in this section.The present invention relates generally to helmets. More specifically, the present invention relates to football helmets.In the prior art, football helmets allow for head trauma. Thus, there is a need to re-invent the football helmet to help reduce head trauma.It is a principal object to solve at least one of the disadvantages with other attempted solutions or to create other utility by re-inventing a football helmet that helps reduce head trauma by 80% and reduces the ...

HELMET

A helmet () comprising: an airbag () having an airbag wall surrounding an internal cavity; and one or more tensional reinforcements () extending through the internal cavity between different points on the airbag wall. 1. A helmet comprising:an airbag having an airbag wall surrounding an internal cavity; andone or more tensional reinforcements extending through the internal cavity between different points on the airbag wall.2. A helmet according to claim 1 , wherein the tensional reinforcements are arranged to reduce the rotational energy that would otherwise be transmitted to the head in the event of an impact.3. A helmet according to claim 1 , wherein the airbag is pre-inflated.4. A helmet according to claim 3 , further comprising an outer shell claim 3 , provided radially outward of the airbag.5. A helmet according to claim 1 , wherein the airbag is a dynamic airbag that inflates in the event of an impact.6. A helmet according to claim 5 , further comprising a pressurised gas canister or gas generator for providing gas to the internal cavity in the event of an impact.7. A helmet according to claim 6 , further comprising a controller for detecting an impact or imminent impact and instigating the provision of gas from the pressurised gas canister or gas generator to the internal cavity.8. A helmet according to claim 6 , wherein the controller comprises an accelerometer claim 6 , preferably a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) accelerometer claim 6 , to detect an impact or imminent impact.9. A helmet according to claim 1 , further comprising an inner shell provided radially inwards of the airbag.10. A helmet according to claim 9 , wherein the inner shell is a hard shell claim 9 , or is made from a foam material claim 9 , optionally EPP or EPS claim 9 , for absorbing some or all of the compressive force in an impact.11. A helmet according to claim 9 , further comprising a sliding facilitator provided between the inner shell and the airbag claim 9 , to facilitate ...

Flat inflation device

A device for the inflation of an inflatable life vest, notable in that it includes a storage casing containing at least two cartridges of pressurized gas which are arranged side-by-side and touching one another to form a row, and a release casing comprising at least one striker device that makes it possible, in the event of activation, to puncture each of the said cartridges simultaneously or in succession to release the gas they contain in gaseous form to the outside of the inflation device through at least one orifice made on the release casing, the said storage and release casings being in the overall shape of a flattened hollow parallelepiped and joined together removably and in a manner that is gastight with respect to the gas contained in the said cartridges.

AIRBAG DEVICE FOR SADDLED VEHICLE

To enable a retainer to be easily manufactured in accordance with a position where an inflator is disposed. In an airbag device for a saddled vehicle including: a retainer provided behind a head pipe; an inflator; and an airbag accommodated in the retainer, the airbag being configured to be expanded by gas released by the inflator and deployed in front of a passenger, the retainer has a box shape formed by assembling a plurality of components, the inflator is disposed to be offset outward in a vehicle width direction relative to the head pipe, the first component covers the inflator from a vehicle front side, a second component is provided behind the head pipe, and a third component is provided on a side of the passenger and is fitted to the second component and the first component from a back side. 1. An airbag device for a saddled vehicle comprising:a retainer provided behind a head pipe;an inflator; andan airbag accommodated in the retainer, the airbag being configured to be expanded by gas released by the inflator and deployed in front of a passenger,wherein the retainer has a box shape formed by assembling a plurality of components,the inflator is disposed to be offset outward in a vehicle width direction relative to the head pipe,a first component covers the inflator from a vehicle front side,a second component is provided behind the head pipe,a third component is provided on a side of the passenger and is fitted to the second component and the first component from a back side,the retainer has an L shape including: an upward/downward extending portion extending in an up-down direction and having an upper end portion from which the airbag is deployed; and a sideward extending portion extending outward in the vehicle width direction from the upward/downward extending portion,the second component constitutes a front portion of the upward/downward extending portion and overlaps the head pipe from the back side,the first component is a box-shaped component with a ...

WEARABLE PROTECTION DEVICE

The present invention relates to a wearable protection device () comprising at least one inflatable member () designed to move between an at least partially folded up or rolled up condition, where it is in a deflated status, and an unfolded or unrolled condition, where it is in an inflated status; in the at least partially folded up or rolled up condition said at least one inflatable member () being housed in a housing () provided in the wearable protection device (). According to the invention the at least one inflatable member () in the unfolded or unrolled condition remains within the limits of the housing ().

