Athlete's neck and spine safety brace

Athlete's neck and spine safety brace
United States Patent 6,481,026
McIntosh November 19, 2002
Abstract
A neck and spine brace device for athletes that allows for a free and natural range of head motion while providing a stabilization link between a helmet and force absorbing body protection. The interlinking brace yields under torsional and multi-load flexation while compression of the helmet loads are transferred under longitudinal force dispersion to shoulder protection pads of the user.
Inventors: McIntosh; Thomas John (Kissimmee, FL)
Appl. No.: 10/035,409
Filed: January 3, 2002