Patents by Inventor Darin Grice

Darin 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 shock wave dampening panels
    Patent number: 10806203
    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: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Turtle Shell Protective Systems LLC
    Inventor: Darin Grice
  • HELMET WITH EXTERNAL SHOCK WAVE DAMPENING PANELS
    Publication number: 20180042329
    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: April 24, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: Turtle Shell Protective Systems LLC
    Inventor: Darin Grice
  • Helmet with external shock wave dampening panels
    Patent number: 9642410
    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: February 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Turtle Shell Protective Systems LLC
    Inventor: Darin Grice
  • HELMET WITH EXTERNAL SHOCK WAVE DAMPENING PANELS
    Publication number: 20140215694
    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: February 6, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventor: Darin Grice