Patents by Inventor Jay D. McNeil

Jay D. McNeil 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 providing cervical spine protection
    Patent number: 6968576
    Abstract: A helmet has shock absorbing devices mounted to the sides thereof and extending to a pair of shoulder pads. The shock absorbing devices are connected by tubing to a pilot-operated valve, which allow a free movement of the helmet in a normal mode. An impact on the helmet, however, causes a rise in pressure inside the shock absorbing devices and their tubing, and activates the valve to block the flow of fluid through the tubing, thereby stiffening the shock absorbing devices and transmitting the impact force to the shoulders of the player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Inventors: Jay D. McNeil, Karen McNeil, John McNeil
  • Helmet providing cervical spine protection
    Publication number: 20040194194
    Abstract: A helmet has shock absorbing devices mounted to the sides thereof and extending to a pair of shoulder pads. The shock absorbing devices are connected by tubing to a pilot-operated valve, which allow a free movement of the helmet in a normal mode. An impact on the helmet, however, causes a rise in pressure inside the shock absorbing devices and their tubing, and activates the valve to block the flow of fluid through the tubing, thereby stiffening the shock absorbing devices and transmitting the impact force to the shoulders of the player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Jay D. McNeil, Karen McNeil, John McNeil