Patent ID: 7993293
Filing Date: 2011-08-09
Classification: A41D,A42B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A neck brace, comprising: a ring adapted to encircle a wearer's neck and provide a clearance between the ring and a front lower rim of a full face helmet when the helmet is worn by the wearer, the clearance allowing a range of freedom of movement of the helmet above the ring, the ring comprising: a front section constructed and arranged to limit forward tilt of the helmet through contact of the front lower rim of the helmet with the front section of the ring, and a rear section constructed and arranged to limit rearward tilt of the helmet through contact of a rear lower rim of the helmet with the rear section of the ring; a lower forward extension coupled to the ring and having sufficient rigidity to transfer to the wearer's chest at least some of a force applied to the front section of the ring by the front lower rim of the helmet; a lower rearward extension coupled to the ring and having sufficient rigidity to transfer to the wearer's back at least some of a force applied to the rear section of the ring by the rear lower rim of the helmet; and a rigid wall that couples the ring and the lower forward extension.