Patents by Inventor John E. Lowe

John E. Lowe 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).

  • Head impact force diversion system with transfer arm
    Patent number: 5581820
    Abstract: A head impact force diversion system utilizes an apertured helmet, a rigid transfer arm, and a vest. The helmet, possessing an opening associated with an elevation which may be pivotable upon the helmet or integral with its surface, and vest are worn in a conventional manner. The rigid transfer arm is mounted and affixed to the vest and extends upward from the mounting, arches near and enters the aperture of the helmet, and terminates underneath the elevation. This system permits the usual range of motion of the head and neck during various activities and protects the head and neck when the helmet receives an impact force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Inventors: Rudolph Cartwright, John E. Lowe
  • Head impact force diversion system with layered shell
    Patent number: 5566399
    Abstract: A head impact force diversion system utilizes an apertured helmet, a rigid transfer arm, and a vest. The helmet, possessing an opening associated with a second shell which may be removably attached to the helmet or integral with its surface, and vest are worn in a conventional manner. The rigid transfer arm is mounted and affixed to the vest and extends upward from the mounting, the aperture of the helmet created by the two layers, and terminates underneath the outer shell above the wearers head. This system permits the usual range of motion of the heard and neck during various activities and protects the head and neck when the helmet receives an impact force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Inventors: Rudolph Cartwright, John E. Lowe
  • Head impact force diversion system
    Patent number: 5261125
    Abstract: A head impact force diversion system utilizes an apertured helmet, a rigid transfer arm, and a vest. The helmet, possessing an opening associated with an elevation which may be pivotable upon the helmet or integral with its surface, and vest are worn in a conventional manner. The rigid transfer arm is mounted and affixed to the vest and extends upward from the mounting, arches near and enters the aperture of the helmet, and terminates underneath the elevation. This system permits the usual range of motion of the head and neck during various activities and protects the head and neck when the helmet receives an impact force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Inventors: Rudolph Cartwright, John E. Lowe