Spinal and back protection system

• US 20030050581A1
• Filed: 09/07/2001
• Published: 03/13/2003
• Est. Priority Date: 09/07/2001
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Salomon SAS (Anta International Group Holdings Ltd.)
• Original Assignee: Salomon SA (Anta International Group Holdings Ltd.)
• Inventors: Berns, Jason
• Granted Patent: US 6,687,920 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 602/3
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 13/0531 Spine

Abstract

A spinal protection system having a pad of energy-absorbing material with wings extending outward from a longitudinal axis. There are gaps between adjacent wings to allow flexing of the pad. Score lines cut between the wings allow the pad to twist and flex to conform to movement.

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