Patent ID: 8484768
Filing Date: 2013-07-16
Classification: A41D,A42B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A neck brace comprising: at least one impact surface adjacent the neck of a wearer of the brace and facing generally upwardly, such that it is spaced from a helmet when the neck brace is worn with a helmet, said impact surface being configured to limit movement of the helmet by contacting an underside of the helmet; at least one bearing surface which is shaped and configured to bear on the wearer's body; and a structure that extends between the impact surface and the bearing surface, said structure being sufficiently resilient to transfer impact loads from the helmet on the impact surface, to the wearer's body via the bearing surface, wherein the structure includes at least two parts and at least one releasable clip mechanism configured to attach the parts of the structure to one another, said clip mechanism including: