Patents by Inventor George E. Abraham, II

George E. Abraham, II 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).

  • Devices for preventing cervical spine injuries in contact sports
    Patent number: 5517699
    Abstract: Helmet accessory devices are provided for protecting a wearer from cervical spine injuries. The devices comprise a shoulder assembly (401, 501) to which at least one leaf spring (408, 508) has its first end (404, 504) rigidly connected. A post (406, 506) is formed on the leaf spring to carry a hood (410) superposed above a helmet (430) worn by the wearer. Axially compressive forces sustained by the hood (410) are opposed by the post (408, 508) and the shoulder assembly (401, 501).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Inventor: George E. Abraham, II