WEARABLE PROTECTION DEVICE

Wearable protection device () comprising at least one inflatable bag () configured to assume alternately a rest configuration, wherein it is in a deflated state, and an active configuration, wherein it is in an inflated state and inflation means () in fluid communication with the inflatable bag () and configured to introduce therein an inflation fluid once they have been triggered. The wearable protection device () further comprises at least one pressure detecting device () associated with the at least one inflatable bag and configured for directly or indirectly detecting the pressure inside the at least one inflatable bag (). A further object of the present invention is a method for evaluating if an inflatable bag () of a wearable protection device () is reusable once it has been inflated.

Protection device comprising an inflatable element

Dispositivo de protección (10, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150) que comprende un elemento inflable (2, 2a, 2b, 2c,2d) que incluye una primera pared (21) y una segunda pared (22), opuestas entre ellas y asociadas para formar unacámara interior (25), y una estructura (31, 331, 331a) alojada en dicha cámara interior (25) dicha estructura (31, 331,331a) incluyendo una primera malla (29, 329) y una segunda malla (30, 330) opuestas entre ellas y conectadas poruna pluralidad de elementos de unión (27), en el que dicha primera malla (29, 329) está asociada a la primera pared(21) y dicha segunda malla (30, 330) está asociada a la segunda pared (22) y en el que dicho dispositivo (10, 110,120, 130, 140, 150, 170) es un dispositivo para la protección de un usuario de un vehículo (1, 100) y está adaptadopara ser asociado a dicho vehículo (1, 100). Protection device (10, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150) comprising an inflatable element (2, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) that includes a first wall (21) and a second wall (22), opposite between they and associated to form an inner chamber (25), and a structure (31, 331, 331a) housed in said inner chamber (25) said structure (31, 331,331a) including a first mesh (29, 329) and a second mesh (30, 330) opposite each other and connected by a plurality of connecting elements (27), wherein said first mesh (29, 329) is associated with the first wall (21) and said second mesh (30, 330) is associated to the second wall (22) and in which said device (10, 110,120, 130, 140, 150, 170) is a device for the protection of a user of a vehicle (1, 100) and is adapted to be associated with said vehicle (1, 100).

Garment adapted to be associated to a device for the personal protection of a user

A garment comprising a portion suitable for being combined with an inflatable member for protecting a user is described. The portion of the garment includes a covering surface suitable for forming a covering for the inflatable member. The covering surface comprises at least one insert made of elastic material.

SAFETY GARMENT FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HUMAN BODY

Wearable apparatus for walking safety

본 발명은 웨어러블 보행안전 장치에 관한 것으로서, 유연한 재질로 이루어지며, 공기가 주입될 수 있는 챔버를 구비하는 슈트 본체; 상기 챔버에 공기를 주입하는 공기 주입기; 사용자의 신체에 부착되어 사용자의 낙상을 감지하는 낙상감지 센서; 및 상기 낙상감지 센서가 사용자의 낙상을 감지하면, 상기 공기 주입기가 상기 챔버에 공기를 주입하도록 제어하는 제어부;를 포함하여 이루어지는 것을 특징으로 한다. 이에 따라, 착용성이 우수하면서도 낙상시 사용자를 효과적으로 보호해주는 것이 가능하다. The present invention relates to a wearable walking safety device, comprising: a chute body made of a flexible material and having a chamber into which air can be injected; An air injector for injecting air into the chamber; A fall detection sensor attached to a user's body to detect a fall of the user; And a control unit for controlling the air injector to inject air into the chamber when the fall detection sensor detects a user's fall. Accordingly, it is possible to effectively protect the user in case of a fall while having excellent wearability.

