Patents by Inventor Darin D. Grice

Darin D. Grice has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Helmet with external flexible cage
    Patent number: 11690423
    Abstract: A flex cell for absorbing energy from an applied force includes a panel attached to a flex cage. The flex cage is made from a resilient material that allows deformation of the flex cage when a force is applied to the flex cell. The flex cell is attachable to a support surface. In some instances, the flex cell is detached from the support surface when sufficient force is applied to the flex cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Turtle Shell Protective Systems LLC
    Inventor: Darin D. Grice
  • HELMET WITH EXTERNAL SHOCK WAVE DAMPENING PANELS
    Publication number: 20230103707
    Abstract: A helmet including a shell, a plurality of panel buttons pivotally attached at their proximal face to the outer surface of the shell, and the panel buttons are made of a flexible or elastic material with a protective outer coating to protect the panel buttons from abrasion. In one embodiment, the panel buttons are pivotally attached to the outer surface of the shell with a living hinge that allows the panel buttons to swivel in multiple planes that are generally perpendicular to the outer surface of the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Applicant: Turtle Shell Protective Systems LLC
    Inventor: Darin D. Grice
  • Helmet with external shock wave dampening panels
    Patent number: 11559100
    Abstract: A helmet including a shell, a plurality of panel buttons pivotally attached at their proximal face to the outer surface of the shell, and the panel buttons are made of a flexible or elastic material with a protective outer coating to protect the panel buttons from abrasion. In one embodiment, the panel buttons are pivotally attached to the outer surface of the shell with a living hinge that allows the panel buttons to swivel in multiple planes that are generally perpendicular to the outer surface of the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Turtle Shell Protective Systems LLC
    Inventor: Darin D. Grice
  • HELMET WITH EXTERNAL FLEXIBLE CAGE
    Publication number: 20220053865
    Abstract: A flex cell for absorbing energy from an applied force includes a panel attached to a flex cage. The flex cage is made from a resilient material that allows deformation of the flex cage when a force is applied to the flex cell. The flex cell is attachable to a support surface. In some instances, the flex cell is detached from the support surface when sufficient force is applied to the flex cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: Turtle Shell Protective Systems LLC
    Inventor: Darin D. Grice
  • Helmet with external flexible cage
    Patent number: 11134738
    Abstract: A flex cell for absorbing energy from an applied force includes a panel attached to a flex cage. The flex cage is made from a resilient material that allows deformation of the flex cage when a force is applied to the flex cell. The flex cell is attachable to a support surface. In some instances, the flex cell is detached from the support surface when sufficient force is applied to the flex cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Turtle Shell Protective Systems LLC
    Inventor: Darin D. Grice
  • HELMET WITH EXTERNAL SHOCK WAVE DAMPENING PANELS
    Publication number: 20210030099
    Abstract: A helmet including a shell, a plurality of panel buttons pivotally attached at their proximal face to the outer surface of the shell, and the panel buttons are made of a flexible or elastic material with a protective outer coating to protect the panel buttons from abrasion. In one embodiment, the panel buttons are pivotally attached to the outer surface of the shell with a living hinge that allows the panel buttons to swivel in multiple planes that are generally perpendicular to the outer surface of the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: Turtle Shell Protective Systems LLC
    Inventor: Darin D. Grice
  • HELMET WITH EXTERNAL FLEXIBLE CAGE
    Publication number: 20190116907
    Abstract: A flex cell for absorbing energy from an applied force includes a panel attached to a flex cage. The flex cage is made from a resilient material that allows deformation of the flex cage when a force is applied to the flex cell. The flex cell is attachable to a support surface. In some instances, the flex cell is detached from the support surface when sufficient force is applied to the flex cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: Turtle Shell Protective Systems LLC
    Inventor: Darin D. Grice