Abstract: A novel liquid-based system and shock absorber for reducing the forces experienced during high-energy impacts is provided. Individual shock absorbing devices can be used in parallel or in series to create a tunable network that is based on the specific energy absorption requirements for each application. Each shock absorbing device consists of a flexible, primary fluid-filled reservoir that, when impacted, ejects the liquid at high pressure through an array of orifices into a secondary flexible, low-pressure collection reservoir, where it is temporarily stored before the liquid returns to the primary reservoir where the device is ready for the next impact. Optionally, the shock absorbing device may be a single-use device, where the liquid ejects from but does not return to the reservoir.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, machine, device, and/or manufacture configured for and/or resulting from, and/or a method for, activities that can comprise and/or relate to, an air beam configured to be dynamically moved, the air beam having an inflatable gas bladder, a first tube substantially surrounding the gas bladder, and one or more axial reinforcements.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, machine, device, and/or manufacture configured for and/or resulting from, and/or a method for, activities that can comprise and/or relate to, an air beam configured to be dynamically moved, the air beam having an inflatable gas bladder, a first tube substantially surrounding the gas bladder, and one or more axial reinforcements.