Air bag jacket

Apparatus for handling emergency situation based on internet of things smartware

본 발명은 IoT 스마트웨어 기반의 긴급 상황 대응 장치에 관한 것으로, (1) 위치데이터, 충격데이터 및 생체신호데이터 중 적어도 하나를 센싱하여 상황정보를 생성하는 상황감지센서, (2) 사고발생이 감지되면 에어백의 팽창을 제어하는 ACU(AirBag Control Unit) 및 (3) 상기 에어백의 팽창이 결정되면 상기 상황정보를 긴급 상황정보로서 송신하는 통신부를 포함하는 스마트웨어; 및 상기 스마트웨어로부터 수신된 긴급 상황정보를 분석하여 사고발생 가능성을 산출하고, 상기 산출된 사고발생 가능성이 기준 값 이상이면 관제 서버에 상기 긴급 상황정보 및 사고발생 가능성을 전송하고 긴급 구난의 진행을 요청하는 긴급 상황 모니터링 서버를 포함한다. The present invention relates to an IoT smartware-based emergency situation countermeasure device, and more particularly, to an IoT smartware-based emergency situation countermeasure device that includes (1) a situation sensing sensor for sensing at least one of position data, impact data, An airbag control unit (ACU) for controlling inflation of the airbag when the airbag is inflated; and (3) a communication unit for transmitting the status information as emergency information when the inflation of the airbag is determined. And Wherein the emergency management server analyzes the emergency situation information received from the smart ware to calculate the possibility of an accident and transmits the emergency situation information and the probability of occurrence of an accident to the control server when the calculated possibility of occurrence of an accident is equal to or higher than the reference value, And an emergency monitoring server.

Airbag system for motorcycle

To provide an airbag system for a motorcycle in which predetermined components are ruptured as planned so as to prevent unpredictable deformation of exterior components. In an airbag system including accommodation parts in which support belts for coupling an airbag to a vehicle body are accommodated and belt covers which cover above the accommodation parts: a top shelter center which is arranged on the rear side of the vehicle body while being adjacent to an airbag module in which the airbag is accommodated, and a pair of left and right top shelters and which are engaged with the top shelter center outside in the vehicle-width direction are provided; the accommodation parts are configured by overhanging parts of the top shelter center which are overhung outside in the vehicle-width direction and extension parts of the top shelters which extend inside in the vehicle-width direction; the both components are engaged with each other through engaging portions in the accommodation parts; and notches formed along the front-rear direction of the vehicle body are provided in the extension parts outside in the vehicle-width direction relative to the engaging portions.

Airbag actuator attached to a custom buckle for personal shock protection systems

Garment with emergency device and associated emergency method

FIELD: safety devices. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to a garment with an emergency call device for use in a motorcycle clothing article. Garment (12) is intended to identify a danger situation for the user and react. Said garment comprises emergency device (13) provided with sensors. Furthermore, the emergency device comprises electronic processing unit (16) and supervisor and communication unit (17). Said supervisor and communication unit (17), after being informed of the danger situation by the electronic processing unit, monitors the user by means of the sensors and assesses the level of user activity in order to decide or not to call for further assistance. EFFECT: technical result is wider range of products. 18 cl, 8 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 647 686 C2 (51) МПК G08B 25/01 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G08B 25/01 (2006.01); A41D 13/00 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2016107550, 01.08.2014 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): ЭЛПАЙНСТАРЗ РИСЕРЧ СРЛ (IT) Дата регистрации: 16.03.2018 6126194 A, 03.10.2000. US 6805519 B1, 19.10.2004. WO 2008/044222 A2, 17.04.2008. 06.08.2013 IT TV2013A000130 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 12.09.2017 Бюл. № 26 (45) Опубликовано: 16.03.2018 Бюл. № 8 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 09.03.2016 2 6 4 7 6 8 6 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: SU 1509021 A1, 23.09.1989. US Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: R U 01.08.2014 (72) Автор(ы): МАЦЦАРОЛО Джованни (IT), БАЛЛАНТАЙН Колин (IT) IB 2014/063625 (01.08.2014) C 2 C 2 (86) Заявка PCT: (87) Публикация заявки PCT: R U 2 6 4 7 6 8 6 WO 2015/019261 (12.02.2015) Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б. Спасская, 25, стр. 3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры" (54) Предмет одежды с устройством аварийного вызова и соответствующий способ аварийного вызова (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к ...

Motorcycle airbag device

Garment with emergency device and associated emergency method

衣服（１２）は、使用者にとって危険な状態を識別し、対処することを目的としたものである。その衣服は、複数のセンサーを備える非常用装置（１３）を含む。更に、その非常用装置は、電子処理ユニット（１６）と、監視および通信用ユニット（１７）とを含む。監視および通信用ユニット（１７）は、電子処理ユニットによって危険な状態を知らされた後に、複数のセンサーによって使用者を監視し、さらなる支援を決定するため、または、さらなる支援を必要としないために使用者活動のレベルを推定する。