Patents by Inventor Vohn Hoop

Vohn Hoop 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).

  • Neck and spine protection apparatus
    Patent number: 6434756
    Abstract: An apparatus for protecting the neck and spine of a user are provided. A neck and spinal protection apparatus is provided comprising a chest cover for fitting about a chest of a user. Moreover, a back cover fits about an upper back of the user and a shoulder cover fits about the user's shoulders and is connected to the chest and back cover. Furthermore, a head cover fits over a head of the user and is connected to the back cover. The head cover extends only about the upward and rearward periphery of a user and disperses a force associated with an impact to the head cover downward to the chest, back and shoulder covers in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Inventor: Vohn Hoop
  • NECK AND SPINE PROTECTION APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20020100109
    Abstract: Apparatus for protecting the neck and spine of a user are provided. A neck and spinal protection apparatus is provided comprising a chest cover for fitting about a chest of a user. Moreover, a back cover fits about an upper back of the user and a shoulder cover fits about the user's shoulders and is connected to the chest and back cover. Furthermore, a head cover fits over a head of the user and is connected to the shoulder and back covers, wherein the head cover is operable to disperse a force associated with an impact to the head cover downward to the chest, back, and shoulder covers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventor: Vohn Hoop