Patent ID: 8984721
Filing Date: 2015-03-24
Classification: A42B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A shock absorbing device, comprising: a body constructed from a deformable material, the body having a first lateral side having a first central axis and a second lateral side having a second central axis and the body having a first outer surface generally defined by a first plane generally intersecting a top surface of the first lateral side and a top surface of the second lateral side and a second outer surface generally defined by a second plane generally intersecting a bottom surface of the first lateral side and a bottom surface of the second lateral side, a plurality of ribs extending from an inner surface of the first side to an inner surface of the second side each rib having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a plurality of spaces defined by adjacent ribs; and a chin strap for a helmet extending through the spaces and having a first end extending beyond a first end of the body and a second end extending beyond a second end of the body; wherein the first outer surface and top surface of each rib are generally coplanar in relation to one another when the chin strap is not subjected to a load; wherein the second outer surface and bottom surface of each rib are generally coplanar in relation to one another when the chin strap is not subjected to a load; and wherein adjacent ribs are deflected in generally opposite directions when the chin strap is subjected to a load.